Award-winning Redwood City Portrait Photographer

Steve Fogel Photography is a portrait photography studio based in Redwood City, serving clients across San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and the San Francisco Peninsula. Our studio specializes in headshots, family portraits, and senior photography. We use cinematic lighting so your images stand out, and photo sessions are always relaxed and fun.

Professional Photography for Every Milestone

Whether you need a polished headshot for LinkedIn, a family portrait for your living room, or senior photos to mark graduation, each session is tailored to you.

First impressions happen online. Get professional headshots that project confidence and competence, delivered the same day, so you can update your profiles immediately.

Document your family as it grows. Sessions take place in-studio, at your home, or at beautiful outdoor locations across the Peninsula.

Celebrate graduation with portraits that reflect personality, not just a cap and gown. High school and college seniors leave with images that they’re proud to share.

Consistent, professional headshots for your entire team. On-site sessions make it easy to get everyone photographed without disrupting the workday.

What Makes This Photography Studio Different

Cinematic Lighting: Studio lighting inspired by film and television creates depth, dimension, and images that stand apart from flat, forgettable portraits.
A Relaxed Experience: No stiff poses or awkward silences. Sessions are conversational and easy. Clients regularly say they had more fun than expected.
Fast Delivery: Individual headshot clients receive retouched images the same day. Team headshots and family and senior portrait galleries are delivered within three business days.
Wall Art Consultation: Portraits deserve to be displayed, not forgotten on a hard drive. Get guidance on framed prints, canvas wraps, and custom wall art sized for your space.

Serving the San Francisco Peninsula

The studio is located in Redwood City with sessions available throughout the Bay Area. Clients come from Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Atherton, Woodside, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, and Burlingame for portrait photography they can trust.

On-location sessions bring the studio experience to corporate offices, private homes, and outdoor spots across San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

What Clients Are Saying

Risa Dyer

“Steve is exceptional at his craft ! He took the most beautiful portraits that I absolutely love ! Professional, talented, kindhearted and efficient. So glad I found him.”

Galit Kahn

“Thank you so much, it was a wonderful experience and the photos are priceless.”

Lindsey H.

Steve was a dream to work with! Incredibly professional, flexible with our schedule, very helpful with giving insight for the best possible headshot and put everyone at ease.

Catherine V.

I’ve been a model for 20 years and Steve is as good as it gets at his craft. You are guaranteed to get some shots you love.”

Winston L.

What you’ll get from working with Steve is a kind and talented photographer who’ll make sure you’re getting the bang for your buck.

Leslie Jasmine B.

MY HEADSHOTS ARE JUST AS NATURAL AND AS PERFECT as I wanted them to be. I went with no retouch and boy I am proud I chose him as my photographer. He made me feel really beautiful.

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