Steven Dray Photography

We had Dray shoot our engagement photos and our wedding. He is so fun and easy to work with. He has a great eye and will capture you in fun, beautiful ways you couldn't imagine. We loved the photos we received. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer that listens to you and helps create the photos you dreamed of!

One of the best parts of our wedding was hiring Dray. He kept us organized and on track for time and was always a resource for questions. or photographs from both our engagement session and the wedding beyond what I could’ve ever hoped. He is such a talented photographer. I could not recommend him more.

Don’t walk, RUN to hire Steven Dray as your wedding photographer! I am absolutely blown away by the magic created with his photography. We had both our engagement and wedding photos done with Dray. He instantly made us feel SO comfortable, I really couldn’t believe it. My husband especially doesn’t love getting his picture taken, and I was so impressed with the ease we felt during our engagement session and subsequently our wedding day. Dray is so passionate about his work and people, and it really shows. The photographs so far have been out of this world and I cannot wait to see the rest! Best ever.

Steven photographed our surprise intimate wedding, from our first phone call with him we were sold! He is so kind and easy to talk to, he genuinely cares about what he does and his pictures speak volumes. He was very easy going and captured everything we wanted and more. He is a wonderful person and everyone at our wedding could not stop talking about how great he is. We could not be happier with Steven and his pictures and definitely recommend him and would use him again!

I truly cannot put into words how wonderful Steven Dray is as a person and a photographer!! He made our wedding day so enjoyable, fun and relaxed, our bridal party can’t stop talking about it! His work is outstanding— I can’t stop looking at our photos, they are timeless and STUNNING! He communicates with you throughout the entire wedding process and was always there to answer any phone calls/texts with any questions we had. If I could give him a million stars I would!! Highly, highly recommend!!!

Dray is not only a wonderful photographer, but also a wonderful person. In addition to capturing our wedding day with Aaron (who is also wonderful!), he also travelled all the way to NYC to capture our engagement shoot in Central Park. He is a true artist. He has a great eye and did an amazing job capturing the relationship of my husband and I in our photos. He is also very easy to work with and is very responsive. We look forward to having him take our photos and buying some of his other artwork in the future!

Could not recommend Dray enough! His ability to capture special moments with such emotion and beauty is unmatched. We did our engagement photos with Dray and he photographed our Fall 2023 wedding. Every single interaction felt like talking to a friend. Dray (and his wonderful wife Jaime) were so kind and took great care in getting to know my husband and I, as well as what our needs were for both occasions. They were always open to answer any questions we had and I knew with their vast knowledge and experience in photographing weddings the guidance we got was solid. Dray's calm demeanor and warm personality were so integral in building trust, that come wedding day my husband and I had no doubt that the photos he and Aaron captured would be momentos we cherished for years to come. Our preview images have only solidified these feelings!

A 5-star photographer and a 5-star person, my wife and I are so glad that we were able to work with Steven Dray to capture our engagement and wedding photos. The quality in his work is readily apparent, and his easy-going personality makes the photo shoots a truly enjoyable experience! His passion for his work and a genuine desire to do his very best for his clients shines through in every aspect of working with him. Trust Dray and I have no doubt that you'll love the results! Thanks Dray!

Dray is a true artist, a kind soul, and his photography speaks for itself. He is so passionate about his work and it shows with how he handles his business from initial consultation to delivering the final photos. Dray will treat you like an old friend and hype you up all day. I have never felt more comfortable in front of a camera before. I had a small set back on my wedding day after forgetting my veil at the hotel. Dray was able to keep me calm and adjust our timeline on the fly to ensure that we still got every shot that we wanted. This is what an experienced professional can do for you. Dray will be along your side every step of the way.

Steven was absolutely wonderful to work with. Prior to the wedding, his communication and help in planning was top notch. We knew we would be in good hands, but that day both Steven and Aaron were everything we could have asked for. For the "getting ready" photographs, they were so natural and didn't invade our space at all, yet still managed to get the most wonderful pictures. We had a last minute change of plans and decided not to do outside pictures (I was already sweating and it had started raining) and he 100% respected that decision and found some other amazing places to do the photographs around the hotel. He is a very skilled photographer with a keen eye, and also a lovely person who I truly enjoyed working with.

Dray is THE BEST!!! Having him as our wedding photographer was the best decision we ever made. Not only is his work excellent, he’s an excellent person to work with leading up to, the day off, and after the event. His communication skills are top notch always responding in a very timely manner. He makes everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera and is such a calming presence during what could be a very stressful wedding day! He’s the best and would recommend him to anyone without hesitation!

Dray is top notch! Extremely easy to work with, professional and talented. We are not very experienced in front of a camera and he made us feel confident and comfortable. We had a perfect wedding and Dray helped us feel at ease and have fun during the shoot. He also sends tips and recommendations during the planning process- super thoughtful! All around wonderful experience! Thank you, Dray!

Steven Dray was PHENOMENAL! From start to finish, he was top-notch, professional, and EVERY vendor knew him (and sang his praises)! Dray was one of our first vendor we booked. We heard about him through a photographer friend. He has AMAZING experience in many different venues, including our venue, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. His photography and photos were more than we could have ever dreamed of! He makes you feel like a friend from the moment you hire him. 1000/100 recommend!

Dray is hands down the absolute BEST!!!! There are not enough words to describe his talent, kindness, professionalism, and overall awesomeness. He truly made the entire process from engagement to wedding incredibly more special. His passion for art and photography is evident through his work and his thoughtfulness in the most stressful months of wedding planning and even post-wedding are sincerely second to none. My husband and I are so grateful to Steven and his wife, Jaime for the most amazing experience and feel we have made a lifelong friend. We cannot wait to call you to capture more of our future family!!

Steven is the best around! He was such a pleasure to work with. On the day of our wedding, he was so professional and knowledgeable. He really made our wedding even more special! To top it off- all his photos are flawless!!!! I couldn’t recommend someone more!

Hands down if you are looking for a wedding photographer you need to hire Steven Dray. He and his brother Aaron were amazing. This review is coming from the mother of the bride. We could not be happier with the sneak preview of the incredible talent he has behind the lens. When you can get 6 grandchildren under the age of 5 all to look at the camera you truly are amazing. Thank you for capturing Carly and Andrew’s special day. Looking forward to seeing the final product.

Steven and his brother were amazing to work with! They relaxed my nerves on my wedding day and made me feel confident while photographing me and my husband. They had such a positive attitude and really meshed well with my bridal party. Steven sent us some sneak peeks and they are absolutely beautiful. He captured me and my husband's special day perfectly. We highly recommend Steven Dray Photography! He was professional, efficient, and a great time to be around.

Booking Steven Dray Photography to capture our wedding day was one of the best decisions I've made. He was absolutely incredible. Dray was calm and collected the entire day and an absolute pleasure to be around - which is very important given how much time you spend with your photographer! Everyone felt very comfortable with him and the bridal party kept commenting on how impressed they were with Dray and his brother Aaron (the second photographer) throughout the whole day. He kept us on schedule with our timeline without ever making us feel rushed. In addition, for each photo, he clearly described what he was looking for from us and other individuals in the shot. He would even do each pose himself to show our bridal party what he was looking for. This attention to detail resulted in incredible photos. Within a week we had a preview that included 24 photos - all absolutely beautiful and we cannot wait to see the full album! We highly recommend hiring Steven Dray Photography for your wedding!

In our opinion, Steven Dray is the best photographer in the area. We hired Steven for our engagement and wedding photos and could not be happier that we did. Not only is Steven super talented behind the camera, he is also a very genuine and kind person and made everyone he worked with feel comfortable and that definitely shows in the photos. If you get the chance, book him. We loved working with him and do so again in a heartbeat.

Dray is awesome!! I actually reached out to Dray prior to booking our date just to ensure that he was available! Not only is his work beautiful but he is great to work is as well! He was helpful and extremely responsive during the planning process and answered all of our questions. It ended up raining on our wedding day, which came out of no where. I was unprepared and nervous about it but as soon as Dray talked to us I was calm. He even pulled umbrellas out of his car for us and our whole wedding party! 100% recommend Dray - you will no regret it!!! We absolutely love our preview pictures and can’t wait to see all of them!

I cannot say enough about Steven Dray and how lucky and grateful we were to work with him for our July 9, 2022 wedding. Dray shot my sister’s wedding 3 years ago. From the moment we met him, he made the day so comfortable and fun for all of us and the wedding photos were absolutely stunning. I knew then that I had to book him if I got married. When my fiancé proposed, we immediately reached out to Dray. We picked our wedding date in part based on his availability (yes, he is THAT good!). From the time that we booked Dray until our wedding day, he and his wife Jaime were so great about checking in with us, making sure we had everything we needed, and just being so awesome and supportive. Dray shot our engagement photos and made the session so easy and fun. The vision that Dray has for locations, poses, lighting and all of the other elements of the photo are truly his gift. We were blown away by the photos and our family and friends were raving about them (and still are!). Dray shot our wedding last month and again, we all had the BEST time with him. The way that Dray captures the most special moments and details, while making the entire process so comfortable and fun for everyone, is what makes him and his work so amazing. When Dray’s coverage was over at the end of the night, we didn’t want him to leave - not because we wanted him to take more photos, but because he is genuinely a joy to be around! Dray sent us a preview of some of the photos shortly after the wedding and we were so happy. They were all stunning. We cannot wait to see the full gallery! Our entire family loves Dray. He is our go-to for life! We truly cannot recommend him enough. If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with Dray, you will have not only amazing photos, but an amazing overall experience!

I knew before I was ever even engaged that I wanted to use Dray as our wedding photographer. His work is STUNNING! He and his wife are top notch human beings and were such a bright spot in the wedding planning process. I think they helped me more than my actual event coordinator did. Dray always made having our pictures taken a fun experience. I can be very awkward in front of a camera, but with his work you would never know it! He is professional yet hilarious. You can tell he genuinely cares and takes pride in his work! I absolutely INSIST you use him as your photographer!

Dray is BEYOND fantastic!! The whole experience from the intake meeting, to booking our wedding date, the nitty gritty/planning in between to the day of the wedding was such a pleasure working with Dray and his wife! Dray is passionate about capturing every part of our special day from getting ready to the last dance in the rain! He was there to capture everything. Even our guests commented about how awesome Dray was. When the guests ranted and raved about our cookie table, Dray was mentioned in the next compliments from the guests. Everyone said how “cool, fantastic, incredible” he was and my husband and I couldn’t agree more! Thank you, Dray for making our day even better than we could’ve imagined!

Dray is now stuck with me & my husband for life. I can't imagine a more patient, caring, professional or kind soul I would rather work with ever! I will use him for all our pics going forward, not just for the high quality photos but for the friendly & compassionate touch. He was so incredible with all of our guests & never once did he make us or anyone feel rushed or prodded. The effortless & serene beauty of his photography is his personality shining through! Thank you Dray!

5 stars isn't enough!! Steven Dray is absolutely AMAZING to work with, not to mention the stellar quality of his photos. Nothing but the highest of recommendations.

The only word to describe Steven Dray is AMAZING! If I could rate him 10 stars I would! Steven was my sister's wedding photographer in 2018 and I knew that I wanted him as a photographer at my wedding once my time came around. He was one of the first vendors I contacted when I got engaged because I HAD to have him capture this special day! Steven is an incredible, creative, and passionate photographer. He has a true talent. He knows how to get the perfect lighting and angle to make anything look good!!! While we were getting ready, the bridal suite was a mess and the bridesmaids were running around trying to get ready. During this time, he managed to capture amazing photos in this room with so much chaos. All he needed was a subject and a window! Also, he makes it a priority to build rapport and establish a comfortable relationship. He truly listens to aspects of your wedding you want him to capture and makes it all come true in a natural way. It so nice to work with a photographer that you not only appreciate their art, but you appreciate and respect them as a person. I will definitely be using Steven Dray Photography again in the future to capture special life moments.

Steven Dray’s photos speak for themselves — they’re natural, timeless and breathtaking. He brings out the absolute best in a couple during his sessions, even those of us who can be pretty awkward in front of a camera. But what you can’t see in his photos is the personality behind the camera that helps elicit that warm, genuine look. When we first talked with Steven, he told us that the thing many couples don’t think about is how your photographer is there by your side nearly all day, from while you’re getting ready to all the emotional, weepy moments — and everything in between. “You have to like your photographer as a person,” he told us. That concept really struck me, because I never would have thought about it. When my then-fiancé and I hung up the phone, we knew Steven was the photographer for us. Not just because of his gorgeous photos, but because of who he was and the easy, fun conversation we had with him that night. And we were 100% right. Throughout our wedding and for several days after, family and friends commented on how personable and genuine Steven and his brother Aaron (our second-shooter) were. Even our hair and makeup artists commented on how they hadn’t worked with such a friendly and fun wedding photographer before. And when the first preview photos came in — look out! Everyone was beside themselves at how truly incredible they were. I’m waiting on the edge of my seat until we get to see them all… and I know they will perfectly bring back every wonderful moment from that day. We truly cannot say enough good things about Steven Dray, his helpfulness and responsiveness, and his passion for his work. If you’re in need of a photographer, don’t think twice (because he’s in high demand)! BOOK HIM! You will be so glad you did.

We were lucky enough to have Dray as our Wedding photographer. He is an absolute artist. His vision and attention to detail was evident which led to AMAZING wedding photos. My wife and I would recommend Dray 100 times out of 100. True professional.

Steven was a 10/10 from the moment we sat down and chose him as our photographer, all the way through to our wedding date. He made the process as easy as it could be, and was fun to work with every step of the way. He makes the picture-taking process effortless and fun, and the finished product is even better. We are so appreciative to have worked with him, and would highly recommend him to anyone else looking for a wedding photographer.

We've worked with Steven several times: our own engagement shoot and wedding, as well as a friends wedding. He is one of the kindest people I've ever met, and his work is absolutely phenomenal. The entire process: pictures, gallery access, ordering, and follow up, were all efficient and convenient. He's truly a pleasure to be around, and we were so happy to have him at our wedding. We would recommend him without reservation for any occasion.

My wife and I shot with Steven on several occasions, including our engagement shoot and two wedding photo shoots. I am not one who is used to being photographed professionally and he made it SO very easy for me and my wife each time that I ended up having a lot of fun on each of the shoots! Most importantly, our photos have consistently turned out FANTASTIC which I 100% attribute to his raw talent and eye for what makes a quality photo. I have been consistently impressed with his ability to instruct us on how to have the perfect pose (while still managing to look natural), find the perfect lighting, make full use of the various landscapes we have shot at, and most importantly make it ENJOYABLE! If you are looking for a professional photographer in the Pittsburgh area for a wedding or other event, seriously look no further because he is the best! Thanks for all your hard work, Dray!!

Steven is the best in the industry. He makes you feel beyond comfortable on your special day. His personality is contagious, and he makes you feel so comfortable. He is the best in the industry. Steven has become our friend, and we can’t say enough about how talented he is. Book him now. You will not regret it. Love, Alysia and Robbie

Steven was simply amazing. Working with him was an absolute joy. Not only does he have a great eye for pictures and a supreme talent, he also makes it fun and stress free. 100% recommended.

By working with Steven Dray Photography, we have gained a true friend who we can rely on for all things photography! We hired Steven Dray for our wedding and first met him for an engagement shoot. It was my first time having professional photographs taken, and I was worried about looking awkward or not knowing how to pose. However, Dray made my fiance and I both feel SO comfortable and natural. He took the time to get to know us and captured our genuine smiles and laughs. He worked with the natural light in our outdoor shoot for absolutely stunning photos. Fast forward to our wedding ceremony and then our eventual 1 year anniversary celebration, and Dray delivered yet again! In addition to being an easy-going, fun, and talented photographer, Dray really goes above and beyond by being genuinely investing in making sure the event he is photographing is running smoothly. For instance, you might catch him sneaking you a much needed drink when you're stuck in conversion with your visiting family members! Working with Dray and his wife Jaime (who is a rockstar behind the scenes!) was truly a pleasure and one of the best experiences I've had. I can't wait to work with Dray again in the future!

AMAZING. If you have the opportunity to work with Steven Dray don’t even hesitate for a moment, just say yes and count your blessings. We have worked with him on 3 occasions and each subsequent time he has impressed us with his professionalism and enthralled us with his personality. His photos never fall short of capturing the beauty and love we shared. The energy and joy he brings to your shoot will permeate through you and those around you and surely be captured in his work. Book him immediately if you have the chance. H+J

Stop right now and hire Dray as your photographer!!! We are SO happy we got to work with Dray not once, but twice!! We hired Dray for our original date of 7-25-20 when we got married with family only and we had him shoot our reception on 7-25-21! Dray was flexible throughout the entire process and was so great to work with over the last 2 years. He is easy-going and fun to spend time with throughout the day, and he does a great job of making the guys feel comfortable especially. His work is so incredible that we can’t believe they are our photos. Prior to hiring Dray, we were deciding between three talented photographers. Dray was the only one to ask about us and make a personalized proposal. This was a huge differentiator and we are so happy we went in this direction! We would recommend Dray to anyone and hope to hire him again for family photos down the road

Dray is an amazing photographer, let alone an amazing human being! As a COVID bride, he was very understanding about us rescheduling, checked in on us to make sure we were doing okay and if he could help out, and made sure everything was exactly what we wanted when we finally got to have our day. My husband and I have a large family and he was so patient taking all the pictures we asked for. The bridal party felt so comfortable, especially with Dray's tips about how to pose. Most of us were not especially good in front of a camera, but Dray made us feel like rockstars! During the reception, Dray was here, there and everywhere! I don't know how he does it. The photos we've received so far are stunning, I've never looked or felt more beautiful. I couldn't imagine a better way to preserve our memories. Do yourself a favor and hire Dray, you will not be disappointed :)

When looking for a wedding photographer, or photographer of any kind, don’t look further than Steven Dray. From the second I had my first phone call with him, I knew I loved him. What would have been six months before our wedding, my fiancé and I got together with him for an engagement shoot in downtown Beaver. It was amazing how comfortable he made us feel and seriously felt like a friend. He picked the coolest spots and made old and run down look glamorous. Through three date changes and a last minute venue change, Steven stuck with us. On the wedding day he came in and took charge, but all while still being kind and making everyone in the wedding feel like a million bucks. My thirteen year old nephew is about to start photography school and Steven let him practice with a few shots even though he had a very strict schedule to adhere to. As beautiful as a person as his subjects he captures, I would love the opportunity to work with Steven again, or at least grab a beer with him. Follow him on Instagram to see a glimpse at his life with his beautiful wife and kids. It shows how relatable and passionate he is about capturing love, and you can tell he does it in his off time as well.

From the get-go Dray has been an outstanding vendor to work with, not only as a photographer behind the camera, but also in preparation for our wedding day. He always took the extra steps to make certain that our big day run smoothly, went above and beyond to seek out locations to shoot at our venue (after a pandemic venue change), touched base with us throughout the planning process to make sure things were going well or if there was any way he could additionally help, and gathered the important details from us to make sure he was able to capture our day just as we envisioned it. His professionalism and creativity were perfectly balance with a side of fun and positivity! Dray and his brother Aaron were truly a pleasure to work with and needless to say we were SPEECHLESS when our wedding album arrived. He is beyond talented and we cannot put into words how grateful we are to have worked with them. Our photos will forever be the perfect keepsake to reminisce back on our wedding day! We are so happy that there will be countless opportunities to work with him in the future and our photo ops don’t have to end here, haha! :)

There aren’t enough kind words I could say about Steven. He’s an incredible photographer, he’s kind and genuine, he’s funny. We did not have the opportunity to do an engagement shoot and met him on our wedding day - instantly felt like we had known him forever. He took amazing candid shots and talked us through the posed shots, all while making us laugh the entire time. His brother Aaron is incredible too. We couldn’t be happier with the photos - and, in addition, we feel we have made 2 new friends! 10/10 highly recommend, look no further for a photographer for your special event.

Amazing photos!! Dray worked so hard during our wedding - he never stopped moving!! He was just fantastic and I’m so happy and excited about our photos. He is such a nice person and all of our guests loved him.

The absolute best photographer in Pittsburgh. Not only does his work speak for itself but he is wonderful as a person. Ever single person in our wedding loved Dray. He makes everyone feel like family. We will 100% use him for all future photo needs.

After looking up a few photographers’ profiles on Instagram, I knew that I wanted Steven Dray to do our engagement shoot. Immediately upon meeting him, my fiancé and I felt so comfortable in what I thought was going to be an awkward start. We had never done a photo shoot before so we weren’t exactly sure what to expect. The professionalism that Steven Dray exhibits is unmatched. Yet it also seemed as if we had hired one of our life long friends. Not to mention the photos that he captured were unbelievable! We were fortunate enough to have Dray and his wife join us at our destination wedding as well. We cannot say enough how much we love him, his family, and his business!

Dray is amazing! He has a way of capturing shots that bring out personalities and look natural. He made me feel relaxed and calm during my wedding day and took extraordinary pictures. He is kind, creative and funny!! His personal care and kindness was very much appreciated. I highly recommend using him for any photography!!

Steven Dray is an amazing photographer and human being! We loved having him be a part of our special day. He makes you feel like you're a part of his family and makes the entire process fun. We will be using him for future photoshoots!