INTRODUCTION
Emilina Filippo is an creative multidisciplinary photographer based out of NYC. Her most prominent cohesive theme seen in her work is Americana.
Emilinas work could be described as punchy/raw/diy/authentic/ yet clean approach through a documentary and cinematic lens.
Urban Outfitters currently is selling Emilinas Americana-esque photo prints on their website in the Home/ Wall Art category.
Her most known work covers a wide variety of subject matter ranging from musicians, high-end events, e-commerce/fashion work, to self-portraiture etc. She has extensive experience with 35mm film photography, 120mm medium format, digital, analog video, graphic design, social media marketing etc.
She has produced 1 photo book titled Tri-State Utopia, and is currently in the works of another documenting her cross-country roadtrip. She initially was a model for a multitude of streetwear brands, and local clothing brands in 2013 while also photographing shows in Philly. In her self-portraits, she transforms herself into different vintage/dystopian alter-egos, doing her own hair, makeup, clothing, and set design etc. Her senior project in college, American Century, is a series of 10 self-portraits in timeline format, illustrating her representation of a woman throughout a century (1920’s-2010’s). Filippo has achieved a 'Creativity in Photography' award for American Century from Monmouth University in 2019.
Recently, Filippo has been shooting routinely at upscale events in NYC at Saks 5th Ave, Sothebys Auction House, MOMA, etc. for new brand releases, after parties, art exhibits (Basquiat x Vice), & TV show releases (Pistol on Hulu). Currently Emilina Filippo has been working with longtime legacy music magazine Hit Parader photographing their new collection of apparel.
Emilina is currently photographing a variety of album covers, and promotional shots for musicians, as well as the graphic and layout design for the album photography.
Bachelors in Art with a concentration in Photography degree from Monmouth University
Award for Creativity in Photography for American Century project.
Interned at The Wall Street Journal in the Innovation unit.
Currently working as the social media manager/ sales/ ecommerce at New Jersey Camera & 1 Hour Photo in Lawrence, NJ.
Experienced in Wedding photography & professional family portraiture.
Creator & Teacher of 'Creativity of Photography' class at AOY Arts Center in Yardley, PA
Shooting NYFW since 2016