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Mentorship, Workshops, Editorials, and Resources
Mentorship to Elevate Your Portfolio and Business
You’re in the right place if you want mentorship that goes deeper than camera settings and surface-level strategy. My guidance is rooted in personal transformation, emotional intelligence, and the kind of creative clarity that only comes from someone who has lived every phase of reinvention. I teach you how to see, feel, and shape your work with intention — from directing real emotion to crafting images that hold power, presence, and story. My mentorship is where artistry meets identity, where you develop your voice, strengthen your eye, and learn to lead your sessions with grounded confidence. It’s not about copying trends; it’s about becoming the photographer and creative you know you’re meant to be.
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— Lynda Louis Photography in
Atlanta, GA
Thank you for taking the time to explain the various tools and how each one is essential to editing an image. Retouching 101 with Marissa was truly informative and helpful! Marissa made it so easy to follow along and ask questions to help me through the retouching process!
"If you need help understanding and learning how to retouch in Photoshop then this is the class for you!"
— Tyson Campbell Photography in Nashville, TN
"The class was a great step by step tutorial that was easy to follow with a personal touch. Just the slight learning curve as I’m familiar with Photoshop but do use it for a lot of editing but the instruction was easy to follow."
"All my questions were answered and I learned a lot!"
— Reese Photography in Atlanta, GA
"Good class to learn what is frequency separation and how to use it."
How to Plan a Photoshoot from Start to Finish: Budget, Creative Direction and more
A professional planning framework that can move your portfolio toward the type of work you want to be booking.
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One session can transform how you see your work and yourself. You’ll come in with questions or uncertainty and leave confident, inspired, and ready to create with clarity and purpose.
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Education Resources to Unlock Your Potential.
My educational offerings are designed for photographers and creatives who want to elevate their artistry, sharpen their vision, and build a brand with resonance. Through mentorship, workshops and courses, you’ll learn how to direct emotion, cultivate confidence, and create work that feels intentional and powerful. Whether you’re growing your business or refining your style, these resources help you step into your next level with clarity and direction.
My Philosophy
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With nearly 10 years experience, I believe photography is more than technique — it’s intuition, presence, and the courage to see people fully. My approach blends creative direction with energy awareness and practical strategy, helping photographers and creatives create work that feels intentional and powerful. I teach from lived experience, guiding you to build a craft and a business that are aligned, confident, and unmistakably yours.
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Find out how your style stands out from the crowd.
You’ve been shooting long enough to have taste. Now it’s time to define your style. This quick quiz pinpoints your creative instincts so you can market yourself confidently, attract aligned clients, and finally name the look that’s been there all along.
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