Dogpatch Barber & Shave

I never considered cutting my (oh-so-boring) long hair super short until I watched the intense skill and creativity of the men at Dogpatch Barber and Shave. Chris, Cornelius, Jan and their clients kindly let me hang around the shoppe for my Dogpatchwork project and helped me remember exactly why I started this project- to meet and learn about the people doing passionate work in my neighborhood. I probably wouldn't have had the occasion to stop into a men's barbershop otherwise, but now I want to hang out there all the time.

Inspiration Point

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

Photograph by Kara Brodgesell

Market Salad

The ultimate local salad from Culinary Eye. Which includes, and I quote: "best bits of the farmers market; shaved, blanched, roasted and pickled with a dijon shallot vinaigrette". 

Photograph by Kara Brodgesell

Allison

Allison is one of the most naturally beautiful people I know. Which doesn't really matter at all when you know that she's also a mother, art historian, curator, small business owner and recent homeowner. But it does make photographing her really fun.

Photograph by Kara Brodgesell

Cliffs of Thailand

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

Photograph by Kara Brodgesell

Her next year

Kristen is 28! And back in San Francisco after 300 days of travel abroad! So much going on for her and it was really fun to be able to celebrate her birthday back in the States.

Photograph by Kara Brodgesell

San Francisco Skyline

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

Photograph by Kara Brodgesell

Dylan

Dylan was kind enough to lend me his time and thoughtfully decorated room for a personal project I'm working on. Among the many things I've loved about these shoots, it's always fun to see the things that people prioritize having in their bedrooms.

Photograph © Kara Brodgesell

Island Transportation

The trip from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi was waaay better on the top deck. The half naked people seemed to agree.

Photograph © Kara Brodgesell

The Ultimate Refreshment

A house-made lavender soda from Kafe. The absolute best drink to combat the Balinese heat and humidity. 

Photograph by Kara Brodgesell

Gab & Gray

Gab was my roommate and bestie for almost four years in New York, so it's extremely fun and easy to have her at my place now in San Francisco. And it doesn't hurt the photographs that she's a photographer herself and always so fun in front of the camera.

Photograph by Kara Brodgesell

Tutu and Rainboots

The Bay Area is finally getting the rain it needs, but that won't stop the photo shoots! Red rain boots and daytime tutu may be my favorite wet weather ensemble. 

Photograph by Kara Brodgesell