MJ Photography and Videography

What MJ Photography and Videography does

MJ Photography and Videography is a privately held, owner-operated photography and videography studio founded in 2017 and based in Galloway, Ohio, in the Columbus metropolitan area. The firm bundles still photography and cinematic video production under a single roof, a positioning that distinguishes it from studios that offer only one discipline. Its core product is a tiered wedding package suite (The Forever through The Forever And Eternity, priced $4,250 to $8,000), which combines coverage hours, edited images, highlight films, and physical deliverables into progressively premium bundles. Adjacent service lines include corporate event coverage billed hourly ($250+/hr), professional headshots ($75 and up), and a long tail of personal-event photography — family portraits, engagements, birthdays, sports, and modeling/personal branding.

The underlying technology is conventional for the category: professional camera equipment and post-production editing software, with no proprietary platforms, software, or AI components disclosed. All services are delivered on-location at client-preferred venues across the Columbus metro. GTM is entirely direct-to-consumer, with customers booking through the Squarespace-hosted website and direct phone or email contact; no third-party marketplaces, resellers, or formal partnerships are evident. Revenue is generated on a project-based, pay-as-you-go basis with one-time fees per engagement; there are no recurring contracts, subscriptions, or retainers.

The customer base is bifurcated. On the consumer side, the primary segment is wedding couples, supported by families and individuals seeking portraits and headshots. On the commercial side, the logo list spans higher education (Ohio State, NYU, University of Cincinnati, Central State, West Virginia State), enterprise (Staples, Messer Construction, Raising Cane's), government (Vet Center), and nonprofits (Planned Parenthood, Represent Justice), but the absence of disclosed contract values or recurring engagements suggests these are project-based engagements rather than anchor accounts. The single contact point is the founder, Montez Mickens, and the business operates without disclosed venture or institutional capital, indicating a lean, self-funded operating model with the typical key-person dependency of a small local service firm.

Name

MJ Photography and Videography

Legal name

MJ Photography and Videography

Website

https://mjphotographyandvid.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MJ Photography and Videography is a privately held, owner-operated Columbus, Ohio studio offering bundled photography and videography services, with a primary focus on tiered wedding packages and adjacent lines in corporate event, headshot, family, sports, and engagement photography. It serves both consumer couples and a broad mix of local commercial and institutional clients on a project-based fee model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photography and Videography Services

NAICS

Commercial Photography (541922), Photographic Services (54192), Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Party Photography & Videography Services (HSACACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Photography & Photo Production (BPAFAIAF), Photography & Still Production (Stills, Product, Lifestyle) (MPAAAMAI)

Keywords

• Wedding photography services
• Event videography services
• Professional headshot photography
• Corporate event photography
• Portrait photography studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Galloway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Photography Services: Project-based photography services including weddings, engagements, corporate events, headshots, family portraits, sports photography, and birthday events. Revenue generated through session fees and package pricing.
2. Videography Services: Cinematic wedding and event videography including highlight films, raw ceremony videos, and toast/cake cutting films. Revenue from videography packages and hourly corporate rates.
3. Headshot Sessions: Professional headshot photography offered in single, group, and corporate packages. Studio and on-location sessions available with editing services included.
4. Corporate Event Services: Hourly corporate photography and videography services for events, conferences, and commercial projects. Includes custom audio production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

MJ Photography and Videography provides professional photography and videography services for weddings, corporate events, headshots, family portraits, engagements, birthdays, sports, and modeling/personal branding. The studio offers bundled wedding packages combining photography and videography with coordinated coverage, plus individual tiered services and hourly corporate rates. Deliverables include high-resolution edited images, cinematic films, digital galleries, leather wedding albums, and drone footage.

Product overview

MJ Photography and Videography is a Columbus, Ohio-based photography and videography studio offering a comprehensive suite of visual storytelling services. Their core offerings are organized into wedding packages (The Forever, The Forever And A Day, The Forever And Ever, and The Forever And Eternity) ranging from entry-level to premium bundled photography and videography packages, alongside individual photography services including headshots, family portraits, engagement sessions, birthday photography, sports photography, and modeling/portrait sessions. Corporate and event photography/videography services are available at hourly rates. The studio operates on a unified service model where clients can select individual services or bundle photography and videography for weddings with increasing levels of coverage, deliverables, and personalization at each tier.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Forever Wedding Package Entry-level bundled wedding photography and videography package offering 4 hours of coverage, up to 300 high-resolution edited images, and a highlight film for couples in the Columbus, Ohio area.
• The Forever And A Day Wedding Package Mid-tier bundled wedding photography and videography package offering up to 6 hours of coverage, up to 500 high-resolution images, a 30-minute engagement session, and an engagement interview for the highlight film.
• The Forever And Ever Wedding Package Popular bundled wedding photography and videography package offering up to 8 hours of coverage, up to 700 high-resolution images, and an engagement interview integrated into the highlight film.
• The Forever And Eternity Wedding Package Premium bundled wedding photography and videography package offering 10+ hours of coverage with two photographers, 900+ high-resolution images, a leather cover wedding album, 100+ printed 8x10 images, a highlight film, raw ceremony footage, toast and cake cutting film, and drone footage.
• Headshot Photography Professional headshot photography available as single sessions ($75) and group packages for up to 20 people, delivered in studio or on-location with edited high-resolution images for individuals and corporate teams.
• Corporate Event Photography and Videography Corporate event photography and videography services billed hourly for events, conferences, and commercial projects, with customized audio production available as an add-on service.
• Family Portrait Photography Family portrait photography sessions designed to capture family bonds, children's milestones, reunions, and outdoor park settings for families in the Columbus, Ohio area.
• Engagement Photography Engagement photography sessions capturing couples' special moments prior to their wedding day.
• Birthday Photography Birthday party photography services for children and adults, covering birthday celebrations and related special events.
• Sports Photography Sports and recreation photography services capturing athletic moments, team photos, and action shots at sporting events in Columbus, Ohio.
• Modeling and Portrait Photography Professional modeling and portrait photography services for personal branding and professional portfolios.

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• George Street Photo & Video: National wedding photography and videography studio offering bundled photo+film packages across multiple U.S. markets. Direct competitor to MJ's combined photo-and-video wedding model, with similar tiered pricing and on-location delivery.
• Two Hearts Studio: Wedding photo and video studio offering tiered packages similar to MJ's structure. Directly comparable in bundled photo+film delivery and pricing architecture.
• Eivan Photography: Multi-state wedding photography and videography studio with bundled packages comparable to MJ's Forever tiers. Competes for the same engaged couples seeking a one-roof photo+film experience.

Broad incumbents

• Thumbtack: Local services marketplace where consumers book photographers and videographers. Comparable as an alternative customer acquisition channel competing with MJ's direct website bookings.
• The Knot Worldwide: Wedding marketplace and planning platform that connects couples with photography vendors. Comparable indirectly as the dominant demand-generation channel for wedding studios like MJ.

Regional players

• Visual Image Photography: Ohio-based event and corporate photography company serving the same Midwest market as MJ. Comparable in corporate event coverage and headshot offerings, with regional rather than national reach.
• North High Photography: Central Ohio photography studio serving Columbus with wedding, portrait, and commercial work. Closest geographic competitor in the same metro and category mix.

Emerging players

• Snappr: On-demand photography platform for headshots, events, and commercial shoots. Overlaps with MJ's headshot and corporate offerings via a marketplace model targeting SMBs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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