Sage Studios Photography

My husband and I wanted our photography to have a documentary style to them, we decided against hiring a videographer so it was important that we hired the right photographer to capture our day and use those photos to tell the story. I spent a month researching, contacting photographers for quotes and reviewing my findings with my husband in which he either said no because of the price or his high taste level. I stumbled upon the knot and found Steven’s work there were a number of shots that caught me and my husband’s eye so we decided to reach out and schedule a meeting. We instantly fit it off and decided to book both the engagement shoot and wedding day and I am so happy with how the pictures turned out. I even enlarged a print from the engagement shoot and had my guest sign it with a gold pen during cocktail hour. My husband and I couldn’t be more happy with our wedding photos, Steven did exactly what we envisioned he told the story of our day through photographs.

Steve was so wonderful to work with. He took into consideration that my husband and I didn't want too many posed shots. Throughout the day he made sure we felt comfortable and natural when the camera was around. Steve and his team were really easy to get in contact with and plan in advance with. I had a set shot list I wanted to follow to make sure we had enough time for cocktail hour with our guests. Steve followed the list to a T and got us to cocktail hour with plenty of time to enjoy our party. I'd reccomend him to anyone!

Steven was amazing to work with. He was in time and very professional. More importantly he made taking pictures more fun! We loved how much time and dedication he took taking our pictures. We booked Steven for two wedding ceremonies, both were long days and he was such a champ. He dealt with my large wedding party with ease. Our engagement photos were a big hit with my family and I cannot wait to see the wedding photos. I am absolutely confident they will be beautiful. I would definitely recommend him for weddings and already have!

Photography was HUGE for my husband and I. We'll have our wedding photos forever so we agreed that we'd take the time to find the right person. I probably researched 10+ photographers and studios, and kept coming back to Steven and Sage. My husband and I both loved how effortlessly Steven seemed to capture the essence of the day. We hired Steven after our first meeting with him and couldn't have been happier with our choice. On the day of our wedding, Steven and Lauren seemed more like friends than vendors. They were so calm and relaxed that any stresses of mine instantly faded away. If you're planning a wedding and find yourself here on Sage Studio's page, stop your search now. You won't find any better than Steven.

We truly couldn't have picked and been more blessed to have Sage Studios capture our special day! Steven's professionalism, attention to details, and strong ability to keep things running smoothly all while keeping this bride calm and having fun....are just a few reasons why we're so thankful to have been paired with him on a day we'll forever cherish!

We don't even have our wedding photos in our hands yet from our September wedding, but I couldn't wait to write Steven an amazing review. It is such a joy to work with someone who has such a passion for their craft, and Steven's passion and love for photography and capturing sweet moments between couples is clearly evident! We had the pleasure of getting to know Steven during our engagement shoot and he made us feel incredibly comfortable and we were amazed by the shots he was able to get even when it was hours after sunset. On our wedding day Steven was there bright and early (after shooting a wedding the night before and having to shoot the day after ours too!) and we had so much fun capturing the bridal party getting ready and creative shots. Throughout the night Steven was seamlessly blending in with the guests capturing candid shots, but at the same time right in the action on the dance floor. We are so excited to receive our photos and photo book, and are extremely happy we chose Sage Studios for our wedding day and highly recommend Steven's beautiful photography.

"If you see a moment, you've already missed it." Meaning: If you see an action, and try to photograph it- it's already to late. "If you see a moment before it happens, then you can have it." My wedding was August 28, 2016 and I can't tell you how my times during my wedding I would see special moments across the dance floor or room and be thinking to myself where is Steve?!?! He was right there getting the shot, you don't know how incredibly happy that made me feel, knowing he was capturing those special moments at my wedding. Steve made us feel completely comfortable, he felt like a member of our family. There were days after when I would see some of our guest and they'd say your Photgrapher was awesome! (He really is) You can tell he's very passionate about his work. He's very good with email communication and easy to get in touch with. He understands it's your special day so whatever your needs are he will fufill. I promise you, you won't be disappointed choosing him.

Steve was absolutely amazing! He had a ton to deal with between all of the pets and my crazy Italian family, and stayed cool, calm, and collected the whole time! He helped keep everyone in order and things flowing in a timely fashion. He definitely helped take a lot of stress off my shoulders. We enjoyed every moment of working with Steve and will definitely recommend him to everyone! Thanks soooo much Steve for helping us have a beautiful day!

Your photographer search ends here. This was one aspect of our wedding, that we spent the most time researching, and had the most appointments for. Steven has an indescribable passion for his work, is a true professional, and is a fantastic person. When we first met Steven, there was a strong sense of dedication and pride in his work that we were drawn too. We found ourselves immediately comfortable with Steven and at the conclusion of our appointment, we knew we had our photographer. Throughout the entire process, Steven kept in touch and helped with some of the wedding planning process: color combinations for the girls and flowers, colors for the groomsmen suits, day of timelines, etc. We trusted his opinions and suggestions, and we are so happy we did. On our wedding day, he was with me the entire morning, and never once did I feel rushed. He made us all feel at ease and even helped us stay on schedule by him staying so organized and timely. As I have never been married before, I was honestly so happy to have Steven there. I have (and had) full confidence in Steven and fully trusted him that day, and his professionalism and personality brought great comfort to my husband and I that day. The next best day to our wedding, was the morning we received our pictures. We can hardly put into words how incredible these images are. Each picture is a little standstill of a memory that immediately brings you back to that second, where you can feel the emotions, and have the opportunity to relive each moment. They are all vivid, unique, and breathtaking. They all tell a story, and Steven did an awe-inspiring job at capturing the connection and personalities between my husband and I, and also an incredible job documenting the energy of our guests. Whenever we show our photos to others, they are stunned by the quality, beauty, and timelessness of each photo. They, as well as ourselves, are truly captivated by these images. Working with Steven was such an honor. We would work with Steven again in a heart-beat, and we hope to again in the future. There is not a thing we would change. Thank you Steven for your amazing work and professionalism!

I cannot recommend Steve enough! I really wanted a photographer who would take more stylistic photos than a typical wedding photographer, and he did a exactly that. We told him right away that we would need a lot of direction to get good shots and he was so good at telling us exactly what to do when during posed shots, and staying in the background for candids. Our families said they didn't even notice him during the ceremony! We are getting so many compliments about our photos and cannot wait to get the albums.

I don't even know where to begin with how happy I was with Steve and his work. Hands down the best photographer to hire for any event! I used him for 3 wedding events (my Bridal Shower, Church Ceremony, Wedding/Reception) and LOVED the pictures each and every time. I love that he captures every moment with fabulous candids. I wanted a photographer who had really mastered this instead of the traditional rigid staged wedding portraits. He nailed it! Not to mention his professionalism matches his level of work. I would definitely use Steve again for any other big event in my future and HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend him to anyone still searching.

My husband and I were both SO impressed by Steve’s portfolio. His natural, journalistic approach to photography was exactly what we wanted for our wedding day, someone who could capture those special, candid moments that we would never want to forget, and also give us a stunning set of portraits. I made many phone calls to Steve throughout the planning and he was always helpful, informative and patient with my endless supply of questions. We knew we had chosen the right guy when he offered to meet up with us and walk through our venue together because he hadn’t been there before. He was able to get a feel for the space and we planned out all the places we could do the first reveal, the portraits, etc. On top of all that, he was a really nice, funny guy! He made us feel so comfortable and seemed genuinely excited to be shooting our wedding day. On the big day, Steve was a calming presence. He let us do everything the way we wanted, but also knew exactly when to step in and provide direction. He stayed until the very end, stealthily weaving throughout the party all night to capture every detail. When we received our photos we were speechless and just couldn’t stop smiling. Every single picture was beautiful, intimate and so full of love. They truly express the essence of our wedding day and we are so very thankful to Steve for capturing these amazing memories for us. We will definitely contact him for photo ops in the future and have already recommended him to other friends/family. Steve, you’re amazing! We cannot thank you enough!

Steven was SO amazing! When I first saw his site, I knew he was the one I wanted to hire. I had seen so many wedding pictures that were the typical ones and so staged looking. He had incredible candid shots, exactly what I was looking for. Throughout the wedding we had NO idea he was there but managed to get every single shot that we wanted. He was INCREDIBLE. He could tell I wasn't super comfortable with the camera so he focused on candids - when we got the pictures back, we were FLOORED. I've literally given his name out to 3 or 4 people at this point who just adored the pictures. Would definitely use him again, and I think my best friend is actually using him for her wedding now!

Steve is the man! The second we saw his beautiful, unique work, we knew he was our guy - and we could not have been more right. In fact, he's photographed another friend's wedding already and is doing two more before the year is over. His talent speaks for itself! Aside from being incredibly talented, Steve is the nicest, easiest person to work with. I had this fear that there was going to be an obtrusive camera in my face all day, and Steve makes it the exact opposite. We took our formal family shots after our ceremony, but what I love so much about Steve's work is the story he tells with the rest of the day. We did some set shots, but so much of it is candid, which I'm sure will really capture the essence of our joy that day. He also doesn't set a time frame, and was with us from beginning to end, and happy to be there which was heartwarming. We are so grateful to have found Steve and would HIGHLY suggest him to anyone (and we have)!

Photography is kind of a hobby of mine, so in my search for a photographer for my wedding, I was looking for someone who had a similar style. It was definitely one of the hardest vendors to choose. Many companies choose to show more pre-reception photos that are more staged in their portfolios. I tend to skim those and look more closely at the reception shots. I really love great quality candid photos. To me, it's more telling how good a photographer is. I loved Steve's photos when I saw them. I love that he sort of tells a story with his work. Steve was a pleasure to work with and has a fantastic eye. I loved all of our wedding photos from the staged to the candid. He did outstanding work as one photographer than some I've seen with multiple. He is a really nice person and made us feel super comfortable. He is highly recommended!

Steven was absolutely amazing to work with on our wedding day. He truly cares about each of his clients' personal style and ideas. Steven made all of my bridesmaids and my husbands groomsmen feel at ease and comfortable while getting excellent shots. I highly recommend booking Steven! He is truly talented and has a passion for what he does!

Steven is absolutely incredible! From the first meeting to the wedding day my husband and I felt instantly at ease! He is professional, energetic and a blast to have for these special events! For our engagement shoot my husband and I felt comfortable in front of the camera with his guidance and calm demeanor. Steven has a way of capturing the most beautiful and subtle moments. For our wedding photos I was blown away and how many photos I absolutely loved. They are not just wedding picture but works of art. One of the reasons we chose Steven was because of his eye for lighting and ability to make the smallest moment groundbreaking! I had a wonderful experience and would hands down recommend him for any wedding or special event. I hope in the future I will be able to have him capture babies and a growing family! Amazing!!

I am so grateful to have such an amazing photographer at our wedding. Our wedding was July 18th. Steven was great to work with throughout the whole engagement process and was very easy to work with. He is very skillful in what he does and has a great eye to capture the moment throughout your big day!!! From start to finish Steven was professional and was quick to respond to any email, text, or phone call. I recommend anyone getting married to give Steven a call. You absolutely will not regret it!!

Do not hesitate to book Steven. He was a true professional with a calming demeanor that made it so easy to work with him while he captured every moment we could have asked for. From the engagement shoot to the wedding-- he was punctual, professional, easy-going, good communicator, and his work it speaks for itself! After meeting with countless photographers, we booked Steven immediately because he was the first photographer to ask us about ourselves—What we did? How we met? Etc. This may seem like a normal gesture when first meeting someone but it spoke volumes in an industry where the human aspect is often lost. It made a huge difference on our wedding day that Steven already knew what was important to us and had a better understanding of who we were as individuals and as a couple. This made me feel like we had a friend photographing us instead of just a photographer who was taking the standard wedding photos. Steven made you feel that this was just as important to him as it was to us. In addition, we had a large bridal party—18 people! As we moved across various locations taking various group photos Steven was amazing directing and positioning a group this size. Steven even managed to learn the names of most of the party, which again added to the intimacy of the day. These small nuances spoke volumes to his character and the work he produced. Having been apart of other people’s days in which the photographer yells, “bride and groom” all day instead of their names resonates in the pictures. Steven cares about his work, about capturing your day, and it shows in his pictures. We can’t wait to work with Steven again on another special occasion! -Heather & Derek 06/19/2015

Amazing, simply amazing! We first checked out the recommended photographers provided by our venue and the visions portrayed on their websites just didn't align with what we had in mind for our wedding. Then we stumbled upon Steven's website and decided that he was the ONLY photographer that we NEEDED to make an appointment with. He conveniently met with us at our local Starbucks and just as we had imagined, there was no need to look any further. His punctuality, super chill demeanor, and obviously his creativity and ability to capture the emotion in each moment had us sold in a heartbeat! We had countless email exchanges over the course of the year, an amazing engagement shoot, and a blast on our wedding day! We would recommend Sage Studios to ANYONE and EVERYONE and can't wait to do more work with Steven in the future! ;)

My photographer, Steven, was one of my favorite things about my wedding. Working with Steven was easy and fun. He had a great way of staying calm, creative, and assertive all at the same time despite some the challenge of working with children and the heat. I will definitely be contacting Steven when I need photos again and have raved about him to everyone I know who has expressed an interest in working with a photographer. Thanks for everything, Steven!

I found Steven on The Knot and immediately fell in love with his photography style. He came to CT to meet us and we could instantly tell that we would work well together. Steven is very creative and a really nice guy! On my wedding day, he knew exactly what he was doing and set up some really great shots. We are so excited to see our photos and are confident they will be amazing! Thanks for everything Steven!! Definitely recommend :)

Best photographer out there!! From the second I met Steven I knew Sage Studios would make our wedding pictures amazingly beautiful! Steven was so great to work with. He was so genuinely nice and really knew the perfect way to capture stunning pictures of my husband and I along with our wedding party..... Dispite a very rainy day!! His creativity and talent is what makes him so special. I would recommend Sage Studios to any bride!!!

Where do I even start? Steven was a recommendation from a friend of ours that used him for their wedding. Their pictures came out beautiful, so I had to have a meeting with him. We met with him and I knew right away he was going to be our photographer. His work is impeccable. He captures the "moment." I wanted the pictures that didn't look posed and he does just that! We did our engagement shoot with him and I had a tough time picking what pictures I wanted to use because I loved all of them! I am looking forward to getting our wedding pictures soon because I know for a fact that he captured the photos I wanted. I also want to add, that not only is his work amazing, but he is the nicest person! On your wedding day you are running around and there are so many moving parts. You need someone that works with you and makes you feel comfortable. Steven made me feel so comfortable on one of the most nerve racking days of my life! He is so calm and wants to make sure you are ok. If you reach out to him he answers right away. Do you know how many times I emailed him regarding schedules, etc. that had nothing to do with pictures and he still helped me out? When do you find that in a photographer!? Steven is seriously the best photographer and I couldn't imagine anyone else being their on the most important day! Steven has become a good friend that I will be seeing at future friends weddings :) ....We will be using him once we start having babies :) :)

The second I saw the Sage Studios website, I knew I wanted them for my wedding. The style of their photography captured the exact timeless elegance I was looking for. We met with Steven right away and instantly decided that he was the right choice. He was easy to talk to, open to all of our ideas and able to point us in the right direction with any questions that we had. We started with Steven for our engagement photos the summer before the wedding and he was willing to drive all the way out to my childhood home in CT for the shoot. I was definitely nervous, having never been the subject of professional photography, but Steven was great to work with, keeping us laughing and completely at ease throughout the afternoon. The photos turned out better than I could have imagined, and I couldn't wait for the wedding day. Steven was amazing dealing with all of my emails in the interim, and getting back to me super quickly no matter how small the question. The wedding day itself was amazing. Steven arrived early and captured moments of us getting ready. We traveled to a park for bridal party and family photos, and Steven kept the whole operation running so smoothly, between keeping us on time, getting all the many requested shots from ourselves and our families, and even juggling the delicate issue of my blended family and which group shots were needed. The rest of the day was equally perfect - he was able to pull us away for a sunset shot on the water, but otherwise merely captured us and our guests enjoying the incredible day. Steven stayed all the way till the end of the wedding, getting every last moment. We couldn't have been happier with our choice to work with Sage Studios for our wedding, and we will definitely be recommending them to everyone we know. Especially for a wedding, photography is such a crucial element and the one keepsake that truly lasts forever, so we're incredibly grateful for everything Sage/Steven has done for us to immortalize our big day!

One of the biggest choices you can make for your wedding is the photographer. Photography is an art, and wedding photography is a very difficult field. The difference between choosing a great photographer and a bad photographer can literally mean the difference between having a great wedding with great memories, or a horrible wedding. There is so much that goes into doing a great job, and you won't find anyone better than Steven. The first impression is always their portfolios. One look at Steven's and you can tell he is an artist. You can tell he does way way more than just stand there and "say cheese". You can tell he has talent, to say the least. The second impression is who this person. Personality is a very big factor on wedding day. It is a very intimate relationship between photographer and bride/groom. You are allowing this person to stare into your lives for that day, and capture very personal and important moments. If you don't trust that person, then it will not be natural and you will not be happy. We trusted Steven from the moment we met him. Why? Because he is genuinely a good person and you cannot fake that. His personality is the perfect balance between he has a job to do that is his livelihood, but he is passionate about his job and truly wants to do his best for you and for himself. We had him shoot our engagement photos as well as our wedding, He went above and beyond for the engagement photos, spent way more time with us than he had to, and made sure he got great shots of us, which he did. The months between our engagement photos and wedding, he was very easy to communicate with, very responsive to questions and concerns, and very prompt with his responses. Again, you can just trust him. Leading up to wedding day, lots of coordinating- between you and photographer, you and wedding site, photographer and wedding planner. Again, Steven was there, no delays, no questions unanswered, no details left unanswered. A true professional. Now comes the big day. If you are the bride, you are probably very emotional, and busy, and here you have a guy who you don't know standing there hours before your wedding, sticking a camera in your face while you are trying to get your hair and make up done. But that is the big difference between a great wedding photographer and an average one. The great ones, like Steven, aren't interfering with you, getting on your nerves, but are still able to get the shots they need. At the wedding, you need the photographer to organize all of those family shots, which can be very tricky. Steven's attitude was great, and all went well. Overall, I can't recommend him enough. He is a really good guy with a whole lot of talent.

Right from the start we just knew, Steven/ Sage Studios Photography was the right match for us. He's a genuine man with a great passion for what he does. His work has talent written all over it. We scheduled our Engagement Shoot with Steven and after Numerous weather delays, and many rescheduling attempts the day finally came, And may I point out that Steven was MORE than accomidating to those delays and rescheduling, he was on top of all of the latest attempts. The day finally came and Steven spent a great deal of time with us getting to know us and working so hard to get as many fantastic shots in as he could until the sun was down. It was amazing! What effort! The photos came out simply breathtaking. We constantly get compliments to this day about thema nd about Steven's work. Finally our wedding day arrived and with ease Steven came in and meshed with the girls, with teh family, with myself (the Bride). He honestly put me at ease with his calming demeanor and it always helps whwne you haere the most genuine and sincere You're simply glowing, beautiful Nicole. He worked side by side with our videographer. THey were so good you didn't evne know they were there! So many of our guests told us how personable and kind Steven was and we are all so very excited to see the photos that we know will be Beautiful. The talent he brings to the table is remarkable. We are so grateful for having the opportunity to have met Steven, work with him and become Friends with him. If you are looking for professionalism and ease with your photographer HANDS DOWN choose Sage Studios Photography, you will not be disappointed in the slightest. PROMISE. This being said by a very very HAPPY Bride ~* Nicole*~

Where to begin. Steven met myself and Marc over a year ago and we hit it off right away! We just knew between the immense talent Steven has and his down to Earth personality this was the perfect match for us!! Accomadating is na understatement, unfortunately due to non stop weather issues, we had to delay and reschedule our Engagement shoot, NUMEROUS times. BUT, every single time Steven was more than willing to rescheduled until the weather cooperated. Then to top it off spent a great deal of time w/us getting to know us and taking phenomenal Engagement Photos. Then came our WEDDING Day, it went off with out a hitch... such ease on the part of Steven and his partner photographer Michelle. Both so kind and understanding, ALL of our guests commented on how wonderful they both were and how beautiful our Engagement photos were and knew that our Wedding Photos would be just as AMAZING. From the moment of feeling uneasy as a Bride with all the attention on her, Steven was right there to ease the situation and made me feel comfortable and Beautiful. We couldn't of asked for a better photographer and friend to shoot our Wedding Day. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Sage Studios Photography, you will be soooooooooooooo THRILLED you made that decision in going with them/him. Every step of the way was done with ease because of the professionalism and kindness of Steven. We can't thank you enough! <3 The HAPPIEST Bride *~Nicole*~

Me and my husband hired Steven for our save the date / engagement shoot and were absolutely blown away. We Immediately knew he would be with us on our big day. His professionalism and calmness really helped us with our day of nerves. I can't thank you enough for making our day the best day of our lives. I can't wait to work with you again in the future. You've become a great friend!! Cant wait to see the finished product!

I must start with saying Steven was the first and ONLY photographer we met with. After concluding our consultation with Steven my husband and I knew he was the photographer for us. We immediately canceled our next appointment with another vendor that day. Steven is personable, professional, flexible, and experienced. When he showed us his portfolio, we were sold. Do not let the young face fool you, or make you second guess his area of expertise. During our engagement photo shoot he was outstanding, he made working with him feel stress free and effortless. He was very creative and fun with the posses he suggested. On our wedding day Steven arrived early as he usually does. I had no worries about what he would do nor how he'd handle any given situation that may have risen. When he arrived to my home, I made sure to advise him he could rearrange furniture and do what ever he pleased in order to make his job a bit easier and he did just that. I think it's obvious I had complete trust in his work. When ever I felt we were pressed for time, he was there to reassure me all was going as planned. I can't forget to mention , when he tells you, " You can call me at any time, for anything". He really means it. Steven insisted to stay up till 1:30am one night, trying to help me with the pixels of one of our pictures just so that I could be able to order a canvas frame I really wanted and get an outstanding deal on it when I ordered. Who would honestly do that? Steven would. My husband and I were referred to Sage Studios Photography by a very close friend who also contracted Steven as their wedding photographer, and I must say calling him was one of the best and most important decisions we made for our wedding. We plan to use Sage Studios as our photographer for all special family future events.

On a blessed day, Steven from Sage Studio was an additional blessing. Steven showed up on time, actually a bit early, which turned out to be extremely helpful. He was calm, professional and knew exactly what was required to make the most beautiful and memorable photographs. He was artistic and an absolute joy to work with. By the end of the evening, he felt like a member of our family. He is an accomplished photographer and extremely personable. I would highly recommend Steven and know that we will use his talent again in the future, for other momentous occasions! - Mother of the Bride

Sage Studios Photography made my wedding day super special! I loved working with Steven Vinces! He was kind, creative and very accommodating. Our consultation was held close to my job and was very informative. He brought his beautiful photos as well as the most amazing photo album I have ever seen. On the day of my wedding he arrived in time and ready to work his magic. He even made taking pictures with my family feel easy! If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding day, Sage Studios Photography is it!!!

Steven of Sage Studios is absolutely amazing! With the myriads of decisions to make for our wedding day, working with Steven is hands down one of the best decisions we made. He's attentive, super personable, and understands us as a couple. He produced really unique and fun photos for our save-the-dates (which our families and friends rave about!). He had awesome ideas and such a good eye during our engagement session, and made us feel at ease the whole time. We can't wait to work with him again on our big day. Go with Sage Studios, you'll be so glad you did! UPDATE: Two months after our wedding, we've now been able to look through all of our photographs and relive the day. All we can say is WOW - Steven did the most phenomenal job! He didn't miss a single detail, and all of the images together tell a beautiful story of the wonderful day we had from start to finish. He captured all of the emotion of the day: sweet moments together and with our families; the details we poured over for months like our florals and signage; and of course the energy and fun from the dance floor. The quality is gorgeous and exactly the natural style we were looking for. No corny poses, just us feeling at ease and so happy. Our friends and family have been sending the photos around to each other and really enjoying it! We ourselves have looked at the images countless times because we just can't get enough of them. Amazing job!