For more than three decades, Gregory Dean Photography has been producing top-flight, award-winning images for portrait clients, advertising agencies, and publications.
Based in Salem and led by professional photographer Gregory Specht, the studio also works directly with local businesses, industries, and the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. The studio specializes in visual marketing solutions designed to elevate both businesses and individuals. From small business owners to large organizations, Gregory Dean Photography has built a reputation for excellence, creativity, and technical expertise.
A Photographer with Experience and Vision
Gregory Specht’s journey in photography spans over 30 years, with experience ranging from running a full-service studio to working on film sets in Oregon. Over the years, he has photographed food, jewelry, products, and architecture for editorial and advertising purposes, in addition to capturing production stills for feature films.
Today, Greg focuses on commercial photography, along with portraits and specialized visual marketing services. He is also fully certified by Google as a Street View Trusted Photographer, producing immersive 360° panoramic virtual tours and high-quality business images that enhance visibility on Google Maps and Google Business Profiles.
His dedication to his craft has earned him recognition as an award-winning portrait artist by the Oregon Professional Photographers Association, along with memberships in the Professional Photographers of America and multiple chambers of commerce in Oregon.
STUDIOWORKS in Downtown Salem
Gregory Dean – STUDIOWORKS is the next evolution for this local business and the creative vision of owner Gregory Specht, which, in addition to the established commercial photography services (B2B), introduces new product brands and offers ongoing support to the non-profit organization known as The Center for Hope and Safety.
STUDIOWORKS opened to the public in October 2025 (454 Church Street NE, Suite #140) with a new and exciting personal fine art portrait service called ICONIC by Gregory Dean.
ICONIC by Gregory Dean is an exclusive, editorial-style black and white portrait delivered as a fine art framed wall decor print. This offers the finest archival quality printing that is covered with a lifetime guarantee.
Next, Gregory is making his private collection of Fine Art Photography available through an online storefront called Lightworks (https://www.gdlightworks.com/shop-art).
Gregory hopes that STUDIOWORKS will become a cooperative or collective organization for the local photographers as a place for community, education, mentorship, and professionalism.
See Gregory’s work and learn more about his services at gregorydeanphotography.com.
