e. soule

Meet Elizabeth Soule! She goes by e. soule for her work and is a photographer who specializes in Polaroid photography. Her current series is The Little Zoo and Letting the Horses Loose. She offers photo boxes, prints, cards and soft toys. Elizabeth works out of her studio in her apartment in NW Portland. Personally, I've been loving Elizabeth's work for a while, so it was lovely to get to know her better. Do check out her blog as well, right here.

Q: Do you have another job, or is your art business your living?
A: I'm currently making a living with my photography.

Q: How did you get started with your current medium and how long have you been doing it as a business?
A: I went to school for photography. I have worked a variety of other jobs, but always went back to photography. I have been working with Polaroids for the past year.

Q: Where do you sell your work?
A: My work sells in retail shops both nationally and internationally. In town you can find my work at Noun, Tilde, Presents of Mind, Lark Press, Tender Loving Empire and Posh Boutique. I also sell on my website, right here. And don't forget to check out my booth at the Sunday Best Holiday Sale, it's going to be full of wonderful art!

Q: What are your favorite three things about Portland?
A: The vibrant art scene, the people and the awesome beer selection!

Q: Do you listen to music in the studio? If so, what are your favorites?
A: In my studio, you'll find Modest Mouse, Radiohead, Belle and Sebastian in heavy rotation, however, this list could go on and on...

Q: Describe a perfect day when you aren’t working in your studio.

A: It would start off with a cup of coffee and a orange chocolate chip scone from Stumptown. I'd spend the day photographing and walking around Portland. Visit shops and galleries that I never get to spend enough time in. Have dinner with friends at one of the yummy restaurants in town. At the end of the day all my film would (magically) be developed, contacted and scanned.