Commercial Photographer Resources For Pittsburgh PA
This list of Commercial Photographer Resources is a collection of people, places, companies, and other information that should prove helpful to every Professional Commercial Photographer, or any outside photographer coming to Pittsburgh from another city. There is also a few links related to Commercial Photography in general.
Please do me a favor… If you see a listing that has become obsolete or needs to be updated, please email me and let me know. And if you have any suggestions of additional commercial photography resources that would make this even more valuable, I’d appreciate your ideas.
Last update – 1/30/18
Pittsburgh Video Related Links
Adams Apple Creative – a Pittsburgh Video Production Studio
Production Sound Recordist Michael Ray
Pittsburgh Casting / Modeling Agencies
- Docherty Agency – 412-765-1400
- Donna Belajac Casting – 412-391-1005
- Nancy Mosser Casting – 412-621-1160
- The Talent Group – 412-471-8011
Pittsburgh Marketing / Client Links
- PittsburghCreative.com
- AIGA Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh Ad Federation
- PRSA Pittsburgh
- Agency Access
- SEO for Photographers
Pittsburgh Photo Assistants
- Alex Jones – (412)951-3559 – alexrjones.com@gmail.com
- Michael Reed -(412)201-5205 – mreedphoto@yahoo.com
- Eddie Labuda – (412) 559-0120 – edwardlabuda@comcast.net
- Jenna Wallace (412) 651-7273 – jennawallacephotography.com
- Kristi Jan Hoover – 814-241-8670 – kristijanhoover@gmail.com
- Kristian Thacker – (304) 261-7296 – kristian@kristianthacker.com
- Samantha Price – 717-805-5008 – samanthapricephotography@gmail.com
- Yevgeniy Shrayber – 415.216.8720 – Yshrayber@gmail.com
- ASMP National Photo Assistant Directory
For a more comprensive list of Pittsburgh’s photo assitants, please visit the Pittsburgh Photo Assistant Directory
Pittsburgh Makeup Artists
- Patty Bell – (412) 298-3936 – pbellmakeup@comcast.net
- Debi Maker – 412-818-4097 – debimaker@zoominternet.net
- Julie Marckisotto – 724.468.8317
- Bethany Montecalvo – 724-328-2211
- Valarie Panei – 412.480.1132
- Reema Anbari -(412) 298-3334 – ramakeupartist@aol.com
- Susie Popovich – 412.951.2774 – susiepopovich@gmail.com
- Cheryl Haus (pronounced Hawz) – (412) 721-3130 – cheryl@cherylhaus.com
- Jae Lee Paredes – 412.327.6333 – jaeleeparedes@aol.com
- Rachel Geary – (412) 292-1809 – rg3829@gmail.com
- Kelly Fox – 412.848.6443 – klynnfox@yahoo.com
- Giovanna G. Lein – 310-318-4052 – Stylistgigilein@gmail.com
- Lauren Borowski – 412.926.5858 – borowski_lauren@yahoo.com
- Joy Lager – 734.366.3312 – joylager@gmail.com
- Angie Mehlhorn – 412-716-5633 angiemehlhornhairandmakeup@gmail.com
- Shaina Carter – 805 291-7749
* Special thanks to Alex Jones for supplying most of these names!
Commercial Photography Equipment Rental
- Pittsburgh Lenses
- Midwest Grip & Lighting – 724-900-2444
- First Light, Grip and Lighting Rentals – 412.567.5690
Producers / Production Coordination
- Vicky Toner – (412) 638-3126 – vickietoner@me.com
- Beth Fornaro – (412)606-9221 – bethfornaro@gmail.com
- Anita Harnish – (412) 414-1037 – anita.harnish@me.com
Pittsburgh Location Scout
- Mitchell Barutha – 412.519.5821 – baruthamitchell@gmail.com
Pittsburgh Food Stylists
- Ann Marie Leyden – (412) 833-7092
- Anna Kelly – (412) 481-0767
- Quelcy – (412)901-3795
- Carla Cardello
- International Food Stylist Directory
Commercial Photographer Training / Courses / Schools
- Advanced Food Photography Tips
- Art Institute of Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh FilmMakers – 412-681-5449
- ASMP Business Resources
- PPA Resources
- International Directory of Photography Workshops & Festivals
- Photography articles to improve your skills and inspire you
- http://www.michaelray.com/commercial-photographers/
Professional Photographer Organizations
- Pittsburgh ASMP
- ASMP National
- Professional Photographers of America
- Advertising Photographers of America
Pittsburgh Camera and Flash Repair Services
- Nikon Camera / Lens Repair
- Canon Camera / Lens Repair
- Electronic Flash Repair – (412) 766-1669 – t.wills@comcast.net
514-2 California Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Pittsburgh Commercial Photography Studio Rentals
Pittsburgh Photo Studio
4417 Old William Penn Highway
Monroeville, PA 15146
412-315-8133
Javo Studios
5137 Holmes Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
412.225.8743
Studio Avery
502 Avery Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-428-9501
Cwenar Studios
1400 Breed Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-488-2660
Photography Props
- Chelle Robinson – 412.759.5491 – chellerobinson0@gmail.com
- Becky Brown – (412) 897-7646 – brownrebecca@comcast.net
- Lee Nagle – 412.580.8624 – propcats@yahoo.com
- Matt Eames – 412.427.8620 – prentice1903@gmail.com
Pittsburgh Wardrobe / Styling
- Richard Bryan – (412) 779-8304 – rrrichard18@hotmail.com
- Suzanne Mauro – (412) 537-4735 – suzannemauro@verizon.net
Pittsburgh Commercial Photographer websites
- Michael Ray Photography (Old Website site)
- PittsburghCreative.com – Directory of Pittsburgh’s Advertising Agencies, Graphic Design Firms, and Web Development companies
- PghPeople.com – Website of Pittsburgh headshot photographer
- FoodPortfolio.com – Food Photography website
- Food Stylist Directory – List of all the food stylist in the USA
Commercial Photography Books (on Amazon.com)
- Commercial Photography Handbook: Business Techniques for Professional Digital Photographers
- Advertising Photography: A Straightforward Guide to a Complex Industry
- Professional Commercial Photography: Techniques and Images from Master Digital Photographers (Pro Photo Workshop)
- How to Succeed in Commercial Photography: Insights from a Leading Consultant
Commercial Photography Podcasts
- Full-Time Photographer
- Sprouting Photographer
- Creative WarriorThe Martin Bailey Photography Podcast
- Martin Baily Photography Podcast
- Profocus
Commercial Photography Business Videos
- How to get your first commercial photography client: tip for newcomers
- Transitioning to Commercial Photography
- One trick to getting more commercial photography jobs
- How to Make Money in Commercial Photography
- How to get yourself noticed as a Professional Photographer
Commercial Photographer Friends and Co-Workers
- Al Adams Photography – Pittsburgh Commercial Location Photographer
- Jeff Comella Photography – Pittsburgh Senior Portrait Photographer
- Cayla Zahoran Photography – New York Food Photographer
- Michael Reed Photography – Pittsburgh & Kittanning-based Wedding and Commercial Photographer
- Marc Soracco Photography – Pittsburgh Commercial, Industrial, and Corporate Photography
- Cathy Walsh – Columbus OH-based Food Stylist
- Katrina Tekavek – Philadelphia-based food stylist
- Kevin Hilliker – Pittsburgh Graphic Designer
- Floyd Dean (DDI Photography)
- Alex Jones Photography
- Betty Karslake – Cleveland Food Stylist
- Applebox Studios Video Production
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If you are a resource and think that you should be listed here, please email me and if I agree, I’d be glad to add you to the page…
Michael Ray Photography
2820 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-232-4444