Personal Fine Art Photography Projects
Rare Celestial Cloud Ballet
Just after the sun slipped into the sea, a celestial cloud ballet started swirling above. It was an unusual and beautiful dance of three different cloud groups moving in three different directions. I filmed it as a visually arresting mystical wow thing. But after I posted the video, a smartypants science guy named Roger P contacted me and explained it was actually a rare and intriguing atmospheric science phenomenon. He kinda took away my mystical wow. Still… his explanation is fascinating. You can read Roger’s atmospheric breakdown here…
Stunning Ocean Sunset Timelapse
Watch a beautiful ocean sunset captured in a smooth, relaxing timelapse. A quick moment of calm, reflection, and visual inspiration. Enjoy. Breathe. Reset.
Silhouette Spirits
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If I had to pick my most favorite image out of all the ones I shot for my Silhouette Spirits project–this one might be it. One shouldn’t really say which of their art kids is the bestest. But this could be number one.
With my overactive imagination, this family appears to be strolling towards the entrance to paradise. Or someplace incredible or something. To me it even has a kind of a spiritual feel to it. Anyway, thanks to real high winds, the sand was blasting all around like a real bad sandstorm. Which created a softening of the sunlight and a nice natural diffusion of the image in general.
And all those factors added up together–makes this photo number 1? You decide.
I was running late as I raced down the beach to snag the sunset before it vanished. Which was gonna be real soon. I was hoping to create an image for my Silhouette Spirits series and was thusly searching all around for silhouettes.
Now one of the rules I set for this series is that I can’t use models or stage anything, so I have to just capture real people doing whatever they happen to be doing at the moment. No manipulating.
Down the beach to my left was a child fishing and that looked like it had interesting possibilities and I headed in that direction. But then my dog, Nunzi, gave a bark and I turned around in the other direction to my right. He was cocking his head in that odd fashion a pooch does when they’re trying to figure out something they see of interest. Which for Nunzi could just be an interesting seabird swooping around since he’s a bird dog.
But nope, no bird of note. Nunzi turned back to look at me again and barked more emphatically. Then in the distance I was able to see a group of people doing something but couldn’t make out what exactly. I looked back at the fishing kid which was looking like there were some good visual possibilities going on.
Tick-tock, tick-tock went the sunset clock. Less than five minutes remaining. I’m pondering if a fishing kid in the hand is worth a group in the beach bush? Arf! My fine canine was voting for the bush. I went with the arf!
We raced down along the surf as the sun raced down to the horizon. Who would win? As I finally reached the group, it seemed I won big-time–the visual possibilities were wonderful. There were a couple dozen people, all wearing headphones, dancing and gyrating to some silent song and basically acting as perfect silhouette models for me. Such luck! It was perfect.
Breathing hard, I collapsed on the sand and crawled around, composing some shots while my shadow models did wonderful posing–unbeknownst to them. I was able to shoot for only a couple of minutes before the sun said bye-bye.
Here’s my bestest furry friend Nutty Nunzi enjoying a spectacular sunset. Autumn is the finest season to create these vibrant colors, so me and Nunz make sure to catch as many sunsets as possible then. I could tell my mighty fine canine was really digging this wonderful one and at one point he just turned to me and said WOW!
But I thought I very likely got a mighty fine image. I made sure to give my fine canine all the treats I had in my pocket. He made a great call. Arf!
Back home I checked out the bounty of good captures and this image here is one of my all time favorites. I even gave Nunzi half of my steak that night. I wouldn’t have won that sunny race without him. Arf!
Yep, this is my favorite time of year for creating images for my Silhouette Spirits collection. Autumn usually offers up the most colorful landscapes of all the seasons. And here is quite a nice pumpkin orange sky popping up the other day just in time for Halloween. Hope you have a fun one!
It Really Pays When Pelicans Are Well Paid
The other day I was lucky enough to meet some mighty fine pelicans. And I asked them if they would do me a favor and participate in a shoot with me. They said they certainly would. But not for free of course, since they were pros. They wanted to be paid with three sardines each. But I protested, saying I knew the going rate was one and a half sardines. Which is the SAG minimum for a short commercial.
The negotiations went back and forth. A good deal of bickering by me. And much shrieking, flapping of wings and flying of feathers by them. After a while, I did end up upping my offer, and said I’d bump their payment up to two sardines each. I knew their agent would take a cut. And housing in LA is so expensive and it’s just so difficult for a bird to get by these days with so much streaming content and all.
Anyway, I showed them the story-boards. They said–no problem. It was pretty straight forward what I was looking for. I just wanted them to swoop fairly centered within the sunset area. Also wanted one to have its wings fully extended and silhouetted right across the glowing orb of the setting sun. The other guy could just adlib and zip around–as long as he kept himself in frame. And of course it all had to synced with my countdown and commencement to my camera rapidly click clicking away.
Well needless to say, as you can see, they performed like the experienced pros that they are. And I was quite pleased with the video and still images we came away with. So here’s one of the shots I really like, and I hope you like it too.
When you’re nice to pelicans–and compensate them fairly–they really can come through for you.
Yeah, yeah, I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking I broke the main rule/restriction of my Silhouette Spirits series—no posing or setting up of people. Or seagulls or sailboats or whatever happens to end up in my images. Yep you’re thinking I surely just got some models, and posed them, just-so, for this image. It’s so obvious, Greg! They didn’t just happen along by themselves and position themselves thusly.
Well I got a stack of bibles I’m swearing on here, and I’m telling the truth. And the truth told to me by this woman’s best friend who was nearby. She explained that the couple is getting married soon and they decided to practice their first-dance routine here. Thought it’d be cool at a romantic sunset setting. So they went dancing and twirling all around, this way and that.
And I, at a distance, was fumbling rumbling running on the sand, this way and that. Going high and low, fast and slow, trying to keep the sun in the frame in a good spot, and zooming the lens in and out for the most affective perspective, and adjusting the exposure manually because… well I won’t bore you with more technical junk.
Let’s just say it ain’t an easy thing to do and to capture, and it took over 50 snaps, and admittedly, a big dose of dumb luck to get this one perfect romantic image.
And no, I didn’t do anything in processing to manipulate the look of that wow sun as a couple of friends asserted I must’ve done. Nope. That unusual freaky looking orb can occur on it’s own. Once in a blue moon, the sun will conspire with various aspects of fog/mist/clouds at the ocean horizon, bouncing the light to and fro, and achieving those segmented vibrant color layers and bizarre shape shifting.
And that tall tale is the true story. I hope this couple, who really seemed to be head over heels in love, has a wonderful wedding. And I’m grateful to them for cutting up a sandy rug for me, and I hope they live happily ever after. Thank you kindly, whoever you are!
Sky’s The Limit
Oooo’s & aaaah’s were showering over the rolling acrobats as they flew across the golden sunset sky. This large SRO crowd, last Sunday at the Venice Skatepark, very much appreciated all the derring-do being done before their wide eyes. Sometimes breaking out with spontaneous applause as the effortless grace of this adrenaline-fueled and bodacious ballet played out as if it was all choreographed ahead of time.
I was enthralled with the constant action I witnessed this day, and found it quite challenging as I attempted to capture the high-speed action with my camera. I took over 200 shots and maybe got 5 good photos. This image is my favorite, made special by the guy in the middle, who seemingly appears to be crashing his head on the sky’s ceiling. He actually soared even higher than pictured—going up up up, and totally out of my frame in the next fraction of a second.
I have a confession to make—I ain’t got no knowledge about anything regarding skateboards or skateparks or what skaters are doing and what the heck the various tricks are called. But do I despair when I’m dumb about stuff? Nope, not anymore. Fore in these extreme modern times, I can always turn to my new ChatGPT pal. And fool people that I’m really smarter than I look.
So I clicked the button on my phone app and asked my dear friend said, “Hey Chatty, please give me 100 words about the origins of skateparks.” And this what she said:
“Skateparks originated in the 1960s with the rise of skateboarding in Southern California. Surfers sought an alternative activity during flat waves, leading to skateboarding. Riders used empty swimming pools and urban landscapes to mimic surfing maneuvers. The first purpose-built skatepark, Surf City, opened in Tucson, Arizona, in 1965. Carlsbad Skatepark in California, opened in 1976, marked a significant milestone with its concrete bowls and snake runs. Skateparks proliferated in the 1970s and 1980s, evolving to include half-pipes, rails, and ledges. The late 1990s resurgence in skateboarding led to a new wave of modern, community-funded skateparks, now integral to urban landscapes.”
Sail On Sailor And The Beauty Down Below
All the action was above me. Lots of people atop the Venice Pier taking lots of photos and videos of this picture perfect sunset. As is often the case, I chose the path less traveled and scooted around and under the pier for a different perspective.
There I discovered that in just the right spot–the pier would create quite a nice frame for my image. I also liked the juxtaposition of the hard massive pilings and the tiny delicate sailboats skimming by.
I appreciated the sailors navigating into just the right spot for me too. Very nice of them to accommodate. Thanks a lot, kind seafarers!
Hey, all this sailing stuff reminds me of a wonderful classic song: “Sail On, Sailor” (link below)
“Sail On, Sailor” – https://open.spotify.com/track/3U4hSjTlK6WU0wORlAne9H?si=5ef9bb7dd8344c84
Great Beach Basketball
Basketball’s my favorite sport, and although I’m not a real sports photographer, I’ve been fortunate to get jobs to shoot several Hall of Fame hoop heroes. Yep it was quite thrilling for me to hang out and shoot Magic, Kobe and Carmelo Anthony. Some of the bestest ballers of all time, and they were all quite nice gentlemen to me to boot!
Anyway, I proceeded to run over to the famous Venice Beach basketball courts, where you can often find a very high caliber of players racing around in pick-up games. I was lucky enough to show up when a particularly pitched battle between two teams of high octane athletes were going at it. So I got down low to the ground, and close to the action, and started doing my own sharp shooting. And Mother Nature nature did her part, tossing up a nice sunset swish with excellent timing and vibrant color. And I got damn lucky capturing this split second shot just as the guy was in the act of elevating to throw down a monster jam that had that poor hoop shivering in pain for quite a while afterwards.
Magic Moonlight Night
It’s rare that I shoot at the beach at night. But we happened to have one of those super moons going on. And I happened to have a beautiful woman with me. And she was open to doing some posing.
We had a gentle very low tide so there were numerous puddles for reflection possibilities this night. My friend was also nice enough to be patient while I tried and tried to find the perfect puddle. And then the perfect angle of moonlight sculpting her figure just so. Creating that cool double silhouette of three dimensional human and flat ocean reflection.
This one’s probably in the top-ten of my favorite photos ever in my over 30 year career. A magic night indeed.
A Miracle At Sea
So I’m gazing out at the unusually tranquil sea and I’ll be damned if I’m not witnessing a miracle–someone walking upon the water. Well it sure looked like that.
But I did really know better. But this cute little kid near me didn’t. The child excitedly points towards the man and exclaims to his father… “Look, look. That man’s walking around on the oceans.” Dad squints and looks off in that direction and admits it sure does look like that!
Because viewing this guy from shore, looking into the shimmering sun and reflections and all, you can’t really see his partially obscured paddleboard. I’m looking through a long telephoto lens, so I can spy that the man is indeed just stepping back and forth on the paddleboard.
But the apparition the surfer is creating very much conjures up miracle time! And with the unusually colorful, vibrant and beautiful sunset colors dancing upon the clouds and the sea–it does look like a natural nature miracle to me.
The little kid was right!
Is That Where Heaven Is?
When a little kid looked at this photo she said… “Wow that looks like where heaven is! In those clouds there. Is it?” I wasn’t sure what to say. I told her I didn’t really know but maybe heaven’s close by to there.
I told her it sure looks like a beautiful place where God would like to hang out. She nods and said.. “Yep, it sure looks like a beautiful heaven place.”
Then a slice of heaven it officially is. No argument from me!
Amazing Animal Abstract Artiste
Well, I have to give my dog Nutty Nunzi a big animal artiste credit for this intriguing fine art image you see before you. I discussed with my canine what I wished to achieve in an image I had conjured in my mind. And how I’d like him to join me and collaborate.
Specifically, I needed him to create a wonderful abstract art composition to be splashed across the colorful sunset sky. He was intrigued and agreed.
Oh, and I also told Nunzi he had to time his creation at the perfect fraction of a second that someone comes running by–you know, to add an element of depth and scale to our image.
He nodded. Oh, and also make sure you get them on the left side of the frame. He nodded again. Oh, and do it all within the next 90 seconds before the sun sinks into the sea.
Nunz got a bit exasperated, but he did grin and said—”sure no problem”.
He then looked all around this way and that, evaluating the scenario, checking out the sun, and then gazing down the shore, spied someone running down the beach. He waited, but not too long. Yet not too soon. Then he set his mighty paws to churn churn churning up his medium of choice–the sand.
And, oh, I’ll be damned if the beast didn’t set about timing it all! Creating it all, melding all the complex elements with ideal technique, perfection and overall aplomb.
And PRESTO! And even voila! An astonishing creation was thusly achieved!
As you can see, Nutty Nunzi indeed produced an impeccably complex and intriguing composition that is alive with ebullient vitality and energy. Simply amazing. The canine is indeed an animal artiste extraordinaire!
Any day now we expect the Guggenheim Museum will be calling us. And they’ll beg for permission to mount a historic exhibition of our groundbreaking dog-human collaborations that will forever reshape the cultural landscape.
What I Do & Who I Am
I’m an award-winning Los Angeles event photographer and event videographer with over 30 years experience. I’ve been hired by the finest global brands and publications in the world, as well as many wonderful families and individuals! I capture the special moments of all kinds of corporate events, parties and private celebrations. Creatively evoking the essence of events with exceptional storytelling and stunning imagery. I’m time-tested, affordable and extremely reliable!
For Corporate & Small Business Clients
I shoot corporate events such as conferences, product & service launches, influencer & brand activations, company parties, red carpets, branding & pop-up events, trade shows, panel discussions. I also shoot company facilities and on-site working images.
For Personal Clientele
I shoot all kinds of private events and parties. Such as adult and kids birthday parties, engagement parties, bridal & baby showers, anniversaries & reunions, baptism & bar/bat mitzvah, proms, quinceañeras, and school events.
Social Media Influencer
As we all know, social media is critical to getting your messaging, services and products out to the public. So it makes sense to hire someone like me who has an already proven talent for creating professional content that garners attention online. I’m a paid influencer with a global people reach of over 5.3 million. I was recruited by Meta (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp) and they were kind enough to start paying me for my photos, videos, and story posts. Zuckerberg doesn’t send me bits of his billions for no reason. If you want social media content that attracts attention online — get Greg!
Screenwriter & Content Writer
Gregory Mancuso is a produced screenwriter whose feature thriller One Good Turn was produced and released commercially. His background in screenwriting, directing, and visual storytelling helps him create photographs and videos that capture not only what happened at an event, but the story behind it.
More About What I Do
Experience
I’ve been hired many times to shoot a wide range of events so I possess a wealth of experience and knowledge to anticipate and handle whatever challenges may arise. With my early background as a newspaper staff photographer, and later as an assignment magazine shooter for publications such as Time magazine, I have the ability to shoot with a candid photojournalistic style which is ideal for capturing an event’s singular spontaneous instants.
Super Easy To Work With
Besides my artistic ability, perhaps just as important is my innate ability for basically getting along very well with a wide variety of people in a variety of situations. People can sometimes feel apprehensive during a shoot, and I’ve been told that I have a calm easygoing manner, and I combine that with patience and flexibility that puts folks at ease and often even makes the whole shooting process fun. And utilizing sensitivity, respect and heaping helpings of humor, I’m able to relax and gain the trust of people, capturing their inner personality and essence within exceptional photos and videos.
What You Get
Besides my reasonable pricing, remember you’re getting a professional photographer and videographer with many years experience who can anticipate and handle any situations and challenges that may arise. In addition to my creative shooting expertise, I want to let you know I don’t charge extra for any travel time, and give you full rights to the images and footage for later usage in advertising, marketing, social media, etc.
I also do extensive post-shoot work and I’m an expert at bringing out the most in an images and video. I go through everything we shoot, retouch and enhance them by correcting the color, expanding the full tonal range, fine tuning the brightness and contrast, and various other aspects to make the images and videos shine.
I also create a private gallery of all your images and video online. You can easily review everything as thumbnails or enlarged and full-screen, in slide show mode and individually. There is also the feature for rotating images, downloading single images and video, or the entire collection with one click. Everything is in professional high-resolution quality. And unlike some other shooters, I give everything we shoot–I don’t just give clients a sampling and charge extra for additional shots.
Gregory Mancuso Clients
Now they say you can tell a lot about a person by the company they keep. Here are clients who have chosen me to keep them company.
COMPANIES
Coke, Pepsi, Anheuser Busch, Miller, FedEx, G E, Motorola, Dove, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Levi Strauss, Vans, Axe, ESPN, Paramount+, Blizzard Entertainment, Nintendo, Zefr, RAND, Sprinklr, Hewlett Packard, SoCal Edison, Verizon, Pac Bell, Wells Fargo, US Bank, Bank of America, Lincoln International, Capital Group, Smith Gambrell Russell
PUBLICATIONS
Time, Business Week, People, Forbes, TV Guide, Discover, Parenting, AARP, Woman’s World, ESPN Magazine, Architectural Digest, Sunset, Popular Photography, LA Times, NY Times, Gannett Newspapers
AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, MISC
Hill and Knowlton, Porter Novelli, Edelman, Weber Shandwick, Ketchum, Rogers Group, RSM, Fleishman-Hillard, USC, Harvard, California Endowment, UCLA, LMU, Brandeis, Syracuse University
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Over 100 Five Star Reviews
Los Angeles Corporate Event Photographer
I have over 100 five star reviews you can read on my page: Reviews & Clients.
You can also download a pdf of the reviews & below are a big bunch of them.
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, Los Angeles World Affairs Council
Greg is such a fantastic photographer–I hired him 3 times already and he’s going to shoot my big anniversary party next month too! He’s so creative, thoughtful and dependable. Greg first shot my young daughter’s birthday party. His presence was so warm and inviting, the kids loved him and our photos were fun, unique, and captured our spirit perfectly. I also got Greg to shoot my company’s holiday party, and my manager and co-workers loved his images. You can’t go wrong with this fun and funny guy! Highly highly recommend!! – Craig Roberts
I had an outstanding experience with Gregory Mancuso as my birthday event photographer. His pre-event communication was excellent, and he captured not only the shots we discussed but went above and beyond. Despite challenging outdoor conditions (evening event with very limited lighting, plus heaters and fire pit), the photo quality exceeded expectations. He was punctual, professional, and delivered top-notch results — I highly recommend Gregory for any event photography needs. Five stars! – Mary-Joy C
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, Costco Wholesale
Greg is an amazing photographer. I reached out to him on short notice, and he exceeded my expectations. He arrived on time and captured stunning pictures. The photographs he took were lively and captivating. Not only were the pictures of great quality, but Greg also delivered them promptly. I highly recommend Greg for any photography needs. Thank you, Greg, for your exceptional work!” Victoria M.
Gregory was great to work with on our PR event and we really appreciated his work and collaboration. Thanks!
Randolph P. Ryerson, Penske
Gregory was exactly what i needed. Responsive, easy to work with, made the process seamless and affordable. Now the good part…the photos! Gregory did a fantastic job capturing my son’s Bar Mitzvah. From family portraits to service photos and finally party pics Gregory didn’t miss a beat and the photos turned out great with so many beautiful ones to choose from.
Karen R.
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, Bank of America
Gregory made my daughter’s Quinceañera super special. He was a joy to work with. I recommend him. Gregory is professional, friendly, and reliable.
A Cora B.
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
I’ve been using Gregory Mancuso as a photographer for The California Endowment for the past 9 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, The California Endowment
Gregory was fantastic. So easy to communicate with and very responsive. He accommodated late request so kindly and his presence was so warm and inviting at the party. The kids loved him and our photos were fun, unique, and captured our spirit perfectly. His turn around time was quick and his energy just wonderful. Highly recommend for kids party!
Maryam J.
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, U.S. Bank
The photos were simply fantastic. Both creatively as high quality art, and Greg also captured all the special moments of our shower. Nothing was over looked. Greg also has such an easy-going personality that quickly relaxes people and dissolves the stress of an event.
George R
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, RAND Corporation
Gregory shot my twins’ first birthday and did a fantastic job! He got the best candid shots of the party and really captured the day perfectly to help cement such a special memory. He was extremely professional, very punctual and detail oriented. My babies felt so comfortable and looked so natural in all the photos, which is nearly impossible with twin 1 year olds! Can’t wait to hire again for our next event or family portraits.
Collyn K.
I booked Gregory same day for my friends 40th Birthday. Hiring a photographer is usually something I would only do for a wedding or family Christmas card photos, but with all the work that went into planning, decorating, and dressing up for her Studio 54 themed party, a group of us decided to split it as a birthday present so we could just enjoy the night while he captured it with his camera. He got all the right shots, adjusted for lighting, detailed the decor etc. He was a great communicator and reasonably priced (many others could charge more especially with his experience). You won’t regret hiring him.
Kristin A.
He did a great job for my moms 70th birthday!!! It was super last minute and he was very accommodating!
Alexa L.
“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
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
Gregory delivered high-quality photos for a reasonable price for our educational nonprofit organization in East L.A. His photography showcases our organization well, and it is now featured prominently in our marketing/communications and at our events. He did a half-day general-purpose photo shoot. I appreciated his professionalism, since he was able to go into our many different classrooms and other spaces throughout our facility, make people feel comfortable, and capture their experience in a relaxed way. Certainly I recommend him highly.
Matt Wells
Great photos – exactly what I was looking for! He was friendly, easy to work with, and captured the joy. Thank you Greg!
Emily M.
Greg was fantastic to work with. He captured the spirit of our event in vibrant, people-focused images. He was straightforward and professional in all communication leading up the event, and we really appreciated the no-fuss approach. I only wish we had hired him to stick around a little longer. Thank you for the fabulous photos, Greg!
Sophia F.
Greg came right on time and managed to give us great photos despite the challenging environment ! Would love to work with him again one day !
Nilo J.
Greg was an excellent photographer who captured a lot of fun moments from our company Christmas party. Would definitely hire him again.
Brittany H.
My family and I planned a surprise birthday party for my mother’s 90th. birthday last month and when my brother dropped the ball we found ourselves without a photographer. In a panic my wife and I started making calls and searching the internet at the last minute. We found several photographers on Thumbtack however, weren’t too happy with what we reviewed. We came across Greg’s name and asked him to send us his portfolio, which he did right away. Upon reviewing it we made the decision to go with Greg.
Scott V.
That was the best decision we made. Not only was Greg’s pricing fair, he was punctual, very professional and a very nice gentleman. His turn around time with our photo’s was quick and when we viewed them we were completely satisfied with all the photos he took. My family and I will definitely be using Greg’s services in the future, and If you are in need of a fair priced, professional and all around great photographer we highly recommend Greg. Trust us, you too will be completely satisfied with Mr. Mancuso’s work.
Michael L.
Mr. Mancuso was a pleasure to work with – he was punctual, professional, and friendly. The photos turned out awesome. He shot the baptismal ceremony and reception of my son. Highly recommend!
Katerina A.
Greg was responsive and able to take photos of our child’s birthday party. He did a great job, was able to shoot in a smaller space and take care of some of the lighting on a sunny day. Thanks Greg!
Russell B.
Greg did a great job capturing a very special occasion. He was professional, friendly and very easy to work with. I would definitely hire Greg for future events as well as enthusiastically recommend him to others!
Brandi F.
Greg responded in a timely manner when I message him, he was on time the day of our event (daughter’s First Communion), and with his personable nature we were all comfortable with him behind the camera. He let the kids have some fun with their poses which they got a kick out of. Very happy with the photos!
TARA E.
Gregory was so pleasant to work with he captured every detail at my sisters bridal shower and we received our high quality edited photos in a week. Would definitely book again.
Lupe C.
Gregory was an amazing photographer for our engagement party. Highly recommend him for your photo needs. His work is top pro quality.
Benito G.
We hired Gregory to attend and photograph one of our senior residents 102nd birthday party. He did a wonderful job capturing this special celebration and our residents loved having him attend the event. The produced great photos and delivery was prompt. We would recommend Gregory to anyone looking for photography services!
Charlotte A.
Gregory did a fantastic job on my short notice job. He was on time and setup when we needed. His photo quality was perfect for our corporate needs.
Christopher B.
Gregory did an amazing job for our event in Beverly Hills! He knew exactly what to do, needed minimal instruction and we received our photos promptly! I would highly recommend him for your next important event! He’s the A-LIST of photographers!
Ted I.
I hired Greg to photograph my 60th Bday party. He was a delight to work with! A true professional who captured the story of the evening, making sure every moment was memorialized. I will definitely be using Greg again for my future events. Thank you Greg for your hard work.
Tess M.
Greg is the best! He was prompt, catered to all of our needs, and we received the photos in a timely matter after our event. HIGHLY recommend!
Emma M.
Greg was amazing to work with ! Our guests loved him and so did my fiancé and myself! Definitely blog Greg for your next event !!
Dean M.
Gregory did an amazing job for us. He was professional, easy going, and exceeded our expectations in creativity. Our outdoor event was no easy task with bright afternoon light. The results were excellent. We enjoyed working with Greg and with great confidence recommend him for your next event too.
Brielle S.
It was a pleasure having Gregory in our home amongst our friends and family. He captured our special evening beautifully, delivered the images in a timely manner, and we absolutely love our photos. Highly recommend.
Bettina B.
Greg was completely professional throughout the entire shoot. He made everyone comfortable with the photo shoot, seamlessly working with all our different classroom environments. We are very happy with photographs, which we will use for a long time to come. Recommend Greg wholeheartedly.
Matt W.
I live out of state and needed a photographer for a work event I was hosting in LA. Greg was responsive, professional and extremely easy to work with and the photos came out great! I would use him again for future events.
Veronica O.
We loved our photos. Gregory arrived on time and took some great pictures of my son’s birthday party. He was very patient and creative, since my son is not very camera friendly. My mom has already printed over 100 photos and made herself an album to look at for years to come. Thank you!
Peggy P.
Greg did a great job taking photos at our small conference. He was very responsive and flexible to our needs and the photos turned out great!
Jessica N.
We loved working with Gregory!! Our other photographer bailed on us the day of our event and we were feeling hopeless, but came across his profile and it was perfect for our event. Reached out to him and almost immediately got a response from him. He showed up on time and had an awesome attitude all night. He sent us the pictures within a week and the work was outstanding. Thank you Gregory.
Paneez K.
Greg did a fantastic job with our convention photos. It’s hard to get creative with the standard conference venue, but Greg was able to put his own spin on things. He was incredibly easy to work with and is super talented. You can’t go wrong.
Lisa P.
I hired Gregory to take photos of a playwright’s showcase at a small, dark theatre with terrible lighting this past November. He worked miracles! He was punctual and very generous with his time, giving us a little leeway when we weren’t quite ready to shoot. The cast and crew were all very pleased with his creative and beautiful shots and the price was very reasonable. Will definitely hire him again for all my future projects and highly recommend him!
Wendy E.
Greg was professional and fun! Our staff enjoyed having a photographer there to capture special moments. Our sincerest thank you! -Facilities Management, LMU
Brittnee W.
Gregory made our event memorable to say the least. He captured all the special moments and we enjoyed working with him. He is a true professional and takes great shots! He deserves our highest referral! Many thanks.
Lara B.
Gregory Mancuso was a godsend! He worked with us to schedule a shoot for a picky client, and his communication was as top notch as the photos provided! We cannot recommend him enough!!!!!
Adam R.
I had a great experience with Greg when he came to photograph my 40th birthday party. He was extremely responsive to our request and arrived when he said he would. He also quickly sent us a gallery of our photos and videos, which turned out great! I would definitely use Greg again for an event.
Sarah G.
I had 2 parties 2 weekends in a row, one was a drive by birthday party and the other a small gathering…for each Greg showed up on time, was professional and friendly. He was really patient with my 2 year old (and my family lol). He took a ton of photos. I have lots of candids to choose from which was exactly what I wanted! If you’re looking to hire a photographer for your next event you should reach out to Greg!
Sandra C.
Greg was awesome to work with for our corporate event – very timely, great quality, great communication!
Hailey S.
Add punctuality and value as well… Gregory was very attentive and friendly! He was on time and ready to work. Ready before we were! Lol! He’s trustworthy, professional and he’s very detail oriented. Also great to have around he brings good energy and good vibes! he was very patient with my 2 year old and now I have professional pictures that I will always get to look back on ! he took a million pictures! I love it!!! He caught moments I wasn’t present for and he even went above and beyond to try to make my baby smile when she was in a sad mood! Would recommend 2000% and wild book again…
Ebony P.
It was an absolute pleasure working with Gregory for my twins 1st birthday party. He captured every essence of the party and the atmosphere and could not be more pleased with the final pictures of which there were so many it is hard to choose my favorites. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know and would gladly use him again in the future.
Lauran B.
I have used Greg for corporate photography assignments many 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 very 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.
Jaime L.
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