2011 has been such an amazing year of photography for me. For those of you who don’t know I started shooting fashion around October of 2010 so this has been my first year diving into the industry full force. I attended Western Carolina University and Liberty University and have a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management with concentrations in fashion and communications so photography has been something very new to me. My husband, Vic, has been my incredible teacher and has really helped me jump into fashion photography as a full time career. I left my full time job last April to pursue my dream of becoming a fashion photographer and never thought I’d have a career I am so passionate about.
This year I have had the opportunity to shoot multiple magazine covers, editorials, work with great modeling agencies and magazines, and in the past couple of months have completed my first three ad campaigns. I have also been blessed to have had the opportunities to shoot in London, Maui, The Dominican Republic and throughout the states this year. It has been an exciting journey with many ups and downs but one I am in for the long run. I am extremely thankful to Vic for all he has taught me, most of all for encouraging me to follow my dreams and being with me through it all. I am also so thankful for all of the wonderful teams I’ve had this year that have made these shoots possible and wonderful! I have amazing hair and makeup artists, designers, stylists and models that are so willing to do what it takes to make the shoots go smoothly and to create beautiful art. I am also thankful to all of you reading this, I am so blessed to have such an amazing support system, your encouragement has meant so much to me and encourages me to keep going! I have many goals for 2012 including launching my Photoshop Actions, working on tutorials and of course many more photo shoots! I am really excited for 2012 and the new opportunities to come!
Vic and I in Rome (Left)
Designer Jennafer Grace on location at an abandoned amusement park (Left). Model Jaclyn with Raynee Ludeke on set at Rockin L Ranch.
My amazing team at Rockin L Ranch- The ranch owners Rudy, Raynee and Carrie Ludeke along with model Jaclyn Poole and hair/makeup artist Amber Shamsoian.
Shooting a lovely wedding in Maui, Hawaii
My wonderful team at Bellus Academy
One of my wonderful teams in London- Giulia Rioda, Victoria Emslie and Megan Odgers (Left). Prepping for a shoot in California with hair/makeup artist Jen Kolhagen and models Alexis Coons and Holly Kishere (Right).
Shooting the November Fashion 5.0 cover at House of Blues with Fashion 5.0 publisher Morgan Myrmo, makeup artist Megan Brown, hair stylist Jeremy Harris, musician Julia Zorrilla, fashion editor/stylist Dean Hall, assistant fashion editor Ashley Mehrdad and features editor Tori Haynes.
Model Jaclyn Poole shooting Kenneth Barlis’s wedding gown line (Left). Designer/Stylist Kenneth Barlis with our cover for FIORI magazine (Right).
Shooting live for Fashion 5.0 Magazine at Bare Back Grill in downtown San Diego with models Alex and Alexis.
Model Jessica Spangler, Stylist Alice Woo and Hair/Makeup artist Christine Gamalinda.
Shooting a red carpet event for YOU Magazine with Natasha Kozlova
Shoot with Joanne Black, former Miss Ireland and Liz Fuller, actress and former Miss Great Britain, and hair/makeup artist Jen Kolhagen
Model Cienna Buchanan
Model Alexis Coons (Left) and Jessica Minter (Right).
Shooting in the rain with Vic and designer Kenneth Barlis (Left). In Maui with friends Tiffany and Jenelle (Right).
Live fashion shoot for Fashion 5.0 model winners.
Model Anna Weeks, Designer Kenneth Barlis and Model Kalah Hendricks (Left). My sister, Hannah, and I shooting in Julian, CA (Right).
With Hannah in the Dominican Republic with Love Serves International.
My last shoot of 2011, Designer Jennafer Grace, Makeup Artist Jen Kolhagen, Model Alex Womack, Hair Stylist Andrea Duggan, Model Jessica Minter.
Happy 2012 to each of you!!!!
♥ Emily
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Behind the scenes of my shoot featuring Victoria Emslie shot on a rainy day in London, England published in Reverie Magazine.
Camera: Canon 7D
Lighting: Natural with speedlite for rim with orange lighting gel using Pocket Wizards to trigger
Lens: Sigma 85mm 1.4
Designer: Kenneth Barlis | Hair: Megan Odgers | MU: Giulia Rioda
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Look book shoot featuring Morgan from No Ties Management styled by Alice Woo of United Citizens.
Hair: Jen Kolhagen | MU: Amy Richardson
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Photos from my session with Tiffany and Cory in Maui, Hawaii
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Editorial for the June 2011 issue of Thirst for Vision magazine
Model: Anna Weeks with San Diego Model Mgt | Designers: ZAVVAL and Arturo Mendez | Hair: William Williams
MUA: Stefania Zavval | Assistant: Christy Golder
Behind the scenes of “Interlude.” The lighting setup included a mola setti beauty dish with an AB 1600 for main light and a 580 exII speedlite for rim lighting.
Editorial for the June, 2011 issue of The G.O.O.D.S. Magazine
Models: Dagmar Bjork @Wilhelmina and NMG & Andrei Razmeritsa | Designer: Haus of Estrada by Jesus Estrada, Project Runway 7 | Hair: Lauren Ritchison | MUA: Sierra Munoz
View the entire issue of The G.O.O.D.S. Magazine including a Behind the Scenes video of Interlude at http://en.calameo.com/read/000340090ace079d61613 Pages 10-25
Behind the scenes of “Twisted Fate.” The lighting setup included a mola setti beauty dish with an AB 1600 for main light, a stripbox with an AB800 for rim light and a 580 exII speedlite for background.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkaE2yCJhpM&feature=BFa&list=WL539EE1E6321C02F9&index=7
Editorial for the June, 2011 issue of Fashion Chicago Magazine.
Model: TraeLee Costello | Designer: Stefania Zavval | MUA: Luisa Fernanda | Hair: Phillip Singleton
and a few more….
Model: Haley-Kai with No Ties Mgt | Wardrobe Stylist: Alice Woo | Hair/MUA: Jen Kolhagen
Equipment:
Canon 7D with 18-55 2.8 lens, Mola Setti Beauty Dish with Alien Bee 1600 for main light, Strip Softbox with Alien Bee 800 for fill
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