Editorial & Lifestyle Photographer Marliese Marie

ABOUT

Meet Marliese Marie

Once upon a time, I was a little girl who wanted to be an artist when she grew up.  I don’t finger paint or draw ponies anymore, but I do photograph people. Each moment I spend as an artist reaffirms my passion for this work. Each of my subjects is so unique, so full of light, beauty, and energy, and so worth celebrating: from the tiny humans, brimming with imagination and life, to their adult counterparts, who bring talent, wit, and enthusiasm to every one of my sets – they are the stars of this show.  

I have provided visual content for digital marketing clientele and talent agencies for 14 years. With a Master’s degree in digital media marketing and extensive experience with campaign creation, from art direction to image production, I am confident in the skillset I bring to any creative team. I also really like flamingos. 

Florida is my home, however I work in several major commercial and film markets within the US. New York and Atlanta are each a ‘home away from home’, with travel sessions scheduled several times each year. 

I have been published both nationally and internationally, travelled to four countries (and counting) for assignments, and have had the honor of teaching workshops alongside some of my very favorite professionals in my field. 

…and if I’m completely honest, on the very best days we do still finger-paint, and occasionally there are still ponies. My work is one of the greatest joys of my life. 

client Education

I have authored an online workshop and supplemental workbook designed to help actors and models prepare for headshot sessions, including a guide on what to wear, hair and makeup styling tips, and exercises for practicing expressions.

While not required, I strongly recommend that all headshot clients complete the self-paced workshop and the worksheets included in the workbook prior to arriving at the studio. 

The video instruction portion of the workshop is conversational and light-hearted, appropriate for all ages. A selection of downloadable worksheets are also included with the workshop. The workbook is an optional add-on that includes all the PDFs from the workshop as well as additional worksheets to grow your headshot skills!

If you’ve ever been unsure of what to bring to a session or lacked confidence in your ability to take great photos, this workshop is for you!

Marliese spills the beans on what to wear, different types of headshots, hair & makeup, and more. It's like having your very own personal headshot coach!

-Naomi, Booked & Busy Kids
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MY STUDIO

I run a primarily natural light studio based in downtown Mount Dora, Florida, about 35 minutes from Orlando. With a full makeup station, a wardrobe area complete with a selection of studio wardrobe, a wide variety of backdrops and lighting equipment available, and great outdoor locations within walking distance, my studio is my favorite place to meet talent for sessions. My team and I specialize in developing portfolios for talent, both adults and kids, and have close working relationships with acting and modeling agencies in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and Orlando.

115 E. 4th Avenue, Suite 216, Mount Dora FL 32757

Marliese Marie has been photographing my sixteen-year-old daughter since she was ten years old. She is not just a headshot and editorial photographer, to us she is a good friend and almost like part of the family. She has a unique talent to understand your child and capture them at their best. My daughter looks forward to seeing her at every photo shoot. She is very friendly and personable and helps the child to be themselves and catch them at their most natural. This is so important for children in the industry. I have gotten excellent feedback from professionals about my daughter’s pictures and I have referred her to many other models and actors. I have sought out Marliese to take pictures of my daughter even when we moved outside of Florida. For the last six years, Marliese has been our sole photographer and I could not be any happier with the results.
Karen T.
Working with Marliese has been one of the most unique & special experiences my daughter and I have ever had. I am in the industry and have worked with many photographers but I am so impressed by the creativity, use of lighting, backdrops and even the way she brings the life and light out of her subjects compared to many others. She is truly a gem to her craft and this industry wouldn’t be the same without her. She is efficient and I always have such a difficult time choosing from the ridiculous amount of great photo selections she sends us. Thank you Marliese for making our shoot/picking/editing process the best we’ve ever had!!! We always love our photos!!!
Angelica C.
In addition to being a phenomenal photographer, Marliese has a keen understanding of what the industry professionals are looking for. The portfolio pictures she took really got the agents attention. Her popularity means you have to book well in advance, but it's worth it. She knows what it's like to be in front of the camera and is able to guide the kids in such a way as to make it all fun. I was stunned by the beauty of the pictures and so very pleased with how the industry professionals responded. I cannot emphasize enough to other parents the importance of good photos in the entertainment industry. I would absolutely recommend booking headshot/portfolio sessions with Marliese and her team.
Michelle I.
Marliese is an absolute pleasure to work with! My daughter has had the opportunity to shoot with her several times now and the images are always amazing ! She is professional and exceptionally creative. The images I had done for my daughters agents have increased her bookings immensely and we have also used the images for my daughters pageants. Judges love them because they are exceptional quality and ours are natural and really show the true spirit of my daughter. Emma cannot wait for her next shoot with Marliese!
Wendy B.
My daughter and I have had the pleasure of working with Marliese for the past two years. On our first shoot with her we knew this was the photographer for us. Her patience with our daughter, who was still finding her way in this industry, was refreshing. She was patient, kind and gave her a few pointers that she can use for future bookings. My daughter felt relaxed, which led to photos that truly captured her personality. We have always said that Marliese makes magic happen in any circumstance. You will get colorful, vibrant photos that will stand out among the crowd. She appreciates her clients and goes out of her way to make sure they have the best experience possible and her quality of work speaks for itself. We recommend Marliese to all of our industry friends and are continuing to direct book jobs with the portfolio she has helped us build.
April A.
Our pictures turned out great! Our agents and friends loved them! My family and I just started in the modeling industry a few months ago. We needed head shots and family pictures. Marliese was very helpful and worked with me until we found a time that works. I have three kids so that can be challenging. She was very nice and easy to work with during the shoot. That definitely helped make the kids comfortable and cooperative. A week later I got a direct booking for a major local grocery chain! I love Marliese and already booked another session with her for my daughter!!
Reem S.
Marliese was great to work with. My daughter had a wonderful time shooting with her and still talks about Ms. Marliese weeks after our photoshoot. She chose the perfect locations to coordinate with the outfits we brought and was open to my ideas. All the photos turned out amazing and it was hard to narrow down my favorites. We will definitely be working with her again in the future.
Miranda J.
Marliese Carmona is truly an amazing photographer! She has such a warm and fun personality that the kids instantly bonded with. Marliese was always willing to work with the crazy ideas we came up with, and in fact encouraged them. We have done everything from popcorn fights, out of control painting, melting ice cream, even catching back flips mid air! When we came out to Los Angeles, we had so many agents, casting directors, and industry professionals ask us who took our head shots as they loved them and said that they truly stood apart from the rest. A session with Marliese not only guarantees a day of fun, but it also guarantees photos you will cherish forever!
Cyndi J.
Marliese Carmona has been one of the best photographers I have worked with. She has a way of making you feel comfortable and letting go, and with that comes the best pictures. My headshots were amazing, full of pop and fierceness. I signed with my Talent Agent not even three weeks after sending off my Marliese Carmona headshots. I have finally found my photographer!
Elena W.
My headshot has landed me a Disney billboard on I-4 and a national ad campaign for their new ride mine train, a Florida hospital/Tampa Bucs commercial, a rug doctor commercial, a children's toy infomercial, a car credit commercial, Home shopping network live on air demo modeling , a six week long acting role at universal studios Halloween horror nights, a significant digitized role on EA Sports NBA video game, and a bunch of stuff I can't remember lol. It's awesome!!! Thank you for helping me get back out there 🙂
Eli L.
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