Co Founder

Steve is a photographer who has spent over 30 years capturing moments with purpose and heart. Guided by his faith, he uses photography as a way to serve others, invest in children, and support faith-based organizations. What began as a passion for creating beautiful images has grown into a lifelong mission to empower the next generation through storytelling, creativity, and technical skill.

For more than 20 years, Steve has led church-based photography ministry teams, equipping volunteers to serve their congregations and communities through visual storytelling. He has also partnered with faith-based non-profits around the world, documenting humanitarian and child-focused initiatives for organizations such as World Vision, Compassion International, Convoy of Hope, and Focus of a Child. These experiences have deepened his commitment to using photography as a tool for ministry, outreach, and encouragement.

Steve’s background in music photography has led to work featured on album covers, in magazines, newspapers, and online publications. That creative foundation continues to influence the way he approaches every shoot, blending artistry with purpose-driven storytelling.

Throughout his Photography career, Steve has taught and mentored photographers through workshops and classes. Known for his fun, energetic, and encouraging teaching style, he loves helping photographers grow while fostering community, confidence, and a servant’s heart.

Steve is a Spider Holster Ambassador, a Westcott Top Pro Team member, and a brand ambassador for Think Tank Photo and Cheetah Stand. He is married, a proud dad of two, and based in Granite Bay, California, where he continues to photograph people, relationships, and life as it unfolds—always with a focus on serving God, his community, and the next generation of creative storytellers.

Co Founder

Mark Behrens has been creating high-quality photographs for over twenty years, with a heart rooted in ministry and a passion for using creativity as a means to serve others. What began as a love for photography and teaching has grown into a calling to invest in children, strengthen faith-based non-profits, and equip the next generation through creative and technical education.

Mark has led photography workshops attended by thousands of amateur and professional photographers around the world and, since 2010, has taught Adobe Photoshop in 38 states. Alongside this work, he has helped develop child-focused photography programs—often in underserved communities—using photography as a platform to build confidence, encourage creative expression, and communicate timeless, faith-centered values.

Whether in a classroom, a workshop, or a ministry setting, Mark brings a relational, down-to-earth teaching style that makes both technical and creative concepts accessible. He believes photography is more than an art form—it is a powerful tool for storytelling, discipleship, and service. Rarely without a camera in hand, Mark sees it as an extension of the photographer’s heart and a way to reflect God’s creativity in the world.

In addition to his photography and nonprofit work, Mark serves as the Technology Director at Gospel Life Church in Redding, California, where he supports the church’s mission through media, production, and technical leadership. His role allows him to blend creativity, technology, and ministry in service of the local church and the broader faith community.

Mark’s professional work has appeared in Banzai Magazine and ESPN and includes collaborations with musicians, A-list celebrities, and professional athletes. Today, his greatest passion is leveraging his experience to serve faith-based organizations, helping them tell compelling stories and equipping children and leaders with creative tools that point to hope and purpose.

When he’s not teaching, serving in ministry, or working in his studio, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children. Together, they love boating, camping, hiking, and riding quads in the mountains near their home in Redding, California.