trip to Baltimore.

Last weekend before the big day or starting school on Monday. Had my orientation that was very reminiscent of getting a root canal done. . . but longer, more painful, and without any kind of anesthesia. Almost 8 hours I traveled up and down the elevator and stairs, they should really warn you that these things take as long as they do, and. . I mean, at least tell you to pack a bag lunch! But, all in all, it was pretty productive. I am going to take my final quarter starting January of 2011, so I should graduate sometime in March or something.... finally. Yeah, I know Mom, only took me 10 years?!?! But, I feel like I completely and fully gained what most people miss in four years of college. One of the most important parts of my life were the three years I lived in downtown Baltimore.

Baltimore is, and will always be one of my favorite places to go. That city taught me a lot about life, love, heartache, depression, and happiness. I'm glad I left, but love to visit. Yesterday I went to Baltimore to see my friends David and Garin. We had a great time going to eat our favorite spots, laughing hysterically, and talking of memories from the past. I love them to pieces. Had some fun with Olive Oil and took cheesy photos :)

Documented a Drag show, will post those tomorrow! :) Goodnight.

Christmas Photos

So, I finally got around to posting the photos from Christmas :) They turned out pretty good. I feel like I got pretty good results. I wanted to organize getting all 8 of my nieces and nephews together and all 12 of the adults, but without a tripod and too much patience, it just wasn't happening, so I at least got all of the nephews and nieces together, and just shot a bunch of others while I could get groups together to go next to the Christmas tree. But, for the most part, I would rather take photos of candid shots then the posed ones. :)

My poor little Sweet Pea got broken into today, ugh. More trouble then it's worth, my roof got ripped up and my rear view mirror got stolen... yes, stolen... I guess the thief was vain, I dunno. Anyhow.

Headed to Petco to spend the gift card from Grandma, and maybe a movie or something, we'll see.

much love, KT

2010-tattoo portrait illustration

While John was in town, I had him photograph the much needed portrait of Kris and I. I made this in remembrance of our wedding. Below is the lyrics of the song our tattoos are based on. We are "one massive point that can overcome anything"

Alright, that's it, I've had enough, I'm on my way to you It's nauseating and I'm sick of waiting For all these pointless calls to go through But no, I'm not a skeptic anymore At last I see what all of this ridiculous hard work is for The moisture in the air is begging for release And the memory of your stare is raining down on me Hypothetically if you were point A And theoretically if I was point B, We would be, we would be frantically melting Into one massive point That could overcome anything Constantly you're working through the mileage in my head Oh, I'm calculating, yes I'm sick of waiting How many hours until I reach your bed? But no, I'm not a skeptic anymore At last I see what all of this ridiculous hard work is for The moisture in the air is begging for release And the memory of your stare is raining down on me Hypothetically if you were point A And theoretically if I was point B, We would be, we would be frantically melting Into one massive point That could overcome anything My faith in you could move these mountains I am driving through It's times like these when I wish I could teleport to you cause then we wouldn't have an issue We're cleverly, strategically Challenging our fright and insecurities, And never seem to want to leave Hypothetically if you were point A And theoretically if I was point B, We would be, we would be frantically melting Into one massive point That could overcome anything Yeah, we would be, we would be frantically melting Into one massive point That could overcome anything

Luna Love-Fly Me To The Moon

Was inspired to use iMovie by my friend John. He has been using Final Cut in Photo journalism class. I had a little bit of video saved on my phone from the snowfall in Maryland on Christmas eve and I had a bunch of photos of Luna. Be aware majority of the photos are shot with a camera phone, and in order to download it onto here I wanted it to be pretty small. So, here it is, the very first of my video-experience. Took me a little while, just to even get things downloaded into the right places on my computer, but I think I'm going to be working on more of these very soon. Music AND photography?!?!? I mean, what could possibly be better than that?

The Washington Zoo

While John and Laken were in town, the four of us headed to the zoo for the day. I shot with my Lensbaby all day, which was somewhat time intensive, but I feel like I achieved some pretty good results. :) If you don't know what a lensbaby is, this is the results of it, none of these photos were manipulated in photo shop. Since I was using this lense and it's fixed, The AlPacas were the best to shoot because they were close, and I had more time to focus.

Lovin the new place, it's so awesome to have a great roommate, be in a great city, and close to soooo many things happening in this world that didn't exist 7 hours south!

New Years

My friends John and Laken came to visit from South Carolina. Wonderful people, we had such a great time! I made the traditional ham, greens, black eyed peas dinner. When I was growing up my grandmother always used to put dimes in the bottom of this GIANT pot of black eyed peas. If you got one of them in the bottom of your bowl, you were supposed to have good luck all year. Sometimes I feel like people follow traditions but they never really understand why. I did some research on the traditions of New Years Day.

Black eyed Peas-The practice of eating black-eyed peas for luck is generally believed to date back to the Civil War. At first planted as food for livestock, and later a food staple for slaves in the South, the fields of black-eyed peas were ignored as Sherman's troops destroyed or stole other crops, thereby giving the humble, but nourishing, black-eyed pea an important role as a major food source for surviving Confederates. (from about.com)

Served with greens (collards, mustard or turnip greens, which varies regionally), the peas represent coins and the greens represent paper money.

Why ham? Pigs are the only animal that always root forward. This is supposed to symbolize the moving forward in the new year.

So, there's a little bit about traditions for ya.

Grandma, if you were watching me, I think I did a pretty decent job. :) We miss you. Not a day passes that I don't think of you and the things you taught me, just by being a part of my life.

Happy 2010 everyone!

btw, the first photo of Kris was taken by John Gaulden, artist, friend, photographer and amazing soul.

National Harbor

Living in Arlington now, it's pretty sweet. I'm so close to so much history, national monuments, and things that some are never lucky enough to experience. Today we went to the National Harbor. It's on the Potomac in Maryland, but has a great view of the Potomac river. Inside the Gaylord hotel there is a 60 foot tall Christmas tree that was pretty awesome. The birds were outside along the walkway, and I just loved them :) There was also a sculpture that was there of a giant trying to break free from the earth. It was pretty chilly out, but the sky was beautiful.

hoping for snow.

Beauty, non photoshop, just the way it was.



When I was little I used to want snow all the time, I would wake up and check outside to see, and hope and pray school was cancelled, just like every other kid :) But, growing up in Maryland, the road probably had more salt on it than snow. Seems like they overreacted with precautionary procedures. So, been spending a lot of time watching movies and lettin my brain rot a bit before heading back to school. It has been a good break, I've enjoyed the last two months, spent a lot of time just alone with my thoughts. Here's some photos I took on a drive out to the country part of here. :) nothing special, just a few shots of found beauty. The pumpkins were being sold on the honor system, just place a dollar in, and take a pumpkin. When we decorated the house for x mas, those things were still alive and well, and I felt guilty throwing them away, but they were good little traveling pumpkins.

New York!

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I have posted my New York CIty trip photos on here. There is lots to check out! I am kind of ashamed that I haven't kept up on this. Lots going on lately, but not to worry!! Kris and I have added a new addition to the family. Her name is Olive Oil, and she is a 5D Mark ii :) It's the greatest gift a girl could ever have hoped for! Although Kris may not have anything to wrap up for me to put under the tree this year, you don't see me complaining!!!

will update more soon.

Lisa and Nick's baby pics

Lisa's prego... :) I've watched this girl grow up and through so many things, it''s hard to remember all of the memories. I think some of the funniest things we ever did involved some sort of dress up and me taking photos. I remember one that we did that involved lots of blue eye shadow, hot pink lipstick, different colored nails, and pig tails in her hair. Wow, those were the good old days I guess :) But, times change, no hot pink lipstick here, but she's still the beautiful girl I remember, and the best model I've ever worked with. :) Can't wait for the baby photos!!! (and, it will be a reason to come to CA!!

been editing photos and playing all day.'t

"Have you ever driven down a road that you drive every day and you think to yourself... wait... did I miss my exit or something? this doesn't look familiar... and then you realize that it's not that you aren't paying attention this time, it's that you are, and every other time you were asleep" this was Kris's realization this morning while we drove towards base at 5 am. I decided to try to photograph the things one might miss on their way to and from work everyday. I plan on adding to this, considering I drop him off every once in a while :)

And so it goes,

Early to rise and early to bed
Makes a man healthy and wealthy and dead.
~James Thurber, Fables for Our Times, 1940

we just can't seem to force ourselves to go to bed early, as if something at midnight will happen and we'll totally miss out. Like Cinderella backwards syndome. Wow. Okay, time for more editing of photos... hope you enjoy

Much love, KT

starting back up with the posting :)

I've been slacking a little lately with everything on my blog. So, here's some old work I've done that you may not have seen :)

some studio work, some on location, some intimate portraits of Lisa and Nick.

back to childhood days

-something I found online- after many moments this past week of laughing hysterically until we cried. I really started thinking about how much people get caught up in being stuck up their own buts and really don't let themselves relax and have fun. Went to Rvens game with Kris, dressed up and felt awesome. Walked around downtown baltimore all day ahahha got lots of crazy looks, but it was so much fun. being apart from him has been the hardest months of my life. Look... see that smile? it's the 9th wonder of the world... i promise. let it go down in history.

I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year-old again.

I want to go to McDonald's and think that it's a four star restaurant.

I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make a sidewalk with rocks.

I want to think M&Ms are better than money because you can eat them.

I want to lie under a big oak tree and run a lemonade stand with my friends on a hot summer's day.

I want to return to a time when life was simple, when all you knew were colors, multiplication tables, and nursery rhymes; but that didn't bother you because you didn't know what you didn't know and you didn't care. All you knew was to be happy because you were blissfully unaware of all the things that should make you worried or upset.

I want to think the world is fair; that everyone is honest and good. I want to believe that anything is possible.

I want to be oblivious to the complexities of life and be overly excited by the little things again.

I want to live simple again.

I don't want my day to consist of computer crashes, mountains of paperwork, depressing news, how to survive more days in the month than there is money in the bank, doctor bills, gossip, illness, and loss of loved ones.

I want to believe in the power of smiles, hugs, kind words, truth, justice, peace, dreams, the imagination, mankind, and making angels in the snow.

So, here's my checkbook and my car-keys, my credit card bills and my 401K statements.

I am officially resigning from adulthood. And if you want to discuss this further, you'll have to catch me first, cause. . .

"Tag! You're it."

Congrats Lauren and Matt!!09/20/09

It was easy to make beautiful photographs when you're making photos of beautiful people! These two were awesome. Their family was more than willing to help me and make me feel completely comfortable, to the point that I even got kisses from Mom's as they were leaving. So, here's a few photos that I personally liked a lot. They're not the photos that most would like of their wedding, but I did those two! It was very dark but it cast a very nice mood over the whole place. Fun group of people, fun had by all. Here's a few photos I enjoyed, that made me smile, laugh, and go "awww.." :) Incredible people I met, felt very privileged to be a part of this amazing family for a day. As I edit I will post more, for now I was just getting them onto my computer and in a safe place.