On December 14th, I'll be doing a styling event with Madewell from 4-7 at the South Park location. There will be Prosecco cocktails, bloggers, stylists, give-aways and an Instagram challenge that could win you some Madewell favorites. I'll post more details soon. Be sure to come say hello!
Until the event, I'll be doing some style posts for Madewell in the following weeks, putting together looks that I like or that I actually wear for different functions.
Today's ensemble is my "photographer style" outfit for shooting editorials in the field. This is actually what I wear almost every time I'm shooting assignment work.
Who knew my favorite shirt this year is called "the ex-boyfriend flannel?" Moving along.
I have been a fan of wearing boots since the first time Doc Martens were in style back in choker-wearing high-school days. But these days I wear them for practical reasons. You never know what you are going to have to walk through when you're shooting outside. At my last shoot I had to climb on the side of a large iron sculpture to get the best angle at a wedding. I like to feel like I'm always ready for an adventure even when I'm working... and wearing boots make me feel like I'm ready for whatever comes my way.
I also like to have everything I need strapped on my body especially when I work. In this photo I am wearing my Mark iii and holding a Mamiya 645... all the extra bits, batteries & business cards are in my pack attached to my belt. I've had this painter's belt for ten years and have worn it that long too, but you could get the same close look with the sketchbook bag worn crossed-over the shoulder.
Stay tuned for more Madewell looks and fashion talk.
You are invited to the last Kinfolk event of the year! Come take the day off and enjoy a fun afternoon of crafting, seasonal spirit, food & conversation. Hurry & Sign up here!
December 15th, 3:00 Metropolitan West Elm
1. Feu de Bois "Gris" Candle / Firewood / www.diptyqueparis.com
2. Kate Spade "La Pavillion" iPhone 5 Case / www.katespade.com
3. Rebecca Minkoff "Jody Pouch" / www.rebeccaminkoff.com/
4. Large Chalkboard Globe / http://domino.com
5. Elbow Patches Love Striped Sweater / www.voguec.com
6. Amor Lux Socks (Navy Stripe) / http://store.kaufmann-mercantile.com
7. ASOS Black Boots / www.asos.com
7. ASOS Black Boots / www.asos.com
event host, food & photography: Anna Naphtali // partners, food & prep: Goldmine // venue: Camp Canaan // campfire music: Bad Dogs ;)
It seems wrong after snow flurries to post such a summery event... but since late August I've been behind on the world, but it's time to get back to business. This event was so much fun! and a lot of hard work for the prep team There's something so refreshing about getting in nature, by water, and cooking your own meal. It was so creative and exciting. We set up a long table with baskets of produce, herbs, fruit, cheese and meat fresh from the farmer's market. I suggested some combinations and recipes but everyone got to experiment with their own flavor profiles and whimsical ideas to throw in the fire.
All of these items were put into foil and baked until you peek inside and see it's ready.
Our menu:
beef stew with beer, fresh herbs & vegetables (and salt & pepper)
fire roasted corn with freshly grated parmesan cheese, Sriracha and lime
roasted peaches with brown sugar, brie cheese and thyme
"stick bread" bread dough wrapped on a stick, cooked over the fire dipped in butter and fresh parmesan cheese
homemade honey marshmallow s'mores with bacon, dark chocolate and old fashioned graham crackers
Goldmine made homemade marshmallows with honey and I promise it was the best marshmallow I have ever eaten.
To see a few more snippets from our event and the events held in Norway, Russia & Nashville check out Kinfolk's Campfire Gallery.
About two months ago I photographed Story Chicago, a gathering focused to fuel creatives in an environment where they can be inspired and learn from the leaders of creative industries. The speakers and
artists range from the fashion director of Kanye West, to Google Creative Lab genius with a mix of beat boxing, Nashville bands, temporary tattoos and all the sparkling water you can drink. Sodastream graciously gave me several new mini-bottles to use with my machine at home and I use them every day, for those of you who know my sparkling water obsession.
Between shooting and running around I scribbled notes from some of my favorite speakers. There's something so electric about hearing from people that come from different creative fields but all their stories seem to have a similar thread of inspiration.
You know what else I loved about Story, I'm big on hospitality and this conference does not lack in creativity, sponsorship and swag. From the artistic venues all over Chicago, to the cute mini notebooks to write your thoughts in; I really appreciate the small details put into each person's experience, that means so much to me.
You know what else I loved about Story, I'm big on hospitality and this conference does not lack in creativity, sponsorship and swag. From the artistic venues all over Chicago, to the cute mini notebooks to write your thoughts in; I really appreciate the small details put into each person's experience, that means so much to me.
There were so many great speakers. Here are a few of my favorites and a little line of inspiration I gathered from their sessions:
Tom Thum: Vocal Performance Artist, AKA “beat boxer extraordinaire”
Believe in your strangeness, and others will too.
Alex Chen: Creative director at Google Creative Labs
Do your brilliant ideas, even if they don’t serve an immediate function because eventually they will...
Scott Harrison: Founder of charity water
It’s not just about water, it’s about restoring dignity.
Howard Lichter: Global Director of Creative Outreach for Nike
Problems bring innovation. Anyone can sell products, but you have to believe in the person's story you're telling.
Gillian Ferrabee: Creative Director, Cirque du Soleil Media
Everything is meaningful, but not everything has to be explained.
There’s no excuse for not doing your art, if you have to eat taco bell and create at 5AM before your desk job, do it.
If you'd like to go to Story next year, you can sign up here.
If your creative dreams need help and you can't wait for Story, check out what founder, Ben Arment is up to here: Dream Year.
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