Marissa is the newest member of EAPC’s marketing team and will provide photography for the firm. Marissa earned her B.S. in Photojournalism, Broadcast Journalism, and Multimedia Journalism from Minnesota State University Moorhead. While earning her degrees, Marissa served as the Lead Photographer for the MSUM Football team, the Executive Producer for Campus News, and the Lead Photographer for MSUM’s GO!Team where she developed the skills of effective visual storytelling and learned how to adjust social media strategy to adapt to the intended audience while maintaining brand identity.
Most recently Marissa served as a Morning News Producer at WDAY-TV where she searched for local news stories and managed a team of writers, reporters, and anchors to create hour-long shows with multiple segments. Marissa has earned various awards for her work including the SPJ Mark of Excellence Award in both 2019 and 2022, and the 2021 GO!Team Newcomer of the Year Award. Most recently, Marissa won a Midwest Regional Emmy as a Producer at WDAY for breaking news on their morning news show.
EAPC designs a wide variety of project types for our clients and we want to make sure we capture each project so that it tells a story. Composition, proper lighting, correct perspective, and artistry are the essential elements to showcase projects at their best. I am excited about what Marissa brings to our marketing team and look forward to continuing to elevate our brand with exceptional photography.” – Lori Bakken, Director | Marketing
Marissa is ready for the challenge ahead. “I am excited about taking my photography career a step further and look forward to growing in the architectural field as a photographer and a professional. My goal is to expand on what I know about photography and learn about new equipment and techniques. I am also moving forward to obtain my Part 107 license to fly drones.”
Marissa and her husband Noah reside in Fargo. She is a music enthusiast, singing and playing five instruments. “I’ve been an oboe player for 10 years and really love playing in pit orchestras for musicals!”