by Marcy Merrill | Jan 17, 2022 | #detritusredefined, alt photo, assemblages, mudlarking, River, Uncategorized, wetplate
I finally figured out what I want to do with my life! I’m mixing my love of alternative photography with my love for the river mud and turning it into pieces I’ve [somewhat embarrassingly] tagged #detritusredefined . I leave these pieces in off the wall...
by Marcy Merrill | Jul 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
What the heck? Junk Store Cameras has a blog now? Last year, I closed my business due to the same reasons that most everyone around here closed their business. I am now working on junkstorecameras.com a whole lot more. Eek! So fun! Except for when it’s not....
by Marcy Merrill | Dec 23, 2020 | Camera Review, Formal Wear worn inappropriately, gala edition cameras, Junk Store Cameras, travel, Uncategorized
Originally posted Sept 6, 2018. When folks ask, “How was your trip?” Where do I start? Where do I even begin? So I say, “Oh it was good … Fun.” We touched down at Heathrow. The customs agent at Heathrow asked me where we were headed and...
by Marcy Merrill | Dec 17, 2020 | Chehalis River, Darkroom, Formal Wear worn inappropriately, mudlarking, Studio, Uncategorized, wetplate
Of late, I’ve not only finished major projects, but have also started off in a new direction. I’m creating assemblages using a mix of alternative photographic pieces and objects found on the beach and in local waterways. The found objects? Junk, really....
by Marcy Merrill | Apr 18, 2020 | CyClick, gala edition cameras, Junk Store Cameras, Studio, Uncategorized
CyClick was literally years in the making. I had a vision of an embellished bike, replete with cameras, cycling and documenting parades and various other functions. I’m also attempting to beautify the world, one rusty hulk at a time, hopefully bringing about...
by Marcy Merrill | Mar 9, 2020 | Beach Shooting, Dogs, travel, Uncategorized, Washington Coast Magazine
The magazines are out! I spent quite some time working on this one. Dog friendly venues! Straight up my alley. Over a period of a couple of months, I traveled up and down the Grays Harbor area and surrounds, taking dog pics like a fiend. Congrats to those who ended...
by Marcy Merrill | Jan 6, 2020 | Chehalis River, Darkroom, mudlarking, River, Studio, Uncategorized
So my friend said, “You should blog about some of these studio updates you’re doing.” And I said, “My blog! Holy shit! My blog! I forgot all about it!” Here’s an update: A couple of months ago, the hot water tank went out....
by Marcy Merrill | Apr 25, 2019 | Junk Store Cameras, pinhole photography
April is slam-packed with camera holidays and two of my favorites are: The PSPCS Camera Sale & Swap and Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day. The camera show happened on the 13th. Always, ALWAYS an exciting experience! The smell of dust and Bakelite …...
by Marcy Merrill | Dec 14, 2018 | Beach Shooting, travel
[Tangent alert: No photography/camera stuff in this post.] There’s a universe in a Petoskey stone. Growing up in Michigan, Petoskey stones were the holy grail of fossils. When I was a kid I could spot a Petoskey stone at 50 paces. My dad marveled at my Petoskey...
by Marcy Merrill | Jun 9, 2018 | mud, mudlarking, River
My name is Marcy and I’m an addict. “HELLO MARCY” I haven’t been to the river in three days, fourteen hours and thirty six minutes. The scent of the earth … the mud, the brackishness of the water. The train echos across the river, gray in...
