About

Professionally trained at the renowned Hawkeye Professional Photography Program, I am a passionate and experienced photographer specializing in creating content for small businesses and artists. 

- Artist Portraits / Headshots

- Studios, Interiors and Gallery Installations

- Product and Artwork

- Artist Exhibitions and Openings

- Special Events

- On the stage / Theatre and Concerts

Here are a few important things to know when considering me...

  1. I approach my work with professionalism and creativity.
  2. The two most important things to me are quality and the experience. You will never get a product that is "good enough", it will always be my best work.
  3. I have fun when I work. I do not like to take the same photo twice, so let's create something different. 
  4. Location, location, location... I have connections, so let's take our shoot somewhere memorable. 
  5. I will work WITH you to make your vision visual. Your voice is important to me.

I like to work when I'm not working - do something that may not be considered work, but to me it's work. Getting exercise by going to the grocery store.

-Andy Warhol

A few of the sweetest kiddos you’ll ever meet. @amaramaart
Molly Joyce is a kindhearted, intelligent, incredibly talented artist that encourages me everyday to be the best I can be. Thank you for all that you do and are, friend. Keep your head high and keep look for the light. @peaches_and_penumbras
Shoutout to @levelest_band for having my image as their Instagram and Spotify profile photo! My favorite song by these two brilliant musicians is called Bittersweet. Put down your frappé and go listen to it on Spotify.
Good morning from afar. Go out and make today weird. @bernardo_nayo in the @hccphotoprogram studio.
What’s up, my dudes? My friend and fellow artist, @bernardo_nayo are coming at ya swinging. Let’s tango.
Last year at this time I was photographing outdoor weddings and sweating through my skivvies. #snowinapril #rochmn #eyeroll
Fresh @yogatribemn photos just dropped this week. Check out the team’s profiles on their FB page: https://m.facebook.com/yogatribemn/
Meet Lon. Lon owns a property in Schley, IA. He has been collecting things since he was 12 years old. His home is adorned with items from every aspect of life and all realms of time. He, in his own way is an artist. A collector and a time keeper.
Hi, friends- My name is Mercedes Brandt and I own M Brandt Photo. My talented friend @jaimyellis.photog took this stellar photo of me on a @hccphotoprogram photo trip. I thought I would use this opportunity to tell you a little bit about me and my business. I specialize in portraits of artists and creatives to develop professional portfolios that represents them and their work. I am professionally trained in both commercial and portrait photography, which is a perfect combination when working with artwork and the humans who create it. If you’re an artist that is still using iPhone photos online or for a grant submission send me a DM or email me at mbrandtphoto@gmail.com. Check out my website at mbrandtphoto.com for more info!
I love photographing artists because as an artist, I more than anything appreciate authenticity. A raw moment. Genuine curiosity and creativity. Not a show decorated for the internet, but a true passion. @tracee_vetting_wolf is one of those rare souls and it was a privilege to photograph her. Her artwork is featured as the background in this image.
 
 
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