Steven Vote

Steven Vote is an internationally recognized and multi-award-winning photographer, author, mentor, fine artist, and filmmaker. Blurring the line between commerce and art, his lush, rich, and distinct work has appeared in American Photo, PDN, Popular Photography, and Applied Arts. Over the years, his work has been featured in magazines worldwide, including many US travel, lifestyle, and business publications, and he has worked directly with Fortune 500 companies and prominent international corporations.

Steven has received numerous professional awards and accolades throughout his career, with his most recent honors including 1st Place Outstanding Achievement at the International Color Awards—the world’s largest photography competition—in both 2023 and 2024. His work has been recognized by Graphis Photo Annual and other esteemed industry organizations.

Beyond photography, Steven is the founder and architect of photoSana, a creativity enhancement and life-betterment program that utilizes science-backed methods to foster personal growth, career advancement, corporate success, creative expansion, and overall well-being. His ground-breaking book, Fulfilled: Unlocking Passion, Purpose, and Joy in Your Life, expands on these ideas, offering 101 Letters of Encouragement to inspire resilience, creativity, and a more satisfying life.

A passionate and diligent fine artist with collectors in North America, Australasia, and Europe, Steven is a gifted educator and mentor. After an advertising and editorial photography career spanning more than two decades—living in Sydney, London, Paris, and New York City—he now resides with his family (and alligators) in Charleston, South Carolina.