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A girl, her hat and a desolate parking lot with the ultimate view

Kara Brodgesell October 5, 2015

Natanya is the best

In California Getaway, Landscape, Portrait Tags California, Alameda

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Photograph by Mary McHenry

Photograph by Mary McHenry

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2018
- Feb 20, 2018 New Year's Day hike
- Jan 31, 2018 Michelle for Tennessee Gray
- Jan 8, 2018 MATES shoot in Oakland
2017
- Sep 19, 2017 Beautiful blue pantry
- Sep 12, 2017 Let's make a mess
- Sep 1, 2017 May the long weekend bring great views
- Aug 24, 2017 Playing with dad
- Aug 11, 2017 Grandma's scissors
- Jun 28, 2017 Goorin Bros.
- Jun 16, 2017 Beach fun
- Jun 14, 2017 Make a wish
- Jun 11, 2017 Dark waters
- Jun 8, 2017 Twirling with mom
- Jun 5, 2017 Lea by the lake
- Jun 3, 2017 Tennessee Valley flowers
- Jun 1, 2017 The hubs
- May 30, 2017 The Bay
- May 15, 2017 Bernal Hill Portrait
- May 11, 2017 Big Bambú
- May 10, 2017 Photographer Tricia Turner
- May 3, 2017 Oakland home
- May 1, 2017 Crafternoon supplies
- Apr 29, 2017 Santa Cruz on film
- Apr 27, 2017 Making lemonade
- Apr 20, 2017 Cristina Arantes, Founder of Kika's Treats
- Apr 18, 2017 Last Fall in Petaluma
- Apr 11, 2017 This coast of ours
- Apr 2, 2017 Piles of Peonies
- Mar 30, 2017 The husband and the city
- Mar 27, 2017 Portrait at Point Lobos
- Mar 8, 2017 Nothin but blue skies do I see
- Mar 2, 2017 Desert Structure
- Feb 28, 2017 Blue Scales
- Feb 17, 2017 Telegraph Hill Mates
- Feb 15, 2017 Earth, in Palm Springs
- Feb 6, 2017 Toby, 2016
- Feb 3, 2017 One of those few times when I miss the east coast winter
- Jan 30, 2017 Sometimes you just need to take a walk. SF is real good for that.
- Jan 26, 2017 Supermega dominates the holidays
2016
- Dec 5, 2016 Taking a Monday afternoon off
- Nov 14, 2016 Bright boardwalk from above
- Oct 24, 2016 Silhouette and sunrise
- Oct 20, 2016 Fresh off the plane
- Oct 18, 2016 Skyline
- Sep 20, 2016 Midday nap
- Sep 16, 2016 Lirra in the sunshine
- Sep 13, 2016 Rainy afternoon in Yosemite
- Sep 12, 2016 Third Rail
- Sep 9, 2016 Mon amour dans les Palais Royal
- Sep 7, 2016 Joshua Tree hike
- Sep 5, 2016 Reuniting with old friends in Santa Cruz
- Aug 25, 2016 Honeymoon snack
2015
- Oct 8, 2015 Trail Mavens in Big Sur
- Oct 5, 2015 A girl, her hat and a desolate parking lot with the ultimate view
- Aug 20, 2015 M&S
- Aug 13, 2015 After the Luncheon
- Aug 5, 2015 Get all the caaaaandddyyyy!
- Jul 18, 2015 Rosé all day!
- Jul 17, 2015 Dogpatch Barber & Shave
- Jul 13, 2015 Natanya by the lake
- Jun 2, 2015 The city from the hill
- May 26, 2015 Inspiration Point
- Apr 30, 2015 Market Salad
- Apr 29, 2015 Allison
- Apr 28, 2015 Post-hike tea
- Apr 27, 2015 Cliffs of Thailand
- Apr 22, 2015 Her next year
- Apr 13, 2015 San Francisco Skyline
- Mar 13, 2015 Dylan
- Mar 12, 2015 Island Transportation
- Feb 26, 2015 The Ultimate Refreshment
- Feb 16, 2015 Gab & Gray
2014
- Dec 2, 2014 Tutu and Rainboots
- Nov 24, 2014 Sunset rest
- Nov 2, 2014 Vermont Morning
- Oct 23, 2014 Vineyard task
- Oct 22, 2014 Saturday Afternoon Hike
- Oct 6, 2014 Toby
- Sep 29, 2014 Happy Birthday
- Sep 25, 2014 Dawn
- Sep 10, 2014 Ocean Ombré
- Sep 9, 2014 Vineyard Veggies
- Sep 3, 2014 Gifts galore at Illums Bolighus
- Sep 2, 2014 Summertime beans
- Aug 28, 2014 Cheers!
- Aug 27, 2014 Third Rail
- Aug 25, 2014 Back to Holman Ranch!
- Aug 23, 2014 Bachelorette tea time
- Aug 21, 2014 Copenhagen from above
- Aug 20, 2014 Meet Sam: Wu-Tang Aficionado & Settlers of Catan Champion
- Aug 19, 2014 Summer Salad
- Aug 18, 2014 City Escape
- Aug 13, 2014 Flowers
- Aug 12, 2014 Fuchsia nails
- Jul 28, 2014 The Amador County Fair
- Jul 24, 2014 Kara and the sunset
- Jul 24, 2014 On the river
- Jul 24, 2014 Flowers by the apartment

Instagram @kbrodge

My dream for you, beautiful oculus, is that you’re as well maintained in 100 years as you are today (unlike, well, most of the rest of the transportation stations we went through on this trip)

This kid has been shooting with my cameras for about 5 years and I love seeing how his interests and eye have developed. And now he understands the concept of focusing! Game changer.

The ultimate couch-based panorama view

Perfect early dinner after a beach afternoon, when the light (golden) and the waiting lines (none) work out in your favor

At the end of the day, one of the things that matters most is spending time with friends around a table. Stunning backdrops are a bonus.

I was obsessed with this stained glass piece that perfectly mirrored the landscape behind it the whole time we were at our @airbnb and then found out our host custom makes the pieces! Mountain Sun Mosaics, check her out.

Making all that elevation gain worth it

Wives skipping rocks (and starting our Montana getaway off right)

The first half of our summer has been all about setting up the new home so it was quite a welcome change to see some mountain scenery this past weekend. First time taking in Donner Lake, hope it won’t be the last.

Walked into the @oldbustavern today and right into a (very appropriate) print by @ssataman! Love seeing the work of favorite artists out in the wild.

We moved just over a month ago and now that (almost) all of the boxes are unpacked, I find myself able to think a bit more about the next stage of decorating: textiles. (I haven’t needed a rug or curtain in many many years.) @deehaim’s home had such a calming mixture of whites, especially when complimented by a @nataliebdesigns mandala recently at an afternoon with @beingoodcompany

In that funny summer place where you know there are adventures ahead but right now you working at the desk for 10 hours a day. And daydreaming about those adventures

Families need to hold each other up

Last week’s headline news around the separation of families at the border was so heartbreaking that I had a hard time wrapping my mind around any postings on social media. This week, amongst other donations and actions, I wanted to put out in the world a little reminder of the beauty of families, in all of their forms, and the love that leads people to reach for a better life. #familiesbelongtogether

Gearing up to shoot a @beingoodcompany tomorrow has me thinking back to the last one and @laurenpodoll wearing the only outfit I’m interested in this summer. Stunning flowy dress and rad flats. Essential for an SF summer.