Personal Statement
My maxim, my mantra and swagger often come from those who speak to me in relative tones. Three American coasts, a camera and a few notebooks later I found myself in the middle, exactly where I want to be. Below are a collection of personal quotes penned in my moleskine by photographers I admire.
"We are an avenue of transmission"
on the topic of photographers: a day with Myron H. Davis, circa 2007
"Pull the trigger quick"
Jeff Bridges on camera techniques circa 2004
"Have your love affair with photography”
how to handle her by Douglas Kirkland, Ventura, CA circa 2004
Originally from New Jersey Marina resides in Chicago, Illinois and enjoys creating images of today's environment in editorial and advertising context. Having been raised between the United States and Greece she embodies what many Americans do: multi-culture. Marina previously created visual content for the Courier-News in Elgin, Illinois. She has studied at Moore College of Art & Design and Brooks Institute of Photography.
Marina's accomplishments include:
• Women in Photojournalism: Finalist 2007
• Cultural Arts Commission: Individual Artists Grant 2007
• National Press Photographers Association: Clip Contest Awards 07&08
• 1st Year in Photojournalism Award: Brooks Institute of Photography