San Francisco in the spring is the place to be, and this past weekend it could not have been more delightful! I was traveling with my good friends Nathan Williams and Julie Pointer to help with the Kinfolk Brunch, the fourth in a series of twelve dinners across the country in 2012. The theme for this one was a spring farmers market in which local vendors contributed their wares as gifts for the guests. These items included flowers, soaps, homemade jam, walnuts, cheeses and wooden spoons. The brunch was a gathering of talent: Kinfolk contributors, writers, photographers, florists, and chefs. It was exciting to all be in the same place physically for a few hours, to share a meal and conversation. The highlight of the day for me was meeting one of my biggest inspirations, Heidi Swanson of 101 Cookbooks. Her work has been the cornerstone from which I have grown artistically and continue to create the way I do.
Kinfolk Brunch / San Francisco, CA
- ANNE! MEGAN! EMILY! :) Lovely lovely photos.May 2, 2012 - 1:08 pm
- wow...that looks lovely. wish I could have partaken in the festivities:)May 2, 2012 - 5:10 pm
- This looks like an absolute dream. Beautiful images.May 2, 2012 - 7:55 pm
- What a fantastic feast and lovely photos. The event looked to be rustic, authentic and relaxed. Love all the fresh flowers.May 2, 2012 - 10:54 pm
- Laura ... loved meeting you and your work is simply beautiful!!!!May 3, 2012 - 2:14 am
- I cannot stop looking at these. The dinner must have been fabulous.May 3, 2012 - 1:11 pm
- I cannot stop looking at these. The brunch must have been fabulous.May 3, 2012 - 1:11 pm
- Your photos make me feel good! I love the colors and the atmosphere.May 4, 2012 - 2:58 pm
- hi laura! i'm here by way of Sam (http://www.samishome.com) and this set of photos (and the rest on your blog) are really really lovely. thank you for sharing them, they are truly thoughtful and beautiful!May 6, 2012 - 11:47 am
- Gorgeous pictures!!May 7, 2012 - 8:42 am
Kinfolk Vol. 3 / from paris to portland
Kinfolk Vol.3 was released in late March and is the second issue I had the privilege of contributing to. My favorite moment was when I received the magazine in the mail and saw one of my all time favorite photographs spreading two pages. I have been going through a difficult time of loss in my life, and it was a needed reminder of the love that I have given and shared. This photograph of a Paris apartment building was taken with my best friend at my side. I cherish this memory and moment. The photographs following are of my dear friend, Julie Pointer in her Portland apartment. While we have only known each other less than a year, her importance in my life is irreplaceable. Julie is a beautiful and inspiring soul that embodies the meaning of true friendship.
- The photos of your friend Julie were my favorite images in the entire issue. Thank you for showing the outtakes here.April 19, 2012 - 4:19 pm
- Hello :) I've been a fan of yours for a while but I'm not sure if I've commented. Your work is brilliant, and congrats on being in Kinfolk twice. I just subscribed and my first volume already shipped. Can't wait!April 19, 2012 - 4:52 pm
- Thanks for sharing your personal experiences with your candid photos Gracias por compartir tus vivencias personales con tus sinceras fotografías.April 20, 2012 - 6:40 am
- You're photos were such a lovely addition. Beautiful work. :)April 23, 2012 - 10:11 am
- so lovely... adore your photosApril 29, 2012 - 4:34 am
- Hi Laura, It was really nice to meet you at the brunch on Saturday. Your photos are stunning and I look forward to seeing what you'll have to share with us next. -EApril 30, 2012 - 4:45 pm
- I am so in love with your photography. I've never looked at a photo of apartment buildings and felt relaxed. You capture the calm and serene, even in the unexpected.May 1, 2012 - 10:19 am
- I just found your beautiful work through kinfolk. I can't seem to access your portfolio though :( love!May 2, 2012 - 2:34 am
- How beautiful these images are. I discovered your work via Pinterest not long ago. Your work is inspiring, I will be back...:)May 2, 2012 - 11:38 am
- What a wonderful idea this Kinfolk thing is - I have been reading about it on your blog here and over at 101 Cookbooks. We British are far too reserved to do anything like this - more's the pity and I feel very envious that there isn't something like this over here. The photos are great.May 3, 2012 - 7:03 am
SXSW / traveling with greylag music
A roadtrip of 4,500 miles from Portland, OR to Austin, TX and back, brought meaning to March. The days were filled with music, laughter, and friendship. It was good to get away from the dreary gray and have the sun shower us. Greylag will be back on the road in April, this time in support of Augustana. Listen to their music HERE and look for them in your city soon!
- LOVE the music! Beautiful photos, as well. What type of camera do you use?March 21, 2012 - 8:19 pm
- god you're good.March 21, 2012 - 8:23 pm
- There are NO words for your images. Real, amazing colors & amazing vibe.March 21, 2012 - 9:16 pm
- So good. So so good. Makes me long for Texas a bit!March 21, 2012 - 11:59 pm
- amazing.. i'm in love with every single one of your photos!!!March 22, 2012 - 5:09 am
- amazing photos. Thanks for sharing.March 22, 2012 - 12:41 pm
- Thank you for this small trip while drinking morning tea. Sunny weekend greetings from Finland.March 23, 2012 - 3:45 am
- Very beautiful! The band playing among the rocks is gorgeous.March 24, 2012 - 6:38 pm
- Laura, i LOVE your work! Thank you! I'm now listening the music and it makes me feel Texas:))March 31, 2012 - 7:54 am
- I want to live with you. Please come and get me...April 1, 2012 - 1:50 pm
- I never want your photos to end.April 4, 2012 - 11:21 am
- Amazing images! Every last one! I instantly recognized Caffé Medici though! I live an hour from Austin and visit that sweet shop EVERY time I go! :) Love Austin!April 14, 2012 - 10:21 pm
kinfolk dinner series / portland, or
These are images from a lovely winter afternoon, spent with friends new and old. This was the first of twelve dinners, happening once a month in cities across the country. I am lucky to be a part of such a wonderful group of people, that have made my move to Portland so memorable. Here’s to many more gatherings with beautiful souls in 2012!
- these are so beautiful laura! it was great to see you again and meet amos this weekend!February 22, 2012 - 12:34 pm
- Beautiful! If it's not too cheeky to ask, do you use a particular filter or preset to get those beautiful muted tones? I just love the look!February 22, 2012 - 8:16 pm
- looks fabulous! congrats on your Kinfolk adventure.February 22, 2012 - 8:45 pm
- this looks like a dreamy land where all the people are wonderful, everything tastes delicious, and everything looks creative.February 25, 2012 - 11:01 pm
- What a gorgeous dinner, the table looks so full of goodness. Love all these.March 1, 2012 - 5:47 pm
- i look for your site every so often. i'm so glad you're taking these magnifique pictures. they make me smile very much. mr. sMarch 16, 2012 - 6:55 pm
- great found this blog!March 17, 2012 - 6:41 pm
- just discovered your blog via 101 cookbooks, & in love with your images! the one of the cafetiere here in particular is just gorgeous! katie xMay 1, 2012 - 6:36 pm
B.Lanka / nashville, tn + portland, or
Designer extraordinaire Becca Lanka, has landed in Portland, OR. Transplanted from Nashville, TN where she studied fashion design, the following images are from her Senior Collection. A depiction of romantic 1940’s infantry, the collection was composed of real white silk from parachutes, weathered tents constructed into pants and jackets, and other heavily textured fabrics to curate the mood of the anthology.
- Your images are breath taking - I love your style and how your images have feeling to them. Also...Welcome to Portland! I can't imagaine living anywhere else. Not many places you can drive a few hours and be at the coast or head in the other direction and be in the mountains. Also, not sure if you are aware of this - beyond the mountains is the warm springs indian reservation which is fabulous too. If you don't mind me asking where were these images shot - I feel like I have been there - seriously I have not been able to stop thinking about them..almost haunting me..It's kind of crazy. I have always been drawn to old and vintage places...I think I am kind of an old soul. I love the cobble stone ground and the leaves in vines in the windows - truly awesome work. My daughter is taking photography at school and I shared your site with her...I think we have the beginning of fan club. Once again - welcome to the NW. Blessings DianeFebruary 6, 2012 - 3:47 am
- Hi Becca, Can you tell me where you photographed these. I love abandoned places and have grown up in Portland but have no idea where this is. Thanks Much! TinaFebruary 6, 2012 - 5:33 am
- Wow these are absolutely stunning. The movement of the skirt is really great too.February 28, 2012 - 11:27 pm
Kinfolk / Cape Lookout, OR
A particular joy takes root when friends gather and each is given the freedom to fall into their natural selves; this happens through required—and desired—participation, through presentness. The gifting of oneself and one’s talents is a most honest way of sharing with those around us, because it forbids pretense, and demands that we give others something real, something tangibly experienced. Far too rarely do we truly enact this kind of gift-giving—this sacrifice, even—but when we do, something holy and unexpected happens.
- What beautiful words and photos. It is lovely when friends, whether new or old, can spend time being themselves with each other.January 12, 2012 - 5:45 pm
- love these photos! what a fun trip it must have been.January 12, 2012 - 5:49 pm
- Laura, you are a beautiful storyteller!January 12, 2012 - 6:24 pm
- Guys, I read this blog for months already and I wanna say that I can't believe there is such a life. it seems like a fairy tale. it's great. and these photos are really like magic pictures. good luck to you! WalterJanuary 12, 2012 - 6:26 pm
- The most beautiful post I have seen.... so serene, makes me feel as though I was there celebrating with you (wish I was!)January 13, 2012 - 1:55 am
- wow... they are so atmospheric!January 13, 2012 - 4:32 am
- Looks like an other world out there, you got luck to have such friends, land andway of life, thank you for sharing.January 13, 2012 - 5:23 am
- This is amazing! I'd love to experience this type of trip with some friends. It's really beautiful how your community of friends can live in this way that looks totally different than what's "popular" and you look so happy!January 13, 2012 - 5:35 pm
- Oh, what a gorgeous post. Looks (& sounds) like it was one of those perfect little trips spent doing the best of things with friends. So lovely.January 16, 2012 - 11:10 pm
- unspeakably beautiful.January 24, 2012 - 4:01 pm
- i found your post via all the mountains. i've been back to look 3 times already! wonderful!!!January 26, 2012 - 10:53 am
- Amazing. This is where I want to travel...January 27, 2012 - 9:20 am
- freaking spectacular Laura!! peace to the brother Amos.January 28, 2012 - 7:56 pm
- Beautiful photos! What kind of mixing bowls are those? Very cute!February 4, 2012 - 12:47 am
- Your photos are just breathtaking. They tell such beautiful stories. Thank you for sharing.May 6, 2012 - 7:39 pm
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katie + nathan williams / lincoln city, or
A quick retreat to the coast on Saturday, where I spent the evening with the lovely Katie+Nathan Williams. I met them earlier this year when I contributed some photographs to their publication, Kinfolk. These two are inspiring souls and I am so happy they are now my neighbors and friends.
- oh my...I love these! such beautiful photos and such a lovely couple.December 19, 2011 - 6:07 pm
- such a perfect landscape and setting. the mood is so absolutely beautiful.December 20, 2011 - 4:14 am
- These are so moody and beautiful-really lovely work.December 20, 2011 - 10:00 am
- so pretty!! it was great to meet you & julie last weekend! love these photos.December 21, 2011 - 1:06 pm
- oh how i love my dear friends. nate and katie were schoolmates of mine (in college) and i miss them dearly. what a beautiful landscape you have to work with - i miss the sea! beautiful! lovely!December 22, 2011 - 2:05 am
- very lovely, simple and sweetJanuary 2, 2012 - 5:12 am
- so so so wonderful. beautiful people, inside and out!January 25, 2012 - 10:31 pm
- I love your pictures, i love the inspiraion that came though them, i love the way you see the world. Thank you, thank you so much for sharing. I wish to see all these by my own eye one day and invite you to see the rural Belarus. Anyday you want! thank you, thank you again!March 8, 2012 - 5:39 pm
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becca lanka / stapleton, NE
- so very beautiful...November 29, 2011 - 2:55 pm
- These are beautiful Laura. You use light so well.November 29, 2011 - 3:15 pm
early november / hood river, or
En route to the mountains for a post birthday celebration for Amos this past weekend. Our shelter for the evening was a refurbished schoolbus complete with woodstove. The simplicity and setting were euphoric, enticing me with the idea of living like this for awhile.
- :-)November 9, 2011 - 5:34 am
- Can I tell you how utterly gorgeous your life looks to me? ...and how utterly cliche my life looks in comparison? Ha! I'm not complaining, but I will say that every time I see your photos I'm transported to a world where my heart longs to be every once in a while! Thanks for the inspiration, always. Cheers, EmilyNovember 26, 2011 - 10:15 pm
- just came upon your website and I love your take on things. It's all so real, organic and simple. just lovely.December 30, 2011 - 8:34 pm
- Where's that? So great! I'd love to share a tea with you there! Great pics too. Thanks.January 26, 2012 - 12:32 pm
- I absolutely adore these colours. And my goodness, the wanderlust that your pictures invoke is just terrific.February 3, 2012 - 1:59 am
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amos lanka / happy birthday
Another year has come and gone, spent with my best friend. I cannot imagine a better life than this, of shared experiences with the one who inspires me most. Today is a celebration of Amos Lanka, the man who drove 1,000 miles to bring me back my dream trailer studio. His generosity, intellect, work ethic, brilliance, aesthetic, humor and wit keep me consistently amazed. Happy Birthday to my dear Amos.
- You're such a gorgeous couple! Happy birthday to Amos. :)October 17, 2011 - 11:19 am
- holy wow . inspired by all of it . beauty abounds . thank you .January 2, 2012 - 7:03 pm
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