HELLO, MY NAME IS STEFEN ROSS.
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, but now I'm proud to call New York home, alongside my wife, Khat (a true Queens girl), and our kids, Tobias & Sairah. I love my family, and I love the energy of this coast. Some of my other passions: cooking (and eating), paying homage to La La Land (can’t forget where I came from), going on adventures, strong coffee, shooting polaroids, capturing moments through street-photography, and food photography (I share many of my captures in my gallery, if you're interested!). Beyond the camera, you can find me building Legos with my son, being a proud girl Dad, following fashion/streetwear design, and, of course, football and fútbol (soccer). Feel free to bond with me over any of the above; I'm sure we'll get along.
My Journey as a New York Photographer
Photography and I dated for years, but when I moved to New York, we decided to get serious. I instantly fell in love with the technical craft: the challenge of mastering lighting, composing, and styling images is still captivating every single time. I launched my career in the industry as an EQ associate at a major NYC studio. This was my education. By day, I studied the skilled fashion/editorial photographers, producers, makeup artists, and stylists; by night, I honed my own skills on the down low. I eventually worked my way up to being the Photographer behind the camera, with a focus on editorial, commercial, and live events. I had the privilege of working on some truly cool campaigns with great brands and people. And then the Rona happened...
My Passion for Capturing Life's Best Moments
After that forced hiatus, I was introduced to wedding photography in 2021, and it was instant magic. Capturing the full range of candid emotion the romance of life, joyful chaos, familial love, and genuine interactions of such incredible days is something that truly speaks to me.
Whether I'm photographing a wedding, a vibrant commercial event, or a beautifully crafted dish, my approach remains the same: I marry my fashion and editorial background with a documentary-style approach to create images that are always timeless, high-impact, and true to the moment.