Me? I like to take pictures. I like to make things with my hands. I'm the photo editor for www.100wordstory.org. I've worked ... as a dishwasher, for a florist, as a caterer, in the restoration department of a library, in an ice cream parlor, as a portrait photographer, in a breakfast cafe, an photo platform start-up, a design studio, a mom, a fortune 500 company, as a waitress and a writer ... I like to work.

 

I've been taking pictures with Nikon cameras since I was a kid. I still have my first camera, a Nikkormat hand-me-down from my grandfather that weighs more than my dog. Aside from a brief stint with a Yashikamat, a quick flirtation with a Canon Powershot, a couple of dusty Polaroid cameras waiting for The Impossible Project and a little iPhone obsession, I love my Nikons.

 

I love taking pictures of people. Portraits. Especially kids. But I find stills and landscapes, nature and food much more challenging. So I am trying to do more of that. Love natural light and my 50mm 1.4. Don't use Photoshop or Lightroom. I would rather spend my time out in the world behind my camera than in front of a screen.

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  • JoinedAugust 2006
  • OccupationCommunications specialist
  • Hometown(Southern) California
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Photos of heyk8

Testimonials

K8's Photostream is one of my favorites on Flickr! I love the way K8 sees the beauty in the everyday things in life -- eggs, flowers, shoes, a hand, a messy bed etc... She has an amazing sense of composition, light and color and such an artistic eye. I also really appreciate the thoughtful comments she often leaves on … Read more

K8's Photostream is one of my favorites on Flickr! I love the way K8 sees the beauty in the everyday things in life -- eggs, flowers, shoes, a hand, a messy bed etc... She has an amazing sense of composition, light and color and such an artistic eye. I also really appreciate the thoughtful comments she often leaves on my photos and feel lucky to have her as a contact and friend!

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May 6, 2010
Cute Selection (deleted)

I found Kate by mere coincidence in the Flickr world and got stuck - her pictures are capturing, inviting, intense and fascinating. They create something - curiousity, smiles, joy, wishes,all kinds of feelings --- to see more, to talk, to question,to know her, to be friends. When I look at Kate's photos, they le… Read more

I found Kate by mere coincidence in the Flickr world and got stuck - her pictures are capturing, inviting, intense and fascinating. They create something - curiousity, smiles, joy, wishes,all kinds of feelings --- to see more, to talk, to question,to know her, to be friends. When I look at Kate's photos, they leave me with this feeling, that all is good and life is beautiful! I feel lucky to know her!

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May 6, 2010

K8 and I are geographically separated, but I love the window into her world that her flickrstream has given me! K8's pieces are lush and delicious, yet with a calming simplicity and palette. She has an amazing eye for color and composition, and I find myself repeatedly surprised and charmed by her photos of ordinary th… Read more

K8 and I are geographically separated, but I love the window into her world that her flickrstream has given me! K8's pieces are lush and delicious, yet with a calming simplicity and palette. She has an amazing eye for color and composition, and I find myself repeatedly surprised and charmed by her photos of ordinary things presented in different, extraordinary ways.

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May 5, 2010
craven lip (deleted)

Kate's stream is packed full of vividly colorful imagery... you can sense the life and happiness in each capture... the attention to small details plus her love of earths bounty make her a one stop for those interested in a daily dose of happiness. A great contact, a devoted friend…what are you waiting for? … Read more

Kate's stream is packed full of vividly colorful imagery... you can sense the life and happiness in each capture... the attention to small details plus her love of earths bounty make her a one stop for those interested in a daily dose of happiness. A great contact, a devoted friend…what are you waiting for? sign up now for the k8 experience you'll never see eggs the same

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April 23, 2010