SJA Studios

ng can be stressful at times but Steven was super communicative and helpful throughout the entire process. Not to mention his photos are breathtaking! He is friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about his field. We now consider Steven a friend and we would work with him again in a heartbeat. Thank you for making our day so perfect!

y put us at ease. Pick him! You will not regret it!!

he entire planning process. From the time we first inquired, until after the final product was delivered, Steven made sure we were on track with planning and provided his own tips/tricks along the way. On our wedding day, Steven helped create a fun and relaxed environment, we had a blast going around the property and taking different shots. We love our wedding photos, thank you again SJA Studios for being a part of our day!

hat we were expecting from him. Throughout the wedding planning process he would check in and see how we were doing and ask if there was anything he could do to help us! Steven is very personable and made us feel comfortable and excited during our wedding day photoshoot. He was amazing at navigating our large families and making sure we got all of the pictures we wanted on our special day. His photos are beautiful and the turn around time was so impressive. I highly recommend Steven and SJA Studios if you're looking for a wedding photographer!

y good about keeping in touch throughout the months leading up to the wedding and especially when we go to the last 60 days. He was creative and professional and made sure to understand what we were looking for in order to make sure we got all the photographs we wanted. He was very familiar with the venue and knew all the great spots to take the best pictures. It was truly a pleasure to work with Steven and we would highly recommend him!

ed and even went the extra mile to photograph our dog! 10/10 across the board! He was quick and even turned around an engagement shoot photo sample set within a few days to make sure we had photos for our party!

, and was quick to respond to all our questions! He stuck with us throughout our whole wedding experience offering help and guidance the whole way! My husband referred to him as a “ninja “ on our wedding day because he was able to capture the whole day without us even realizing he was there! Our engagement and wedding photos are stunning and we could not be happier!

g process! In preparation for our wedding in Phoenix, we reached out to multiple photographers; Steven was the only one to respond to our inquiry. Never having planned anything like this before, Steven spent quite a bit of time during multiple phone calls walking us through the process and explaining what we could expect. His extensive experience with wedding photography not only eased any anxiety we had, but also inspired some great ideas (which turned into wonderful memories!). Steven was always extremely responsive to e-mailed questions and provided all the information we were looking for each time (and we had a lot of questions). Along the way, Steven did little things to enhance our experience like sending a tin of gourmet cookies and a Starbucks gift card. On the day of our wedding, Steven worked extremely hard to ensure we got all the photos we wanted. The photos are fantastic!! We love looking at them all the time and have such wonderful keepsakes of our special day! We feel very grateful that Steven responded, and was available for our wedding! We would absolutely recommend him without hesitation to anyone for any occasion! Working with him was a highlight of our planning/preparation and he added so much to the overall experience and the wedding day itself! Thank you so much Steven Aquilino and SJA Studios!!

our big day in April 2022. When it comes to professional photos, I now understand the importance of having a photographer that is passionate about his work and also kind and inviting, making the experience as a whole effortless and so enjoyable! This was our first time taking professional photos and Steven made us feel amazing every step of the way! Outside of Steven being a professional in his art, he was thorough, patient, and captured all of the special moments and memories from the moment we arrived for set up, to the ending of our wedding! Just days after our wedding, Steven was already sharing sneak peek photos with us, and completed our full photo gallery within 2 weeks of our wedding! We highly recommend SJA Studios to anyone who is needing to capture a beautiful moment in time. Hands down a 10/10 experience!

y on him for the wedding. We purchased a 4 hour package for our intimate wedding. In addition to the 4 hours we had together on wedding day, we met with Steven once in person, once over Zoom, and then once again on-site before the wedding day to plan out our photos. He helped us take really natural photos and perfectly captured our emotions on our wedding day. He made us feel like models even though we had never taken a good photo together before! Steven showed us sneak peaks within a few days of our wedding, and returned our entire wedding portfolio within a few. I would 10/10 recommend Steven to anyone looking for natural, bright photos and a photographer they know they can trust!

r photos are just a couple of reasons we would recommend him. He is super friendly and we love our wedding photos! They are absolutely stunning! As any couple would be we were very anxious to see our photos. Steven was amazing and within a couple days we had a sneak peek. We are so thankful that we chose Steven to be our wedding photographer!

that camera, very sincere and helpful. Not only did he check in with us frequently every step of the way, he finished our photos in less than 2 weeks from the wedding. One of the coolest people to work with and we are truly grateful he was part of our big day. Thank you Steven for all your hard work and giving us the most beautiful photos. My husband and I will treasure them forever. I highly recommend Steven for your wedding photos. You will be so fortunate to have him as a photographer. Look no further, he is the absolute best!

cess easy and agreed to still be our photographer. Steven was great about keeping in touch, so that when the wedding rolled around, we were very comfortable around him. He felt more like a friend than a stranger. He even sent me the sweetest card after my dog passed away, and I’ll never forget that. Our wedding photos turned out beautiful, and he made capturing them a breeze. He knew how badly I wanted the red rocks of Sedona in my photos, and he made that happen. Our photos are high quality, gorgeous in color, and perfectly capture the emotions of that day. I highly recommend choosing Steven as your photographer!

s how to angle a person to make the most flattering photo. He kept in touch with me throughout the year and really tried to get to know me and what I wanted. I HIGHLY recommend him!

after the wedding. He went above and beyond to work with us on making sure the groom was comfortable. After a long illness, the groom is in recovery and needed a little more time and plenty of sitting. Steve made sure we accommodated that! Excellent pictures and service!

anyone in need of an excellent wedding photographer.

and came up with a bespoke plan that fit our needs perfectly. Steven communicated with us frequently prior to the event so there was nothing to worry about on the Big Day except to relax and have fun. The photos were absolutely lovely and captured the day perfectly!

y to the week after the wedding when he sent the photos over. His pictures turned out PERFECT! He is professional but makes everything feel so personal. Would 100% recommend him to everyone!

ould like to hire a Photographer that has a character & will get the best of me when taking pictures, Steven Mirror and Far Exceeded that Persona. We love our pictures and him as our Photographer. I and my husband would really send him costumers in the future!!!!

nd made sure we got the pictures that we wanted. There is no reason not to choose SJA Studios or at least give them a shot.

eed - everything from meeting through video chat cue to our distance, offering reliable advice on photography locations, and keeping us up to date on the local happenings in Arizona. Since our wedding was tiny (5 people total!), Steven graciously offered to split our wedding package to include a family session a couple of days before the wedding.  Steven's in-depth knowledge of the local area lead us to the perfect location in Scottsdale for our family photos. With his keen eye for design, he was able to balance the family seamlessly, so nothing looked out of place or awkward. For the wedding, Steven was flexible to meet us at our Airbnb for pre-wedding photos. He sent us a pre-planned list of items that he would like to photograph while we were getting ready, which saved us TONS of time. Steven was prompt, polite to our guests, and friendly with all of the other vendors. During the ceremony, Steven thoughtfully placed himself around the venue without disturbing anyone. He even went out of his way to take a few pictures of our party at our restaurant reception. Overall, Steven is the best photographer we ever hired, hands down! His experience and expertise in photography helped us capture the most important memories that we will cherish forever. The photos that he shot for us were breathtaking! If you are looking for an expert photographer (and not someone's hobby!), definitely choose Steven with SJA Studios!

date, but he also reworked our wedding package to accommodate our new change of plans. To top it all off, the wedding proceeded without a hitch and the photos turned out amazing despite the extreme winds we had that day. Thank you Steven!!!

a great eye and the quality he provides is beyond expectations! From our first meeting, he made us feel comfortable and did not have any gimmicks about trying to sway us into hiring him. He was very knowledgeable and made a point to follow up and check up with us periodically without being pushy. Quite honestly, he was like the backbone that helped keep my very busy self on track. I had all these intentions about sending him photo ideas for inspiration but last minute retracted and I have no regrets. Steven captured every memorable moment as well as picture perfect shots that looked like they were straight out of a bridal magazine! He was very good about making sure he captured all the moments most important to us and gave us input on how to coordinate our time frames to make sure we maximized our ceremony and reception times. I couldn't be happier and he will be my go to, 1st choice photographer moving forward.

2 photographers as I was worried about getting all of the shots done on time, but as he knew where all the best locations were, we were able to finish in record time, which was fantastic considering we started pictures at 1:45 and finished at 4:15! He helped organize all the groups of people, and got some of the most beautiful wedding pictures I could have asked for. Overall, I would recommend Steven to anyone who wants a great photographer!

didn't trust. Steven with SJA had a portfolio that immediately caught my eye - timeless natural color grading, obvious technical mastery of the art of photography, and an eye for catching the unique details of the venue, and delivered on the promise of that portfolio. Steven was incredibly client-focused, and inspired confidence before and during our wedding that we would have amazing mementos. He had no artistic ego, and was up for whatever creative shots we wanted to do, and seamlessly turned our fun shot ideas into art we will treasure forever. In addition to all of that, he's a genuinely great guy to get to know, I really enjoyed him being a part of our event team, he had a great calming influence on the whole event. He was so subtle my wife didn't even realize he'd been mingling on the dancefloor taking candid shots until she saw the album! The only apprehension I had before the event was that he worked alone, so I was curious how the ceremony coverage would be--but the results speak for themselves. He was able to capture every angle of our ceremony that we could have wanted, and I don't even remember him being there. Finally, his color grading and edits were world class. As an advanced photographic hobbiest who knows everything that goes into a good picture, let me assure you: The gallery you will get from SJA is as good as event photography gets.

communicative in the months leading up to the wedding, and he helped us stay on track with the timeline on the day of. We are super happy with the photos too, and he delivered them to us in just over a week! Thanks so much Steven!

took are absolutely breathtaking!!

oing and if there was any way he could help. He was able to recommend other vendors to us and help us solve any problems that popped up. His photos were amazing! He listened to what we wanted and achieved the style we were looking for. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone. He was the one aspect of our wedding that we never worried about. We could not be happier with our photos. They are gorgeous! I will use him again for any and all of my future photography needs. Thank you so much Steven!

. He was in contact with me throughout the wedding planning period and was always responsive and prompt. Once the actual day came around, he continued to impress me. We did a first look, then went to a separate location for bridal party pictures and then finished at the venue. He showed us a few pictures as he was taking them and they already looked amazing. He was incredibly kind and patient when it came to all of the family pictures. During the reception, it was just as great. He was incredibly polite and professional, even when I asked him to take a few more pictures as he was packing up his equipment. I still feel a bit bad about that, but he just went with it. After the wedding, he had some preview pictures up on his Facebook within a few days. And in about a week, all of our pictures were ready to view. They turned out better than I could have hoped for and I can't say enough good things about my experience!