Emma Baker

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Address

Scenic Drive, Waiatarua
Auckland
New Zealand

Mobile

+64278172155

Bio

People and creativity are central to everything Emma does. The dappled light of the forest seems to infuse everything she shoots. There's no escaping that magical texture and light. Her work brimming with optimism, magic and honesty.

'The massive chunks of painted polystyrene I was touching would look like actual rocks. They'd run through here. Get ready in there. This will make it look like they were flying. The lights, camera, and crew would weave a story that to 'kid me' would seem so clever. So realistic. So lifelike. I didn't understand why I'd been sent away by myself on a train to Wellington. But the other adults in my life made it possible to dream that it might be me one day, behind a camera of my own.'

Colourful, unique characters and situations have always surrounded me. Sometimes I had no idea who I was actually related to. Everyone was just there. All the adults, Aunty or Uncle. Other kids called our parents mum and dad. And our door was always open. It undoubtedly rubbed off on me, becoming my grounding for sharing stories and experiences.

An inherent curiosity about humanity and culture influences my work. And I'm driven to work with others who value diversity and compassion. Especially as I learn about my Māori heritage and the different worlds we all come from.

As a mother, wife, director and image-maker, I'm passionate about showing a realistic, relatable world. To show honesty and openness. Dark, with light.

I love that my work can give a sense of connectedness, empower someone to be themselves or inspire new thinking.

When I'm not working, you'll usually find me with my fave people - pooch nearby, coffee in hand, music up loud - close to home among the trees overlooking the city.

Emma Baker

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