Kimberly Metz

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Kimberly Metz
Born
San Luis Obispo, California, US
Websitekimberlymetz.com

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 and acting at 19.

After a decade as a fashion model and a Screen Actors Guild actress, appearing in a Pringles commercial,[2] a Sprite commercial,[3] 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[4] in 1998. Metz found recognition when she photographed Arnold Schwarzenegger[5] for the cover of Cowboys and Indians and Oscar winner Jamie Foxx[6] and Jada Pinkett Smith[7] for the cover of Upscale Magazine in 2004.

Photography[edit]

Metz's photography has been featured in the New York Post[8],Forbes,[9] Essence,[10] Hamptons,[11] Viva Magazine,[12][13][14] LA Yoga,[15][16] The Chew,[17] People,[18][19] L.A. Confidential Magazine,[20] Modern Luxury Angeleno,[21] Nail Pro Magazine,[22] Pure Dope,[23] Ripetv[24][25][26][27][28][29][30] as well as junior and miss designers,[31] advertising and stills for BET America[32] DVD and book covers.[33] 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.[34] Kimberly also donated her services to Flashes of Hope.[35]

She has shot numerous celebrities, musicians, and athletes, including Alexandra Daddario, Ajiona Alexus, Alaina Huffman, Alex Greenwald, Amaury Nolasco, Antonio Sabàto Jr., Brooke Burns, Bryan Batt, Celine Dion, Coby Bell, Corrinna Everson, Cedric The Entertainer,Christopher McDonald, Chrissy Teigen, Claudia Jordan, Victoria Pratt, Josh Holloway, Julianne Hough, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, Jamie Chung, Meta Golding, Lisa Dergan, Eric Winter, Susan Sarandon, Wolfgang Puck, Patrick Faucette, Moon Bloodgood, Nikki Ziering, Esai Morales, Willie Nelson,[36] Kendrick Lamar, Rosario Dawson,[37] Bill Maher, John Legend, Roselyn Sanchez, Malin Åkerman, Kim Glass, Jeanene Fox[38][39],Rick Fox, Monet Mazur, Pooch Hall, Regina King, Rob Minkoff, Renee Felice Smith, Swin Cash, Warren G, Tyson Beckford, Robert Horry, D.L. Hughley, Tyler Lepley, Tom Green, Shaggy, Cheryl Hines,[40][41] Bryan Callen,[42] John Savage (actor), Paul Ben-Victor, Victor Webster, Elisabeth Röhm,[43] April Kae,[44] Sierra McClain, Stacy Keibler, Kim Kardashian, Bryan Cranston, Juliette Lewis, Kenya Kinski-Jones, Lisa Rinna, Niki Taylor, Nik West, Oliver Hudson, Marcus Allen, J-Roc, Eric Winter, Rolan Bolan, Kim Basinger[45] Mena Suvari, Skylar Stecker, Robert Carradine, Denise Richards, and Z Berg.

She has also appeared on camera for Bravo as a judge and photographer for Manhunt,[46][47] as well as a photo expert on TLC's Faking It.[48]

Film[edit]

In 2012, Metz directed for the American Red Cross PSA campaign commercial for disaster relief featuring Elisabeth Röhm[49]

In 2013, Metz directed a music video for "We Found Love" by recording artist Vaja[50][51]

In 2015, Metz directed nine tutorial videos for Physician's Formula. Four of which are currently available on the Physician's Formula website.[52][53][54][55]

In 2015, Metz directed and shot the commercial for Moroccan Heritage with Iman Oubou.[56]

In 2016, Metz directed and shot the Last Chance for Animals PSA commercial featuring Kenya Kinski-Jones.[57]

In 2017, Metz directed and shot the Last Chance for Animals PSA commercial featuring Mena Suvari.[58]

In 2021, Metz directed and shot the Last Chance for Animals PSA commercial featuring Kim Basinger.[59]

Articles[edit]

  • Fifth Avenue Article on Kimberly Metz[60]
  • Viva Magazine: About The Photographer[61]
  • Kimberly Metz Photo Shoot Video[62]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Corbus Outline has signed Kimberly Metz". Corbis. Corbis. Archived from the original on 22 March 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  2. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SppJPa6SsIU&ab_channel=ConsumerTimeCapsule "1989 - Pringles Rippled - Party Fever Commercial"
  3. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxVTvSPx9rY
  4. ^ Metz, Kimberly. "Website". Portfolio. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  5. ^ Metz, Kimberly, "Cover Photo Credit" Archived 2014-03-22 at the Wayback Machine Cowboys & Indians, September 2004
  6. ^ Turner, Miki, "Collateral Game" Upscale, August 2004
  7. ^ Mahogany Cafe, "Jada News: August 2004" Mahogany Cafe, 13 September 2004
  8. ^ Stasi, Linda, "Way Out There" New York Post, 27 November 2013
  9. ^ Ettus, Samantha, "25 Working Moms To Follow On Twitter 2013" Forbes, 10 October 2013.
  10. ^ Penn, Charlie, "Eye Candy: Tyler Lepley" Archived 2014-03-22 at the Wayback Machine Essence, 27 November 2013
  11. ^ Sieracki, Jill, "Reinventing Elisabeth Rohm" Hamptons, 27 November 2013
  12. ^ Byrne, Sarah, "Get Gorgeous" Viva Magazine, 2012.
  13. ^ "Colour Wave | viva magazine". www.vivamagonline.com. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
  14. ^ "Party Perfect | viva magazine". www.vivamagonline.com. 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
  15. ^ Tomasko, Felicia, "Letter from the Editor" LA Yoga, 17 October 2014
  16. ^ Metz, Kimberly, "Cover Photo Credit" Archived 2014-03-22 at the Wayback Machine LA Yoga, October 2013
  17. ^ ABC "Fun On A Bun with Cheryl Hines" ABC: The Chew: 11:08, 2014.
  18. ^ Mattia, Nancy, "Mother's Day 2013" People, 20 March 2013
  19. ^ Rohm, Elisabeth, "Embracing Change In The New Year" People, 06 January 2011.
  20. ^ Namkung, Victoria "Elisabeth Rohm Now Owns a Gym" Los Angeles Confidential, 2012.
  21. ^ Markoff, Alex, "Local Motion" BlueToad Inc, 09 January 2014
  22. ^ "Nail Pro - October 2014". www.nxtbook.com. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
  23. ^ Betham, Jaclyn, "Jaclyn Betham & Tyler Lepley- The DOPE MAG Interviews" Pure Dope, 13 July 2014
  24. ^ "Watch Videos Online | Erin Guzowski 1 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  25. ^ "Watch Videos Online | Rachel Snelling 1 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  26. ^ "Watch Videos Online | Danni Leavitt 1 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  27. ^ "Watch Videos Online | Jamie Paetz 1 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  28. ^ "Watch Videos Online | Jen England 1 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  29. ^ "Watch Videos Online | Veronica Taylor 1 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  30. ^ "Watch Videos Online | Veronica Taylor 2 | Veoh.com". www.veoh.com. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  31. ^ Fajl, Sheila, "Photo Credit" Sheila Fajl, September 2013
  32. ^ MINT (2020-07-28), Bet America - America's Sportsbook, retrieved 2022-01-26
  33. ^ Mann, Chris, "Elisabeth Rohm's Baby Steps" WellBella, 01 August 2013
  34. ^ Newswire, MultiVu-PR. "The maker of Brawny® Celebrates Strong and Resilient Women on International Women's Day". Multivu. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  35. ^ Flashes of Hope, "Los Angeles: Chapter Photographers" Flashes of Hope, 2012.
  36. ^ Metz, Kimberly, "Willie Nelson Exclusive Photos and Interview" Parade, 21 June 2010
  37. ^ Metz, Kimberly, "Cover Photo Credit" Archived 2014-03-22 at the Wayback Machine Glow, December 2004
  38. ^ Fox, Jeanene, "Jeanene Fox @ Photo Shoot California Desert Part 1 of 2" YouTube, 25 March 2012.
  39. ^ Fox, Jeanene, "Jeanene Fox @ Photo Shoot California Desert Part 2 of 2" YouTube, 25 March 2012.
  40. ^ Metz, Kimberly, "Cover Photo Credit" Boca Raton Observer, August 2010, p.8.
  41. ^ Hall, Emily, "Funny Lady" Boca Raton Observer, August 2010, p.50-52.
  42. ^ MINT (2020-07-28), Bet America - America's Sportsbook, retrieved 2022-01-26
  43. ^ Myers, Andrew "Mum's the Word" Modern Luxury Angeleno, 25 April 2013
  44. ^ McCarthy, Michael, "Exclusive Interview: April Kae" Love Is Pop, 13 June 2013
  45. ^ Kim Basinger for LCA/ALW - Stop South Korea's Cruel Dog Meat Industry, retrieved 2022-01-26
  46. ^ Fans of Reality TV "Manhunt 11-2 Recap: What ARE We Searching For?" Fans Of Reality TV, 03 November 2004
  47. ^ Metz, Kimberly. "IMDB". Manhunt. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  48. ^ Metz, Kimberly. "Faking It". Judge. TLC. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  49. ^ Rohm, Elisabeth. "Kimberly Metz Photo Shoot". Retrieved 4 December 2013.
  50. ^ Metz, Kimberly. "Vaja "We Found Love"". Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  51. ^ Jade Umbrella, "Vaja" Archived 2014-04-09 at the Wayback Machine Jade Umbrella, 2013.
  52. ^ "Instant Contouring". Physicians Formula. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  53. ^ "Get Selfie Ready". Physicians Formula. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  54. ^ "Extreme Shimmer Looks". Physicians Formula. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  55. ^ "Easy Strobing". Physicians Formula. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  56. ^ "Skin Care, Hair Care, Body Care by Iman Oubou". Skin Care, Hair Care, Body Care by Iman Oubou. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  57. ^ "LCA Launches New Virunga PSA Campaign With Animal Activist & Model Kenya Kinski-Jones". Last Chance for Animals. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  58. ^ Metz, Kimberly (2017-07-05), LCA Mena Suvari: Stop the Cruelty (Short, News), Mena Suvari, retrieved 2020-09-10
  59. ^ "Stop the Cruel Dog Meat Trade!". Stop Dog Meat. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  60. ^ "Cover Photo Credit" Fifth Ave Magazine, February 2010.
  61. ^ Metz, Kimberly. "About The Photographer". Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  62. ^ "Elisabeth Rohm" American Red Cross, May 2013.

External links[edit]

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