Zmak Creative

Steve Zmak Photography is a professional photography company that specializes in various types of photography services including advertising, aerial and drone, fine art, food, and stock photography. With a strong commitment to capturing the essence of California and the West through photographic storytelling, Steve Zmak Photography delivers high-quality images that speak to the soul. The company's main studio is located on the edge of strawberry and artichoke fields, with the famous Santa Lucia Highlands AVA and Salinas Valley just down the road, providing an ideal setting for capturing the beauty of agriculture in the region.

Advertising and Commercial Photography

Steve Zmak Photography offers assignment photography and commissions for commercial, advertising, event, and portrait photography. The company's commercial and advertising photography services cover Monterey, Carmel, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Marina, Sand City, Salinas, Castroville, Moss Landing, Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, King City, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Juan Bautista, Hollister, Watsonville, Aptos, Aromas, Capitola, and Santa Cruz. Steve Zmak Photography's team of experienced photographers works with clients on a work-for-hire basis, ensuring that clients own the rights to the photos.

Aerial and Drone Photography

Steve Zmak Photography takes aerial photos of natural and urban environments from helicopters, planes, and drones. The company offers aerial photography services for land use and construction, architecture, agriculture, wilderness, and fine art. Steve Zmak holds an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate #4018318 for commercial drone operations, ensuring safe and legal aerial photography services.

Fine Art Gallery

Steve Zmak Photography's fine art gallery showcases the company's best work, including award-winning photos from the Black and White Spider Awards, Black and White Magazine, and the People's Choice Award in Seascape & Water. The gallery features a variety of subjects, from natural landscapes to industrial scenes.

Stock Photography

Steve Zmak Photography offers stock photos from California, Alaska, and Hawaii for licensing. The stock photography collection includes images of wine grapes, natural landscapes, wildlife, and aerials, perfect for websites, social media campaigns, print advertising, marketing materials, and office and home decor.

West Coast Focus TV

Steve Zmak Photography produces videos for West Coast Focus TV, a television series that explores the people, places, and stories of the West Coast. The company's video production services include capturing high-quality footage, editing, and post-production.

Workshops and Education

Steve Zmak Photography offers workshops and education for photographers of all skill levels. The company's workshops cover topics such as vineyard photography, food photography, and drone photography. Steve Zmak is a dedicated instructor, sharing his knowledge and experience to help others improve their photography skills.

Specializing in Wine & Vineyard Photography

Steve Zmak Photography specializes in wine and vineyard photography, providing comprehensive coverage of the life cycle of grapes and vineyards, including harvesting, crushing, bottling, winemaking operations, and the oenophile lifestyle and personalities. The company offers various vineyardscape, grapes, vines, wines, and wildlife portfolios, providing wine businesses with everything they need for their marketing efforts.