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n 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 33 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.
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“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. “And not only for senior
portraits, but for a lot of first
communion photos as well.”
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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