Steven Dray Photography

ry question, our engagement photos were beyond perfection and both him and his wife are just all around great people to work with. When making the investment into your wedding photographer you can not make a better investment into booking with Dray. We are so happy with our sneak peaks and can not wait to see the rest or our collection! 

nd swapping stories. We are in love with all of our engagement and wedding photos. Our family and friends have raved about the photos. Dray you are the best, thank you!

hotographers, and across the board, the feedback I received was consistent – Steven Dray and his team are the ones to work with – and let me tell you, they sure lived up to the hype!!!! As a bride and groom (esp. the groom, ha) who aren’t the most comfortable being photographed - Steven did an incredible job making us feel at ease from the moment we reached out to him. Steven and Jaime (his wife/right hand, former wedding coordinator herself!!) were extremely genuine and helpful. Every interaction felt sincere, and you could tell that Dray really cares for his clients. From our intro call to the big day (…and even after!!) the Dray team went above and beyond to make the entire process so enjoyable and seamless. Dray and his team were great communicators and provided suggestions and advice when I found myself in a few different wedding debacles; working with the Dray Team, you will hear from them consistently, and they are an incredible resource for all things wedding, not just photography. Which – I was not aware of when we booked with him but is such an amazing touch and deserves to be highlighted!! In addition to being the warmest and sincere team out there, Dray and his team were truly phenomenal on our big day!! Genuinely, I believe every angle, moment, funny interaction, etc.. was captured by him and his team, and the results are absolutely amazing. The Dray Team has an incredible way of capturing genuine moments that bring you right back in time, while also capturing beautifully orchestrated moments as well. His creativity and versatility are insane, and the outcomes speak for themselves. As the bride, me and my bridal party had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with Dray, and everyone was RAVING about him. His laid-back, easy-going demeanor is so nice to have around, and he does a great job of just letting you be as you are on your big day, while also making you comfortable with being out of your comfort zone at times (again – not the fondest of being in front a camera!!). We all really enjoyed having Dray around and are so thankful he was able to capture such precious moments while we got ready! My husband also really enjoyed working with Dray and his team. As a guy who really despises being in front of a camera, Dray and his team did an incredible job of making him comfortable and at ease. Again, Dray’s easy-going demeanor, intuitiveness, and approach really made such a difference, and we have incredible photos to prove it! We are so grateful for the Dray Team and urge everyone to work with them!!!

s. He is so personable and professional. He was definitely part of our ‘dream team’ for our wedding!

received our full galleries for our engagement photos and our wedding photos. We loved all of them so much that it was hard to choose which ones to print out and frame. And everyone we showed them to, from our families to guests, were so impressed. Your photos will be works of art. But more importantly than that, Dray, his wife Jaime, and his brother, Aaron, are so easy to work with and approach their work with obvious dedication and professionalism. We felt like we could fully enjoy the day and leave the hard work to the pros. Not only did Dray capture every shot we asked for, he captured details that I didn’t even think of asking for but would absolutely have if I had thought of it. One of my bridesmaids noted that he was the first photographer she met who actually gave posing advice (and she's been a bridesmaid in 5 other weddings), and it definitely makes a huge difference in the photos. He and Aaron were so prepared on the big day, knew all the best photo spots, and kept us on time for our schedule so we didn’t have to think of anything. I could go on and on, but the biggest compliment I can give is that I didn’t stress about anything related to photography or timing thanks to Dray (and I am an over-thinker by nature). Bottom line: Choose Dray if you want flawless photos and a calming presence that will take away stress from your big day. You’ll be so happy you did!

on questions we had about the timeline and photo locations was incredibly helpful during wedding planning. Dray's professionalism and meticulousness are unmatched. He guided our entire wedding day after thoroughly discussing our timeline over the phone beforehand. Our wedding day was not only stress-free but FUN!! Steven has a true talent for capturing stunning photos while creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. I still can't get over our sneak peek photos. They are emotive, real, beautiful, and seem to have a sense of movement. All of his work is simply amazing. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture what felt like the most magical day of my husband’s and my life. Thanks, Dray!

you take away from your special day, so we wanted to make sure we invested in a photographer who is professional and knows how to capture every special moment and detail flawlessly. He did that and more - we had so much fun shooting our engagement photos and then wedding photos. He is a wonderful person to work with and exceeded our expectations in every area. Thank you Dray!! #DrayNation

h Dray for their wedding and I knew that not only was he fun (and professional) to work with, his photos were incredible. I was lucky to have the same experience as my cousins and I’m already thrilled with the previews I received. Dray was on top of things before the wedding and made sure to communicate what was most important for our wedding day. On the day of the wedding he showed up and was ready to go! None of the photos ever felt forced and apart from the necessary family portraits, he let Tyler and I guide the day while offering his expertise for locations and lighting. Looking at the photos I have already received I feel beautiful and confident, something that is sometimes hard for brides who have spent an entire engagement trying to improve appearances in one way or another. The photos I received captured the happiness I felt on the day of my wedding. Thank you Dray!

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!

ssion and the wedding beyond what I could’ve ever hoped. He is such a talented photographer. I could not recommend him more.

s 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.

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!

ng 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!!!

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!

ll 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!

k 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!

n 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.

n 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.

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!

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!

eard 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!

m 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!!

o top it off- all his photos are flawless!!!! I couldn’t recommend someone more!

e 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.

e 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.

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!

er 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.

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!

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!

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!

sure 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!

ing 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!

rapher 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.

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.

e and I would recommend Dray 100 times out of 100. True professional.

o 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.

y 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.

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!!

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

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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!

ach 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

ed 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