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Gene Mangiante Gene’s love of photography began in grade school when he was given his very first camera – a 110 Fisher Price model – which fueled his path into a budding photography career through high school and college. Now, with more than 10 years of professional photography experience, Gene’s technical and artistic approach exhibits a background strong in photographic portraiture, weddings, school pictures, sports teams, digital imaging and special event photography. Gene’s photography has been seen in such publications as Human Resource Executive, I Do for Brides and Elite Memphis Magazine. In addition to his studio and on-site photography, Gene is known internationally for work produced for news wire services, such as Bloomberg News Service. He is also recognized for his presence in the area as a photography studio for Greek organizations throughout the Mid-South in connection with his specialty line, Party Pics®. In addition, he is the owner of Oxford Party Pics®, the company’s Mississippi division, acquired in 2004. Gene is a member of Professional Photographers of America and Wedding and Portrait Photographers International. He is currently serving as Past President of the Alumni Board of Directors for Christian Brothers High School. He is also a board member of the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality, a transitional home for homeless families, as well as the Pre-Cursillo Chairman for the Secretariat of the Cursillo Movement for the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. Gene lives in East Memphis with
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Anne Mangiante As the sister of Gene Mangiante, owner, Anne is closely linked to many administrative duties of the company. She began working with Mangiante Photography in 2001 while still in college, and joined the team full time after graduating from The University of Memphis. Anne coordinates much of the daily work in the office, including customer service and accounting; leading workflow for high school senior and college composite markets; assisting with communication with 8 college campuses the company serves; and occasionally, on-location photo shoots. According to Anne, having clients tell her that they have too many great images to choose from is never a problem. Tears of joy are also well accepted. |
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Jana
Pate Jana joined Mangiante Photography in 2007 as an office assistant while attending the University of Memphis. She has taken on various roles in several departments of the company since then. After graduating with an International Business degree in 2009, Jana accepted the position as manager of the production department in 2010. She oversees the many behind-the-scenes processes that allow customers to receive high quality products in a short amount of time. Jana enjoys the fast-paced working environment at the studio as well as forming relationships with the clients. In her time away from the office, she loves to dance, travel, and teach in the performing arts world. |
