Raised by the influence of two artist teachers, Emily Gilbert grew up in a creatively rich environment. Home was an old blue farmhouse in northern N.J. that Emily lovingly refers to as her, overloaded prop shop where her journey into multi-mediums began. Beyond her artfully honed childhood, Emily explores sculpture to graphic design while attending college, ultimately receiving a Degree from NYU in experimental theatre. Emily then went on to intern with the renowned Julie Taymor, Director of “The Lion King” and “Frida.” As a result, Julie introduces her to the world of film and television which led Emily to life as a Set Dresser and Prop Stylist. Although grateful for the opportunities afforded her, Emily found herself searching for professional stability and consistency. Little did she know that the advice of a family member would soon take her back to a birthday gift she received in high school…“Emiliy, you should be a photographer!” Those words resonated with Emily and now she is capturing her various interests and fascinations with the lens of a camera. Her passion for interior and exterior environments coupled with a history as a Set Dresser naturally evolved into the art of Interior and Architectural photography.
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| How I love a planked ceiling, especially with this stunning light fixture dancing below it. This space is so inviting with a sofa that's easy to climb into! |
White on white and easy on the eyes!
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| Al fresco is always a lovely option, especially when the space looks like this! |
A room with a view and a palette that brings the outside in!
Photographing spaces for Elle Décor would be Emily's short term editorial goal. As a long term goal she dreams of traveling the globe with a writer to create a page turning work of art in the form of a well versed, beautifully photographed coffee book. I personally look forward to making that purchase!
The beauty of the architecture is perfectly framed in this image.
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“Assuming all the structural elements are in place during a shoot and you’re following the laws of exacts, how do you know when the image is right?” Emily responded, “When I’m shooting a room or client it is a real guttural thing…a feeling. Sometimes all I need is a subtle small difference to know its right.” |
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Love these potted feathers! A lovely autumn accent. |
Always a dramatic statement in black and white!
Today Emily Gilbert is a successfully New York Brooklyn , N.Y.
