MJ Photography & DJ

Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $1,250

Reception pricing

Prices start at $1,500

Category: DJ

Type: Solo DJ

Size of act: 1

Genres: Motown/Soul, Pop/Top 40s


About MJ Photography & DJ

MJ Photography & DJ

Co-Owners; Lead Photographer & DJ

Hello, we’re Melissa and Joey and we are MJ Photography & DJ! We are a Husband & Wife business stationed in Durham, Connecticut providing Photography, DJ, Photo Booths and lighting all over New England. After meeting each other in 2014 in the wedding & event industry, we opened MJ Photography & DJ in 2015. Together, we built our business to provide you and your guests with a professional, personal, one-on-one experience with our passions and expertise in Wedding & Event Photography and DJ.

We're a husband and wife company! Other than some helpful assistants to make your day magical WE are the team that you'll be working with on your big day. You won't be talking to a sales person and then meeting us for the first time on your wedding day. We're going to be by your side through the whole planning process!


Services

Services

  • Ceremony microphones and sound
  • Dancefloor lighting
  • Event planning
  • Master of ceremonies
  • Sound system capability audience <300
  • Sound system capability audience >300
  • Uplighting

Musical genres

  • Motown/Soul
  • Pop/Top 40s

Event types

  • After party
  • Cocktail hour
  • Elopement
  • Engagement party
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

9 reviews

  • JR

    Jasmine R.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 19, 2026

    Bride

    From start to finish, working with MJ Photography & DJ was a breeze thanks to Melissa and Joe's straightforward communication and honesty about what they could deliver. Joe was attentive throughout our wedding day, checking in with us at every turn to make sure everything was running smoothly. Their operation runs like a well-oiled machine, and beyond their exceptional work behind the lens and at the turntables, they're genuinely kind people who made us feel valued. The quality of what they captured and created was outstanding, and the whole experience felt like a true partnership rather than just a vendor relationship. We felt so taken care of that we're already hoping to book them again for our future events. If you're looking for a DJ and photographer combo that delivers both precision and warmth, MJ Photography & DJ is the real deal.

  • KZ

    Kerri Z.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Jun 3, 2025

    May 31, 2025 Wedding

    MJ Photography & DJ were an amazing addition to our wedding day. Their communication throughout the planning process was efficient, clear, professional, and friendly. On the day of, they were incredibly talented and thorough, keeping the dance floor packed and the energy high all night long. I received so many compliments from our guests on how amazing the DJ was at reading the room and playing music that kept everyone dancing. MJ Photography & DJ truly went above and beyond to contribute to making our special day perfect.

  • BC

    Brie and Calvin

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Aug 14, 2026

    We absolutely loved working with MJ Photography & DJ! We had the pleasure of having Joe as our DJ for our reception, and even weeks after the wedding, our guests are still raving about him! Joe was incredibly communicative throughout the months leading up to our wedding and was so helpful in building out our cocktail hour and reception music. We had some pretty unique requests for our first dance and reception song selections, and Joe took everything on without hesitation. He kept the dance floor packed and the energy high the entire night, and his enthusiasm played such a huge part in making our reception so much fun. He helped create exactly the atmosphere we wanted and made the night absolutely unforgettable. 100% recommend Joe and MJ Photography & DJ to anyone looking for an amazing DJ!

  • KJ

    Karl Jackson

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Oct 10, 2025

    We had Joe as the DJ for our wedding in Madison, CT and could not have been happier! Throughout the process, he was invaluable in helping us put together a wonderful atmosphere on the day of! The music was perfectly mixed and ordered to keep the vast majority of our guests on their feet for the entire night! We would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a band or DJ!

  • RS

    Raquel Simoneau (RS Event Co.)

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Sep 30, 2025

    Working with Joe from MJ Photography & DJ this past weekend was an absolute pleasure. Hi professionalism was top-tier, and he was a seamless part of the vendor team. Most importantly, he did a fantastic job of reading the crowd and keeping the dance floor packed all night.


Yes! We're fully insured with the industry standard liability coverage. We do also accommodate additionally insured parties if this is a requirement of your venue!
Absolutely! Of course, as long as the couple approves requests from their guests :)
Roughly 2 hours is required for load-in, set-up and testing
Yes! We offer Photo Booth, Lighting and Monogram services as well.
DJ services are not taxable in the State of Connecticut