Kimberly Metz
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Kimberly Metz is an American film director, fashion, beauty, celebrity and advertising photographer based in Los Angeles, syndicated by Corbis Outline and Corbis Beauty.[1] Metz grew up in Pismo Beach and North Hollywood, California. At the age of 16, she received a Pentax camera as a gift from her father and began modeling at 19.
After a decade as a fashion model, working in places such as Milan, Paris, New York, London, and various other countries, Metz returned to her creative roots and passion behind the lens.
By combining her industry knowledge and experience from modeling and love for photography, Metz started her photography career[2] in 1998. Metz found recognition when she photographed Arnold Schwarzenegger[3] for the cover of Cowboys and Indians and Oscar winner Jamie Foxx[4] and Jada Pinkett Smith[5] for the cover of Upscale Magazine in 2004. After 15 years of experience, she has perfected the art of retouching, compositing, graphic and layout design.
Photography
Metz’s photography has been featured in the New York Post,[6] Forbes,[7] Essence,[8] Hamptons,[9] Viva Magazine,[10] LA Yoga,[11][12] The Chew,[13] People,[14][15] L.A. Confidential Magazine,[16] Modern Luxury Angeleno,[17] Pure Dope,[18] as well as junior and miss designers,[19] and DVD and book covers.[20] Kimberly also donated her services to Flashes of Hope.[21]
She has shot numerous celebrities, musicians, and athletes, including Willie Nelson,[22] Rosario Dawson,[23] Kim Glass,[24] Bryan Batt,[25] Jeanene Fox,[26][27] Rick Fox,[28] Cheryl Hines,[29][30] Elisabeth Röhm,[31][32] April Kae,[33] Stacy Keibler,[34] Coby Bell,[35][36] Kim Kardashian,[37] Tyler Lepley,[38] Rolan Bolan.[39][40]
She has also appeared on camera for Bravo as a judge and photographer for Manhunt,[41][42] as well as a photo expert on TLC’s Faking It.[43]
Film
In 2012, Metz directed for the American Red Cross PSA campaign commercial for disaster relief featuring Elisabeth Röhm[44]
In 2013, Metz directed a music video for "We Found Love" by recording artist Vaja[45][46]
Articles
Fifth Avenue Article on Kimberly Metz[47]
Viva Magazine: About The Photographer[48]
Kimberly Metz Photo Shoot Video[49]
References
- ↑ "Corbus Outline has signed Kimberly Metz". Corbis. Corbis. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ↑ Metz, Kimberly. "Website". Portfolio. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ↑ Metz, Kimberly, “Cover Photo Credit” Cowboys & Indians, September 2004
- ↑ Turner, Miki, “Collateral Game” Upscale, August 2004
- ↑ Mahogany Cafe, “Jada News: August 2004” Mahogany Cafe, 13 September 2004
- ↑ Stasi, Linda, “Way Out There” New York Post, 27 November 2013
- ↑ Ettus, Samantha, “25 Working Moms To Follow On Twitter 2013” Forbes, 10 October 2013.
- ↑ Penn, Charlie, “Eye Candy: Tyler Lepley” Essence, 27 November 2013
- ↑ Sieracki, Jill, “Reinventing Elisabeth Rohm” Hamptons, 27 November 2013
- ↑ Byrne, Sarah, “Get Gorgeous” Viva Magazine, 2012.
- ↑ Tomasko, Felicia, “Letter from the Editor” LA Yoga, 17 October 2014
- ↑ Metz, Kimberly, “Cover Photo Credit” LA Yoga, October 2013
- ↑ ABC "Fun On A Bun with Cheryl Hines" ABC: The Chew: 11:08, 2014.
- ↑ Mattia, Nancy, “Mother's Day 2013” People, 20 March 2013
- ↑ Rohm, Elisabeth, “Embracing Change In The New Year” People, 06 January 2011.
- ↑ Namkung, Victoria “Elisabeth Rohm Now Owns a Gym” Los Angeles Confidential, 2012.
- ↑ Markoff, Alex, “Local Motion” BlueToad Inc, 09 January 2014
- ↑ Betham, Jaclyn, “Jaclyn Betham & Tyler Lepley- The DOPE MAG Interviews” Pure Dope, 13 July 2014
- ↑ Fajl, Sheila, “Photo Credit” Sheila Fajl, September 2013
- ↑ Mann, Chris, “Elisabeth Rohm's Baby Steps” WellBella, 01 August 2013
- ↑ Flashes of Hope, “Los Angeles: Chapter Photographers” Flashes of Hope, 2012.
- ↑ Metz, Kimberly, “Willie Nelson Exclusive Photos and Interview” Parade, 21 June 2010
- ↑ Metz, Kimberly, “Cover Photo Credit” Glow, December 2004
- ↑ Admin, “Athletic Women: Kim Glass” Motivation Pictures, 2014.
- ↑ Vale, Paul, “Bryan Batt- Batt On A Hot Tin Roof” The Stage, 07 March 2013
- ↑ Fox, Jeanene, “Jeanene Fox @ Photo Shoot California Desert Part 1 of 2” YouTube, 25 March 2012.
- ↑ Fox, Jeanene, “Jeanene Fox @ Photo Shoot California Desert Part 2 of 2” YouTube, 25 March 2012.
- ↑ Bahamas Weekly, “Bahamian, Jeanene Fox lands roll in Italian comedy feature film 'Ameriqua'” The Bahamas Weekly, 14 October 2010.
- ↑ Metz, Kimberly, “Cover Photo Credit” Boca Raton Observer, August 2010, p.8.
- ↑ Hall, Emily, “Funny Lady” Boca Raton Observer, August 2010, p.50-52.
- ↑ Rohm, Elisabeth, “Moms & Babies: Elisabeth Rohm's Blog: Revamping My Daughter's Diet” People, 03 February 2011
- ↑ Myers, Andrew “Mum's the Word” Modern Luxury Angeleno, 25 April 2013
- ↑ McCarthy, Michael, “Exclusive Interview: April Kae” Love Is Pop, 13 June 2013
- ↑ Metz, Kimberly, “Stacy Keibler: Kimberly Metz Photoshoot” LazyGirls, 2010.
- ↑ Karazin, Christelyn, “'The Game' Actor, Coby Bell, Plays DBR on BET, But...” Beyond Black & White, 23 May 2011
- ↑ Martin, Ben, “Hard-Working Family Man Coby Bell” The Father Life, 13 June 2011.
- ↑ Metz, Kimberly, “Kim Kardashian” L.A. Rep, 2007
- ↑ Hydrogen “Focus Feature: Tyler Lepley” Hydrogen Mag, 21 June 2013
- ↑ Noor, Yasmin, “Rolan Bolan's New Album, Electric Sunset” Broken Records Entertainment, November 2013
- ↑ Music News Desk, “Rolan Bolan Debuts 'Trust' on iTunes” BWW Music World, 19 November 2013
- ↑ Fans of Reality TV “Manhunt 11-2 Recap: What ARE We Searching For?” Fans Of Reality TV, 03 November 2004
- ↑ Metz, Kimberly. "IMDB". Manhunt. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ↑ Metz, Kimberly. "Faking It". Judge. TLC. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ↑ Rohm, Elisabeth. "Kimberly Metz Photo Shoot". Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ↑ Metz, Kimberly. "Vaja "We Found Love"". Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ↑ Jade Umbrella, “Vaja” Jade Umbrella, 2013.
- ↑ “Cover Photo Credit” Fifth Ave Magazine, February 2010.
- ↑ Metz, Kimberly. "About The Photographer". Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ↑ "Elisabeth Rohm" American Red Cross, May 2013.
