Hey guys! So glad I finally get to share these photos. A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to go upstate and photograph a couple bloggers. I have never been upstate while in New York. Catskills was one of a kind. It provided us with nature and chilly/snowy weather. Also everywhere we ate was ever so kind with their portions of food. I felt like I was back in North Carolina for a second.
After the talented blogger/stylists were done styling looks with Anne Klein clothes and accessories. I then got to photograph them in some amazing places. First up is my adventure with Apneet. So glad I got to shoot in the Phoenicia Diner as the sun was rising over the mountains. That sweet light was sweeter then ever, and having Apneet as my model was the cheery on top.
Here are some of my favorites from that beautiful morning. Also in a couple days I will be putting up another round of photos. They will feature the lovely Jess from Prosecco & Plaid.
xx
EJK
Gap
I wanted to make sure I shared all my photos I turned in for the #dressnormal Gap project! This experience was both crazy and amazing at the same time. Somehow I was able to get 10 people to meet and photograph in a three day period. I scheduled 3-4 people a day. That allowed about 2 hours for each person! I also had one really sunny day and the other two were deep overcast. Don't get me wrong I love me some overcast, but shooting this project I really wanted some more depth and sun to the photos.
All in all I am really happy with how it turned out. While picking each person for the project I really wanted to tell a story. Brooklyn was the last city Gap went to for this project, and I wanted to really show Brooklyn and the person in every which way! It's pretty surreal seeing your image printed, much less blown up for all of Brooklyn to see at the little pop up they have going on today and tomorrow. I was able to go last night for a pre-celebration with friends and the people who were so kind to be my models. They actually used one of my photos as the cover of the booklet they are handing out! Anyways I hope you all enjoy these!
Also they have only featured my photos from Brooklyn on the Gap Tumblr. Also the photos on there of Katie (Paperfashion) are mine! Links below!
- http://gap.tumblr.com/
- http://gap.tumblr.com/post/99667989803/the-dressnormal-project-is-a-visual-movement
- http://gap.tumblr.com/post/99412604313/dressnormalproject-natalie-holbrook-so-i-have
- http://gap.tumblr.com/post/99584460123/artist-katie-rodgers-of-paper-fashion-mixes-things
- http://www.styld-by.com/en-us/partners/katie-rodgers/painting-the-town
xx
EJK
I finally get to show you all these images! This shoot was a collaboration with Loeffler Randall, whom makes the handbag and shoes you will see throughout this shoot. I have always swooned after LR, and getting the opportunity to shoot their beautiful products was a dream.
Along with LR, I was able to photograph the lovely Madelynn or also known via Instagram as "@wideeyedlegless." I recommend you all go and follow her ASAP! She was visiting NYC for Fashion Week, and I was able to finally photograph her. I was already stoked to get to shoot her, but then she needed to shoot for LR....so I was x63829473 more excited.
This shoot has definitely turned into one of my favorite shoots I have ever done. When Madelynn told me about the collaboration I immediately was trying to figure out the perfect location. I have been wanting to shoot in a basketball court/tennis court for quite some time now. While wondering around in Soho I came across THE spot. It was such a great atmosphere for the shoes and handbag to POP. Not only did it compliment (in my opinion) the brand, it also made Madelynn stand out like her everyday self...(If you follow her you will realize what I mean!)
-->I hope you all enjoy the photos/ vamp to the site....I know I have been MIA lately. The revamp is still a work in progress. I am adding more photo galleries soon! I have actually been shooting a lot in which I couldn't show for awhile. After this post I will have a lot more content to get the blog back on it's feet!
Links below are both LR and Madelynn's websites. Also my photos featured on LR today!
http://www.loefflerrandall.com/
http://blog.loefflerrandall.com/post/2014/10/07/LR-Loves-Wide-Eyed-Legless.aspx
http://www.wideeyedlegless.com/
Paperfashion round two
I had the pleasure to photograph the beautiful Katie Rodgers from Paperfashion recently. This will be the second time now. I love shooting her portraits. She always glows in the sunlight, and I was so excited to shoot spring/summer shots this time round. We went to my favorite coffee/bakery shop called Bakeri. I knew I could get some lovely shots in their backyard patio. Also we went right around the corner to this fence that is full of green ivy.
I must say every time I get around Katie my creative juices flow so much easier then in other scenarios. This is probably because she trusts me enough to create something that reflects who she is. Not having restrictions makes my job easier and more fluent. Thank you Katie for a lovely time as always.
Without further ado....
Also you MUST check out her amazing watercolor illustrations...they are to DIE for.
xx
EJK
http://paperfashion.net/
Nixon
As of late I had the pleasure of collaborating with the lovely Refinery29 x Nixon. I was sent a couple watches to show with my style and I couldn't be more in love with the ones they sent. I love the black and white The Small Time Teller P watches. Also the Small Time Teller in silver/neon pink.
The best things about these watches is that they really go with anything. I really enjoyed this collaboration, and I will be putting links below so you can check out their other many styles!
xx
EJK
Lookbook Shoot
About a month ago I was asked to shoot a lookbook shoot for Deux Lux Handbags. The local Brooklyn stylist Erica Lavelanet asked me to be apart of this collaboration. I have shot Erica before, and let's just say she always puts a smile on my face. I have never met someone so happy and hilarious.
As if her personality isn't enough, her style is perfection. She was the model for the first half, then styled the in house model for the second half. I wanted to share a couple shots from that day.
Also I have to say thank you to one of my best friends Skyler Brown. She came all the way from NC to help assist me that day. As I said before on my blog, I like to keep things real...
That being said, I knew I could bang out this shoot with the first half being outside and using my lovely natural light friend. That is what I am comfortable with. I was a bit nervous about the second half being in studio. Don't get me wrong I have worked in a studio in school and internship, but this was different. This was bigger and more intimidating. I knew I needed help to deliver the best of the best to this company. I didn't want to go in rusty ....(because it had been awhile..) I first admitted to myself I needed help and called Skyler immediately. Having her there was a lifesaver, but she also made me refresh my memory and do things myself.
I have learned that admitting you need help sometimes is ok. Why you ask? Well it's because if I would have went into that alone :
1. It would have taken me 10x longer getting things together ..meaning lights, stands, umbrellas..
(this would include cleaning up afterward as well....which is a lot if you have ever been in a studio..)
2. I wasn't 100% on my game in that section of lighting. I needed a refresh. I needed someone who knew their shit 100%. In my case Skyler was the one.
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Example will be below to show you that I believe we as a team delivered 120%. Both outside and inside on this shoot. Only showing a couple, because the rest will be in the lookbook.
Anyways, I hope you kind of take something away from this. I am still learning myself. If I wasn't still learning more and more I would be worried for myself. All I know is I want to get better. I want to be companies first choice in their photographer line up. I want to be able to do studio and natural light. As you can see I want a lot of things, but I am not afraid to do the dirty work to get there. If that means admitting I need help or advice sometimes, then so be it. It is making me a better person/photographer.
xx
EJK
Hey Chelsea
A couple weeks back the lovely Chelsea Lane. She is a blogger from Minneapolis. We have been friends on Instagram for quite some time now. I told her if she visited NYC I would love to photograph her.
Luckily her visit happened sooner rather then later. We decided to walk around Soho and shoot. Chelsea is one beautiful lady. Her hair is magical and the wind just did its job. I basically had her in a bush by the end of the shoot, which you will see at the end. Something about it just hit me. I said "Just stay there...this is awesome."
Anyways...explanation for my absence. I want you all to know, because I am a really real person. I have just been really bad about my posts because I have just been so uninspired. I haven't been shooting for fun like I used too. A lot of that has to do with the fact NYC was in one weather mode for a VERY long time. The cold air would just suck the life right out of you. Never really wanting to get out of bed and enjoy the day. Finally the weather is beautiful and my spirit is coming back happier then ever. Honestly I think I just needed a little sun to hit my face for more then one day out of a month. I feel myself wanting to see/shoot everything.
From now on I have no excuse, I must shoot more for my blog and not just show you on Instagram. I want to have many outlooks for all that are following along my journey. Anyways, I hope you all enjoy these photos! Thank you for sticking around.
xx
EJK
