Kat's Blog

Why Not…

kat — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:43:04 +0000

On New Year’s Eve probably somewhere around 10:30p.m., my girlfriends and I were running around the house hopping around looking for that other heel, finding earrings, putting on lipstick, listening to music, and getting ready to bring in the new year. After we all got ready we just sat around the table and were telling stories and laughing. We were going around talking about goals, and what we wanted to do in 2012, and dreams we wanted to chase after and conquer. It got to my friend, and she said half jokingly/half seriously, “my 2012 mantra is..Why the hell not?”

We all laughed…but then she proceeded to point out each of our dreams and say ‘Why not?’ You want to change the world?…why not? You want photograph for Ralph Lauren…why not? You want to write a book…why not?

In essence she was declaring no b.s. allowed. The laughter stopped, as we caught on to her charge.

It’s now almost June…which I cannot believe, and I still hold onto those moments around the table with my girlfriends. The year is almost half way over, and I want to urge you and myself to:

DREAM BIGGER.

Be bold.

Take a chance.

Step out in faith.

Don’t just say…DO.

Leave comfort and safety behind, and join a bigger story. Why the hell not?

Thankful for…

kat — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:39:51 +0000

This evening I am sitting indian style on my bed full of quilts. Next to me is my phone and a glass of pinot grigio. Outside it’s that time of day when yellow and gold permeate the sky. My friend is in the kitchen cooking something that’s crackling on the stove. It’s simple, and quiet, yet I feel so thankful. Thankful for my bed (which is sooo comfortable), thankful for a glass of cold wine, thankful for friends that come over to hang or to simply cook a quick meal, thankful for yet another day that I get to share life with a community that loves in truth, patience, and grace.

Have a beautiful evening:)

Two lovely people I get the privilege to call friends.

Movement

kat — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:22:03 +0000

Life, love, relationships are not static.

They are full of movement.

The movement of life and those around me urge me to take part of the journey and to stay away from the sidelines.

Within the small moments of the everyday happenings life moves, bends, sways, shifts.

Right now…today I’m learning to embrace this.

Model: Jessica, Brady Brannon and Rich Agency

Hair and Make-up Artist: Rachel Burney, Remba Productions

Jessica | Preview

kat — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:28:29 +0000

A recent shoot I did with model Jessica. More to come….

Model: Jessica, Brady Brannon and Rich Agency

Hair and Make-up Artist: Rachel Burney, Remba Productions

Aaron and Melissa | Newport Beach

kat — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:30 +0000

Happy 2 year Anniversary guys. Here’s to many more years of road trips, life together, and lots of laughter!

James David | Behind the Scenes

kat — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:00:57 +0000

A few months ago I had the privilege to shoot behind the scenes for a music video for James David. Everything about this shoot was a thrill. There were so many creatives within this one room, and everyone was for each other. Not to mention James David is an amazingly talented guy.

Be sure and check out James David and his new video HERE.

Enjoy some behind the scenes shots from the evening.

The wonderful crew included: Sarah Shreves, Renato, Beats and Feets, Aaron Scott, the guys of Sew Creative, and many more! Thanks guys for making this evening so much fun! Can’t wait to hang/play/create!

Aaron and Melissa | Sneak Peak

kat — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:32:30 +0000

Manhattan Home | Personal

kat — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:00:20 +0000

Today I miss New York.

There’s something about that city. I just can’t get over it. It’s busy; it’s independent; it’s a foodies heaven. The air is crisp, and I feel like for some reason I walk a little taller and with a little more determination when I’m there. There’s a constant movement, and though almost every corner of it is concrete, there’s something strangely beautiful about it.

Now that I have been traveling there for a few years now, I have developed some dear friendships that I am so thankful for. My friends that live in New York are creative and pushing the envelope of expectations that have been set on them. I love that every night that I’m in New York is a late night filled with good food, long conversations usually filled with laughter, and typically some sort of red wine.

Below are some shots of a friend’s Manhattan loft that I crash at when I’m in town. I love love love her place. The colors, the odds and ends, but most of all there is this strange sense of home I get whenever I venture into this Manhattan home…a sort of home away from home.

Dear New York: I will see you soon~Kat

John & Kathryn

kat — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:08:41 +0000

My wonderful assistant Angi got these great shots of the guys getting ready…

Unexpected Friendships

kat — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:37:03 +0000

We literally live on opposite sides of the US. Bekah and her husband Ben live in Florida, and as you know I live out here in Southern California. Last fall, Bekah and Ben of Kallima Photography, photographed a wedding I was in on the East Coast. Somehow by the end of the wedding we were dancing, telling secrets, and acting like lifelong friends. (And really once you get to know this girl, you kind of want to be her lifelong friend).

After the wedding we talked about keeping in touch, and let’s be honest we say that a lot of times. But here is the thing. We actually did. Over the last almost year, Bekah has become a dear friend. One of those soul friendships. She’s such a kindred spirit, and I respect her so much. Artistically Bekah tells such honest stories with her images. As a mother and wife she is committed, nurturing, playful. As a friend she’s loyal, encouraging, will dance on the dancefloor all night, and then have a heart to heart with you.

Bekah, it makes me so sad that we live so far away, but I am so thankful to God that he crossed our paths. You consistently pour your heart out into all that you do, and it challenges me as an artist, friend, sister, etc. Thank you for your friendship. Thank you sharing truth in my life when I need it most, and thank you for sharing your life with me. I just adore you!

Location: Some field.

Fun Fact: This is my first time using the Film Presets VSCO. Would love to know your thoughts!