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From the
archive.

A record of the work, people and ideas along the way. These articles retain their original dates and historical context. For Erika’s current practice, explore the portfolio and select commissions.

December 3, 2023
Embracing Change: A New York Photographer’s Transition to Miami’s Vibrant Scene
December 2, 2023
What really makes a great photo? What makes a legendary photo?
May 8, 2023
Embracing AI in Photography: Balancing Humor, Humanity, and Tech in the Creative Process
December 15, 2022
A Photographer's Journey into Filmmaking
December 14, 2022
Colors, Character, and Contrast-Exploring Photography’s Impactful Qualities Within Tribeca
December 12, 2022
Evoking the Soul of New York: Tips From a Professional Photographer
November 9, 2021
Featured in Vogue
November 9, 2019
Wacom Mobile Studio Pro - Featuring Erika Barker
October 18, 2017
Strut on Oxygen and a moment with Isis King.
October 26, 2016
NBC News: Trans Model Arisce Wanzer Lands Cover of Spiegel Shot by Erika Barker
June 23, 2015
How to prep your skin the night before a photoshoot
June 23, 2015
What to eat before a photoshoot
June 23, 2015
Preparing your own makeup for a photoshoot
May 22, 2015
The 10 Commandments to Retouching Portrait, Fashion, and Beauty Photography
April 3, 2015
Expression, portraits and cosmetic procedures
July 3, 2014
500px Interviews Erika Barker
March 1, 2014
My Photoshop Retouching Process - Time Lapse Video
June 7, 2013
How Photographers Can Find their Niche with Pinterest
April 20, 2013
DC Shoot Off 2013
March 5, 2013
J's Everyday Fashion Glamour Photo Shoot
September 3, 2012
Nevermore, Forevermore, and 1,000 words
June 27, 2012
Wedding Photography Featured in Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine
May 24, 2012
Backing up your Photography with Jungle Disk
May 20, 2012
New York Times Square Billboard
May 20, 2012
Student Conservation Association (SCA) - Everglades
January 2, 2012
Erika wins "Best Photo Story" and "Best Photo" at New Orleans Shootoff
April 27, 2011
The Student Conservation Association (SCA)- Photojournalism
April 21, 2011
Erika Barker Wins Best of Show at DC Shootoff
March 14, 2011
Images For A Cure 2011
February 26, 2011
Why Models Should Be Careful With Photographers
February 5, 2011
Help Your Wedding Photographer Shoot the Wedding You Will Remember
February 2, 2011
5 Things You Should Know About Your Wedding Photographer
February 1, 2011
Why Cinematography and Photography have a lot in Common
January 30, 2011
How to Keep Your Wedding Photography in Your Budget
January 30, 2011
Why You Should Have Your Wedding on a Sunny Day
January 30, 2011
Why Choose a Photojournalist over a Traditional Wedding Photographer
January 30, 2011
Can a Graphic Designer become a great Photographer?

Embracing Change: A New York Photographer’s Transition to Miami’s Vibrant Scene

What really makes a great photo? What makes a legendary photo?

Embracing AI in Photography: Balancing Humor, Humanity, and Tech in the Creative Process

A Photographer's Journey into Filmmaking

Colors, Character, and Contrast-Exploring Photography’s Impactful Qualities Within Tribeca

Evoking the Soul of New York: Tips From a Professional Photographer

Featured in Vogue

Wacom Mobile Studio Pro - Featuring Erika Barker

Strut on Oxygen and a moment with Isis King.

NBC News: Trans Model Arisce Wanzer Lands Cover of Spiegel Shot by Erika Barker

How to prep your skin the night before a photoshoot

What to eat before a photoshoot

Preparing your own makeup for a photoshoot

The 10 Commandments to Retouching Portrait, Fashion, and Beauty Photography

Expression, portraits and cosmetic procedures

500px Interviews Erika Barker

My Photoshop Retouching Process - Time Lapse Video

How Photographers Can Find their Niche with Pinterest

DC Shoot Off 2013

J's Everyday Fashion Glamour Photo Shoot

Nevermore, Forevermore, and 1,000 words

Wedding Photography Featured in Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine

Backing up your Photography with Jungle Disk

New York Times Square Billboard

Student Conservation Association (SCA) - Everglades

Erika wins "Best Photo Story" and "Best Photo" at New Orleans Shootoff

The Student Conservation Association (SCA)- Photojournalism

Erika Barker Wins Best of Show at DC Shootoff

Images For A Cure 2011

Why Models Should Be Careful With Photographers

Help Your Wedding Photographer Shoot the Wedding You Will Remember

5 Things You Should Know About Your Wedding Photographer

Why Cinematography and Photography have a lot in Common

How to Keep Your Wedding Photography in Your Budget

Why You Should Have Your Wedding on a Sunny Day

Why Choose a Photojournalist over a Traditional Wedding Photographer

Can a Graphic Designer become a great Photographer?