Steven Paul is an award-winning commercial lifestyle and celebrity photographer and cinematographer with dual bases in Los Angeles and New York, and additional presence in Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco . His dynamic work spans national brand campaigns, editorial features, product and architectural visuals, and full-scale film and motion projects.

With publications in The Wall Street Journal, MSN Money, Business Insider New York, and Inc. Magazine, Steven is trusted by world-class brands and ad agencies to deliver visuals that combine storytelling, technical mastery, and aesthetic depth. His narrative sensibility, rooted in personal resilience from a period of legal blindness, imbues every frame with authenticity and emotional resonance

Steven's celebrity and personality portraiture captures unguarded moments— whether working with Hollywood actors, musicians, or diverse talent—by creating comfort and connection on set . On high-stakes motion productions, he moves seamlessly among directors, cinematographers, talent, and crew, ensuring visual excellence while letting subjects shine.

As a cinematographer and DP on a Hollywood feature and major music videos, Steven brings narrative flair to both still and moving images. His broad technical toolkit covers studio lighting, location shooting, product, architecture, lifestyle direction, and cinematic visual storytelling. His clients—creative directors, art directors, and marketing teams at leading ad agencies and clothing brands—tell Steven they rely on his process: collaborative planning, real-time client feedback, thoughtful lighting, and meticulously composed visuals.