nesi Photography

Emily Schouten is a photographic artist born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. Her passion for photography began at a young age when she "indefinitely borrowed" her father's Minolta Maxxum 7000. Emily's early start came in high school, where she was one of two sports photographers. After high school, she dove into internships and work experience while studying courses of interest in English and Anthropology at Grant MacEwan University. She later completed the Photographic Technology Program at NAIT. During her studies, Emily undertook multiple internships with local fashion and editorial photographers, culminating in a final internship in New York City, where she finalized her thesis with the help of her mentor.

 

Emily's latest project is a series on a disassembled and rebuilt 1972 Yamaha LS2, photographed on 35mm film using her Minolta Maxxum 7000 and Voigtlander Vito Automatic 2. Her work has been exhibited at prominent venues, including the Art Gallery of Alberta, Scott Gallery, Latitude 53, Garneau Theatre, The Citadel Theatre, and Augustana U of A Campus.

 

Emily enjoys travelling and always carries a 35mm camera with her. She loves solo road trips and getting lost in a new place.