Today we’d like to introduce you to Marissa Merrill.
Marissa, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
My love for photography started at a young age. My family always tells me that when I was only a few years old, they would find me steeling my parents cameras only to return it with a full roll of film wasted on blurry photos of nothing. Since then I like to think that my work has gotten at least a little better.
I taught myself how to use a DSLR in high school, and I had my first paid shoot in the fall of 2013. I moved to Fort Worth that same year, and launched my own little photography business! I have been shooting pictures for a little over 5 years now, and I couldn’t love it more!
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
My title is “portrait photographer” but my passion for photography runs so much deeper than the photos that I take. For me, Its all about the people – the people that let me in on some of their most intimate, memorable, and special moments.
Connections and relationships are at the core of what I do. I love getting to know my clients, from their sense of humor to their pet peeves, and everything in-between. To start a session not knowing someone and leaving with a new friend is what keeps me constantly excited about photography.
My goal is to inspire love and passion in people, whether that’s my clients, other photographers, or people that see my work. I am truly passionate about what I do. I love the people I work with, and I love seeing them love themselves and each other. My dream is that in some way, my work inspires people to find that passion in their own lives, jobs, and relationships.
You should know that my artwork isn’t just pretty pictures! It’s emotion, it’s crying when you see your bride walk down the aisle, it’s laughing at a funny thing your child just did, it’s rejoicing at the thought of your upcoming graduation. It’s the raw moments that make up our lives translated into photographs.
How do you think about success, as an artist, and what do quality do you feel is most helpful?
I consider my clients happiness and satisfaction my success.
I think a successful artist is someone that is passionate about their work, and knows why they are passionate about it.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
People can see my work on my website, marissamerrillphotography.com, or on my Instagram @marissamerrillphotography. People can support my work by letting me know what they think! I love getting feedback!
Contact Info:
- Website: marissamerrillphotography.com
- Email: marissaamerrill0419@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissamerrillphotography/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissaamerrillphotography/
Image Credit:
Marissa Merrill Photography
