By Brian Thornton
W hen it comes to photography, I consider myself a very creative person, but if I was asked, during a job interview, if I felt I was more creative than, say, Studio M, I would have to reluctantly yield.
Under the creative direction of co-owners Mary Gajda and Marvin Hall, Studio M continues to churn out an endless stream of professional photos and creative concepts.
"Marvin and I actually met through a facebook photography page," Mary explained. " The group would do meet ups, and Marvin and I just clicked."
Mary, who said their similar values and goals allowed them to combine both of their photography businesses into one studio, describes Marvin, who she calls "The Wizard", as a a brilliant photographer and mentor.
"I like to call him "The Wizard" because his lighting skills are 2nd to none," she said. "Last November, we got the keys to our Studio in Holt and are looking forward to great success!"
Although they use a variety of assistants, most of the work and ideas are done directly by Mary
and Marvin, Mary explained, adding that the studio allows them to bring their most creative ideas to live.
"Studio M does fine art photography for everything from models to seniors, families and weddings," she offered. We'll help style your session, we have hair stylists and muas who we work with, and have high quality equipment for all types of shoots."
When you combine Mary and Marvin's creative spirits with a 1600 square foot studio, a fully equipped dressing room with broadway-style lighted mirror and clothing racks, a kitchen area, and a huge shooting space, you come up with photos that other photographers consistently put in the, "why didn't I think of that?" category.
Studio M Portraits
2018 Cedar Street, Suite E
Holt, MI
(517) 709-3537
www.studiomportraits.com
Left photo - Lennon McCuen models a fashionable, recyclable and disposable dress made from plastic garbage bags. Top photo - Kay Lorraine gets pampered in style during a photography session at Studio M Portraits. Photos (c) Studio M Portraits
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