Suite M Photography

Suite M Photography Their reputation speaks for itself. Suite M Photography is a name clients can depend on when it comes to documenting their most important events. Founded over thirty years ago by renowned wedding photographer Russ Marsyla and located in Costa Mesa next door to Mon Amie Bridal Salon, Suite-M is an easy choice for anyone in the market for a seasoned team of talented professionals committed to ensuring that their event is captured beautifully and without a hitch.

“In addition to weddings we regularly handle everything from corporate receptions to holiday parties to conventions; if it’s photography or video, we do it,” says owner and President, Mike Steffens. Mike, who is also a Managing Partner and the Executive Talent Manager for Essence Entertainment, the largest entertainment agency in Orange County, has had years of experience producing major events including shows for theme parks like Disneyland. Perhaps that explains his aura of calm and competence and his ability to put even nervous brides and their counselors at ease. A member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, he has also served on the board of the National Association of Catering Executives. “I take a very practical approach,” says Mike. He leaves his partner and head-photographer Brian Hamilton to handle the artistic “stuff”, while he makes sure all else runs smoothly. He’s delighted with the continued success of Suite-M Photography and credits a dedicated, topnotch management team and the amazing photographic skill of Brian Hamilton with client satisfaction.

Mike’s partner is photographer Brian Hamilton who’s behind the lens for the company. Brian handles the artistic side of the studio and heads up our team of photographers and assistant photographers. “He’s a talented professional who pays great attention to detail,” reports Mike. “He’s also amiable, unpretentious, and is responsible for our continued success and popularity.” Also on the team is Sandra Marsyla. Sandra’s been handling the photography needs of Suite-M’s customers for decades. You couldn’t have a more competent or devoted studio manager than Sandra. Suite-M Photography is her husband’s legacy. She really cares.

At Suite M Photography it is all about care: care with the final product, care for the vision and goals of their clients. They provide excellent counsel and the reassurance that the most important images of your life will be handled with the utmost sensitivity. “Mike, Brian and their staff are extremely professional and courteous and fairly priced,” reports an admiring colleague and customer. “I have never been disappointed with their services. I cannot say too much about their talent, dedication and consistency.” “We are a full-time, photography-dedicated, service-oriented company,” says Mike. “When we work with a client, we are there for them completely. When I got married, I had an unpleasant surprise with package limitations and additional charges that went up by the hour. I didn’t want that to happen to anyone else.”

Consequently, there are no time limits on any of the Suite M Photography packages. They plan their entire day around each clients’ needs. That’s probably why their customers keep coming back. “They did our first daughter’s wedding and we hired them again for the next,” says a mother of the bride. “The experience with them the first time was so easy and the second time was even better.” “They are a great pleasure to work with,” agrees a recent bride. “I have nothing but good things to say. I would use them again and again.”