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