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Born and raised in Houston, Texas. Lived and learned in London. Professional photographer, international traveler, avid reader, art and heritage enthusiast, and all around lover of life! With a decade of photography under her belt, Marissa’s philosophy is to photograph your story genuinely, authentically, and beautifully! From boudoirs and weddings to travel and heritage, photography plays a large role in her life’s purpose.
Writer · Scholar · Humanitarian · Visual Storyteller
Marissa is currently available for consulting & Photography work.
Curriculum Vitae
Related Experience
Langdon Manor Books - Houston, TX
Collections Photographer
Catalogued, Photographed, Researched, & Managed collection of nearly 1000 heritage items, including various shipments and sales of items throughout employment.
Rothko Chapel – Houston, TX
Welcome House Attendant/Archives 2020
Educated visitors about the history of Rothko Chapel, Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, the De Menil’s and their overall impact with the chapel in Houston. Also spent time learning from the archive interns and gaining knowledge on Rothko Chapel’s archive process.
Esperson Gallery – Houston, TX
Gallery Coordinator Intern 2017-2018
Coordinate gallery events with artists and event calendar. Assist in curating and cataloging shows with gallery owner and artists. Liaison between artists and owner about showings and events. Photography/management for social media.
Advanced Seminars
Digital Heritage: Applications in Heritage Management, Fall 2021
University College London, in partnership with House Mill, London
This graduate level course worked with House Mill, the largest surviving 18th century tidal mill in the world, to provide hands on practical skills when working with heritage sites. During this course, students were assigned to assist in detailed documentation of a grade one listed heritage site, and create valued reports on findings regarding degradation, funding suggestions, and marketing strategies.
Select topics in Art History: Latin American Art, Spring 2020
The University of Houston in partnership with The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This advanced seminar worked with a panel of professors/museum professionals including the MFAH Conservation Department, the Education Department, Dr. Mari Carmen Ramírez, Wortham Curator of Latin American Art, Dr. Arden Decker, Director or the International Center for the Arts of the Americas Department at the MFAH. This seminar course provided students with hands-on experience with art objects Latin America as well as training in curatorial and conservation practice.
Select topics in Art History: History of 19th Century Photography, Fall 2019
The University of Houston in partnership with The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This advanced seminar worked with The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston to provide hands on experience with photographic archives and showcasing firsthand the processes in which these materials were cared for as well as showing real examples of history. Alongside this, this class was also able to work in close relation to the University of Houston’s special collections department in viewing real 19th century photographic prints and books.
Select topics in Art History: Medieval Illuminate Manuscripts, Fall 2019
The University of Houston
This advanced seminar worked with The University of Houston’s Special Collections department to provide hands on experience with facsimiles and authentic illuminated manuscripts. Students were able to learn firsthand about the creation and archival processes in which these materials were cared for as well as showing real examples of history.
Education
University of Houston - B.A. Art History
University College London - M.A. Managing Archaeological Sites
Awards
University of Houston - Dean’s List
January 2019 – May 2019
Languages
English– native language
French– speak, read, and write with basic understanding
Spanish - Currently Enrolled in Classes
Memberships
American Alliance of Museums
Houston Zoo