We were lucky to catch up with Niguael Merricks recently and have shared our conversation below.
Niguael, appreciate you joining us today. Let’s jump to the end – what do you want to be remembered for?
I want to be looked at as a person who was an inspiration to creatives in various fields, not just photography and videos. A person that helped give, my region of creatives a voice. I still have a long way to go, but I still believe it can be attainable, even with the turbulent times we live in. I want to learn as much I can in my life, and apply those learning to my creative endeavors, and hopefully it can open up the window for someone else, to see something in a different light.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers
I’m a photographer/ Video Producer. I run a media brand called CLUBHOUSE99. I capture different types of creatives and personalities. Models, Artists, Photographers, Videographers, but mainly musicians. I take photos, shoot music videos, conduct interviews and document the people and places. I come across. I use my platform, in hopes of making a contribution of giving a voice to the creatives I work with. I got into making videos and taking photos, from classes I took, while in high school. When it comes to the people I work with, they must have a real drive, to follow their dreams and passions. I’m looking for people that have a spark to them, a vision. People who are enthusiastic. They actually go out there, meet new people, and network, just like how I do it. I sometimes leave my state to work with people. We have to speak the same language, you know. We may have different passions, but we can relate. That’s how my best content is made. The creatives, you see on CLUBHOUSE99, aren’t just people that I work with, and don’t talk to ever again, until next time we work. These are people that I actually have genuine relationships with. They aren’t just people that I’m working with, but people that I’m growing with as well. To anyone that maybe reading the article, know that this only the beginning for CLUBHOUSE99. Feel free to reach out, I want CLUBHOUSE99 to be attached to the stories of as much people as possible.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
Ever since I was young I also wanted to invent or innovate something. I wanted my name to be attached to something significant to the world and the lives of people around. Some day I don’t want to be know just as a photographer. I’ve always wanted to build culture and to be a positive, an inspiring role model, and leader. I’ve always looked to Leonardo Da Vinci, Andy Warhol, or Jean Michele Basquiat as creative inspiration from the past. In the present, its been Kanye West, Virgil Abloh, photographers and artists I meet and more so friends and family.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
Knowing that there’s more, and there’s room to grown and learn more. Knowing that the spark that’s in me to go out into the world and capture moments and create photos, is the same spark that I can use to learn new things like science and mathematics. Realizing that, made me know that nothing is impossible. You have to apply yourself. That’s something that only comes from God.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.instagram.com/clubhouse.99/?hl=en
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niguael/?hl=en
- Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/photobyniguael
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0XiIXNebgwqJfdmElIgcnw/videos
- Other: PHOTOBYNIGUAEL OLD WEBSITE: https://photobyniguael.wixsite.com/my-site-8
Image Credits
Grace-Model Steezo-Music Artist Laaee-Music Artist Leebo-Music Artist Pi’erre Bourne-Music Artist The Lomos-Band (Guitarist) Red Hair Girl- (Idk)