More Philly adventures! I was back in Philly again this month, hanging out with Justin and exploring the city. Here is an assortment of snapshots from around town. To kick it off, the Free Library of Philadelphia. I went in search of a book on Robert Mapplethorpe’s “The Perfect Moment” exhibit that toured the country…
The last weekend of September, I headed to NYC for a brief visit from Philly. It was perfect timing, because we got out of town while Philadelphia was shut down for the Pope’s visit; I got to photograph my clients’ engagement session in Central Park, and Boba Guys was following me all the way from SF for their pop-up in Manhattan too. This…
At the end of August, I got to make a trip down to LA to photograph cupcakes for Dots in Pasadena. Pretty awesome career move! As an extra bonus, I also got to meet baby Ellie, hang out with great friends, and explore the Arts District. See some of my snapshots around town below: Baby Ellie! A…
Two mini adventures with Duke friends around the Bay. One: Point Reyes, a tree tunnel, and an abandoned ship. Two: A hike up Panoramic Hill with views as lovely as promised. Debo, Dan, and I headed up to North Bay. Our first stop: Point Reyes lighthouse. Next, we went to visit this awesome tree tunnel! …
My friend Sarah is the epitome of boho chic. She splits her time between Paris and California and is always off on a new adventure, trekking across the world by herself or with friends in different countries every year. For her birthday, she held a low-key but adorable little gathering in the spare room of…
Here we are, back in the land of neutral seasons. Snapshots from my San Francisco summer. Renegade Craft Fair 28 Chinese at the Asian Art Museum. Museum of Craft and Design: Asha Tea in Berkeley. Mathilda at the Orpheum with Nancy, and an art installation in Hayes Valley. Farewell to Sun & Elliot as…
The Fairmount district of Philadelphia is marked by a row of world-class museums and sprinkled throughout with streets lined with brownstones. And then right in the middle of the neighborhood is a huge former prison: The Eastern State Pentitentiary. It was the first prison truly designed with ‘penitence’ (reform vs. punishment’) in mind, and its design became…
Rooftop views, summer pop-ups, cute restaurants, and lots of awesome art installations. Summertime in Philly. Gorgeous views over the city from Le Bok Fin, a temporary pop-up at the former technical school. I made a half-hearted attempt to get a pizza from Pizzeria Beddia, which was recently crowned the Best Pizza in America by Bon…
I was just in NYC again last weekend, but here’s a little overview of my previous visit back in July. I arrived on the Fourth of July and got prime access to the Macy’s fireworks show; hung out with friends and indulged in some good eats; and wandered the Flatiron district, the Whitney, and the…
Boston is a pretty fun place to be for Independence Day. I was lucky enough to be in town to photograph Ami & Arjun’s gorgeous wedding, and from Boston I then hopped down to NYC on the 4th of July to continue the festivities and celebrations down there. Here is a glimpse at my time exploring…
A country within a city. We paid a little visit to the Vatican while we were in Rome, waiting for an hour in a line that turned out to be the wrong line anyway, and eventually getting to see the Sistine Chapel. And this makes for the final post of our “KAMS in Europe” tour! Recap the…
Rome. The final city of our France & Italy trip. I had been to Rome once previously in high school and saw all the standard Rome sights, which is just as well, since we were greeted by a Trevi Fountain under scaffolding this time. We stayed in the Trastavere district and explored everywhere on foot. See…