{Meet The Pros} Marianne Worlow Photography

Welcome to another installment of our Local Austin Interview series! This week, we were lucky enough to get a chance to chat with Marianne, the talented photographer behind Marianne Worlow Photography. Let’s have a look at what she has to say!

For our readers new to your photography, please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you call Austin home?
Well I just recently got to call Austin home again. I lived here on & off from 2006-2008 and then moved back to my home state of Michigan for 2 years. My husband & I couldn't seem to get Austin out of our hearts & moved back in October 2010 for good. Austin is something special & I really believe it is the people here that make it so. A few things I love about it: the people. the fact that it introduced me to avocados!! the unreal blue colored sky. the light is amazing here. the love for art/music that Austin has. I could just go on & on..

Why did you become a photographer? What sparked your interest in photography?
Hmm well once I became a photographer I can tell you.. it all started to make sense. I have always been an artsy person & very visual but I never really put this all together until I found my passion for photography. I always.. I mean always had my point & shoot camera with me but not until I stumbled upon a couple photography blogs did my interest get sparked: Gray Photography [I actually went to high school with Jody for a couple years] that then lead me to Jasmine Star. I was so overwhelmed on how it sucked me in.. I was hooked. I played around with the idea but I didn't even own a DSLR camera then. Long story short I found myself in one of those baby stores helping my sister to get my nieces photos taken & I stood behind the women working the fixed camera & couldn't believe my sister was going to pay $100 for these couple photos that really didn't show my niece's personality. We got in the car & I told her from now on "I'm taking her photos!" I did my first photo shoot with my sisters Canon Rebel set on Auto modes in her backyard of her & my niece. My heart was so content I almost couldn't handle it. People loved them to my surprise & I started getting emails for more shoots. So from then on I started teaching myself to shoot manually & here I stand today.


Your company specializes in wedding photography. What is it like to capture such special moments for others?
Before I shot my first wedding I kinda knew I would love it. I am a true lover of love.. so capturing the emotion of such a special day is so amazing. Capturing those moments that slip between the cracks on a day that goes by so fast are my favorite photos to show my couples. Being able to use my camera & freeze moments forever for the bride & groom is why I love photography. It really is an honor when a bride & groom choose you to capture their wedding day.


What do you love the most about your job?
Eeks!! :D The way it makes me feel. The way my clients are able to see their own beauty through a photo. The way it doesn't feel like a "job" at all. If I could I would shoot for free. That's how much I love it. It's my Passion.

What advice would you give to our readers who are looking to rock out their engagement session photos?
I would tell them to just have fun & be you. I would tell them to pick a location that means something to them & has versatility. To not be afraid of a fun wardrobe with killer shoes. ;) Pretty much to just have fun & be you.. two lovebirds.


Austin has a ton of beautiful places to shoot a breath-taking photo shoot. Do you have any fav locations?
I love shooting in downtown areas for its versatility & light. Austin is no different but it has a lake.. Bonus! :)


Trash the dress photo sessions. {Yay or Nay?}
My first instinct is Nay but if it was done in a way that goes with my style I would be all over it. A more fashionable vibe with the bride still looking very sexy/beautiful would be amazing. Maybe a day on the farm spent in her wedding dress amongst the animals & dust. Ending the shoot with her on the porch swing with dirty feet & a cold glass of fresh lemonade. ;)


How do you make the bride and groom, bridal party, etc feel relaxed in front of your camera?
Having fun is my #1. I love getting to know them during their engagement session & that relationship rolls into the big day. They are able to understand how I work & this provides a more relaxed feel. I'm an easy going girl that gets excited pretty easily & maybe they are laughing at me sometimes but if it gets me the shot.. I'm all for it! ;)


What can couples expect from you when they book you for their wedding day?
That I will do my everything to make sure they are happy & having fun. That I promise to bring the passion I have for life & love to their wedding day & capture theirs.

Thank you Marianne!


Website. www.marianneworlowphotography.com
Blog. www.mwphotographyblog.com
Facebook. www.facebook.com/MarianneWorlowPhotography
Twitter. twitter.com/#!/marianneworlow