Hi there, we're Mike and Gina Steelman, a husband and wife wedding and portrait photographer team based in Monterey, California. We photograph weddings and relationships for the most discerning clients in Carmel Valley, along the Big Sur Coast, Pebble Beach, Monterey, and beyond. We've been photographing for over 18 years and have mastered the art of capturing the little details, big moments, all the feels and the “in-betweens”. We create images that you can feel; images that take you back to that moment and move you. No stuffy photographer ego over here - just pure authenticity.
We have an intimate knowledge of California's Central Coast and have wonderful relationships with the local elite venues and vendors, but also travel frequently for our destination wedding, elopement, and corporate clients. California, Idaho and Hawaii are where you'll find us most, but we love to travel and will go anywhere you want to be. Oh, and travel fees are usually included. Yes, you read that right. Spend a few moments here on our sire - we promise you'll find something you like!
Let's be real: all weddings have some similarities. But here's the thing... each wedding is absolutely unique. You don't want your photographer to approach your wedding day as just another paycheck. It's too important of a day and we cherish it just as much as you do. Our dedication to that truth is the same if you're having a wedding celebration with 500 people or it's just the two of you eloping on the coast of Big Sur or Maui. You want the best, and we don't settle for anything less. We invite you to spend a few minutes hanging around our site, get to know us, and feel the images. Then let's connect!
An absolute over-abundance of galleries for your viewing pleasure. Take some time to connect and feel the images. Marriage proposals, elopements, weddings, family portraits, and even a few corporate events - it's all here.
99% of your questions will be answered here, no joke.There are a ton of things to think about & digest when planning your wedding. We get it. We've got you.
An absolute over-abundance of galleries for your viewing pleasure. Take some time to connect and feel the images. Marriage proposals, elopements, weddings, family portraits, and even a few corporate events - it's all here.
99% of your questions will be answered here, no joke. There are a ton of things to think about & digest when planning your wedding. We get it. We've got you.
We're fine art wedding photographers who also photograph a handful of corporate clients, private events, and family portraits throughout the year. If you made it this far and are looking for something other than photos of couples, check out the options below.
"Mike Steelman is a true professional with a passion for his job. He made me and my fiance feel very comfortable in front of the camera, resulting in natural expressions and amazing images (the colors he brings out are fabulous!). Mike was unobtrusive throughout the day, but was able to capture all of the special moments of our wedding day in a most beautiful way. He is amazing, and as a wedding professional myself, I would definitively recommend him to any and all couples!"
- Kristin & Bob
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With the love these two share, Folktale Winery in Carmel Valley never looked so good! Their Carmel Valley wedding was stunning...
Mike Steelman and his wife are by far the most talented photographers I know. I have worked in the news business for five years and have not encountered a photographer with as much passion, creativity, and professionalism...
- Dianne Derby
The wedding pictures are seriously amazing!!! I love how you caught so much emotion in a picture. Normally pictures are a snap shot, a still. But these are an exception. They have so much life in every one, it is amazing. I don't know how you do it! Those special moments really are priceless and you can't get them back. Thank you again!
- Niki West
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"AMAZING!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CAPTURING OUR MOMENT! LOVE."
"These are unreal! We are just over the moon right now. thank you mike & gina! these photos are amazing!"
"THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CAPTURING OUR SPECIAL DAY. WE COULD NOT HAVE CHOSEN SOMEONE BETTER. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US!"
"THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID!! YOU MADE MY FIANCÉ FEEL SO SPECIAL...SHE FELT TOTALLY COMFORTABLE AND EXCITED! YOU MADE OUR DAY EVEN MORE SPECIAL... IT WENT PERFECT. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR WIFE FOR MAKING IT SOOOO INCREDIBLE. AND WE ARE THANKFUL BEYOND WORDS CAN SAY!! ... STUNNING!! THE PHOTOS ARE ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!"
"WOW, THESE ARE FANTASTIC!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! STUNNING!! THE PHOTOS ARE ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!"
"TO SAY THESE ARE AMAZING WOULD BE AN UNDERSTATEMENT. YOU EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS & WE'RE SO GRATEFUL! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING RAD AND FRIENDLY, & FOR MAKING US FEEL INSANELY COMFORTABLE DURING OUR SHOOT. YOU CRUSHED IT!! WE LOVE YOU!"
"WOW! ARE YOU KIDDING? THESE ARE SO AWESOME!"
Carley & Mac
Mike was an absolute dream. I would highly recommend him. He is incredibly passionate and enthusiastic about weddings and his work, and passionate about his subjects. He really took the time to get to know us and to share in our excitement about our day. And it shows in the photos, how relaxed we were around him, how much fun we had!
- Kat J.
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480 CALLE PRINCIPAL, MONTEREY CA 93940
1.800.925.1639
info at steelmanphotographers.com
Mike and Gina Steelman are MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS THAT have been photographing weddings and events for 18 years. Specializing in Coastal weddings and vineyard receptions, MIKE AND GINA PHOTOGRAPH EVENTS IN CARMEL, PEBBLE BEACH, BIG SUR AND MONTEREY THE MOST. destination wedding photography comes naturally AND IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE.