Some portraits I shot in Oz… Check out my Instagram or #OAKLEYINOZ for more.
ELEMENT EDEN EUROPE SPRING ’13
Element Eden Europe Spring ’13 is here!! Check out a sneak peak of the images I shot before Juliana Neufeld did her artwork over the top of them.
Photographer: Amber B Dianda.
Stylist: Williams and Cook
Hair and Make up: Sandy Ganzer
Model: Rayne Ivanushka @ FORD Models.
ELEMENT TWS SKATE & CREATE 2013
Every year Transworld holds a competition called Skate & Create. This year Element Skateboards was invited to partake, and my handsome husband, Kirk DiAnda wrote and directed the piece.
Featuring the Element team; Boo Johnson, Chad Muska, Chad Tim Tim, Chase Webb, Ethan Loy, Evan Smith, Levi Brown, Madars Apse, Mark Appleyard, Nassim Guammaz, Nyjah Huston, andTom Schaar, with special appearances by Ray Barbee and Johnny Schillereff. Each team had to create a 5 minute video in the span of a week. They are provided a photographer, (Oliver Barton) and two builders to create any skate obstacle they needed.
“The concept was to show skateboarding through snapshots of the times, creating a mini documentary. I took a satirical route with the concept and direction, loosely paying homage to the icons, fashion, and design that defined how we got here today. Ultimately, I wanted to commend skateboarders for their creativity and individuality. Since day one, we’ve been inventors that see the world differently, and that gene has been passed down from generation, to generation. The entire piece is strung together with a narrative by Chad Muska, told in the first-perosn perspecitve. I wanted to give that sencse of the narrator telling the stories of his generation, almost like a Forrest Gump-esque walk down memory lane. It’s meant to be humorous but has a sense of truth to it, too.“—Kirk Dianda
Here are some behind the scenes photos I shot while on set. Also check out the magazine article here with an amzing photo spread by Oliver Barton.
Filmed by Ryan Young and Mark Stewart. Edited by Kirk Dianda and Mark Stewart. Narrated by Chad Muska. Original soundtrack by Loren Humphrey, and Muskabeatz courtesy of Chad Muska.
ELEMENT EDEN SPRING ’13
I am really excited to show you guys a sneak peek of the Element Eden, Spring ’13 campaign I shot in Joshua Tree last year. I’m still dreaming of the pastel sunset and warm desert nights we had out there! Thank you to everyone involved that made this such a fun shoot to work on.
Photographer: Amber B Dianda.
Artwork: Juliana Neufeld
Stylist: Williams and Cook
Hair and Make up: Sandy Ganzer
Model: Rayne Ivanushka @ FORD Models.
RÉSUME 2012
To recap a wonderful year, I would like to share some of the highlights from 2012. Last year was awesome and I’m really enthusiastic that 2013 will be bigger and better. Thank you for all your love and support, i truly appreciate being a part of a network of inspirational and motivated people. - Amber B
PHOTO SHOOTS
The Element Eden Spring ’13 campaign was shot in Joshua Tree, CA. These photos will be featured throughout Eden’s website, and in printed media, including Foam and Nylon magazine. The campaign was extra special, as I had the chance to collaborate with the amazing artist, Juliana Neufeld who created the illustrations that are featured on top of my photos.
Photographer: Amber B DiAnda
Artist: Juliana Neufeld
Make-up and Hair: Sandy Ganzer
Styling: Williams and Cook
Model: Rayne Ivanushka @ FORD Models
The Element Eden x Jac Vanek x Zumiez collaboration was shot in Downtown LA. Element and Jac Vanek created an exclusive collection for Zumiez, featuring the multi-talented Jac Vanek as the designer and model. Stay tuned for the full collection, collaboration, and campaign later this year.
Photographer: Amber B DiAnda
Model: Jac Vanek
Make up: Kirin Bhatty
Hair: Gabbi Pascua
Model: Jac Vanek
Kind Campaign is a movement and a documentary created by Lauren Parsekian and Molly Thompson which serves as an outlet for girls to share their stories, to learn from others’ experiences, to create awareness, healing and understanding about girl-against-girl crime. I documented their tour while visiting four schools in Seattle, WA.
During 2012 I’ve been collaborating with Valerie Killeen of BLEACHBLACK blogger fame, for the sister-site, SHELTERBLACK. Throughout the year, we shot intimate studio visits with Ed and Deanna Templeton, Claudio Kirac, Lisa Solberg, Mary and Ryan Kingman, and Chad Muska, and are planning some more exciting visits for 2013.
The Element Eden Holiday ’12 Amy Purdy shoot was shot at Lake Gregory, California. It is always incredible to work with snowboarder, inspiration speaker, Amazing Race star, and double-amputee; Amy Purdy.
Photographer: Amber B DiAnda.
Videographer: Kirk Dianda.
Model: Amy Purdy.
Studio shoot with fashion blogger Amber Saylor.
Photographer: Amber B Dianda.
Stylist: Amber Saylor
Model: Amber Saylor
EXHIBITIONS
My husband Kirk DiAnda and I collaborated on a stop-start animated music video for the Japanther song “Come Back Home”. We launched the video on Noisey/Vice.com along with a live launch at The Smell in LA with money raised being donated to the depression and anxiety charity, Mentalpod.com.
Our Japanther music video was also featured at the Linoleum Film Festival in Russia, and the Role Palyback exhibition in Wisconsin, USA.
I was honored to write and direct The Eden Video, which documents the humble beginnings of Element Eden. The story is told through a short narrative, cut to a hand-made animation, both created by myself and co-creator, Kirk DiAnda. The short-film premiered at a private party and fashion show, and then released alongside a series of shorts called, behind-the-seams. See my behind the seams feature here.
Here is a new AB creature, Even Ghosts have Freckles that was featured at the “1975 IS HAUNTED” exhibition in Rochester, NY! See more of my creatures and read their stories here.
I’m really passionate about self publishing and was able to add two new fan zines to my collection this past year; “Hooray for Phobias” and “Come Back Home”. Each zine is collated and sewn by hand.
FEATURED
Photographer feature in the Australian magazine; Yen.
Element Eden ads featuring photography by Amber B DiAnda in Nylon.
To keep in touch with what I’m up to, follow my facebook and Instagram pages for daily posts. Please contact me on amberbdianda@gmail.com for bookings.
Wishing you a peaceful and happy New Year. – xAB.
Element Eden Spring ’13 Sneak Peek
So excited for this campaign to launch! Element Eden Spring ’13 sneak peek in the latest Foam Magazine!!
Photographer: Amber B DiAnda 
Artwork by the amazing Juliana Neufeld 
Makeup & hair by Sandy Ganzer 
Styling by: Williams and Cook and 
modeling by the beautiful Rayne Ivanushka @ FORD Models.
For bookings, please contact amberbdianda@gmail.com
TEXTURES
Some detail shots of Chad Muska’s artworks from his solo exhibition; Deconstructionism.
CHAD MUSKA STUDIO VISIT – LA
Deep up in the Hollywood Hills, among the rich and famous, dwells a creative mastermind by the name of Chad Muska. He’s been in the limelight of the skate, fashion, music and art scene since the mid 90s. Chad’s energy and creativity is infectious, and I love any chance to work with this amazing creature.
Here is a series of images I shot for SHELTERBLACK while Kirk and I were visiting Chad in his West Coast residence.
ELEMENT EDEN HOME PAGE
Element Eden USA just updated their website!! Check out all the beautiful photography on their homepage by yours truly. 
See more of my work over at amberbcreate.com/photography and contact me for bookings at amberbdianda@gmail.com.
JAC VANEK FOR ZUMIEZ
I love this series, shot with the gorgeous Miss Jac Vanek for her Element and Zumiez collaboration.
See more of my work over at amberbcreate.com/photography and contact me at amberbdianda@gmail.com for bookings.