Emma Stern is a Philadelphia based photographer who explores forgotten pockets of space throughout the various neighborhoods of her city. Primarily shooting with medium format film, she concentrates on finding subtle details, which she uses to activate these otherwise overlooked spaces.

Emma is also the co-founder of Gravy Studio & Gallery, a collaborative workspace and gallery located in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia. Gravy Studio & Gallery is used as a multi-functional space that promotes the work of local and emerging photographers.