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It is no secret that I am a shoe whore (apparent by my second blog entry: http://naymarie.com/photography/shoe-therapy-i-the-higher-the-better), but I (more…)

As creatives, it is imperative that we take steps to increase our reach. Whether it’s new clients, venues, (more…)

  Dope dope superdope session with ROCKSMITH NYC (153 1/2 Stanton St. NY NY 10002) and fab model (more…)

It has been almost 1 year and 1 month to date! Yes Tidbit Tuesday is officially back, but (more…)

Missed the gallery show? See the pieces at http://www.behance.net/gallery/Sharp-Reality-Photographic-and-Illustrative-Series/8178947! Want to purchase a piece?? Make your way over to http://naymarie.com/photography/sharprealityprints!! (more…)

Sydney & Jermaine Maternity Images from their maternity session as they await baby Cameron! More Photos From This (more…)

  Ashley Amrull Ashley came to me for headshots for her dance career but also wanted some conceptual (more…)

  Ad Design by 5thGM “Art Enology” presented by Souleo Universe & Art In Flux Harlem I had (more…)

  Eustache Family You may recognize these happy parents from their awesome maternity session this summer (https://vimeo.com/iamnaymarie/eustachematernity), well (more…)

I’m apart of a great Meetup Group called Horror of it All. The Organizer saw my profile image (more…)

My team and I have been waving our wands and creatively transforming our subjects! Their shy exteriors were (more…)

How To Create Actions in Photoshop – A portion of my Webinar Photoshop for Retouchers session with Mark (more…)

The epitome of unprofessional is not showing up the day of a job, paid or unpaid. I have (more…)

I’ve heard endless stories from my models, especially the ones that are natively from overseas, about predator photographers. (more…)

Let’s say you’re an assistant or you’re learning from your mentor, or YOU are the mentor providing an (more…)

The Build Up is a behind the scenes look of the progression of hair and makeup for our (more…)

Working as a New York based photographer, I utilize most of the big name suppliers to purchase my (more…)

This photo series celebrates the essence and natural aura of the black woman! Stay tuned for part two! (more…)

When vanity takes over Sweetness becomes Aversa… Pictorial Tale by NayMarie Photography (Best if watched in 1080p HD) (more…)

Most “fresh out of the box” photographers are faced with essential decisions when it comes to purchasing equipment. (more…)

The number one benefit of black and white (bw) photography is the timeless emotion it evokes. It tugs (more…)

  Photographer: NayMarie Wardrobe & Styling: Bunnie Benton Model: Steph Rai & Kati Lubek Make-Up: Scott Spann Hair: Egypt Buck (more…)

Fotoshop by Adobe’… We all need to have a sense of humor about these things!

The triangle of success consists of quality, persistence, and contacts. All 3 are required for a fruitful business. (more…)

Make it Simple Any and everything can be broken down into it’s simplest form. Whether it’s your website, (more…)

  Photographer: NayMarie Wardrobe & Styling: Bunnie Benton Model: Marsha Larose Make-Up: Deniz Hancioglu Hair: Taahira Siclait Ring: Pink Whiskey (images (more…)

Please, whatever you do, don’t be that person (male or female). You know the one. Always in the (more…)

I came across this phenomenal article posted on Twitter by Patrick “Biz Coach” Daugherty that speaks to how I (more…)

We all know what a black list is.  That list of people you have worked with but would (more…)

  Oh what a web she weaves! The black widow mesmerizes them with her beauty Photographer: NayMarie Model: Kati Lubek (more…)

Photographer: NayMarie Models: Katharina, Taylor, & Marsha Make-Up: Tiffany Hair: Taahira Wardrobe & Styling: Bunnie of Vel-j-re’ Light (more…)

Best Referrers: The wonderful kin that promotes your services everywhere they go with the purest intentions. They have (more…)

This is another To Do Or Not To Do discussion! For anyone who is unfamiliar, TF is an (more…)

Swann Cardot : Fitness Competitor | Dancer |Model Since our prior shoot, Swann’s intensive training has resulted in (more…)

We fused awkward with beauty to create “Celestially Contorted.” Notice images 1-3 have slight anatomic contortions *wink* Photographer: (more…)

Shuffling around on Model Mayhem I came upon a post with advice for photographers about working with agencies. (more…)

  Photographer: NayMarie Models: Katharina von der Gathen, Jewell, Amanda Mobley, Kendra MacDevitt Wardobe: Udo Nene Make-Up: Scott (more…)

Have you ever seen an image that was beautiful yet cluttered and you couldn’t figure out why? I’d (more…)

With the latest cam technologies being user stupefied, everyone wonders has the field of professional photography met it’s (more…)

All relationships include contacts but not all contacts include relationships. A lot of networkers like to fill their (more…)

Whenever I start web browser, I automatically open a few tabs so I decided to list a few (more…)

The title says it all. I’m writing this post for those without patience… including myself. You should always (more…)

  I conceptualized a full white face with a splash of color and Peinture Blanche was birthed! Photographer: (more…)

In this digital age, it seems as if printing has become extinct. Most designers produce digital illustrations and (more…)

Ironically I drafted this post a few weeks back and now I’m in a situation where I am (more…)

At some point in our careers we as creatives are all tested. We’re commissioned for that one project (more…)

No point in beating around the bush, as creatives we must know when to say “no” to our (more…)

  Photographer: NayMarie Model: Britt Wendel Make-Up: Phoebe Zatar Jewels: CanDid Art Lighting Tech: Will DuBois of 5thGM (more…)

As of late, Photoshop has received more and more heckling due to improper use of its awesomeness. The (more…)

  I produced a concept sheet for a Tribal beauty. Ya Ya and Lindsay helped give it life! (more…)

Photographer: NayMarie Model: Filareta Verba Make-Up: Phoebe Zatar Accessories: CanDid Art Lighting Tech: Will DuBois of 5thGM More (more…)

  Photographer: NayMarie Model: LaTesha Cepeda Make-Up: Phoebe Zatar More Photos From This Shoot

I was participating in an awesome facebook group when the question was asked, how often do we archive (more…)

  Photographer: NayMarie Model: LaTesha Cepeda Make-Up: Phoebe Zatar Lighting Tech: Will DuBois of 5thGM More Photos From (more…)

As photographers, and creatives in general, we must remember that we have been granted a gift. For photographers, (more…)

Overtime I’ve skimmed through tons of posing material as well as tested impromptu poses throughout my shoots. In (more…)

Yet another Playful Faces collaboration. I conceptualized a beautiful alien and Playful Faces brought it to life! Photographer: (more…)

I was giving my two cents in a forum for retouchers showcasing their work who were looking for (more…)

  Playful Faces does it again! You may not have noticed, but her jewels are painted on! Her (more…)

I’ll never forget the day I was at a public festival photographing my good friend and jewelry designer (more…)

In my experience as a photographer I have yet to understand why 10 hour photoshoots for 1 person (more…)

SHOOBACCA.com… where soles mate. If you couldn’t tell from my Shoe Therapy blog posts… I LOVE SHOES! Hence (more…)

Still Brooklyn bound Strolling through the Botanic Gardens Admiring how the brutal rain and harsh sun changed them (more…)

  Swann Cardot : Fitness Competitor | Dancer |Model Not only is Swann gorgeous in front of the (more…)

No? Than why would you bargain with the creative expert you are hiring to complete your project for (more…)

Check out this video posted on 5thGMStore! I felt so sorry for the photographer yet I couldn’t stop (more…)

I cannot fathom how many times I’ve surfed through beauty and fashion photos only to find mannequins and (more…)

Can you guess what this common object is? Comment on this post with your guesses. Participants will be (more…)

Every photographer is protective of their work and most take the extra step to watermark their images due (more…)

Downtown Brooklyn will forever have a place in my heart… Started the trip with pizza and icies Then (more…)

I’m constantly browsing photography magazines, sites, and blogs to learn new techniques as well as receive a refresher (more…)

Anyone who knows me knows that I love extreme design. I have a soft spot for vibrant colors (more…)

These shoes came in a slew of colors and I was tempted to buy them all (the fact (more…)

  Shapes and colors have been instilled in our minds from a young age. I typically like to (more…)

  Who doesn’t like a classy 70′s Vixen?? There’s something about a bad woman that makes everyone excited! (more…)

  I’ve always loved darker images with crazy light schemes. Inspiration from this came from the model’s, Ivan’s, (more…)

People often tell me, “Nay I need you to Retouch My Life!” …So here we are… a collection (more…)

I’m totally in love with my shoes, the higher the heel the better! In the midst of a (more…)

Captured Art : Art captured through my lens The Captured Art Exclusive is… I am deeply in love (more…)