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Arizona Business Profile :: The Faces Behind Stevenson Photography 'We are Stevenson Photography On Location. We are the trifecta, the Tempe trio recognized by our Arizona and national clients for our superb photography, tireless work ethic and professionalism beyond reproach. We've built a reputation for giving clients more than expected, actually caring for our customers and their photo needs, and for getting the job done right, on time, and on budget. And, for creating an atmosphere during photo shoots which lets people feel relaxed and comfortable. Heck, we just like to have fun when we're working on location. It's what we do! Stevenson Photography on Location is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) and Editorial Photographers (EP). Ryan B. Stevenson is Don's oldest son, partner and latest photographer for Team Stevenson. He was on his way to becoming a climatologist - chasing and studying tornados. But tagging along on assignments with his father when he was younger rubbed off, and midway through his junior year of college, Ryan switched majors. He's got a great eye (actually two). And he's analytical and a problem solver. He lives in the town of Maricopa, Arizona with his chocolate lab Bear. He loves the color green and operates a hot new website, eatmorechiles.com. And, he makes incredible salsa. Don B. Stevenson is Team Stevenson's front man and senior photographer and has been since he started the company in 1985. He originally grew up on an Iowa farm, attended several universities and received two degrees in Mass Communications and Sociology. He was one class short of a Social Work degree when photography became a passion. He's been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, walked away from two helicopter crashes and is extremely proud of his wife's nursing career. He loves fishing with his daughter in the Sea of Cortez, hiking in the forest near Flagstaff, and visiting family in Iowa. His blog, Dispatches From Nowhere, has received numerous accolades. Cameron R. Stevenson is son number two, partner and the behind-the-scenes mastermind at Team Stevenson. He's a graduate of Northern Arizona University, a man of many talents and wears several different hats here. He's the Director of Stock Photography working closely with our six international picture agencies. He is the resident Photoshop guru, graphic designer and coordinates all of our stock photography photo projects. In addition, he's our videographer and creates fun, short videos for our various websites. If he isn't on a location shoot or in our office, you can find him in the beautiful north country that Arizona has to offer. Together we collaborate, create and put a smile on our clients' faces. When we can help make our clients look good, well then, we look good. It beats looking in a mirror. We are a unique bunch. We have the same blood running through us, we share common interests and each of us bring our own distinct strengths and skills to the team. We love working with people and we love photography. It's what we do. |
What They're Saying “There are few photographers who pour themselves into a photo project and come back with something great each time than Don and Ryan Stevenson,”Peter Ensenberger, director of photography, Arizona Highways travel magazine. |
Why Hire a Professional Photographer in Arizona
Though our photo company is based in Phoenix, our photography work takes us across Arizona, America and around the globe. We do a great deal of corporate, industrial and editorial photography throughout Arizona, but our national and international corporate and industrial clients now account for more than 50 percent of our photo work on location. We are not a studio. We are experienced location specialists. No hand-holding with us. Affordability Our photography doesn't cost an arm and a leg. We strive for long-term relationships. We're so confident of our abilities that we include a paper on How To Hire A Photographer. We aren't foolish enough to say we're the absolute best photographers out there, but we know - and our returning clients know - we offer creative imagery, great value and professionalism beyond expectation. Each job is individually priced according to time, location, client needs and our experience. Our fees are fair to both client and photographer. And, expenses are never marked up. How about that! |
Capabilities Photographic Equipment: Lighting:
Not all jobs require additional lighting, but when a project requires special lighting or lighting techniques, the Stevenson team has the professional equipment to handle the most demanding situations from basic portraits to complex industrial and corporate setups.
Digital Lab: Our photographers' images are photographed in the RAW format to capture the finest detail possible. After each shoot, the photographer performs all of the technical post digital processing work back at the office. Images are carefully massaged, converted to TIF or JPG files and burned to disks along with a README file. An easy-to-use Photo Gallery is created with each shoot and included on the disk to aid the client with his or her selection process. And when our clients need large format prints, we partner with Mighty Imaging photographic printers with a national reputation and second-to-none service. |
Hallmarks Regional & Global Understanding:
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Stevenson Photography utilizes an array of industry-leading Canon pro digital cameras and lenses from super wide angle to telephoto including macro for detailed photography. When a special photo shoot demands special equipment, the photographers at Stevenson Photography have every conceivable piece of photographic equipment available at its disposal. They proudly and wisely turn to Tempe Camera for all their special rental needs. The largest photo and video rental house west of the Mississippi, 
We know Arizona probably better than any other photographer. That's a bold statement but one we pride ourselves in. That affords us the insight and ability to get in, get the job done right and get the images back to our clients without delay. We also are experienced international shooters having photographed in a dozen countries on three continents. Both international business travel and business photography require fortitude, ingenuity, flexibility, cultural understanding and professionalism of the highest order. About Stevenson Photography | Arizona Professional Photographers | Phoenix Business Photographer | International Location Photography