Why did I decide to trade the bustling streets of the Big Apple for the vibrant energy of Miami as a photographer? After all, isn’t New York City the ultimate Mecca for fashion, designers, jewelry, fashion accessories, cosmetics, and beauty? Well, it certainly is, and I spent a solid decade there. However, as many of my fellow creatives can attest, …
As the pandemic hit and I was creeping up to the dreaded 4-0, I found myself single and struggling in the concrete jungle of NYC. After working with some of the most influential personalities in the fashion and beauty industry, I realized it was time for a change. One night, I stared at a photo I took in 2008 of …
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!
These videos demonstrate what goes into the process of retouching photos here at Erika Barker Photography. Unfortunately, many people assume there is a magical button, or a quick way of going through this process, but nothing could be further from the truth. The time spent in properly correcting a photo that is ready for print can range from 2-3 hours. …
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 …
Well, it’s about time I actually made a blog post about this beautiful photo shoot I took a few months ago. I had the distinct pleasure to photograph Jeanette Scott from J’s Everyday Fashion. Her website is one of the most respected fashion blogs in the world. Yes, I said in the “world”. In other words, she’s a rock star …
I had the privilege to photograph one of the most extraordinary women I have ever met. This was a tremendously fun shoot, as I had to tap into my photojournalism roots, and document a talented artist paint her emotions onto a canvas. This is a 15 piece black-and-white series that shows every step to how she creates a masterpiece. Please …
EVERGLADES FLORIDA – The Student Conservation Association (SCA) decided to bring me back for their Alternative Spring Break cleanup in South Florida. Alternative Spring Break is composed of college students, who volunteer their spring break to travel across America, and help clean up, or restore national parks. In this case, we were in the Chikika State Park, down in the …
ORLANDO FLORIDA — I had the wonderful opportunity to document (photojournalism) the Student Conservation Association (SCA) in beautiful Christmas, Florida. The SCA is made up of college students who volunteer their spring breaks to protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces in all 50 states. In our case, I photographed them knee deep in …
Images For A Cure 2011 from Erika Barker on Vimeo. I had the privilege to document and create this behind-the-scenes video for the “Images for a Cure” 2011 Workshop. The workshop was an event where photographers all over the nation gathered and all proceeds went directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The foundation was founded by Orlando’s very own Kristen Weaver. …