Another installment of our monthly Profoto Assistant’s Contest winner interview (wow, that’s a mouthful) is coming your way today. As you know, Profoto is a gracious partner of APB, and we’re happy to highlight the work they’re doing as well.

Our interview today is with Emily Kate Roemer, who is a 2009 grad of RIT, and has assisted Andrea Blanch, Johnny Miller, Raymond Hom and Nicholas Duers. She’s working on her still life portfolio and was a pleasure to chat with.

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Tell me a little about your background. How did you start shooting?

I inherited my grandfathers Olympus OMII in middle school and started photographing as a hobby. Clicking away at family reunions and documenting nature turned into photo assignments in high school. I finally felt a connection – a connection with myself and a talent that I was able to show others. It’s funny when I think back sometimes – I hated to look at my grades that I received after a test or even a photo assignment… Sometimes I would not look at it for a week or more, partly because I enjoyed the thrill of not knowing and secondly, because I always wanted to do better no matter what the grade was. I learn something new every single day. I enjoy the process of making a photograph.

What’s your favorite/strongest body of work (or the work you feel most defines you)?

I feel my still life images are my strongest body of work. I enjoy the control I have in the studio as well the time it allows to perfect an image.

Share one photo of yours that you particularly love.

I am in love with my belt images! I enjoy sketching and conceptualizing how you can turn one object into almost any form, feeling, or concept. I like showcasing an item, such as the belt, in a simple yet sophisticated way while adding a dynamic twist to the photograph, graphically catching the eye. I want others to have an attachment to both my image and the product.

Share one photo of someone else’s that you are particularly excited about.

Recently I have been very fascinated by interactive installations and exhibitions. This installation, created by Olafur Eliasson and Ma Yansong, is titled “Feelings are Facts,” and is currently at UCCA (The Ullens Center for Contemporary Art) in Beijing, China. The photographs that came from this installation have an unique blend of color while exploring art and architecture with elements of color, fog, light and movement throughout the entire area. I was blown away after I read a few articles and viewed the photographs. It is breathtaking!

Please visit this link to learn more.

What’s next for you, in 2011 and beyond?

In five years I would like to have established my own studio as well as achieved representation, and hope to have garnered a client list consisting of prominent names from the editorial and advertising fields.

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Thanks, Emily!

See more of Emily’s work, here.

See her on Profoto’s Assistant Contest site.

See more about Profoto’s Pro-8.

See more about Profoto!

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Have a great weekend!