Moving from Mexico to London has made me look for other sources of inspiration … and discover new ways of working and being.
- Instax Mini 90. I love the feeling of analogue photography, not knowing what the outcome will be.
- Edie & Watson Glasses. They are great for long times spent on the computer doing research or editing.
- Notebook. I love writing things down on paper and doing sketches for my next photo shoots.
- Washitapes. They are very useful for styling! They give a nice pop of color to everything.
- Pantone Cards. I just love them! I love playing with them to create new color combinations.
- My Canon 6D . It’s my favorite camera ever — I love that it has WiFi included. It’s so easy to share photos instantly while travelling.
- iPhone
Chi sei e di cosa ti occupi?
I’m Marioly Vazquez, the creative behind Maria Marie. I’m a photographer and stylist from Mexico and I recently moved to London to pursue my Masters degree. I’m a creative wanderer; I love exploring places looking for color, textures and compositions.
Which item do you never leave the house without?
My iPhone. It’s basically all of my creative tools in one. I take photos of things that inspire me and make collections of them. If I get some sudden inspiration while I’m walking around, I can write everything down andnwork on it when I get home.
How do you find that your work in the worlds of photography and styling influence each other?
Photography and styling are both very visual; both require you to have a good sense of composition and color. I can combine both aspects of my professional self to create better photos that reflect my complete style.
You have a great eye for color and texture. Are there certain combinations that you find yourself drawn towards?
Thank you, one of my main inspirations is color. I tend to look for it everywhere, and when I’m styling I love to add a certain spark of color and texture. Obviously, I feel more drawn to soft and pastel colours because I think they reflect my personality, but I’m not closed to other shades! As we evolve, personally or professionally, we tend to get different inspirations from where we’re living — that’s whats happening to me currently.
Moving from Mexico to London has made me look for other sources of inspiration. The light here is not the same; I don’t find the same colors as I used to find in Mexico; the lifestyle is different. But, all those things make me go out of my comfort zone and discover new ways of working and being.
