Rita Mercedes Long is a freelance photographer based in Grand Rapids, MI. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at the University of Michigan's School of Art & Design. A lover of nature and travel, Rita has had the opportunity to shoot in a variety of exotic places across the globe. Since its creation in 2009, Rita has displayed her work in the ArtPrize exhibition in Grand Rapids, MI. She uses her photographic knowledge along with her proficient technological skills to create beautiful works of art.