ABOUT US
Steve Hellerstein
Big Cheese
Steve has been shooting high-end advertising photography in NY since 1983, and founded Red Productions Inc in 2006. He brings his curious, intuitive, creative eye to every project, and directs, shoots, and oversees all client work. Steve continues to challenge himself and his team to explore the latest styles, techniques, and tools of the trade, and has made a name for himself in photography because of his exquisite lighting, innate understanding of client needs, and efficiency on set. His focus is to deliver the highest quality shots with the least inconvenience to you as the client. Originally from Colorado, Steve lives with his family in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Arielle McManus
Little Cheese
As the studio manager, Arielle works closely with clients and oversees all aspects of project management from ideation to completion. From ensuring that your products are received and returned in a flash to assisting on shoots to invoicing and everything in between, she's got you covered. Arielle has a background in business management, as well as English literature and fashion. She's lived in the city for seven years, though she is originally from Long Beach, NY and is a dual-Swedish citizen.
Artur Gataulin
Master Retoucher
Artur retouches and edits all photos and videos shot by Red Productions. In his five years with the company, his role has evolved to include photography, truly making him Steve’s right hand man. When he isn’t retouching, taking photos, or fulfilling his duties as the Red Productions resident DJ, he is exploring NYC, where he has lived since 2009, when he moved from Kazan, Russia.