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about Gregory
Gregory Mancuso is an award-winning photographer and writer with over 20 years experience. As a photographer, he creates captivating pictures for advertising and editorial clients and specializes in lifestyle imagery and environmental portraits that reveal the natural warmth and personality of his subjects within impeccably designed and lit compositions.
He has worked for many of our finest magazines, agencies, companies and assorted ne’er-do-wells. Using sensitivity, respect and heaping helpings of humor, Gregory is able to relax and gain the trust of his subjects, capturing their inner personality and essence within exceptional photos.
Whether they are CEOs, celebrities or “real people”, he has a knack for making those involved in the shoot, willing co-conspirators of the creative process, resulting in everyone contributing to the pleasant task of making striking imagery.
As a writer, Gregory has created numerous magazine articles and screenplays. He has a produced feature film credit for the thriller ONE GOOD TURN (info) starring James Remar–aka the scary father in Showtime’s DEXTER.
Gregory has also sold a couple of scripts, directed TV commercials and was an assistant director for several movies. His current project, INSIDE THE GAME, a comedic adventure fantasy infused with magic, heart and damn scary thrills, is currently in development at a film studio.
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INSIDE THE GAME
After being sucked inside a kid’s computer game, a family can only return home if they win the game–which entails outwitting classic fairy tale characters, fighting killer beasts, and the wicked fairy they’re playing against–all before the laptop’s battery dies and they perish along with it.
Gregory growed up in da Bronx and is now based in Los Angeles CA, and has a photo studio at the beach in Marina Del Rey where he engages in various escapades which can’t be mentioned here or in polite company.
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CELEBRITIES & NOBODIES (#5 ranked Scribd photobook)
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Pet Therapy
Got dog? Greg and his dog, Enzo, are a pet therapy team and they say it’s the most fun and rewarding volunteer work you can do. 
As you can see, Enzo and his fellow working dogs, bring a lot of comfort and smiles to humans in their community who need it the most. These furry care-givers help sick, physically challenged and special needs adults and kids.
Below is more info in case you’re curious or want to get your own beast involved. The pet therapy group Enzo and Greg belong to is a national group called the Delta Society and they have local chapters all around the country. If you live in the L.A. area, this is the local chapter Paws4Healing
If you have a pet and might want to join, please click over to the Pet Therapypage. There’s tons of info, videos and the exercises involved in the evaluation test to get certified. Enzo says it ain’t that hard a test and there are different skill levels of certification, in case your pet can’t do all the test exercises perfectly. And it’s not just for dogs. Cats and a variety of different animals can join. Enzo even has a bunny, Oreo, in his Paws4Healing group.
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POOCHES & PEEPS
I confess. I’m a dog nut. So when people ask what I enjoy shooting the most, it’s not much of a surprise when I say dogs. And dogs with their beloved people. I’m always hoping to visually capture an element of the special bond that has existed between canines and humans for centuries.
Here’s an excerpt from an untitled dog poem I especially like from author Gene Hill…
He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace.
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#1 Ranked LinkedIn California Photographer
Gregory is the #1 LinkedIn California Photographer because he has received more client recommendations than any other photographer in the whole darn state. And it’s a big state! And since customer satisfaction is the best indicator to substantiate reliability and high quality work, you can rest assured that a decision to hire him for a shoot is an excellent one. Check it out for your self at his profile www.linkedin.com/in/gregorymancusoand below…
Los Angeles photographer and writer – LA advertising, magazine, dog photographer & writer
Testimonials
“Greg is probably the best photographer in Los Angeles. He’s a very talented and a top notch professional. I highly recommend him not only as a photographer, but also as a creative consultant who is attuned to the client’s needs. His sense of composition and lighting is way above the crowd. But don’t take my word for it–a quick glance at his portfolio at LinkedIn or at his website will testify to the high degree of his artistry. The body of work speaks for itself. Fabulous creative shots, and very cost-effective. You are welcome to contact me for details, or with questions.” Monica Ballard
“Greg is one of the best photographers in the country – I would consider him always.” Allen Spiegler
“I have worked with Greg for more than five years now. He is extremely dependable, quick and a true master at his craft (photography). I have hired him to do a wide range of events ranging for industry events featuring various Senators and Hollywood celebrities to my son’s third birthday. In all cases, Greg has been the consummate professional. I highly recommend his work and would be more than happy to give anyone who is interested more information.” K. Forrest Beanum
“I would not hesitate to hire Gregory again and again. Terrific work.” Harry J Friedman
“Greg was spot-on with high profile talent, right out of the box. John Daly was our talent for a Spot TV shoot and internet video, a ton of material to cover and only a day to do it in. Greg had to shoot around the film crew (PGA Tour Productions) and deliver material for the web and for print. He did it in a totally unobtrusive way and still managed to deliver great material that most shooters would have needed several days to capture and even then wouldn’t have picked up the subtleties Greg lensed. I definitely will use Greg again, particularly when there is talent like John Daly involved.” Fred Page
“Greg has an easy-going personality that relaxes people and dissolves the stress of a shoot. He just has a flair for bringing out the natural warmth and personality of people and his sense of humor helps to make the whole experience fun. He has a real gift of making everyone feel comfortable. I’ve also found him to be very dependable. I first hired Greg back in 2002 and still use those photos because they were exactly what we wanted. Have used him other times since then, most recently this year and once again, he delivered exactly what we were looking for. He knows his stuff!” Pattie Lincoln-Tanzman
“Greg’s work proved to be phenomenal! I was very pleased with every aspect of his work and would hire him again without hesitation for our next photo shoot.” Courtney Vorachek
“I have used Greg for photography assignments several times. He is dependable, on-time, listens carefully to our project goals and then can be left on his own to deliver them. Results have always been very good and creative with lots of variety among the shots taken. He also delivers his assignments on time. A number of his photographs have been used in our annual reports.” Marilyn Freemon
“I recommend Greg for anyone considering a photographer, no matter the assignment. I’ve used Greg’s services for more than 15 years, and for the majority of that time he was the only photographer I used. He is always on time, personable, readily understands the work to be done and completes it in a timely manner.” Ken Preston
“The non-profit I work for has hired Gregory Mancuso to photograph several events which required extraordinary flexibility due to demanding schedules and high profile attendees. Every step of the way Greg’s professional attitude, demeanor, and photographic skill enabled him to deliver exactly what the organization was looking for. The photographs have been used to promote the organization in online and printed materials. All feedback we have received about Greg following events has been positive.” Diane Baldwin
“Greg is seasoned, professional, personable, and reliable. He gets the assignment without any hand-holding and delivers images that get the job done with an extra gleam.” Andrew Rasanen
“I hired Greg at rather short notice to do a shoot at a television playout facility. From the point we had confirmation of ths date, Greg took over and was happy to liaise directly with the facility to make sure the shoot happened to meet my tight deadline. The results were great – excellent photography and a whole range of shots to choose from. More than I would ever be able to use! I would definitely use Greg again and would have no hesitation in recommending him.” Laila Bishay
“They say a picture is worth a thousand words…so my write-up of Greg’s work won’t do his work justice. Simply put, when I have an important client project on-line, I want Greg behind the camera, working with me to deliver a top-notch project.” Matthew Klink
Los Angeles photographer – LA advertising, magazine, dog photographer
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“As a talent manager, I have often recommended Greg to my clients. He has always delivered!! Fantastic photographer — in pretty much every area. I cannot think of anyone I would recommend more strongly. Awesome work. Incredible personality. Fair. Honest. Creative minded. Greg is simply…the best.” Heidi Ifft
“I’ve been using Gregory Mancuso as a photographer for The California Endowment for the past 7 years and couldn’t be happier with his work. I recommend him to any company seeking a highly competent, reliable, flexible and professional photographer.” Jeff Okey
“Greg is a talented, creative, and experienced photographer. We have hired him on many occasions to do photo sessions with various artists and musicians, as well as special events. He is relaxed and easy to work with, and open to suggestions and collaboration.” Scott Price
“We hired Gregory to do a variety of photos from exterior building shots to headshots of our top executives. I was impressed with his range, professionalism and ability to work so well with our busy executives. I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him.” Winnie Jong
“Greg is a great photographer. He’s creative, thoughtful and dependable. He’s my go-to guy in Los Angeles.” Ken Johnson
“We hired Greg for photography and graphics composition services on a kitschy doggie card traditionally sent to company associates for the holidays. Over a dozen employee’s dogs were costumed in festive Hawaiian attire for individual photography on a tight Saturday schedule at our offices – requiring much patience and flexibility from our photographer – but Greg was clearly up to the task. The dogs all loved him and the shoot had such great results that perhaps our biggest challenge was selecting which images to actually use for our marketing piece. Great job, Greg!” Tammie Richards
“Greg M.- we don’t have lots of occassions – but when needed, we hire Greg to cover PR events, corporate photos and other creative needs. He is on time, reliable, does excellent work and does a good job of keeping in touch. MBPR has used his services throughout several years.Happy to recommend him as a photographer.” Marje Bennetts
“Greg is definitely a “no drama” photographer. He has the ability to put his subjects at ease and let you know he is in control. I always enjoy working with a photographer like Greg.” Anne Shackman
“Gregory does excellent work. He is very personable. As a subject I felt quite at ease while he was able to achieve just that right look that was more than flattering. I would recommend him for any kind of photography need AND his prices are very reasonable.” Don Monroe
“Greg finds the most important element of a subject to create amazing visuals. He is extremely friendly and loves to work with animals as well.” Megan Perry Moore
“Greg Mancuso was a joy to work with. He handled all the preparation and details beautifully. We just had to show up. He was patient, informative and had control of the situation. I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. The photographs are pictures that will be handed down generation to generation.” Angela Jackson
“I was lucky enough to find Gregory and use his services in April of this year. Gregory is a genius in the photography world! He was detail oriented, precise, trustworthy, and really affordable. I highly recommend him for all of your photography needs. I look forward to working with Gregory again…Thanks Gregory, for making us look so good!!! peacelove” Sheri Marlowe
“Our results from a photo shoot with Greg were fantastic. He is very creative and adept at handling the talent and subject matter.” Bill Farhood
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