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In today ’ s world , where everyone carries a camera thanks to their phone , the number of people claiming to be a photographer has grown exponentially . But when you need a portrait or professional shot that ’ s going to be done right the first time , by someone who understands concepts of lighting , mood , composition and the technology of the best cameras on the market , you need a photographer like J . M . Manion of J . M . Productions Photo Studio .
Based in the heart of Bridgeville ’ s business district , J . M . Productions Photo Studio has a long history in the community as a dependable , professional photography studio that ’ s perfectly suited for senior photos , corporate headshots and other creative photography endeavors .
“ Portraits are the main thing that we do ,” said J . M ., “ We do them here at the studio , on location , and we do family portraits wherever families are most comfortable . Same with corporate work . I ’ ve been doing this for 34 years professionally , so I ’ m comfortable shooting no matter where the clients are .”
With his portraiture , J . M . aims for a fun photo shoot and is open to suggestions from clients . He encourages clients to be themselves and , in the case of senior photos , to bring something to the shoot that reflects their interests .
“ If they play an instrument , bring an instrument . If they play sports , bring a football or basketball or their letter jacket ,” he said . “ We are so much more than what we look like , and the key to a great photo is to not only show us at a point in time , but to document who we are on the inside to the extent that we ’ re able to .”
Working alongside his wife , Debbie , who was the driving force behind the recent and well-received renovations of the studio ’ s facade , and “ does everything else in the studio that ’ s not photography ,” J . M . is known for his senior portraits and attracts students from up and down the I-79 corridor .
“ We ’ re both graduates of Chartiers Valley and we live in South Fayette , so , naturally , we get a lot of kids from those districts , but we also routinely get students from Carlynton , Canon-Mac , you name it ,” he said .
Debbie said people like the flexibility of the studio and J . M .’ s ability to bring out the best of them naturally .
“ We have set photo packages , but if there ’ s something that doesn ’ t meet what the person wants , we ’ ll customize it for them ,” she said . “ We have shots ready on our website for clients as soon as they ’ re uploaded , but we still provide people with a preview booklet because how it looks on a screen still is different than how it will look in print . And that book is yours to keep , which people appreciate .”
n For more information on J . M . Productions Photo Studio , or to schedule a sitting with J . M ., go to the website at jmproductions . net , where you can also find samples of his work . Or you can call 412.257.4555 to set up an appointment . J . M . Productions Photo Studio is located at 536 Washington Pike in Bridgeville .
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