MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER
A quick secret people don't know: Marilyn Ray Photography is named after my grandmother. I wanted a name that is unique, elegant, beautiful, graceful, catchy, and would really stand out. My grandmother kept coming to mind. So I grabbed her first name and my daughters middle (who is named after her and my grandfather) and put them together. I am certain the choice I made for the name of this business was pure perfection. It fits me to a "T" and I absolutely do not mind being called Marilyn at all.
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Hey yall!
My name is Stephanie Taylor and I am the photographer and Owner of Marilyn Ray Photography! A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF I have traveled for photography to many places and states. I love all things outdoors and nature. I am a big hiker, and kayaker. I love the water and breathtaking views. I have hiked some pretty amazing places and am an avid outdoor adventurer. I have kayaked 18 miles of the Colorado river, seen many sunrises on peaks, repelled cliffs, and fell in love with waterfalls. I feel the most alive while being outdoors in nature. The one thing that rings true with me every single time I see a new summit view, is the fact I will cry. It is so extraordinary what nature can do for the soul. I will be the photographer who gets in a creek bed or who will hike to the top of a peak to get the shot of you in a wedding dress with no questions asked. I feel like my passion for this beautiful life really comes through in the pictures I take. On your wedding day, I will be your cheerleader, your best friend, and your pep talk. We will get through the day .. whichever way you choose, together!
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YES WE WILL TRAVEL TO YOUR LOCATION!
We have started advertising in different states and this can come off a tad confusing for the client looking for a photographer. The truth is, we are in a place in our lives where we are very limbo. We just are not settled and I can not pick one location to advertise in just yet! My husband is military. He is getting ready to retire within the next year and we are looking on where we want to lay down our roots. With that being said, we have friends and family spread all across the United States. From Hawaii, To Indiana, From Georgia, to Texas, Colorado and beyond.... We are welcomed with big arms by friends or family pretty much everywhere. So with that, comes options. I am in a great position to where I can travel for weddings and I plan to take full advantage of the opportunity for those who want me to do so! My love for the outdoors and my passion for my job leaves me breathtakingly ecstatic when I am booked outside the state I grew up in. So please, don't hold back booking me because you are weary of me traveling to you. I promise.. I will be more than happy to!
I was told almost everyday by my grandmother (who Marilyn Ray Photography is named after) "you can be whoever you want to be. Find your passion, your creative gift, and chase it". So, I grabbed a camera, bought a VW Bus and here I am, doing just that.
Recent News
"BEST OF GEORGIA" WINNER!
I received the Muscogee moms choice award for "favorite photographer" in 2015 and 2016 . I received the readers choice award for "favorite photographer" in 2018. I was also nominated for "favorite photographer" in 2019. In 2020, I was nominated for "favorite photographer" and won "couples choice" award and this year,2021, I have been nominated for "favorite photographer" and won "couples choice" again. I was also nominated and Won "BEST OF GEORGIA" 2021! In 2020, My pictures were published in a local magazine SVM for a wedding I photographed. I love all my clients for helping me receive such amazing awards so far by voting for me!! I truly enjoy this job of mine and am truly blessed by the clients I have had a pleasure of photographing. To new inquiries, Thank you for considering me to be your photographer!
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WE CHANGED OUR NAME!
In 2019 we changed our name from "Southern Touch Photography" to "Marilyn Ray Photography" (I’m sure you have noticed my “Southern Touch Photography” logo on some of the pictures on the site) due to there being an abundance amount of Southern Touch Photography’s on social media. I am super happy for them and don’t wish to take their joy at all, I just personally, think it wasn't good for us as a growing company to have the same name. I was getting confused with others from different states and my clients couldn’t find me quickly. So a change needed to happen. It was extremely scary but here we are!
Celebrating these wonderful changes within my business!!
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