The Art of the Headshot

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Headshots can be tricky - clients, jobs, and audiences often see your professional headshot before they meet you, so showing the right side of yourself is really important. Speaking at an important professional conference? The headshot for that would be different than one for a fun creative partnership, so having several photos of yourself that you love is of utmost importance. Just as you put on your favorite socks to give yourself an extra confidence boost on a big, day, so too should you be excited when someone asks for a headshot - when you have ones you love, you know you're putting your best foot forward! 

Getting Photographed? What to Focus On and Wear

For many people, headshots are the first time they're stepping in front of a professional camera and the experience can be a bit overwhelming. But never fear, that's where having a great photographer who you trust can come in handy! It's your job to leave the house looking and feeling awesome, and it's the photographer's job to make sure you look awesome in the photo.

Before you go to your shoot, ask your photographer what kind of lighting they use; both natural and artificial light can look awesome, but each will be a different experience and they can help you understand what to expect. Bring three or four outfit options; I recommend several solid-colored tops in bright colors, since patterns (especially text) can be distracting and black can be too dark. Pick things that make you feel really awesome about yourself! Next, make sure you're well-groomed; shave if you like, comb your hair, and ladies should apply natural looking makeup. I find that even if you don't normally wear them, foundation and concealer help skin look fresh, and a photographer can bring in a hair and makeup artist if you ask. Finally, try your best to get a full 8 hours of sleep before, so you make sure you'll look well-rested and refreshed. 

Let's Do This: What to Expect From Our Shoot

For each headshot session, we chat first so I can be sure I know exactly how you plan on using the photos and what you'd like to accomplish with them. I love getting to know my clients and making friends before I even pick up the camera, and I want to make sure you're totally comfortable. At the shoot, I suggest good wardrobe options that really let you shine, and can have a hair and makeup artist come help if you'd like. I also specially design the lighting to flatter your lovely features, either through natural light with a reflector, or with studio flash. The shoot itself is fun and relaxed - we put some music on, talk up a storm, and get images that you're really excited about. I let you preview the shots to make sure you love what we've captured, and let you pick the shots you like best (I'm happy to make recommendations too!).  After the shoot I carefully edit each shot and do a gentle refresh in Photoshop to make sure your skin is clear and your eyes twinkle before delivering the photos to you digitally so you can start using them right away. 

I hope those tips help! Here are a few headshots I've taken, which includes actresses, professionals and entrepreneurs. Enjoy!

The Making of: Emerging Musicians' Portraits

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DISCLAIMER: What started as an effort to document rockstar style from the bands playing BYT and the Hamilton's upcoming DC Emerging Artists Super Sampler, Vol. 1 (holla for tickets HERE) was quickly derailed. I pictured leather pants, perpetual bedhead ("organic self-styling"), knock-offs of those Chloe boots that everyone and myself swoon over, and more Penny Lane faux fur than you can shake a stick at. 

I was wrong, somewhat.

A few bands were interested in style, and the rest...not so much. BUT I HAD A PLAN! Instead of focusing on their fashion style, I focused on the visual identity of the band, and everything that comes with that. From band houses of questionable cleanliness to laser light shows and beloved Pomeranians, the visual identities of the bands are unique and very much their own. So I set out to shoot portraits that tell the stories of those visual identities, and adventures into the wilds of the DMV ensued. As a personal photographic challenge, I shot each in a different lighting style - I had a whole group of ready and willing subjects, and I was determined to make this a learning opportunity. 

You can check out my three-part feature on BYT HERE, HERE, and HERE, and read on below for my favorite shots, behind the scenes wildness, and of course, the photographic dirt. 

Black Hills

Upon arriving at Aaron Estes' house in Northern Petworth on a Saturday afternoon, I was attacked by the first element of his visual identity, his maniacally happy Pomeranian named Warf. (So cute!!!!!!!) After lots of face licking and petting and belly rubs (Warf, not Aaron), Aaron and I chatted over a pot of coffee and took  photos. His quiet and thoughtful way reflects his mindful way of writing music, so when he told me he is also a professional trapeze artist and trainer, I was a bit surprised (and really really excited, to say the least). I love when people surprise me! 

Since he is a straightforward guy, I opted to shoot his series in natural and available light, which provided some soft options upstairs at the dining room table, and more dramatic ones in his studio. 

Drop Electric

Drop Electric drive the world's most typical and awesome minivan, in which they picked me up to bring me to their band house in the outskirts of Silver Spring. Lots of jokes about soccer moms, juice boxes, and FREE CANDY ensued, I can assure you. Anyway. It was the typical band house to the nth degree - equipment and gear piled ceiling high all over the place, and a living room devoted to being a rehearsal space. Drop Electric write epic movie trailer music, so after taking pictures that showed their love for all things audio visual (PROJECTORS! LED LIGHTS! COLOR!!), we made a hilarious short film of them doing epic household chores...forthcoming, promise! 

To continue my lighting challenge, I created a custom continuous light set-up using projectors and custom LEDs. This enabled me to give each band member their own vibe while still creating a set of images that transformed their living room from band house to performance space.

Beyond Modern

In an apartment complex near Catholic University, I entered an unassuming condo to shoot Beyond Modern at their graphic designer's house...which happens to be covered almost entirely in graffiti. Yep - all of these photos were taken inside. And it's awesome. We figured out that we have mutual friends, and then we set off to shoot, hooting and generally having fun. 

After standing with my mouth agape as I took it all in for a good 5 minutes, I started planning the lighting. To create drama that would match the backdrop while adding some street grit to our interior shots, I popped a diffuser on my hot shoe flash and positioned it just slightly below the guys. I was able to move it around as needed, but generally kept it low and close to make them pop and use the harsh shadows to separate them from the graphic backdrop. 

Kid Named Breezy

Breezy is the ultimate gentleman - he picked me up in a nice car, took me to his nice house, and then offered me a refreshing drink once we were inside as we got to talking about visual identity. Clearly a fellow kindred spirit, he knew exactly what I meant form the beginning, and we decided to include his favorite artwork in the photos. His neuvo-Fresh Prince style is distinctive, but it was his eagerness to talk about the art scene in the District that made us fast friends. 

Since we were shooting during the day outside by the pool, there was available light but it read pretty flat. To combat it, I positioned my gridded flash just off camera to add some light interest and help make things pop. That with his colorful ensemble, and shazam, portrait a gogo! 

Locke Kaushal

Locke wanted to take me on a tour; after we met up at the Fort Totten metro, he changed into his vintage Army/Navy jacket and we hit the streets of Fort Totten. Our destination: Kennedy Ave, which was U Street before U Street and remains one of DC's classic neighborhoods. This un-gentrified neighborhood acted as the perfect backdrop; from colorful storefronts to institutions like the Kennedy Theater, the settings were perfect for shooting. 

I shot Locke similarly to how I shot Breezy, except this time I widened the light and floated it a bit higher then the camera. With the overcast mix of daylight, it added just enough extra drama.

Reesa Renee

I'd been warned that Reesa loves shoes, but I wasn't prepared for her to show up at House Studios with 6 pair. That was an awesome new challenge for our shoot - take on an unfamiliar setting and a pile of props to boot. I love shoes, so I was excited to tackle the challenge!

After some working around, chatting like old pals about the DC music scene, what we love and struggle with being creatives, and dating, we decided to shoot two lighting setups with the small softbox I brought. For one, I positioned the softbox in a traditional 45 degrees off of the camera, and for the other, I moved it back parallel and occasionally behind Reesa for deeper shadows and more drama. 

Shark Week

As I tend to, I got incredible lucky with the setting for Shark Week. They invited me to hang out backstage at the Warner Theater, where they were set to perform at the top of the stairs in the lobby...leaving the stage itself vacant for our shoot. In an epic Tom Waits moment, we climbed onto the stage, which was occupied by a single lightbulb on a mic stand. OF COURSE IT WAS. So lucky. Incredibly lucky! I'd like to thank the gods of the Warner Theater for leaving that light bulb for us there, because it made for some hell of a photo set. Coupled with some reportage-style shots from the greenroom, and we were good to go and off to a raucous Thursday night at Que Sera. 

Of course, Ryan Hunter Mitchell did a power slide down the banister at the Warner. Wouldn't you? ;)

Incwell

While at most shoots I come in with a plan and run the show, that definitely wasn't eh case at my shoot with Incwell - I realized quickly that their magic lay in their dynamic interactions with one another. I set up a softbox to light their basement, and took a fly on the wall approach to shooting their larger than life personalities. 

RA the MC

Ra was all down to business but incredible in front of the camera - our shoot was a quick 20 minutes, and I had the highest ratio of usable frames from her. Amazing! We shot in the back alley next to House Studios, and had a blast talking fashion for our whole shoot. 

To light her, I hooked an SB800 up to my Pocket Wizards (WHICH ARE LIFE ALTERING) and fired a single flash up into a silver-lined umbrella to get nice spread and snappy light. Gotta make sure that boombox is lit properly! 

The Static

We talked a lot about vanity, since there's no doubt that the Static don't lack it. In fact, that's what made them incredible to shoot - their high-energy, theatrical style and personalities lit up as soon as I took my gear out and started shooting. Those are my favorite kinds of people to shoot, that's for sure!

With my SB800 firing into a silver-lined umbrella I had no problem filling the studio with light, but the photos were a little boring. To spice up an otherwise standard studio space, I decided to try playing with varying levels of shutter drag, and that did the ticket! With me dancing all over the place and weaving in and out of their rehearsal, these more than the others felt like I was on stage with the band, and we had a blast. 

Welcome to the *NEW* GoKateShoot

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Spring is in the air, which means it's time to focus on freshening things up! That goes for GoKateShoot too - welcome to the shiny new site. This has been a long time in the works, and I'm ecstatic to present it to you. I wanted the new site to be an easy way for visitors to see my portfolio and the diversity of work I create, while still getting their GoKate style fix. 

There's a lot of new content; I added several personal projects that I've never released, videos I produced, and lots more travel and fashion than ever before. Go ahead and use the menus to your left to explore all of the new stuff! I'm beside myself with excitement to share all of my favorite photographs, and hope you enjoy. Don't fret though - the old GoKateShoot blog is still here under GoKateBlog, and I'll still be sharing my most recent work with brand new posts.  

To celebrate the new style of GoKateShoot, I produced a series of studio portraits with myself and two of the people who are most important to my creative and personal lives, menswear designer Eliot Payne and artist Martin Swift. They are endlessly supportive, perfectly critical, and incredibly talented, so this shoot was meant to pay homage our incredible creative relationships. This intimate studio shoot was taken in my personal space, and images were captured by myself and Eliot. Enjoy the new site, new photos, and know that I can't wait to share more quite soon.  

All the best,

Kate

Inauguration 2013

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This was the first year I was in DC for Inauguration, and to celebrate I went down to watch the parade from the balcony of the American Lung Association, whose offices are right on Pennsylvania Ave. It was amazing to see the parade participants from all 50 states and watch the POTUS and FLOTUS go by...and neat to see the Secret Service agents on the roofs of the buildings, which you can see in the photo above. We had a nice moment zoom lens to binoculars and waves at one another. ;) Enjoy the rest of the photos below. 



The President and First Lady had to ride through our portion of the block since it wasn't secure.




A quick sun-drench portrait of painter Martin Swift.

The sunset was gorgeous, albeit a little chilly! 

Gallery Opening: Pump Me Up at the Corcoran

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Last Friday was an intense night for party hopping, with lots of things to shoot! I started my night at the Social Media Week Closing Party (I'll release those photos tomorrow), and then bopped over to the extremely sold out opening party of the Corcoran's new exhibition, Pump Me Up. Detailing the straight edge and go-go movement of the 1980's in DC, the show was as colorful, eclectic and awesome as anticipated. 

The style of the attendees was amazing too - I sailed in in the last 20 minutes of the party and was blown away by how well-dressed everyone was. I photographed a few GoKateShoot favorites, who were making my favorite statements of the evening. Above, performance artist Katie Macyshyn was rocking turquoise and red ombre hair that was to die for, and paired with black rhinestone eye makeup was a strong statement. Read on for more!


Graphic tights are softened by a feminine pink skirt

Models Jackie Okoko and Catherine Pitcher pose with Sheldon Scott - so glad that I'm friends with these sartorial three, they always make such statements!  

Aviator cap? Yes please.


Of course, the stunning Shannon Cusello looks incredible in a graphic print dress

Trend spotting: skinny jersey scarves on men

U.S. Royalty x Submerge

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I love shooting rock shows. Maybe it's because I used to manage my friends' band (sexy rock jams HERE) and I get nostalgic, but I love it. And not just front of house in the pit during the first three songs (though that's fun too), but the hang out behind the scenes, ritual and Jameson-laden mundane day to day prep for shows and rehearsals. There's a sense of camaraderie in bands and the people they attract that is hard to find elsewhere in the creative world, and I think it's something worth documenting.   

As part of the incredible programming planned by No Kings Collective in their pop-up gallery Submerge where I showed in late 2012, they brought in the band US Royalty for a raucous basement set that ended up being an intimate industry who's who hangout. They sounded on point and I had fun taking some snaps during the show and at the after-party at DC dive bar extraordinaire, Jimmy Valentine's (no sign on the door, sticky floor, redlight-soaked interior, exceptional atmosphere). The guys have some of the best style in the city, and the crowd was intensely well-dressed as well. Enjoy!






Can't help but love the My Little Pony hair color. WANT. 










Recap: Get Your Brand On

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In case you missed it, I wanted to do a recap of the panel I hosted on Tuesday for Social Media Week, "Get Your Brand On". With the help of moderator Eric Schulze of Thirst DC (who did an incredible job) and my fellow panelists, we got a full house all riled up and nerdy about personal branding! Read on for the hilarious oath our moderator asked us all to take, some hot tweets, and of course, photos.


With nerdo-fab flair at the beginning of the evening, Eric asked everyone in attendance to raise their smart phone and repeat an oath of branding and boozy participation: 

"I do solemnly swear
To tweet with purpose,
Even if it means I must drink,
For Awesomeness and Social for All
So help my personal brand."

With that, we were off to the races and began a series of questions about how each of us panelists use social media to develop our brands. Within the first few minutes, audience members were energetically  lobbing questions verbally and through Twitter, which we fielded on the fly. It was a blast, and really interesting to see how more liberal organizations use social media similarly or differently from large institutions like the federal government. 

With questions ranging from how to measure and monetize social media development to what Twitter account we'd like to get our hands on to re-brand, the questions were varied and answers informative. Most interestingly, the audience shifted the focus from personal branding to branding in general - they didn't differentiate between personal and professional branding as distinctively as we thought they would. 

Here are some of my favorite Tweets and photos from the event: 





For the afterparty, DJ Jerome Baker III streamed his set live so anyone following the event on social media could get down too! The panelists mixed and mingled with attendees, cocktails in hand and branding still on the brain long into the night. 



It's the ultimate challenge to get dressed for something where you're going to be discussing personal branding and visual identity! No pressure! ;) I opted to strike a balance between business and art, as I often do - I paired a simple BCBG pencil skirt and stilettos with a Prabal Gurung for Target sheath (digitally printed since it's Social Media Week!) and chevron silk kimono. Simple, fresh hair and makeup with a little raspberry lip polished things off. 


The attendees were utterly engaged, intelligent, and charming - thanks so much to everyone who came!



Panelist Tre was striking in a vintage kelly green kimono style pantsuit. 





Since we were getting as nerdy as we were branding savvy and stylish, I'll leave you with some parting wisdom and takeaways from our charming moderator, Eric Schulze. Even the panel isn't exempt, so you can see where we did well, where we were surprised, and where we were stumped! ;) 

"The panel demonstrated a wide breadth of experience in personal branding, but one aspect became very clear: When we talk about being "social," the built in presumption is Twitter is the default social network. And that personal branding is infinitely more useful given the time needed to establish and maintain one. From scientists to fashionistas, personal branding is a useful way of amplifying your effect on the world.

Monetizing a personal brand is harder than one might realize, and that knowing your message defines your audience. This point split the panel and audience. Some felt defining your audience was staying true to yourself, while I countered with knowing your message is more powerful in defining a brand. 
The panel wasn't sure how to answer the question, "When do you know it's time to re-brand?" And the fact that the panel was stuck on this was fascinating. This may have been more of a consequence of the lack of a need for a re-brand by anyone on the panel. Every panelist was successful in their current incarnation, and that in itself shows the burgeoning nature of the personal branding scene in the District."

Thanks again to everyone who came, and hope to see you all at the Closing Party at Malmaison this evening - it's being co-hosted by my friends at No Kings Collective and I'm looking forward to stopped by!

Come to the Get Your Brand On Afterparty!

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After an overwhelming and excitingly swift sell-out of my upcoming Get Your Brand On event for Social Media Week, I want the discussion on personal branding to go even further - with an awesomely nerdy, stylish, boozy afterparty! Generously hosted by the Dunes, doors for the party will open as soon as the discussion wraps at 9pm and will rock until midnight with DJ Jerome Baker III (@jeromebaker3rd) live streaming and tweeting his set. Tweet @ his handle with the hashtag #SMWBrandBeats to make live requests or ask him questions about branding as a DJ for some intense music interactivity! What does your brand sound like?




VERY IMPORTANT DETAILS:
1. Register for the afterparty HERE, but no need to if you're already attending the guided discussion from 7-9pm.
2. Follow @gokateshoot and @jeromebaker3rd to get the link for his live streaming DJ set - we'll blast it out tomorrow so you can listen in if you can't make it!
3. Keep up the dialogue - we'll be hot off a guided discussion on personal branding, so come sip some bourbon and talk branding shop!
4. As usual, sartorial excellence and expression are encouraged but not required - what does your personal brand look like? 
5. IT'S FREE TO COME. BOO YEAH!

 See you all tomorrow night!

Come "Get Your Brand On" at Social Media Week!

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After Tweeting, Facebooking, Instagramming, and Pinteresting my little heart out in 2012, I'm excited to announce that I was asked to be on the Social Media Week DC Advisory Board. Yippee! With that comes an invitation to throw an event, and I couldn't resist putting something smart and stylish together. 

I'm happy to introduce Get Your Brand On: How Social Media is Changing Our Identities (#SMWGetYourBrandOn), a guided discussion and debate about the role social media is playing in personal branding. Whether your online persona is the same as your real identity or if you position yourself in a completely unique way, we'll hash out the many ways that people use social media to brand themselves.  Co-hosted by some seriously brilliant social media mavens (check out their deets below), the panel will share how social media has impacted their professional career, and then act as devil's advocates in a group discussion that everyone can jump in on. Read on!
VERY IMPORTANT THINGS:
  1. It's free but RSVP is required, so hit up THIS SITE HERE to register! Attendance is extremely limited, so sign up right away.
  2. It wouldn't be a GoKateShoot event if we didn't all get a little dressed up, so get your style on if you're so inclined and I'll be shooting as well as moderating. To set the tone, I will be in full nerdette glory in my glasses. 
  3. Generously hosted by the Dunes, the event will also include a full cash/credit bar for you lushes who love a little sauce to get you sassy! You can follow the Dunes on Facebook and Twitter too.
  4. Tweet and share with the hashtag #SMWGetYourBrandOn for ultra social media love!

I'll be moderating with a crack team that spans several industries and includes TWO charismatic ginger scientists. It's like seeing a unicorn in the wild, TWICE. Check the whole team out below - everyone's bio is insanely entertaining and I actually lol'ed. Yes, that's a thing. 

Eric Schulze, Ph.D. (@scienceric, @thirstDC) - Co-founder/Creative Director of Thirst DC
Eric is molecular biologist with a penchant for innovative communication, embryonic stem cells, and bacon. Mmm...bacon. He develops and teaches how to form creative communities using Science as well as efficient communication strategies for individuals and organizations alike. Eric works for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and serves as Chief Nerd, Creative Director, Head of Strategic Partnerships, and emcee for the popular social experiment and creative agency for nerds and geeks alike, thirst. Thirst has garnered national attention from the likes of The Smithsonian, NASA, National Geographic, The Washington Post, The Washingtonian, and numerous blogs and magazines. Eric is also a freakishly tall Ginger.

Tré (@tregallery) - Fine Artist and Director, Tré Inc. and Touchstone Gallery

Tré is an Art Photographer, Fine Portrait Artist, and Director currently based out of Northern Virginia and Washington DC. She travels all over the world to photograph, create, and film projects. For over a decade she has exhibited and sold her selected works to art collectors internationally. Having worked in NYC, LA, DC, London, Paris, and Tokyo her inspirations are diverse and ever-changing. Tré founded her Art Photography and Direction company, Tré Inc.® and Trémotion Pictures, her recently launched Short Film and Music Video production company. Having been in the Art Industry for over 14 years, she also offers Art Mentoring and Portfolio Consultations for artists just starting out and those needing constructive advise. Her latest Art Project is currently on exhibition at the Touchstone Gallery in Washington, DC, and yes, she trademarked her own first name.


Jamie Vernon, Ph.D. (@JLVernonPhD) - AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow, U.S. Department of Energy
He sent an utterly charming first person bio, which you can check out here:"I am not a white-haired, bespectacled 80-year-old man perpetually adorning a white lab coat. And yet, I have manually mapped the location of a gene in the human genome, discovered a previously unknown functional fish gene, developed a patented genetic engineering technology, and personally manipulated the HIV virus in the laboratory.  I am a Southern-born, beach-loving, Yankees fan who  came to Washington, DC to help improve the "scientist brand".  My 3000 Twitter followers would probably describe my personal brand as one of serious respect for the role of science in society, but with an appreciation for diverse political and philosophical ideologies.  I believe Science is a brand that will benefit when the public comes to know that scientists are real-life, accessible, neighborly folks.  I coach other scientists on how to appropriately market Science, and how not to damage the brand.  Currently, I professionally serve as an AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy and Social Media marketer for the White House's U.S. Global Climate Research Program. When I'm not promoting science, I'm promoting science." 

Simon Owens (@simonowens) - Assistant Managing Editor digital U.S. News and World Report
Simon is an assistant managing editor at US News & World Report, and his writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Harvard's Nieman Lab, Forbes, and PBS' MediaShift. In addition to his journalism experience, he spent several years in the world of corporate PR and digital marketing. Brazen Careerist named him one of the 25 young professionals to watch in 2011.


 Can't wait to see you!

Magnifying Details

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Here are some portraits I shot of painter and illustrator Martin Swift. His illustrations (you can check them out HERE) are incredibly detailed, so he uses a magnifying lamp to make sure he gets every pen stroke just right. Amazing! I have three of his illustrations in my collection, and you could definitely say I'm a bit of a fan girl! We took this pair of photos one afternoon while co-working together, and I love how they turn his tools on him and make his portraits as detailed as his drawings. 

Have a happy and productive Sunday, everyone! I'm holed up working on some exciting new projects and can't wait to share. 



Hirshhorn Hang Out

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In my first day off in a long time, Martin Swift and I went to the Hirshhorn to see the Ai Wei Wei exhibit. Everyone's raving about it, and with good reason - while controversial, the work is incredibly beautiful and artisanal. Here are a few quiet photos of Martin and I dressed casually to bop around the gallery. I'm wearing a vintage mink hat, scarf by local knitwear designer Denada Design, leopard coat from a boutique in Vermont, and Frye booties. The light dusting of snow was perfect! 








Hot Toddies with Worn Abroad

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With the weather all blustery, I can't help but hibernate a bit - so when I received an invitation for hot toddies and editorial chats in the Worn Abroad studio, I was glad for the chance to be cozy and social at the same time! Of course, the ladies in attendance were stylish, and couldn't help but document. 

Haya Tetroashvili of GoodGoodGorgeous and Melanie from La Belle Mel were there all kitted out in stripes and accessory-laden tweed. After the party, I stayed on for some music and laid back chats with Worn founder Nicole Aguirre and her assistant Anastasia - there's nothing more stylish than music while sipping a hot drink on a cold evening! Many thanks to the Worn team for hosting - now that I'm settled in my new apartment I hope to return the favor!  












Ladybird Jazz

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On one recent night out, painter Martin Swift and I found ourselves going underground for some serious Monday night jazz at the DC institution Bohemian Caverns. As the hub for all things jazz and blues here in the District for many, many years, this sublime spot is a bit of a time capsule - walk down the dark, curving stairs and you'll find a music scene steeped in the history of Duke Ellington, Bill Evans, Miles Davis, and many more. 

That tradition is carried on today, and this spot remains one of my favorites for a little late night cool - the evening I took these photos the hours ended up slipping by as we shot the breeze with the first chair saxaphonist late in the night. 













Get Down for Inauguration

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As I discovered last weekend, DC gets down for inauguration. This is the first time I've lived in the District for an election, and anyone who has a pulse, even the old and totally square, goes out to celebrate the swearing in of the president. Since it was hosted by my friends of No Kings Collective, I opted to stop by the Millennial Ball at the very cool converted warehouse space, M Central. Of course, I couldn't resist taking some snaps of the stylish attendees, including GoKateShoot regulars Martin Swift and Eliot Payne (with the victorious return of his mustache!), two of my favorites! There's a particularly hilarious set of the two of them toward the end, plus a couple of me all dolled up for the festivities. 

Happy Sunday!



































Anti-Hibernation Scene

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I'll be the first to admit that I've been hibernating. 

With winter seriously set in, a birthday, new apartment, trip to Vermont for the holidays, jetset to Sydney and Melbourne for a couple weeks, and work up the wazoo, December and January have been a whirlwind. That coupled with a serious artistic drain in the aftermath of my recent show at Submerge, a shift in a new direction was much needed. I did take some super sweet Instagram snaps along the way - you can check those out HERE, and I'll be doing a round-up from my travels Down Under.  

But never fear, I'm back for 2013 and ready to continue with more photos and video in the works!  I'm planning some big thematic and visual changes for GoKateShoot in the coming months, and am really excited. In the meantime, I'll continue sharing what I'm shooting, with interesting characters, wild style, and adventures sure to end in calamity! 

Per usual, as I'm sure you know by now. 


These photos are from a series of nights out on the town in late November - a little jaunt to the Warby Parker VIP party, which was insanely trendy and had truly excellent music (and glasses on a bus, whee!) is coupled with the social photos I took at Submerge, where I was showing, and snaps from Shannon Cusellos oh-so-fabulous birthday bash. The usual cast of characters are all fabulous and present, plus photos of Eliot getting hugged by, well, EVERYONE! Edgy and DC street with a little dash of crazy, these night out styles are to die for. Make it to the end - I really, really love that last photo.

Enjoy, and welcome back!