I am sorry everybody for the insane space in my posting! I have been so busy in the last 2 weeks. From finishing my portfolio and packing up again for vacation with the family in Massachusetts/NYC I have had no free time. I thought I would finally share some shots from the couple shoot I did a while back! One of my favorite shoots. The lovely Natalie and Jordan killed it.....effortlessly...
xx
Ejk
PS. Stay with me guys I promise I will be flowing in the posts soon. Also for more frequent updates check my Instagram: emjane12!
Oh Summer
Summer in the city has been a steamy one to say the least. My friends recently visited from North Carolina and we had a great time. It is always nice to see someone you know, and being able to show them why you love NYC is probably my favorite part.
I thought I would share some songs I have been listening to lately. Also including some favorite Insta moments I have captured lately. I hope everyone's monday is filled with pretty things and good music:)
xx
EJK
Outtakes
Over the last couple months I have had many shoots that were planned or extremely unplanned. There are a lot of images I couldn't add to my portfolio because the limit is 15 for school. I will have these in my own personal portfolio, so I thought I would share some things I have been keeping pretty hidden ;) Soon I will add some galleries to the "My Photography" section on my blog! Thank you all for being patient this past week. I have been stressed finding the perfect place to print my images and finally have that all taken care of. I think this post will make up for it! I will be including some random shots from different shoots and then soon all the shoots individually. Without further ado....here are some outtakes. Even though you I know you guys thought I was just in NYC drinking coffee everyday......all day. haha ;)
xx
EJK
Full Bloom
I thought I would snap a couple pictures from around my room. I recently bought some beautiful Orange/Red roses that have bloomed beautifully. I don't think I have ever seen roses that have done that. Anyways they lasted a long time and I wanted you to see their progress. Also I taped one to my wall because well...why not?
I recently went to Madewell while my best friend was in town and they had a great sale going on. I decided to get some bracelets, because I am obsessed when it comes to bracelets and rings. Ashleykate got me the orange one for a late birthday present, and I got the blue and gold one! I hope everyone is having a great start to the week:)
xx
EJK
A Familiar Face
Hey everyone! I am so sorry for not posting lately! I have been getting everything together for my portfolio, and having last minute photoshoots that have taken up my free time! I am back and should be posting a little more frequently now!
"A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you today just the way you are."
This past weekend my best friend Ashleykate came to visit from NC. I have been missing her A LOT. It was time for her to come to say the least. It was nice seeing a familiar face on Bedford Ave at 4:00am. That's right, she had a lot of bad luck with the airport in Charlotte, NC and ended up being delayed for a good 6 hours. Oh well she got here and that is all that matters! I had a lot planned for her visit, but I feel as though once a friend gets here you end up spending more time talking in a coffee shop then seeing the city! She was only here for a weekend....bummer...but we made the most of it. We took the long way into the city, and walked across the Williamsburg bridge. We became indecisive about where to eat because I had endless places to choose from.
We ended up getting brunch at Jack's Wife Freda. An adorable place in Soho. As we were waiting for a table I began to people watch...like I always do. I was waiting for someone to make me whip out my camera. Sure enough I noticed this girl with some awesome sunnies on. They were round and her messy(in a good way) curly hair was fighting with the wind, and providing me with the perfect shot. She never noticed me. I wish I would have done a quick photoshoot with her, but then it was our time to eat. I enjoyed a delicious waffle with some kind of honey syrup, and Ashleykate got some type of Greek meal. So many colors so I had to photograph it! I also got a latte that was delicious. After we sat and talked about who knows what we left and wandered around Soho for awhile. Eventually we got back over to Brooklyn, and took care of our cravings for something sweet. Of course I told her about my favorite spot Bakeri. We both love chocolate chip cookies and I told her she had to have theirs! We sat out on their patio and ate cookies, and I got a cortado. Soon I will eventually turn into one of those things..
Anyways I took a couple shots and then we walked to the East river. We watched the sun go down, and possibly checked out some beautiful men that just happened to be "reading" in the park. Eventually I had to say my goodbyes...well more like see you later to my best friend. I am so glad she came and spent a couple days with me. I am relaxed and ready to finish my portfolio and hopefully blow everyone away!
I hope you enjoy the photos of our mini adventures!
xx
EJK
Afternoon Delight
Last week I began to visit a local bakery called Bakeri a little more then I would like to admit. I can't help myself though. From their delicious cortado's and yummy chocolate chip peanut butter cookies they have me hooked. Not to mention their interior and exterior is divine. I almost feel like I have stepped out of NYC and into Paris. In New York not a lot of places have back patios to relax on. When I found out that Bakeri did I have kind of escaped there this past week. I observed my surroundings..whether it would be beautiful people, or the birds chirping..it was just soothing.
During school we had an assignment to photograph 36 strangers in all different kinds of lighting conditions. It was how we learned to use a flash for a DSLR. As if learning how to use a flash isn't hard enough...we then had to go up to 36 strangers. For me the stranger part was the easy part. I love people and love to talk. My favorite thing to do in coffee shops or well pretty much anywhere is to strike up a conversation. There are artistic people all around me here in NYC, and not taking advantage of that is well..DUMB. I am sure you are wondering why this applies with this post. Well I actually noticed this beautiful, natural girl on the back patio as I was eating lunch. You will notice my creeper shot. haha Then I noticed this beautiful stone wall covered in greenery. Naturally I thought why not put the two subjects together. I waited for this couple to leave. I then asked her if she would mind if we do a little mini photoshoot. She probably thought I was crazy, and that I talk really fast...my bad.
-Side Note: When I get excited about an idea I tend to talk really fast, and just not make any sense. Oh well..that's Emma for ya.
Anyways she eventually understood what I meant and was happy to help. I first thought that was amazing, and then thought Emma you have to take full advantage of this situation. So below I included a couple shots I was able to achieve with a beautiful girl named Yuri. I feel the atmosphere fit her natural beauty rather perfect actually. I am leaving some for a surprise later on for my portfolio..but you will get the idea.
Thank you again Yuri for your time and letting me photograph you. It was certainly a pleasure and kind of an awesome part of my day.
xx
Emma Jane
Scout Sixteen
I had the pleasure this past week to photograph the very talented Justin Livingston. I have actually followed his fashion blog for quite some time now. His style is pretty amazing. We had planned to do a some shots of his outfit for his blog but.....then the famous New York rain decided to change our plans. I say "famous" because it's actually become that way from the beginning of spring to now summer. I am not a fan.
Anyways even though it decided to rain I told him "let's just make something awesome in a coffee shop." I knew the perfect place. Gasoline Alley Coffee is a hidden gem on Lafayette, near Houston. I knew they had open windows and well amazing coffee. We sat and talked....awesome guy by the way. His blog is going to be taking a beautiful design turn soon, and will be featuring his many creative talents....I CAN'T WAIT. It was actually kind of nice having to accept the challenge of the rain and make something beautiful out of an overcast day. I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet Justin and just talk to him about everything. We talked about our dreams. I found out how he got here and all the opportunities he is being given because of his creative skills. Sometimes it is nice to just take a minute and grab a nice iced coffee and a big hibiscus donut and just relax. Made me take a minute and realize if you work hard...constantly you will get where you want to be. Only YOU can make it happen, and if you really want it too it will.
Thank you again justin for a beautiful afternoon, so glad to call you a friend.
xx
Emma Jane
