photography

  • How to photograph and style moody food photography

    July 28, 2023marissajmakes

    These techniques and tips will teach you how to manipulate light and choose props to give your food photography a moody feel.

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  • My favorite photography equipment

    February 13, 2021marissajmakes

    Finding the right camera and photography equipment can be daunting, and a bit of a learning process. There’s a misconception that everything that you use needs to be super expensive and top tier. This isn’t true at all! There are a few things that I am going to cover that I recommend splurging on, but lots…

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  • Welcome to Marissa Makes

    June 29, 2020marissajmakes

    I was born in Berkeley, California, the city that sits across the Bay facing San Francisco. Both of my parents have a background in food– they met working in the kitchens of the Berkeley Ashram, a type of spiritual center. My dad always referred to himself as a “short order chef” because he got so good…

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