Photographer in Maspeth

MG Photography owner Mihai Gogean honed his craft while studying under photography greats Joe McNally and David Ziser. Today he runs his own wedding- and event-photography business, armed with fine-tuned photo skills and an effervescent personality to put subjects at ease. The resulting photos blend photojournalistic and classic photography styles. In addition to wedding shoots and portrait sessions, MG Photography rents out a photo booth that projects the images it captures onto an oversize screen within seconds.

Winner of a WeddingWire's Bride's Choice Award for three consecutive years, experienced photographer Kusuma Wijaya of K Studio captures memorable shots of families, wedding parties, and individuals. Wijaya was working at a restaurant when he found his calling during a chance conversation with of photography-loving patron. When Wijaya asked him why he takes pictures, the aged cameraman replied, "every single picture has its own story.” That was all Wijaya needed to hear to inspire him to change his career path. So he jetted over to New York City, where he attended the School of Visual Arts. Diploma in hand, he founded his own studio, as well as an organization for pro photographers from his native Indonesia. His ultimate dream is to start a tuition-free photography school in his country, but in the meantime, he's cultivating a diverse, colorful portfolio of images—each, of course, with its own story.

Since falling in love with photography at a young age, Felix Augustine has snapped photographs of numerous celebrities, including Nelson Mandela, Tyson Beckford, and Fantasia Barrino. Felix travels across the city to capture portraits, wedding photos, and headshots with dedication and expertise. Committed to giving back to his community, Felix also tutors local kids in media communications, with an emphasis on photography and video.

Founded in 1914, the original New York City location of Sterling Optical doled out frames amid the Ford Model Ts and paperboys that swarmed the city's financial district. The original band of eyesight experts weathered years of economic depression by impressing customers with speedy, full-service vision care, later launching a second store near Washington, DC. Today, a century of steady franchise expansion has given rise to almost 200 store locations in 23 states. Most locations continue the tradition of offering one-stop optical services, giving customers access to exams and onsite labs that manufacture glasses in one hour. The spectacle provider has been named one of the nation's leading franchises by Entrepreneur magazine.

Though he now captures images of celebrities such as Adrienne Bailon, actress and model Meki Saldana, and pro football player Devin Thomas, Jonavennci Divad is a self-made man. He began his career in graphic and web design, teaching himself as he progressed into the field of beauty and fashion photography. His editorial work, which favors head-on close-ups, high-fashion poses, and plenty of eye contact with the gremlin inside the camera, has appeared in numerous media—including the pages of The Washington Post, Essence, and Krave Magazine. His family and personal portraits continue to line the fireplace mantels and oversized lockets of his studio's clientele.

Target Portrait Studios are operated by professional photographers who aim to help you capture special moments. The studios can be decorated for most any type of shoot, whether you're celebrating a mom-to-be, a graduation, or an upcoming holiday. Subjects also have the opportunity to choose their own backdrops or props, and they can even bring in their favorite toy or invisible friend. The customization doesn't end with the shoot, though?digital files can be personalized with borders, designs, and quotes and then printed in a variety of sizes.