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Marissa Both is a Philadelphia-based photographer, video artist, and mixed media creator working across portraiture, experimental video rituals, projection, and immersive visual storytelling. Her work explores the body as a site of memory, grief, eroticism, survival, and transformation.

Alongside her experimental art practice and gallery work, Marissa photographs people, artists, and brands with a focus on amplifying the magic and depth of her subjects.

Across all of her work, she creates visuals that invite reflection, connection, and a deeper relationship to the self.

A group of seven young people posing for a photo outdoors on a sunny day. A photographer kneels in front, taking their picture, with a brick house and a tree in the background.

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Testimonials

A man with dreadlocks, wearing a maroon t-shirt, gold watch, and necklace, sitting on a white stool with a surprised and happy expression against a plain olive background.

“The reason why I shot with her - not just cause of her reputation with everybody, but just how she makes me feel when I’m in the studio. She made me feel like a star, my smile was beaming like a thousand watts.

It’s the person behind the lens… the ones that really stand out, it’s more about who they are behind the camera”

A woman with red hair smiling and holding a sheer, colorful scarf in front of her, partially draped over her shoulder.

“If you are even considering taking the boudoir plunge, I highly recommend talking to Marissa. She makes you feel so comfortable you’ll forget why you were even nervous in the first place. And she won’t share your photos on the internet if you’re not completely comfortable with it. You are a beautiful thing and Marissa will bring out the brightest light in you!”

A bride and groom on their wedding day, standing close with foreheads touching inside a mosaic-tiled structure. The bride is holding a bouquet of blue and white flowers, wearing a detailed white wedding dress. The groom is dressed in a dark suit with a blue boutonniere.

“I had a fantastic experience working with Marissa on my engagement photos. She was always responsive during the planning process and was even willing to reschedule twice due to rain. Her final product was very high quality and overall, her light, fun energy made the entire experience enjoyable for both myself and my fiancé! I also hired her for my wedding! I highly recommend her for any photo needs, you won’t be disappointed!”

A group of people dressed in formal wedding attire, holding flowers, running through a wooded area while being chased by two large, animated dinosaurs in a digitally manipulated scene.

“I highly recommend Marissa for your wedding or any event! She made the process so easy and fun.. and going through my wedding photos a year later reminded me of why I hired her in the first place :)”

A woman with curly black hair and red lipstick stands on stage, smiling and holding a microphone. She is wearing a black graphic T-shirt, red plaid skirt, and a small crossbody bag. The background is a painted cityscape with a sign that says 'Helium comedy club.'

"Marissa took my pictures at Helium Comedy’s Philly’s Phunniest Competition this summer and I just wanna say she honestly captured how I see myself which felt really great and affirming. I love the pictures so much!”