So you’ve clicked on this blog link and I assume by the teaser image you’re now expecting to hear about our photo shoot with the very talented chef and restaurateur Steve Martorano. We were contracted by Caesars to photograph him late last year, and those portraits later ran on the building wrap at Paris Las Vegas. Things went as smooth as you could hope. Our portraits of him seem to be widely used around town, but that’s not really what I want you to know about our experience with him.
It was my very first shoot, over four years ago, with Steve and his lovely wife, Marsha, that really told me everything I needed to know. He is gracious. He is humble and he is generous. We spent the better part of the afternoon photographing Steve in front of the Marquee at the Rio and let’s be honest, asking anyone to keep doing the same thing over and over gets old.
Steve could not have been more gracious with all of us, and after wrapping, Steve and Marsha invited me and my entire crew, assistants, hair and makeup artists, everyone, up to his restaurant for dinner. Not sure what to expect, we sat down with Marsha and Steve hit the kitchen. There would be no ordering, the chef was in the house. Steve sent plate after plate out to our table and we feasted on amazing dishes I don’t think I would have otherwise had the courage to order. Needless to say the food was outstanding and we were all blown away by the hospitality they showed us. Needless to say I am a fan. If you get a chance, go sit down for a meal and an experience at Martorano’s. I am certain you will not be disappointed.
Studio J Inc. has been capturing architectural photography for 26 years in Las Vegas and around the world. If you have any questions about this project, or about a similar upcoming project, please don’t hesitate to contact Eric Jamison.
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