I believe being a photographer isn't only about creating photographs — it requires a love of people, compassion and empathy to capture "
images inspired by you". Every time you admire your portraits, the feelings of love and joy from those precious moments will come flooding back.
One of the many principles by which I live my life is: "
Every job, no matter how small, is worth doing properly." Every detail is important and each photograph is treated like an individual work of art. I stand behind my work 100% with my
guarantee.
Are family, relationships, love and memories as important to you? If so, I would love to chat with you about creating portraits and photographs that will bring you tears of joy and many years of happiness to you and your family.
Just pick up the phone and call the studio. There's no cost or obligation! The number is (901) 465-6393, and I'll be thrilled to chat with you about your family, wedding or any other questions you have about photography, portraits, clothing choices, lighting etc.
Wedding Photography

You want your wedding to be as romantic as you've always dreamed of, and your wedding day deserves to be absolutely perfect in every way. But, your choice of photographer can have a huge impact on how well your day goes…
"My bridal portrait session was a wonderful and fun experience. With perfect weather and lighting conditions, Nigel was able to create a series of great bridal portraits without the added pressures of the wedding day that we will treasure for a lifetime." — Tiffany Tigner, Middleton TN
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Family & Relationship Portraits

Artistic, gentle and timeless — these are just some of the qualities we all seek in a portrait to capture the love and emotions that characterize our most treasured relationships…
"We wanted a portrait of our family's grandchildren to present as a gift to my parents, and Nigel was able to create a beautiful photograph that's loved by everyone." — Kay & Gary Stavrum, Memphis TN
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Senior Portraits

Everyone is unique - no two people are quite the same. So, why should all senior portraits have to be the same? The answer is, They Don't!
Our fun & creative senior portraits are truly images inspired by you, and are as unique as you are…
"I had so much fun creating my senior portraits, and Nigel devoted several hours to the session to ensure that everything was just perfect — the lighting, location and clothing. Not only that, but the experience made me feel important and like a real model for a day." — Kelsey Adney, Bartlett TN
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Children's Photography
Nothing is more important to our family lives than our children… They're our most prized treasures, yet they grow up so quickly! One day they're new smiling babies and the next, it seems, they're off to college! Don't let another day go by without capturing the fleeting moments of their precious childhood...
"Nigel invested his time to photograph Thomas, allowing him to be himself, and not feel intimidated by having a photographer trying to control him. The finished portraits are relaxed and joyful, and are more special to us than we can put into words." — Lauren Hayden, Memphis TN
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Why Should You Choose Merrick Photography?
Thank you for stopping by today, I sincerely hope you enjoy your visit as you read more about the core philosphy that makes Merrick Photography unique in the Memphis area. Everything begins with my fundmental motto that simply says:
"Images Inspired By You…", but can be summed up as follows:
"My vision as a photographer is to create a portrait and wedding studio based firmly on family values, quality and first-rate customer service — backed up by a solid 100% money-back guarantee. I love photography but, more than that, I devote my life to helping my clients capture the exceptional and meaningful moments of their lives. This is the principle that lies at the very heart of my motto - 'Images Inspired By You...' As someone who constantly strives to improve and innovate, I am also very proud to be an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain and a member of the Professional Photographers of America."
My goal is to help you find the right photographer for you, regardless of whether or not you actually hire me to create your photographs.
Finding the right photographer for your wedding, family portrait, children's portraits or senior portrait isn't easy! Like most people in Oakland TN, Somerville TN or Memphis TN, you might get overwhelmed as you search the web or go through the Yellow Pages and realize there are so many photographers to choose from. Don't worry — this web site is designed to help you overcome many of the problems of choosing the right photographer for you.
Call (901) 465-6393 TODAY for a friendly chat — there's absolutely no charge or obligation!
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