Please Read The Article written by Vogue’s Fashion News Editor, Sarah Spellings: https://www.vogue.com/article/awet-new-york-launch I was there on the roof of the Nomo hotel in Soho, camera in hand, ready to capture the magic of my friend Áwet’s new fashion line. It’s a line of livewear, made right here in the heart of the Garment District and now available at Saks …
Wacom Mobile Studio Pro – Featuring Erika Barker
New York-based photographer Erika Barker takes the Wacom Mobile Studio Pro and the Wacom team behind the scenes on one of her fashion shoots and talks about her creative process and the tools she uses. Video Edited by the Amazing Rodd Chant!
Strut on Oxygen and a moment with Isis King.
I had the privilege of being part of a wild and crazy show called Strut. It’s a series about transgender models who are trying to tear down the walls of the fashion industry. You might have seen a crazy scene between me and Isis King, one of the stars of the show who became famous as the first transgender contestant …
NBC News: Trans Model Arisce Wanzer Lands Cover of Spiegel Shot by Erika Barker
I am incredibly honored to have photographed such a groundbreaking image for cover of Spiegel Catalog. Arise Wanzer, a trans model who stars in Oxygen’s Strut, knocked the cover out of the park. I could not be more proud of her, my team, and my good friend Richard Lowe who brought this all together. If you have not had the chance to …
500px Interviews Erika Barker
I had the distinct privilege of meeting 500px founder, Evgeny Tchebotarev here in New York City’s beautiful Bryant Park. We decided to meet up again over some delicious coffee at a local coffee shop on 14th street, and we chatted for almost three hours about life, photography, and soccer. During our conversation, I told Evgeny how I use to be …
DC Shoot Off 2013
It’s DC Shoot Off time again. For those of you who may not know, the DC Shoot Off is an annual workshop/competition where military photojournalist and civilian photojournalist participate in a 24-hour photojournalism contest. A theme is drawn from a hat, and each participant must find a story that matches that theme, shoot the story, and edit the story down …
Wedding Photography Featured in Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine
WOOT! My wonderful couple, Christoper LeCours, and Sofia Segami were featured in Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine. From old fashion attire, antiques, and amazing cupcakes; the unique style in which this wedding was conducted made a nice center spread for the February 2011 issue. You can see more of Christopher, and Sofia’s wedding by going here: http://www.erikabarker.com/photography-art/sofia-segami-and-christopher-lecours-wedding-photography/
New York Times Square Billboard
Woot! If you are ever in New York’s Times Square, you might get the chance to see my photography for the Student Conservation Association (SCA), on the American Eagle Outfitter billboard. The display spans over 15,000 square feet of pure LED awesomeness! http://followme.thesca.org/lauren-whittlesey/big-lights-will-inspire-you
Erika wins “Best Photo Story” and “Best Photo” at New Orleans Shootoff
First and foremost, I would like to thank Think Tank bags (www.thinktankphoto.com), Mannie Garcia (www.manniegarcia.com) and Adobe (www.adobe.com) for the free toys!!! I would also like to thank Johnny Bivera for assembling this amazing event, and Bill Auth, legendary photographer from US NEWS & WORLD REPORT for ensuring I was doing a good job. The theme for this year’s event was …
Erika Barker Wins Best of Show at DC Shootoff
DISTRICT OF COLOMBIA — I want to start off by saying that if it was not for amazing photographers such as Bobby Mcrill, Chip Maury, Ken Hackman, Johnny Bivera, Clay McBride, Brien Aho, Todd Frantom, Shane McCoy, Mark Suban, Mickey Strand, Eddie Adams, and the countless others who make the DC Shootoff and Photojournalism such an important part of my …