Kimberly Metz
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.
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Born | Pismo Beach, California, US |
Website | kimberlymetz |
After a decade as a fashion model, working in places such as Milan, Paris, New York City, 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.
Photography
Metz's photography has been featured in the New York Post,[6] Forbes,[7] Essence,[8] Hamptons,[9] Viva Magazine,[10][11][12] LA Yoga,[13][14] The Chew,[15] People,[16][17] L.A. Confidential Magazine,[18] Modern Luxury Angeleno,[19] Nail Pro Magazine,[20] Pure Dope,[21] Ripetv[22][23][24][25][26][27][28] as well as junior and miss designers,[29] DVD and book covers.[30] She has won two Maggie awards for her 2001 cover of Weider Publications and her 2004 cover and celebrity feature of Instinct (magazine). Kimberly shot a 2016 Brawny campaign for international women's day,[31]. Kimberly also donated her services to Flashes of Hope.[32]
She has shot numerous celebrities, musicians, and athletes, including Willie Nelson,[33] Kendrick Lamar, Rosario Dawson,[34] Bill Maher, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Jamie Chung, Roselyn Sanchez[35][36] Malin Åkerman, Kim Glass,[37] Bryan Batt,[38] Jamie Chung,[39] Jeanene Fox,[40][41] Rick Fox,[42] Cheryl Hines,[43][44] Alexandra Daddario, Mena Suvari, Elisabeth Röhm,[45][46] April Kae,[47] Sierra McClain, Stacy Keibler,[48] Coby Bell,[49][50] Kim Kardashian,[51] Bryan Cranston,[52] Juliette Lewis, Kenya Kinski-Jones, Lisa Rinna, Niki Taylor, musician Nik West, Oliver Hudson, Marcus Allen, J-Roc, Eric Winter, Rolan Bolan,[53][54] and Denise Richards.[55]
She has also appeared on camera for Bravo as a judge and photographer for Manhunt,[56][57] as well as a photo expert on TLC's Faking It.[58]
Film
In 2012, Metz directed for the American Red Cross PSA campaign commercial for disaster relief featuring Elisabeth Röhm[59]
In 2013, Metz directed a music video for "We Found Love" by recording artist Vaja[60][61]
In 2015, Metz directed nine tutorial videos for Physician's Formula. Four of which are currently available on the Physician's Formula website.[62][63][64][65]
In 2015, Metz directed and shot the commercial for Moroccan Heritage with Iman Oubou.[66]
In 2017, Metz directed and shot a Last Chance for Animals PSA commercial featuring Mena Suvari[67]
Articles
Fifth Avenue Article on Kimberly Metz[68]
Viva Magazine: About The Photographer[69]
Kimberly Metz Photo Shoot Video[70]
References
- "Corbus Outline has signed Kimberly Metz". Corbis. Corbis. Archived from the original on 22 March 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- Metz, Kimberly. "Website". Portfolio. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- Metz, Kimberly, “Cover Photo Credit” Archived 2014-03-22 at the Wayback Machine 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” Archived 2014-03-22 at the Wayback Machine Essence, 27 November 2013
- Sieracki, Jill, “Reinventing Elisabeth Rohm” Hamptons, 27 November 2013
- Byrne, Sarah, “Get Gorgeous” Viva Magazine, 2012.
- "Colour Wave | viva magazine". www.vivamagonline.com. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
- "Party Perfect | viva magazine". www.vivamagonline.com. 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
- Tomasko, Felicia, “Letter from the Editor” LA Yoga, 17 October 2014
- Metz, Kimberly, “Cover Photo Credit” Archived 2014-03-22 at the Wayback Machine 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
- "Nail Pro - October 2014". www.nxtbook.com. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
- Betham, Jaclyn, “Jaclyn Betham & Tyler Lepley- The DOPE MAG Interviews” Pure Dope, 13 July 2014
- "Watch Videos Online | Erin Guzowski 1 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
- "Watch Videos Online | Rachel Snelling 1 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
- "Watch Videos Online | Danni Leavitt 1 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
- "Watch Videos Online | Jamie Paetz 1 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
- "Watch Videos Online | Jen England 1 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
- "Watch Videos Online | Veronica Taylor 1 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
- "Watch Videos Online | Veronica Taylor 2 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
- Fajl, Sheila, “Photo Credit” Sheila Fajl, September 2013
- Mann, Chris, “Elisabeth Rohm's Baby Steps” WellBella, 01 August 2013
- Newswire, MultiVu-PR. "The maker of Brawny® Celebrates Strong and Resilient Women on International Women's Day". Multivu. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- 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” Archived 2014-03-22 at the Wayback Machine Glow, December 2004
- "Pictures | Devious-Maids.net". devious-maids.net. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
- "Keeping It Together | viva magazine". www.vivamagonline.com. February 2015. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
- Admin, “Athletic Women: Kim Glass” Motivation Pictures, 2014.
- Vale, Paul, “Bryan Batt- Batt On A Hot Tin Roof” The Stage, 07 March 2013
- "A L A D D I N Issue 005 | Aladdin Surf Mag". aladdinsurfmag.net. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- 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
- "Denise Richards | viva magazine". www.vivamagonline.com. 2015-09-30. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- 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” Archived 2014-04-09 at the Wayback Machine Jade Umbrella, 2013.
- "Instant Contouring". Physicians Formula. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- "Get Selfie Ready". Physicians Formula. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- "Extreme Shimmer Looks". Physicians Formula. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- "Easy Strobing". Physicians Formula. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- "Skin Care, Hair Care, Body Care by Iman Oubou". Skin Care, Hair Care, Body Care by Iman Oubou. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- Metz, Kimberly (2017-07-05), LCA Mena Suvari: Stop the Cruelty (Short, News), Mena Suvari, retrieved 2020-09-10
- “Cover Photo Credit” Fifth Ave Magazine, February 2010.
- Metz, Kimberly. "About The Photographer". Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- "Elisabeth Rohm" American Red Cross, May 2013.