Truth In This Art: Stories from Artists, Cultural Leaders and Creative Thinkers

Marissa Morris is a portrait photographer and graphic designer from Baltimore. She specializes in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle photography and is known for her use of vivid colors, high-key lighting, and playful styles in her work. Marissa comes from a creative family and developed a passion for photography in high school. She started with a simple flip phone and eventually upgraded to a Canon T3. Marissa's love for photography grew as she captured candid moments of her friends and experimented with different styles. She studied photography and graphic design in college and now runs her own business, Miscellaneous Media, where she offers photography and graphic design services.

Marissa shares her journey into photography and the development of her brand, Miscellaneous Media. She discusses her early creative influences, the gear she uses, and her approach to different types of photography. Marissa also talks about her experiences working with clients such as Bravo TV and participating in New York Fashion Week. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and taking breaks to avoid burnout in the creative industry.

In this episode, we explore:

• Through Marissa Morris's formative years, tracing her path from a high school passion for photography, fueled by a simple flip phone, to the upgrade that propelled her to a Canon T3.
• The vibrant tapestry of Marissa Morris's artistry, as we explore her mastery in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle photography, celebrated for its vivid colors and skillful harnessing of high key lighting.
• Marissa's multifaceted approach to photography, as we navigate her distinct strategies in capturing the essence of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle through the lens, highlighting her studio-centered techniques and collaboration-driven process.
• A candid conversation with Marissa Morris, where she reflects on the significance of self-care within the creative realm, exploring the strategies and insights she employs to avoid burnout and sustain a flourishing career in the industry.

Join us as we dive into the world of Marissa Morris, a talented photographer known for her use of vivid colors and high-key lighting. Get ready to be inspired by her unique vision and creative process. Listen now!

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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.

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"The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.

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