Well, hello again!
It’s great to meet you.
There’s an old saying... ‘Jack of all trades is a master of none,’ but that’s not quite complete. The full quote reads, ‘A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.’ And well, I’m here to prove just that.
For over twenty years, I’ve cranked through the ranks of the advertising world, from receptionist to creative director. I’ve been coast to coast, and lived town to town. And while I love to dig deep on the next a-ha strategy, and ideate for hours on the next big idea, I have always felt there was more for me to do. And more there was.
In 2016, I pursued a lifelong passion and opened Tonya Merke Photography, only to find myself struggling to decide which path was meant for me—design or photography? Until now. For I’ve realized, why not both?
Welcome to my creative workspace. Where all Jacks (and Jills) are welcome, and anything can happen!
I am an independent creative director, art director, designer, and photographer based in greater Detroit, but am happy to travel wherever.
Agencies & Brands I’ve Worked With:
Alisal Ranch • Amazon Advertising • Ammirati Puris Lintas • Bear Naked Granola • Breathe Yoga Studio • Brush Creek Ranch • Constellation Wines • Custom Ideation • FarmSudz • Garage Branding • General Motors • Gifts.com • Global Grub • HUE • JMBLiving • Kashi • Keyser-Roth • Kitch’n Clips • Leo Burnett Chicago • Panera Bread • Patient Centric Solutions • Robert Mondavi • MRM • Mullen Boston & Winston Salem • Natures Made • No Nonsense • One Mean Granola • Ravenswood • Sanderling Resort & Spa • Sealy • SECCA • Sprint • Sterns & Foster • Stride Rite • The green o • The Resort at Paws Up • TJMaxx • Today’s Military • Wachovia • Walmart
Capabilities
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Strategic Planning
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Creative Leadership
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Art Direction
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Design
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Brand Photography
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Lifestyle Photography
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Editorial Photography
• Strategic Planning • Creative Leadership • Art Direction • Design • Brand Photography • Lifestyle Photography • Editorial Photography