Bright boardwalk from above

Kara Brodgesell November 14, 2016

Silhouette and sunrise

Kara Brodgesell October 24, 2016

I'm rarely one to volunteer an unnecessary pre-dawn wakeup, but it's almost always worth it. Thankful Noah got me out for this one.

Fresh off the plane

Kara Brodgesell October 20, 2016

Skyline

Kara Brodgesell October 18, 2016

Walking back to my parents' apartment in Jersey City, I looked left and saw this.

Joshua Tree hike

Kara Brodgesell September 7, 2016

First ever hike in the otherworldly landscape of Joshua Tree. Look closely and you'll see my friend ahead on the trail.

Trail Mavens in Big Sur

Kara Brodgesell October 8, 2015

I had the great fortune of joining a Trail Mavens weekend trip to Big Sur in September. Led by the ever-enthusiastic, enlightening, educational, effervescent Sasha Cox, I had a true getaway, where I met some fantastic women, took in new stunning landscapes, had honest campfire conversation and never checked my cell phone. By the end, it felt like I'd been gone for a week.

Photographs by Kara Brodgesell, of a Trail Mavens trip

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

Kara Brodgesell October 5, 2015

Natanya is the best

Natanya by the lake

Kara Brodgesell July 13, 2015

The city from the hill

Kara Brodgesell June 2, 2015

Inspiration Point

Kara Brodgesell May 26, 2015

There's a reason that this entrance to Yosemite Valley has its name.

Cliffs of Thailand

Kara Brodgesell April 27, 2015

View from the boat as we travel from Krabi to Maya Bay

San Francisco Skyline

Kara Brodgesell April 13, 2015

Making the last-minute decision to exit the Bay Bridge for Treasure Island is usually worth it. Especially around sunset.

Vermont Morning

Kara Brodgesell November 2, 2014

On the way to breakfast at the Camp Ohana's main lodge. I shot a wedding there in late September and felt lucky in so many ways- beautiful location, friendly guests, an exceptionally wonderful and thoughtful bride and groom, had a little college reunion and was able to photograph it all alongside my talented and caring boyfriend (who took this photo).