GoKateShoot for Rock Creek Social Club: American Craft Beer Week

To kick off summer, I partnered with DC scene kings Rock Creek Social Club to shoot some photos of their American Craft Beer Week party at Smith Commons. Keep an eye out on their platforms for the whole set, but here are some of my favorite style snaps. 

Disco Roofdeck

Actress Mundy Spears is utterly committed to a lot of things...she is an endlessly loyal friend, a talented artist, and neuvo-disco punk style icon. She was one of my first friends in DC! Last weekend we were at a lovely rooftop barbeque hosted by Eric Schulze of Thirst and I couldn't resist taking some snaps...of course, Eric stole the camera and took one of she and I as well. Why the high vantage point on that picture? He's 6'6"! It's a great photo angle, I'll give him that. 

Can't wait for summer...I hope you all have fun weekend plans for the holiday!

Announcement: Co-Hosting Party with the Washington Post, Proper Topper, and Dandies & Quiantrelles Tonight!

Good morning! Summer is here, Seersucker Social is on its way, and hat season is in full swing! To celebrate, get crafty! I'm excited to announce a sweet little party that I'm co-hosting with the Washington Post (FW and Post Express), Proper Topper, and Dandies & Quiantrelles. We're having a DIY hat-decorating party, and the $10 ticket will benefit the DC Public Library system. I will be photographing a stylish reading documentary, we're have cookies, pink bubbly, and hats galore! Come out to Proper Topper in Dupont tonight from 6-9 to celebrate with us! Details HERE.

Announcement: GoKateShoot to Speak at ThirstDC

Hey team! If you follow the blog, you know that I've become great friends with the ThirstDC team. I first met co-founders Eric and Lori at Busboys and Poets five months ago (at this exact documented moment, in fact), and they've been trying to get me to speak ever since. For those of you who aren't familiar, ThirstDC is like a sexier version of TED, with booze, and backed by the Smithsonian. Yes, the Smithsonian of dinosaurs and rocket ships and all the other cool, smart stuff down near the monuments. They're hype for Thirst and you should be too! Expert speakers give 10-20 minute talks on wild topics only somewhat related to their field; think a rocket scientist discussing dating, for instance. Rad! The Thirst team does an awesome job talking about themselves HERE, so check that out for more info.

Photo by Kevin Allen for Washingtonian Magazine

I'm speaking at ThirstDC on May 31 and you should come. Yikes, I know! Some of the other speakers have announced their talks, while some are keeping theirs a secret until later. Me being me and generally overexcited about damn near everything, announced my talk already. I'll be speaking about how people use each other, turning the concept on its head to redefine what it means to feel used...and how that's an awesome thing. And you're all, "What?But you're a photographer who talks about style! What does this have anything to do with anything?!" to which I would reply, "Everything has everything to do with everything, don't worry! Get your ticket, get dressed up and come out to find out."  Tickets are live and you can get them HERE. DO IT! Come watch me stand up in front of a sold out, 300+ person crowd and wax poetic on all things social, stylish, and artistic (potentially having a moment in the process, but hopefully not). It will be fiesty, it will be random, and it will be entertaining, if anything.

The Details:
ThirstDC
May 31, 2012, 7-11pm
Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St. NW, DC
Tickets HERE

Too Cool for --

Dr. Eric Schulze of Thirst DC

A roofdeck in Chinatown

May 20, 2012

Rock those shades and tank. 

Who says nerds can't be cool?

Wear your style -- happy summer!

The Ladies of Butler + Claypool

Last weekend, I stopped by the Butler + Claypool pop-up shop to peruse their lovely vintage wares and catch up with the ladies (who I first photographed HERE when I first moved to DC). Of course I some quick portraits along the way. Pictured here are Holly Thomas (editor of Refinery 29), Krista Haywood, and Rachel Cothran (who I also photographed HERE and ). Kristin Guiter is not pictured, but is also on the team (I photographed her most recently at the Corcoran Ball, HERE). These ladies are the original leaders of DC style and do a fantastic job with B+C; make sure to check out their next pop-up!

So, We Have Some Kittens...

Happy Saturday! My cousin and I are fostering four 5-week-old kittens, and they are hard not to take lots of photos of! They will be up for adoption in 5 weeks when they're a bit bigger, but I did want to share some of my favorite snaps. There are a pair of light grey ones (Zoe and Hendricks), a black one with one socks (Marc Jacobs, natch, props to Marshall of TPWP for the name), and a dark grey tiger (Stella). 

Have a wonderful day!

The Romantic Movement

As I mentioned, I photographed the Romantic Movement, a style and music event co-hosted by the gentlemen of style blog Street Etiquette and MDLN Ventures. I described the whole event HERE if you're curious, and shared some super-dreamy shots HERE already. These are some of my favorite street snaps. I didn't include any photos of the performers; I got some great ones that will have a post of their own. There was incredible layering, pop-art accessories, and lots of other details that were making me swoon all night long. Enjoy!

GoKateShoot for Washingtonian: Dwayne Brice

Hey! I'm sorry for the radio silence; I took a much-needed break from blogging for a few days so that I could get some other projects in order. I have some exciting things coming up that I can't wait to share! 

But first, and most importantly, here are some new photos! These images are of Dwayne of Hu's Wear, one of my favorite designer boutiques in the city. I photographed him for Washingtonian Magazine; you can check out those photos HERE. His own style is very inspiring; soft layers with pops of color make him a shoe in for one of DC's most stylish men. He also lives with my good friend Quincy, so they are quite the sartorial roommates. I love his edgy take on neuvo-nerd with pieces by Dries Van Noten, Helmut Lang, and Jil Sander coupled with vintage. 

Model Off Duty: Jackie

This is my lovely new friend Jackie Akoko, who models for T.H.E. Agency, and also has incredible style. I wanted to introduce her with these lovely photos before I do a big post later. 

Henna Traditions

I have lots of awesome work coming out soon, but while we wait, I wanted to share this beautiful photo of the henna my officemate was sporting last week. She got the designs for a wedding she attended; I love the collision of ancient cultural traditions with contemporary style. The designs are so delicate and feminine, a perfect start to warmer weather. 

Spring Film

Good morning! Today we have some gorgeous film photos I've taken over the past couple of weeks; I love the imbalanced colors and lovely details. Some florals, some artist friends, and some adventures, per usual. Spring has sprung...enjoy!

Romantic Glow

On Sunday I got to shoot the incredibly stylish Romantic Movement music and style event. You can see my whole description of it HERE, but I am SO HYPER to share the photos with you! I was making so many excited exclamations while editing these last night that we had to pause Mad Men so I could have a moment. It was serious. There are a lot of photos, so I will ease you into things with a little set of some of my favorite natural hair ladies, who rock their coifs proudly while going all in on style. Exceptional layering, iconic styling, and that gorgeous late day light. Swoon.

Featuring Elise Peterson, Imani, and Tamika

Oriana and Philippe Go to the Ball

At the Corcoran Ball, I had the pleasure and delight of meeting the lovely Oriana and Philippe. Clad in mint vintage tulle and the perfect suit, this pair blew me away with their chic style and friendliness. We made fast friends and enjoyed much of the Ball together; I took a series of images of them that are my favorites of the whole set. Enjoy!

Looks from the Corcoran Ball

Two weeks ago, I had the unexpected pleasure of photographing the Corcoran Ball, the high-end benefit gala the museum uses to honor their top patrons. This year's guest of honor was His Excellency the Ambassador of France (pictured below), so the entire affair was themed France-meets-America. From the food to the decorations to the music, all of the details focused on developing the fusion of the two cultures. With just a day's notice, I donned a black BCBG runway silk crepe jumpsuit that I've been saving for just such an occasion, and paired it with my signature fushcia lipstick for an elegant, understated look. It was perfect; I was happy that many of the guests complemented me on my look. Success! As my first formal black tie gala, this was one hell of a way to kick things off. 

Here are some of my favorite photos from the event; if you are looking for a photo and don't see it here, or are curious, you can find my entire set of photos HERE on the Corcoran's Flickr. My favorite trend of the evening was the proliferation of jeweled animal clutches...the leopard was my personal favorite. Enjoy!