The Full Story
About My Work
My name is Emily Kaiser and I grew up in Michigan. I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Rogers State University in Oklahoma. Photography has been a passion of mine for many years, particularly architectural photography. Whenever I travel, I am drawn to the unique character and history of the buildings around me.
The architectural styles that inspire me most include Italianate, Victorian/
Queen Anne, Gothic Revival, and Art Deco. Over the years, I have had the
opportunity to photograph remarkable locations such as Italy, Universal Studios,
Walt Disney World, and several cities across Michigan. I enjoy exploring each
structure from different perspectives, searching for unique angles that reveal
new beauty within historic buildings.
I use strong diagonal lines that guide the viewer’s eye upward, creating a sense
of movement, depth, and visual interest. During my college studies, I discovered
the artistic traditions of Black and White photography and Cyanotype printing. Through hands-on experience with traditional photographic processes, I
immediately fell in love with these techniques and continue to incorporate
their influence into my work today.
Whenever I visit a new destination, I cannot help but study the architecture
that surrounds me. I am inspired to capture the emotions I experience when
seeing these beautiful buildings for the first time, including a sense of wonder, fascination, intrigue, and admiration. Through my photography, I hope to share
those feelings with others while showcasing the beauty of these structures through
my own artistic perspective. My goal is to create images that allow viewers to experience the same appreciation and connection that I feel when standing
before these remarkable works of architecture.
Black & White
This photography style only uses grayscale, no color. With the lack of color, contrast and lighting are very important. This forces the viewer to see the geometric lines and structural composition easier in each photo.
Cyanotype
This is a printing process that uses special chemicals to create the blue monochrome look to your photos. Starting with a watercolor textured piece of paper, I brush on the chemical to cover a space large enough for your photo negative making sure to leave a nice brush stroke edge to it. After the chemical has dried,I place the negative over the painted area and expose it to UV light for a period of time. Wash the work and let dry. The end result will look like the photo to the right!
