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

Hi Rahshawn, do you have any habits that you feel contribute to your effectiveness?
The habits I feel helped me succeed is the ability to see a “No” as a challenge to be and become better. Finding a different way or working on a different approach is my common response to business “No’s”. Another habit that has helped me succeed is to subject myself into tough criticism from qualified and more experienced colleagues. I’m very aware that art is subjective but it still doesn’t negate the fact that gifts still need to be groomed to be greater.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m at an overall creative director but I specifically do portraiture/fashion photography. I love set design and color schemes. What sets me apart from the rest is I come from the a music background and so I approach my clients and sessions that way. I’m always asking the team what can make us different. I am known for doing video trailers and teasers before the release of the photoshoot session. I’m am most proud of the integrity that myself and our team fight so hard to protect. We are proud that our name is good in our state and that our work compliments. We try to really focus on the total experience from planning/prep, to day of shoot to post/delivery of the images. Lessons that I learned along the way is never assume that a client can’t go somewhere else, so I need to give my best efforts at all times.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If my best friend was visiting the area and I wanted to show them the best time I would take to silver fox grille for lunch. It’s a small spot but it has some of the best wings, and then next we would catch the new Thor movie with some other friends and family.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to recognize my beautiful wife Ashley, and our 3 children Aeden, Zoe and Skylar for being the 4 humans that makes life matter at all times.

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Image Credits
Models : Sara Pullen, Candace Walters, Cayln , Katie Brave Locations: The Ritz Theatre

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