Marina Balla

Marina Balla MB Creative is a photography and content studio creating elevated visuals for modern brands.

06/05/2026

New motion work for new fragrance Eternal Aura🤍🌹🍏

Creative, Production, Post & Sound Design:

17/04/2026

Motion work for Men’s Expert Curl Cream💙 focusing on ingredient and texture storytelling.

Some more recent work for .bubbletea 🥰I will actually be going back next week to shoot for them again🙌🏻 so so excited!Wh...
14/11/2021

Some more recent work for .bubbletea 🥰

I will actually be going back next week to shoot for them again🙌🏻 so so excited!

Which do you prefer?👇🏻

Studio shoots or shooting on location

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Of course I had to do a moodier edit to reflect the day!!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I went out yesterd...
31/10/2021

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃
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Of course I had to do a moodier edit to reflect the day!!
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I went out yesterday and am currently enjoying a cheeky drink with 🥰

What are your plans today?

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Not only do I use coffee as a personality trait but also as a prop! Cheers to caffeine!🙌🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀On another note, If yo...
24/10/2021

Not only do I use coffee as a personality trait but also as a prop! Cheers to caffeine!🙌🏻
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On another note, If you saw my stories, I was actually in Paris for a couple of days this week. This was super unplanned but so so fun- this however meant that I had to work overtime and during the weekends in order to meet some deadlines I have😂 tbh I’m in the middle of a shoot as I’m typing this!
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Even though I’ve had some late nights, this was by choice and to create space for me to do something I really enjoy which is travelling. The point I’m trying to make is that we start our business in order to have control. This is definitely a big reason for me apart from being passionate about it. I love the fact that I can control my schedule and I can make time for the things I want to do and to live the life I want.
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This is a reminder that your business has to work for you and not the other way round.
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Let me know what you think below👇🏻🥰
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Recent client work for .bubbletea 💗⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀If you’re ever near Windsor you definitely need to go and try it out! The dr...
18/10/2021

Recent client work for .bubbletea 💗
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If you’re ever near Windsor you definitely need to go and try it out! The drinks are AMAZING😋
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Both of these images were shot on location. The first with natural light and the second with a 2 artificial light set up.

I’ll be posting the BTS of the shoot soon too!

I want to know what bubble tea you would order?👇🏻
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I just booked on my biggest project to date!🙌🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I think it’s so important that we celebrate every little win, esp...
15/10/2021

I just booked on my biggest project to date!🙌🏻
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I think it’s so important that we celebrate every little win, especially when we run our own business. If you asked me this time last year if this was possible I’d say you’re having a laugh! But it is possible and it is happening and I couldn’t be more grateful and excited!
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I’ve been so fortunate to work with brands that value my work and respect me as a creative. I’m not going to lie, I’ve sent some quotes that felt disgustingly high at times. I’ve even thought of lowering quotes because I felt unworthy of it but I’m so glad that I pushed through that mental wall because the worst that came out of it was that they countered or that they didn’t want to work with me (which is absolutely fine because why would I want to work with someone that doesn’t see the value in my work) and the best that’s come out of it is that they accept it and both parties are happy🎉
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I’m not sharing this to brag but to share all my experiences with you, high or low!
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I also want to take this space to thank you for being here and for the constant support! Couldn’t do this journey without you🥰
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Now it’s your turn- what’s something good that’s happened to you this month👇🏻 💗
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Some recent client work for .uk 💗This is one of my faves from the shoot! Am just obsessed with the colour palette😍 ...
12/10/2021

Some recent client work for .uk 💗

This is one of my faves from the shoot! Am just obsessed with the colour palette😍




✷How planning has increased my productivity👇🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀As you may or may not know, I’m actually really organised but have...
09/10/2021

✷How planning has increased my productivity👇🏻
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As you may or may not know, I’m actually really organised but have never been much of a to-do list person. I’ve always just kept everything inside my head without really writing much down.
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Well, since getting busier in the biz this has not worked for me- AT ALL. Before I implemented these changes and started actually planning, I was procrastinating like crazy. Don’t get me wrong, I was still getting things done but I was stressing myself out so much.
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I couldn’t continue like that, so this month I have really sat down to plan most of my month out. Of course I don’t follow it to a tea but I have been time blocking my calendar and oh my has it helped!
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I’ve been time blocking everything, my personal time, client work, editing, etc. The best part though, is that I now have set days for different aspects of the biz. For example, I have a content creation day/s where I work on personal projects/film reels, I have a development day where I will sit and go through any courses I’m doing at the moment, I have admin days where I look through all my finances etc.
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I’ve only been doing these for a couple of weeks and have already seen a massive change in productivity and my stress levels. I’d definitely recommend giving it a go and seeing how it goes for you!
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Is there something you’re doing in your biz to improve your productivity? Share with a fellow photographer below👇🏻💗
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Even though this is a simple product set up, it still took me over 30 mins to clean it up in post production. Dust just ...
06/10/2021

Even though this is a simple product set up, it still took me over 30 mins to clean it up in post production. Dust just loves gathering on mirrors😂
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✷ PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY TIP- To create the ripple effect I used a rippled piece of acrylic and held it up towards my continuous light source. I have also used an acrylic tray filled with water before and that also gives a similar effect when you take the photos while moving the tray!
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✷ QUESTION- Would it be useful if I made photography/editing tips in the caption like the one above a weekly thing?

Comment down below and let me know👇🏻💗
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