It’s funny to look back and realize that it’s only been a year since Alex and I started playing mahjong with all our friends and just over a year since we bought a record player and started collecting vinyls. In that time, these two interests have become such big hobbies in our lives. It was…
I was absolutely delighted to photograph these portfolio pieces for Shoppe Theory. They are a design studio based in both New York City (Jess) and San Francisco (Do-Hee), and like many designers had crafted so many wonderful brands throughout the year but hadn’t gotten around to photographing any of them. On a December day, Do-Hee…
What happens to wedding flowers after the event? You might enjoy the centerpieces for a while or dry out the bridal bouquet, but most of it ends up in the compost pile, never to be seen again. I was approached by Cast Paper Art, a company based in St. Louis, to see if I might…
I love getting to kick off each new year with a little gathering of my friends as I indulge in a bit of a birthday celebration. Last year, we took a pottery class, while the year before, we threw a swanky party in the garden at my studio. This year, I riffed on the crafting theme as…
I absolutely love seeing all the beautiful creations from my friend Brianne over at Brown Fox Calligraphy. We met up at my studio one day so I could help her photograph some of her favorite wedding suites and miscellaneous pieces from 2015. They’re all so pretty, it’s impossible to pick favorites, though this first one with its…
I have long coveted the beautiful look of letterpress. The paper has a beautiful, textured impression that can be felt by the fingertips. It looks so special and precious amidst our shiny, mass-distribution digital world. Letterpress is an old mechanical process involving giant finnicky old printing presses and plenty of manual labor (yes, you actually…
I have been slowly creating a new set of packaging for my photography business. I wanted something beautiful yet simple. I paired the turquoise in my logo with natural kraft tones, and I quite like the overall look that I ended up with. First up, my half-sized kraft pocket folders. This one was stamped with…