Marissa Elman
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Marissa Elman is a lover of fashion, photography, and health and wellness in all its forms. Marissa loves art, expression, and creativity!
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5 Tips for Photographing Nature
Capture Movement
A great way to create a stunning photograph of nature is to capture it at its most dynamic. Whether this is thinking about the way trees sway in the wind, or a river flows around a conglomeration of rocks, capturing motion will help you take an interesting and compelling photograph.
To do this you will likely need to look at a longer shutter speed to make sure the photograph comes out as high quality as possible.
Maximize the Depth of the Shot
It is important for a good photo...
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Fashion Trends Making a Comeback in Summer 2018
This summer many cutting-edge fashion trends are emerging, many of which are making a comeback from their original eras.
Pastels
Pastel hues in the sundae style are making a comeback this summer. This carries over to dresses, accessories, purses, pantsuits, belts, and any garment you can think of. In addition to this, you can find exciting ways to pair different pastels with each other to make an entire pastel outfit.
Pastels—whether it be green, blue, or a more exciting pink—will really make...
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Architectural Fashion Board
The best fashion design works on multiple levels and can simultaneously considered in several different mediums. I am constantly inspired by the bold shapes and silhouettes of these beautiful clothes. These visually arresting lines can inspire creativity in all areas and spark new and interesting combinations.
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Boho Fashion Inspiration!
An inspiration board for beautiful boho fashion and creative photography to capture it. These are some of my favorite boho looks, from dresses to headwear to jewelry, and I'm always looking for interesting ways to display the beauty of physical objects in static digital photography.
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Fashion in Blue
A beautiful study of fashion in blue. Sometimes when I feel blocked I find it useful to zoom in with laser focus on just one element of design, like a color, shape, or material. It never ceases to inspire me to see how many wildly unique and beautiful things can be created within one restrictive theme.
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Subscription Boxes: Getting Fashion in the Mail
If you’re into fashion but your schedule is too busy and doesn’t allow you hours each month to shop for clothes, a subscription box could be a great solution.
This subscription service offers sizes 10 to 32 and allows their members to have a lot of control in what gets delivered to their door, but also has an element of surprise because you never know what you’ll find on the site! Create an account and search through their inventory, adding individual pieces to your online closet that catch y...
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Health Advice You Should NOT be Following
It seems like every other day, someone is telling you that something you used to think was healthy is now something that is completely unhealthy. Recently, it was believed that coconut oil was incredibly healthy for you and should be consumed regularly, but that was then debunked and people were then told to eat it only sparingly. The follow advice tidbits are ones that are often rendered as fact, but you should stop believing them.
Calories are the only thing that matters
An increase or decr...
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Getting Started with Wildlife Photography
In the last few years, interest in being a wildlife photographer has spiked. People are turning away from the confining office setting in favor of a more spacious and leafy environment. However, many enthusiastic photographers find the job to be harder than expected, particularly when their subject is being uncooperative.
Study the Subject
No two species of animal behave exactly the same, so it’s important to take the time to study its mannerisms. Many animals display subtle hints through bod...
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Banish Closet Clutter by Building a Capsule Wardrobe
Whether it’s to save space, money or both, a capsule wardrobe answers so many fashion dilemmas. A closet curated so that each article of clothing can be used with every other piece available to create a complete and cohesive look means effortless outfits every day.
The guiding concept behind building a capsule wardrobe begins with identifying a personal style preference and then factoring in how many pieces of clothing, shoes and accessories it takes to make the best combination of outfits. S...
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Fashion Trends for Fall of 2017 | Marissa Elman | Fashion & Photography
Fashion Trends for Fall of 2017 | Marissa Elman | F...
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Movies That Will Help You Get Motivated
Getting healthy and reaching your fitness goals can be incredibly difficult. It’s a good idea to do whatever necessary to get to the point where you are happy and healthy, and the following movies could help you get your priorities straight and start hitting the gym.
Bridget Jones’ Diary
Not only is Bridget Jones hopeless in her romantic life, she also lives her life in an unhealthy manner by smoking, eating poorly, and not exercising. When she thinks she can’t get any lower, she decides to v...