Erin Manning (photographer)

Erin Manning (photographer) is an American photographer, author, educator, and television personality. Her earliest encounter with photography occurred at age seven when she discovered a book entitled The Family of Man. Manning's photography career began as a commercial, portrait, and STOCK photographer, as well as working for Getty Images. She specializes in lifestyle imagery for clients such as AT&T, Bank of America, Disney, lifestyle magazines, healthcare organizations and individuals. Erin Manning's appearance as the host of DIY Network's The Whole Picture in 2005 introduced her as the digital photo expert for the photo enthusiast]. She is the author of Portrait and Candid Photography and Make Money With Your Digital Photography, published by John Wiley & Sons and hosts the DIY Network’s digital photography series The Whole Picture. Prior to the launch of her TV series, she appeared as the technology and lifestyle expert on DIY Network’s Enable Your Home. Manning serves on the board of directors for the Digital Imaging Marketing Association and is a member of the American Photographic Artists and the Los Angeles Digital Imaging Group.

Publications and appearances

TV

  • 2006-2010: DIY Network The Whole Picture - 26 episodes.
  • 2009: E! That Morning Show
  • 2009: QVC
  • 2007: ABC View From the Bay - Picture Perfect Photos.
  • 2006: NBC Today Show - Digital Dating, Give it Your Best Shot.
  • 2006: CBS The Early Show - Taking Perfect Holiday Photos.
  • 2005: DIY Network Enable Your Home.

Books

  • Portrait and Candid Photography: Photo Workshop (John Wiley & Sons, 2007) (ISBN 978-0470147856)
  • Make Money with your Digital Photography: Creative Digital Photography (John Wiley & Sons, 2011) (ISBN 978-0470474310)

Product endorsements

  • In May 2007, Manning became a spokeswoman for Canon USA, Inc. authored "how-to" digital photography articles, and hosted online digital photography video tutorials.
  • In October 2009, Photo Basics, a division of F. J. Westcott Company, launched the Erin Manning Home Studio Lighting Kit featuring an educational DVD co-produced, written, and hosted, by Manning.

Awards

  • 2006-2009: Seven Bronze and two Gold Classic Telly Awards for hosting DIY Network’s The Whole Picture.
  • 2010: One Silver Telly Award for co-producing, writing, and hosting the educational video More Digital Photo Basics.
  • 2010: One Bronze People's Choice Telly Award for co-producing, writing, and hosting the Erin Manning Home Studio Lighting Kit Educational DVD.
  • 2010: One Bronze Telly Award for co-producing, writing, and hosting Speaking Tips

Education

Loyola Marymount University 2001