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Our process is thorough, efficient, relaxed and fun, and it’s been carefully honed over the years.
We work out of our beautiful lakeside studio in Deephaven, MN with generous natural lighting and beautiful views.
Let’s start with a phone call to get to know a bit about each other and ensure understanding of your objectives.
We’ll set you at ease with a detailed description of the entire process. You’ll receive our suggestion sheet with valuable tips to ‘Optimize Your Shoot’. When you arrive at our studio you’ll find everything set and ready to roll.
This is where you ‘leave the driving to us.’ We’ll offer a bunch of direction for postures and expressions and play with different lighting. Along the way, you’ll see the progression in real time on the high-definition monitor. Once the shoot is complete we’ll sit down to select your very favorite images for polishing and presentation.
We take ownership in the entire process and take retouching seriously. Once you select your favorite images, we’ll work our magic. We meticulously polish your images to a point where they look awesome and not the least bit retouched. You’ll receive your spectacular images within a week.
Complete individual session
Unlimited time and dressing changes
Each additional image with customized edits and polish
Hi! I’m Steve.
My photographic journey began in Middle School. My father gave me a camera and taught me how to use it. I took a liking to it, honed my skills, and got hired as a photographer by the local newspaper before I was old enough to drive.
For the last 45 years I’ve worked as a photojournalist. I’ve covered local, regional and national events including automobile events (Houston Grand Prix, Long Beach Grand Prix, Pebble Beach Concours), sailboat racing (Melges 20 Winter Series, A Scow National Championship) and golf (Ryder Cup, US Amateur). Several years ago, my photography literally took off with the addition of aerial photography. In 2020 we published a book highlighting the aerial beauty and character of Lake Minnetonka as well as numerous puzzles featuring our images.
In 2017, my sailing crossed paths with Peter Hurley, an outstanding sailor and the world’s premier headshot photographer. Peter helped me understand that a superior headshot can be an absolute differentiator, potentially opening new doors and positively impacting both professional and personal lives. I was totally hooked! I began my laser-focused journey to create the best, most beautiful and impactful headshots. My work has been lauded by clients and colleagues here and abroad. In 2019 I was awarded Associate Status by Mr. Hurley, a designation reserved for the very top echelon of headshot artists.
I sincerely thank you for your interest in our work. I very much look forward to the opportunity to exceed all your expectations. Let me know when you’re ready to ‘Enhance Your Image!’
Steve
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We recognize that there’s more to life than a spectacular headshot! We also love capturing humans doing what they do, particularly if it involves water, wind, or wheels!
A Celebration of Minnetonka’s Big Water through aerial photography
Launched in 2024 as a landmark coffee table book, Above Lake Minnetonka is an aerial presentation of everything that’s Tonka. In it we did our best to capture the beauty, weather, geography, events, people and culture from our elevated perspective.
Look for it at retailers around the Lake or reach out to us directly for more information or copies for yourself and as gifts!
Your Spectacular Face 2025 | Steve Bernstein