A Girl, A Camera, And A Vision

She has traveled into the extreme wilderness and hiked the rugged backcountry, braving hordes of blood-thirsty parasites and enduring conditions that would challenge any grown man - just to shoot a wolf. Unsuccessfully..... (She did get a moose).

She has traveled into run-down neighborhoods, entered the crappiest nightclubs, and endured the dumbest drunks in pursuit of the perfect band shot.

And, she has taken aim at motorcycles, pets, buildings, and even babies!

All of this with a camera, of course.

Introducing Marie Ann of Sweet Marie Photography. She's into pictures instead of words, and we'd like you to SEE her story.

But it's a resume....
*Skid Row
*Barb Wire Dolls
*Andrew WK...
*Saliva
*Jack Russell's Great White
*Warrant
*Machine Gun Kelly
*Dio Disciples
*Judas Priest
*Accept
*Thin Lizzy
*Gwar
*Jeff Kollman
*Eve To Adam
*Buckcherry
*Dead Horse Trauma
*Circus Boy
*Damien
*Michael Schenker
*Slaughter
*Sebastian Bach
*T-Zank
*CrashDollz

Anyone can take pictures. Just like anyone can pick up a guitar, or a paintbrush, or a football. It's what you do with it that sets you apart. Owning a camera allows you to take pictures. It doesn't mean that everyone is a good photographer.

Although she's captured many classic photos of live bands and performers, Marie says her favorite subject is nature and landscape. By far. There's no particular dream shoot in mind. Just a strong desire to travel and capture the world in still.

Another essential quality that sets a good photographer apart from the pack is an ability to choose the right pictures, edit them and apply any needed effects to a photo. In my opinion, this is one of Marie's strong points. Having said that, it all starts with an eye for a good shot. When asked for the secret to getting a good picture, Marie Ann sums it up in one word - "Patience".

As a writer, I have a responsibility to disclose that I maintain a personal and professional relationship with the subject of this blog. I have a vested interest in her success. However, I do feel it's important to maintain integrity as a writer, artist and performer myself.

My intent is not to sell you a product from this page. Rather, it's to introduce to you a talented artist who I believe in. Please judge for yourself.

Feel free to leave thoughtful comment or criticism in the comment section below.

Thanks for your interest!

Kevin