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Studio EMP - More Than Just a Photography Studio!

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Studio EMP - More Than Just a Photography Studio!The Lobby

Joel (owner of Studio EMP) is one of the most amazing artists I know.  I say artist because the images that I have seen are more works of art than just photos.

He has been shooting pictures for years. Of course he shoots INCREDIBLE wedding photos (you can't really call them photos though, they are so much more than that), to family portraits, to fashion photography to the most surreal photos of things that with the naked eye, would appear ordinary.  However, he makes them extraordinary and every photo tells a story.

I was fortunate enough to see some of his travel photography first hand at A Night in Fullerton.  It was incredible and hearing him talk about some of the works was so intriguing.

Even if you are not there for a photo shoot, Studio EMP is a shopping destination.  Joel's wife Jeni has decorated and designed the interior to include beautiful exposed brick walls, antique props for your photos and unique gift items.  From candles to frames to wedding invitations, there are so many things to choose from.

Studio EMP (Formerly Eckman Maus Photography) has recently relocated to the SOCO District in Historic Downtown Fullerton and is now in the historic Brandle Building at:  112 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton, Ca 92832 - 714-992-5400. Studio EMP

Love Joel 's work but bummed that you aren't in Fullerton?  Don't be!  Joel is HAPPY TO TRAVEL to make sure your wedding is captured in his photojournalistic and artistic style.  He will blend right into the background so you don't even know he is there!

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The Studio

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Cristal Drake - Realtor (R)...At Your Service for all your Fullerton area real estate needs!  Re/Max North Orange County - 714-423-7525.  All information in my blogs is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2008 all rights reserved. Photos courtesy of Studio EMP.

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Comments (18)

Greg Nino
RE/MAX Compass - Houston, TX
Houston, Texas

Your friend does an excellent job! Very creative. Good friend to have. Did he take your pic?

Dec 10, 2008 01:17 PM
Paula Swayne
Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 - Sacramento, CA
Realtor-Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park -Dunniga

Wow...VERY talented!  Love the baby photo!

Dec 10, 2008 01:53 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Cristal, There is such an art and skill to photography and this place is amazing.  I would have loved to have been there in person and see the incredible photographs.

Dec 10, 2008 02:04 PM
Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate

This is a great Localism post. I wish you'd join the Things to Do/Places to Visit group. Your posts would be perfect for the group. I'd love to see this one featured there.

Dec 10, 2008 02:07 PM
Cristal Drake
Prudential California Realty - Fullerton, CA
Realtor - Fullerton Real Estate

Greg, He is awesome! Nah, he didn't take mine. I was in a hurry for a picture and my husband took it in the backyard of an open house we were having. It is fine but Joel's would have been much better.  I will use him next time though!

Paula, hey there!  Yes, you would love the studio too!

Carole, I know that YOU would have really appreciated them. They were so amazing.

Lisa!  I just joined. I am so sorry, I am bad with finding new groups. I am in and it is posted there!

Dec 10, 2008 02:19 PM
Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate

OK. I'm confused. Did you just add this to the group or was it already there? LOL. I just logged into the group and saw it there. Either way. I'm going to feature it. =)

Dec 10, 2008 02:19 PM
Cristal Drake
Prudential California Realty - Fullerton, CA
Realtor - Fullerton Real Estate

Hey Lisa!  I don't mess around.  You wished me in the group and voila!  There I was!  Thanks so much for introducing me to it!

Dec 10, 2008 02:38 PM
Kristin Moran
Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

Cristal - These guys do some spectacular work!  Looks like there's plenty to do and see with the shopping and all, sounds very cool.  ;).  KM

Dec 10, 2008 02:44 PM
Liz Moras Migic
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor

Wow I'm dying of jealousy!  What awesome talent.........love the studio, artwork, photography!

Dec 10, 2008 03:51 PM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

cristal - omg, the photography is absolutely gorgeous!  that is the kind of studio that I wish were in this area and one that i think would thrive here.  you are so lucky to have EMP Studios in your area!

Dec 10, 2008 08:18 PM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Cristal,

What a good localism post.  EMP does some really good work.

Dec 10, 2008 09:15 PM
Cristal Drake
Prudential California Realty - Fullerton, CA
Realtor - Fullerton Real Estate

Leesa, you know I knew you would love it! 

Don, thanks so much!  This blog was easy because the pictures do speak volumes!

Dec 11, 2008 01:28 AM
Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY
Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

This looks like a great spot Cristal.  The photos are wonderful and the place is sooo different.

Dec 11, 2008 03:14 AM
Anonymous
Jeni Maus

Cristal, you are so awesome! Thanks for being such a great support and friend! We appreciate all that you do to spread the word about the studio. YOU ROCK!!! 

Dec 11, 2008 03:25 AM
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Anonymous
joel eckman maus

Thank you so much Cristal, it was great seeing you at Night in Fullerton.

Thank you to all for your kind words! Remember I travel for weddings, etc!!:)

Dec 11, 2008 03:28 AM
#15
Anonymous
Leah Song

Not only is he very talented, he is also a very kind and generous soul!

Studio EMP is donating photography services to the recent

Southland wildfire victims by offering gift certificates at their office and the

Chamber offices to families interested in taking a family portrait and beginning

their collection again.

"I'm sure these families have lost all their photos, and I'd love to

give new portraits and start them with new memories" explained Maus,

owner and a local resident who decided to contribute to those affected.

The gift certificates will be for a studio session and a free 11x14

portrait print- a $209 value. If you know of a family who could utilize this

offer, please contact Studio EMP at (714) 448-3173 to make an appointment.

Dec 11, 2008 09:27 AM
#16
Cristal Drake
Prudential California Realty - Fullerton, CA
Realtor - Fullerton Real Estate

Paddy, it really is so nice. I just want to hang out and have tea in there or something!

Jeni and Joel, I am so happy to do it and it was easy with such great visuals!  There were practically no words needed! Oh, by the way, maybe you could serve tea! :o)  Just kidding.

Leah, Wow, I had no idea!  They are just abou the nicest people you would ever want to meet!  Thanks for shairng that bit! Was it published somewhere? Glad you checked out my blog!

Dec 11, 2008 04:14 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Maybe he could become a Power Partner and take photos of your Clients and their new homes, which would make a nice close of escrow gift.

Back when I was a Realtor in Texas, I had a "starving artist" who did ink, pen, and charcoal drawings of my Clients' homes. Then I had them framed and gave them as close of escrow gifts. Coworkers in my office were sending "thank you" cards. Could explain why I had so much more business than they did.

Dec 21, 2008 05:44 PM