[WANDERING EYE] “Girls, Girls, Girls” Shot by Emily Knecht

Welcome to Wandering Eye, a new photo series in which we shut up (after this intro) and let talented shutterthugs (oh nothing, just a new word we’re trying out) show us the rad/hot/naked/dope/gritty/expensive/dirty/depressing stuff they look at, and then we ask them a few questions about it.

Our first eyeball is attached to the face of Emily Knecht, a LA based photographer who stares at eyesores all day. But on the serious, Emily received her BFA in photography from Cal Arts and makes personal and provocative work that explores sexuality, vulnerability, and the female body, often turning the camera on herself to do so. For more tastefully erotic visual stimulus and censored nips, follow Emily on , and stay tuned for her upcoming photo exhibition this spring.

1. Film or digital?

Film!

2. Where do you find so many babes to photograph?

Most of them are my friends, or at least “friends” by some degrees of separation. When I’m feeling adventurous, I blind message girls on Model Mayhem, Instagram, or Facebook.

3. How do you politely ask a girl to get naked?

“Please take your clothes off.” Generally they know what’s coming when they shoot with me, but I like to move slowly, make sure they’re comfortable, because if they are, I’ll get better photos.

4. And now, everyone’s least favorite question: what’s your dream photo project?

I couldn’t name just one; wouldn’t that be boring!  It doesn’t leave much to look forward to. I think the idea is to make every project your dream project, so you’re always pushing yourself harder than you did last time, so you’re always learning.

5. What magazines and blogs do you stalk for inspiration?

Honestly, Instagram.  I follow a lot of photographers, models, magazines, etc. that inspire me.

6. Rain or shine?

There’s a drought, so it would be irresponsible of me to say shine.

7. What makes a great photo?

Honesty. A raw quality. Something Iconic that sticks with you.