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Born in London, England, Emma developed an early passion for photography and began taking pictures at the age of 12. She studied photography at the University of the Arts London and graduated with a degree in Fine Art Photography.
After graduating, Emma moved to New York City where she quickly established herself as one of the most sought-after photographers in the fashion industry.
Works between Paris and New York.
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Emma Tempest
BioBritish born photographer Emma Tempest had the good fortune of growing up by the sea, which has always been a big influence in her work.
Her images are shaped by atmosphere, emotional tension, and a deep sensitivity to place. Stories unfold in the pacing, the pauses, and what’s left unsaid.
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Based in London. The county's dramatic coastline, sumptuous landscapes and clear light have inspired and reflected in her work.
Emma is renowned for her use of colour and movement and her films and photography have achieved recognition for the elegant and engaging portrayal of her subjects.
Working as both a photographer and a director, she has achieved an array of awards for her personal work and is currently working on her first feature.
Emma’s films and images have appeared in titles such as British Vogue, American Vogue, i-D France, Beauty Papers, WSJ, Italian Vogue, Vogue China, Vogue Australia and Vogue Germany.
Weather, light, and landscape shape the tone as much as the subject does.
Editorial clients include British Vogue, American Vogue, Vogue Italia, Vogue China, i-D, and W Magazine. Her work has been featured in campaigns for major brands such as Gucci, Prada, and Louis Vuitton. Her photographs have also been published in several books including “The Art of Emma Tempest†which was released in 2020.
Emma’s photography is known for its vibrant colors and unique perspectives which capture moments that are both beautiful and fleeting.
She has also photographed celebrities such as Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé.
In addition to her commercial work, Emma is also an avid fine art photographer. Whether shooting in a domestic interior or out in open landscape, she’s drawn to stillness, body language, and the moments in between.
Nature plays a consistent role in her work, not as backdrop, but as emotional terrain.
Emma Tempest is a renowned photographer whose work has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and The New York Times. Commercial collaborations include Calvin Klein, Cartier, Guerlain, Shiseido, Mulberry, and Giorgio Armani.
She’s worked with actors including Gwendoline Christie, Léa Seydoux, Elizabeth Olsen, Jamie Dornan, Lupita Nyong’o, and Vanessa Kirby, alongside icons like Paloma Elsesser, Guinevere van Seenus, and Mariacarla Boscono.
Her film work builds on the same language, using tone, rhythm, and performance to explore interior states.
Her work has been exhibited in galleries around the world including the Tate Modern in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
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EMMA TEMPEST
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Emma Tempest creates work that feels quiet but charged.
She has photographed advertising campaigns for leading fashion houses and beauty brands including Calvin Klein, Guerlian, Shiseido, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Mango, Tommy Hilfiger, H&M, and Armani.