Erik James Montgomery, owner of EJM Photography, is a self-taught fine art photographer who creates relevant, thought-provoking, visually unique imagery. His viewpoint is from a photojournalistic standpoint where his imagery tells a complete story in one photograph.
In 2011 Erik founded the Erik James Montgomery Foundation. The EJM Foundation is dedicated to instructing youth in the artistic development of professional photography. His students learn the fundamentals of the craft as well as being introduced to entrepreneurship. The Foundation also creates public works of art for impoverished neighborhoods in order to transform blight into beauty.
Photography is a powerful form of communication because it transcends all the barriers of language. Through my art, I am able to speak to anyone in the world about their world, in order to change the world.
Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
In this dynamic and fun, hands-on workshop, fine art photographer Erik James Montgomery introduces students to both historic and contemporary photographic practices while building visual literacy and creative confidence.
Program Type: Workshops / Residencies
Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
Stereotypical images have negatively impacted the self-esteem of people for hundreds of years. We will examine how these negative images are used in media, cartoons, and in art.
Program Type: Workshops / Residencies
Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
Unlock the power of the lens to transform your classroom culture.
Program Type: Professional Learning
Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
Culturally Responsive Education (CRE) in Action will provide teachers with sequential learning to merge arts and culture for greater student engagement.
Program Type: Professional Learning
Art Teacher
Art Teacher
“The project really brought out each student's personality and interests. It was wonderful to see them engage in different aspects ranging from history, to the mechanics and history of cameras, to self exploration.”
Academy Park High School
Academy Park High School
“Erik immediately connected with students through and got them to engage with him in a way I have never seen before.”
Rutgers-Camden Future Scholars summer program
Rutgers-Camden Future Scholars summer program
“I would love to have him back. He had the students kind of rethinking language, rethinking themselves.”