Marcus Santa, the photographer, has been dedicated to delivering high quality imagery to clients for over 10 years. Working behind the scenes consistently with some of the world’s largest apparel brands in the fashion industry year after year, season after season to ensure they have the high converting imagery they need ahead of schedule. Most of his work up to this point has been business to business; focusing on marketing packages to ensure successful and profitable future sales.

Aside from his work behind the lens Marcus was a Machine Gunner (MOS 0331) in the United States Marine Corps 2009-2014. He served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom 2010 in Southern Helmand Province. His military experience, above all, taught him the value of professionalism. Listening and understanding peoples needs and delivering top quality results, on time, is the core of his business personality. This, along with being a Husband and Father of two beautiful daughters has taught Marcus how to ask questions and find unique solutions.

Marcus & Liz have been married for 14 years and are dedicated to building something beautiful in a small corner of a wide world.

Liz Santa, the marketing manager, fashion / lifestyle influencer and model ( @emmer on instagram ) has been building the Emmer & Oat brand for 12 years. Since launching her first online boutique (Seasalt & Honey) in 2013 she has dedicated herself to setting trends and learning the intricacies of the fashion industry. Her hard work built the Emmer & Oat brand that was an extremely successful online store from 2016-2021 where she and her husband realized their true passion was content creation.

Outside of the fashion world Liz is a Mother, Daughter and Sister. Her family is what matters most. Originally from the Adirondack Mountains in upstate NY, family is her core value. She was homeschooled and has continued that tradition of instilling strong Christian family values in her and Marcus’s daughters.