Michael was amazing! Quality of the pictures and flexibility was super appreciated
M4J Photography
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- 189 hires
- Based in Pittsburgh, PA
- 12 years in business
- 1 employee
- Responds in about 10 minutes
- Background checked
About M4J Photography
Welcome to M4J Photography. I'm Michael Jones, and I'm genuinely excited to share my passion for capturing life’s most honest and meaningful moments with you. My journey into photography began at 15 when I was introduced to pinhole photography. It’s a lensless, slow, and intentional process that taught me patience. It helped me understand how to work with light, appreciate timing, and stay grounded in the roots of image-making. While I now shoot digitally, I still bring that same level of care and craftsmanship to every photo I take. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of people. Couples in love. Families celebrating milestones. Dancers mid-performance. Graduates preparing for the next step. Individuals planning unforgettable proposals. Every session brings something new, and I treat each one as an opportunity to create images that feel true to who you are. I specialize in candid photography because I believe the most powerful images come from real moments. The spontaneous laugh. The pause in a conversation. The glance that says more than words ever could. I work hard to make sure my clients feel comfortable enough to be themselves, because that’s when the most meaningful photos happen. Thumbtack has been a valuable part of my journey. It has allowed me to connect with so many incredible people and has played a major role in helping me grow my business online. Through the platform, I’ve been able to build lasting client relationships and bring their stories to life through photography. M4J Photography has been trusted to cover a wide variety of events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, surprise proposals, dance performances, USPS stamp unveilings, 5K runs for heart research, and the Pittsburgh Marathon. No matter the occasion, my approach remains the same. I aim to preserve what matters most in a way that feels timeless, honest, and heartfelt. Please note, I do not offer services such as photobooths, 360 booths, videography, drone coverage, or other forms of production that do not involve handheld photography. My focus is on still imagery and capturing the heart of a moment through the lens. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and help tell your story through images you will always hold on to.
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I had a amazing experience working with M4Jphotography, everything was absolutely perfect, from his professionalism, work quality etc I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends and looking forward to booking his services in the future.
What a pleasant surprise. Was so impressed with Michael! He was professional and patient working with 2 little girls, one 6 and the other 3. Loved his ideas and his communications. Truly a great time!!
Michael was amazing to work with. He is genuinely a nice person who cares not only about the quality of the photos being taken, but also making the experience special. It was so much fun working with him and the visions I had for the photos he helped bring to life. He made the shoot day better than I could have imagined and it will be a day I will never forget. The photos turned out wonderful!
My daughters are shy but MJ engaged them well, was responsive, creative and has a great eye! Thoroughly enjoyed working with him.
M4J photography captured a proposal moment for us. They delivered an excellent quality of candid and posed photos. They were flexible with pricing, cooperative with our planning and need. They were professional and punctual on the day of proposal when it came to execute the plan. Clearly communicated about agreement, preparation. Amazing turn around time as well. Would highly recommend for having once in a life time moments captured beautifully.
Amazing!!! Professional! Kind! The pictures I got back quicker than expected. I’d highly recommend!
Just an incredible experience with Michael! Genuinely cared about our special day and captured it perfectly for us. Would and will use him again and again! Highly recommend! :)
Michael did a great job taking my son’s senior pictures. We have too many good ones to choose from! He has a good eye for where to take a picture and is prompt and professional.
I am blown away by Michael’s photos from our elopement! He put so much care and thought into each image. It was truly such a pleasure to work with him. He was flexible with scheduling, and always very responsive. I will 100% reach back out for any future milestones and parties!
We have booked M4J photography for our baby shower function. Michael Jones did an incredible job photographing our baby shower. From candid moments with guests to posed family portraits, every shot was stunning. They were punctual, professional, and blended in seamlessly with the celebration. The turnaround time for the photos was quick, and the editing was beautiful. We couldn’t be more happier with the results!
Mike was wonderful to work with! He was punctual, professional and knowledgeable. His photos turned out beautifully. He does exceptional quality photography! Looking forward to working with him again in the future.
He is a jem to work with. Very professional and efficient. Very beautifully Captured all the precious moments of our baby’s first bday . Great experience
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Michael and his skills as a photographer. He helped me choose a perfect location for our baby’s one year photos and did such a beautiful job. He was able to make my little one smile and was very accommodating to work with.
We had a wonderful experience with M4J Photography! Michael captured wonderful shots from the bride and groom getting ready to a large family photo. Indoor and outdoor photos, candid moments, the service, and the receiving line will be treasured by our whole family. Michael's professionalism and his keen eye for detail made ensured us that we'd made the right decision to contract with him for my daughter's wedding. We highly recommend M4J Photography! Rebecka Andræ Frontz
Michael did a great job! He was responsive, reliable, punctual, flexible, and good at his job. He also did a fantastic job editing our pictures afterwards. I love the finished products—and success for a family like ours is no small task, since we have eight people. He also got some wonderful individual shots of my oldest son (who we wanted to focus on before he leaves on his mission). The candids were great, too! I highly recommend Michael.
We had a blast, the whole experience was fun for everyone. He helped with some ideas and took great pictures. We'll do this again when we have more ideas.
Really loved the pictures Michael took for us. He was very understanding, accommodating, kept the conversation flowing throughout the session. Helped us with the poses and had great suggestions. Got back to us very quickly with the final pictures, which were amazing. Great guy, talented, passionate about photography… will recommend him 10/10.
Mike did an amazing job with our engagement shoot. He was very good about being inconspicuous and my now fiancé never suspected it. Madlyn Mergler and I could not be more pleased. His photos are very professional and I loved the poses he picked. He was really good at making us look happy, attractive, and in love. We are so thankful for him and if we are ever in Pittsburgh again we will be sure to let him know. We are going to be looking for a wedding photographer, so I do not think we will have to look very far. Thank you again, M4J Photography!!!!!
Michael exceeded expectations and provided great value above and beyond. I strongly recommended using M4J Photography for your events, capturing life moments, and professional photos. I look forward to working together again in the future. Thank you and good luck!
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