We had the good fortune of connecting with Marissa Chaney and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Marissa, what do you attribute your success to?
The most important factor behind my success and the success of my brand is being intentional, genuine and creating an exceptional client experience. I pride myself on being a resource for my clients and helping as much as I can before, during and after their day!

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I have my Bachelors in Hospitality Tourism Management which has given me the gift of being extremely customer centric and hospitable. This helps me in my photography career because I’m constantly surrounded by people. My goal is to create the best client experience and spoil my clients as this is the best day of their lives. Some things that set me apart is my turnaround time, my ability to make animated gifs, and how hands on I am from the initial booking process, during the planning stages and even after their day is over.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If my friend and I were back in the Arizona area I’d visit Scottsdale again. We would participate in hot yoga, head to Old town Scottsdale and get lunch and a shake at Sugar Bowl Diner, shop downtown a bit and then hike Camelback mountain!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My boyfriend Garrett deserves recognition as he’s been so supportive. I was working a different full time position before finding photography and I was skeptical to dive in.

Garrett reassured me that it would be worth it and to take the risk!

Website: Marissaraephotography.com

Instagram: Instagram.com/marissaraephotography

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