Kim and Kat's Kramazing Blog

Movie Star

2014-09-09T22:30:00.000-04:00

After trying so hard to find new models all summer, I've pretty much run out of options. So, I simply had to get back to my roots and stick to what works - ME. As you might know, I'm a big fan of taking pictures of myself. And, since I couldn't even find someone to be an extra, I just used myself over and over again. (That's right - it's me talking to me!) I had fun with them, let me know what you think! (Please).

Trying Something New

2014-09-02T13:47:00.001-04:00

Hey Guys,

So, I'm definitely not leaving, but I'm curious to try a wordpress site. Who knows what will happen, but you can check it out here: katskramazingblog.wordpress.com
I hope some of you like wordpress! But I'm going to keep both up and running and just compare them. I'm like a scientist, you guys!

Lady of the Lake

2014-08-29T17:00:00.000-04:00

Since it's nearing the end of summer, I thought it would be nice to post these ultimate summer pictures I took today. Nothing special - not an actual photo shoot or anything, just my friend and old roommate, Liz. So summery, so refreshing!

Such a #beachbabe.

I took a ton of pictures of strangers too, but I decided it's inappropriate to post them, right? Does anyone know the rules?

Happy Last Days of Summer, everyone!

Chicken Run

2014-08-28T17:00:00.000-04:00

Remember how I teased you guys with the last post? Well, congratulations on waiting it out - it's finally here! This summer my friend, Netanya, adopted a pet chicken named Ami. Of course, Netanya took Ami home the day before she had to go away on a trip sooo ... I got to take care of Ami! We had a lot of fun. Ami had curled toes (it's a common problem. Who knew?) which I made little shoes for. It was great. Anyway, Netanya absolutely adores Ami, so we had to do a photo shoot showing off how in love they are. It turned out very sweet (I think).

This is my favorite, even though you can barely see Ami

Remember to check out my new pet portrait business page (especially if you would be interested in having a photo session): katherinesolomon.com/petportraits

And also remember to check out my show at the Barnes & Noble in Kingston, New York!

Sorry, This Post is going to be a Little Bit CORNY

2014-08-27T17:00:00.000-04:00

My beautiful best friend, Netanya, posed for a few shoots and I love the photos. Let's start with a few from the weekend:

Isn't she great? This summer she also got a pet chicken (who is great, by the way). We did a portrait session and it's really sweet. (This is my teaser for the next post (see what I did there?)).

Catching Up and News!

2014-08-26T21:11:00.002-04:00

This summer has flown by, hasn't it? I've been bulking up my portfolio and have to catch up with you guys! Here is some of my newest stuff with my star model, Ruthanna.

ALSO, big news! My first solo show outside of school! It's in the Barnes & Noble in Kingston, NY. I know, I know, it's nothing huge, but go check it out! The show is up until September 10th. It's the launch of my new Pet Portrait Business. (If you're interested check out my Pet page: katherinesolomon.com/petportraits

The Time I Went to the German Festival

2014-08-09T23:29:00.001-04:00

Today I went to a German Festival. There were dachshund races and lots of great streetstyle. Here are my photos from the day. I'm hoping to make my big break by submitting these to German Life magazine. I'm going to be a journalistic star, you guys. Help me!

And here I am in a dirndl (so you can see behind-the-scenes):

100th Post!!!

2014-06-29T21:36:00.000-04:00

Besides being the day I post my 100th Post(!!!!), today is also the day I found little baby gargoyles in my basement. What do you guys want from me for your special 100th anniversary? You guys can have anything, honestly. And what do you want more of in the future? I love suggestions, so the next 100 posts will be even better.

(Isn't this cinematic? Well guess what. Completely 100% not computer-generated. It's all real).

Bird Girl and the Flower Goddess

2014-06-10T15:00:00.000-04:00

This is a style I was trying out at school and I'm trying to expand it into a series. Let me know what you think, please. Thank you.

New Model

2014-06-10T10:00:00.000-04:00

This summer I need to really expand my portfolio and I need lots of pictures of people who aren't me. I want to photograph everyone! (If you're a model or know models let me know)! I tried some stuff today. Here you go. This is my friend, Ruthanna.

Doesn't she look like a crazy, overbearing mom in this picture?

Wedding Bells are Ringing!

2014-06-09T19:37:00.000-04:00

Some of you might remember Juda Leah from previous posts (HERE and HERE); well this past weekend she got MARRIED! I know, it seems so mature. The wedding was beautiful and I took pictures, of course. Everyone loves looking at wedding photos, right?

(I'm willing to be hired for weddings. (You can email me)).

Polaroid Stories

2014-05-30T16:06:00.000-04:00

Two posts in one day to make up for the, you know, four months where I completely slacked off. So, here are some photos from a shoot I did for a play at my school - Polaroid Stories. Getting to work with actors was really fun and I would love to do something like this again. At the end of the play, the photograph were dropped from above onto the audience. So cool.

Welcome Back Everyone

2014-05-30T15:46:00.001-04:00

I know, I know. I've been gone so long. (I feel so guilty). It's been a tough semester in school because it was my last. I'm graduated! So now I'm back here because I've got no plans - unless anyone out there is hiring. Anyone? Call me! (Or just comment or whatever). Very anti-climactic. So sad for me but great for the internet. Let's start with some new photos, okay?

ALSO, I have a new professional website that everyone should check out:

katherinesolomon.com

(please)

Latke for Everyone

2014-01-11T22:46:00.000-05:00

Here is my friend's dog named Latke. Isn't she sweet?

And here's a bonus pic. Her pet fish!

Marwencol: An Update

2014-01-02T16:10:00.000-05:00

Since my post (which you can read HERE) about my friend Mark Hogancamp is my most popular post to date, it seemed like I should give you guys an update about what's new in Marwencol. Big things are happening! It was recently announced that filmmaker, Robert Zemeckis, has plans to make Mark's life into a feature film! And, of course, Mark will hopefully be played by Leonardo DiCaprio. Of course. Here's the full article from cinemablend.com:

Robert Zemeckis To Direct Adaptation Of Fascinating Documentary Marwencol

Author: Eric Eisenberg | published: October 24, 2013 5:09pm PDT

Back on April 8, 2010 a man named Mark Hogancamp was assaulted by a group of five men outside of a local bar. The beating he recieved was so severe that he wound up being in a coma for nine days and suffered permanent brain damage and almost complete memory loss. Unable to afford the proper therapy and rehabilitation, he began to explore the world through his own imagination and the result was Marwencol, 1/6-scale World War II-era Belgian town that Hogancamp built in his backyard and populated with characters from his own life - including his friends, relatives, and even the teens who attacked him. In 2010 filmmaker Jeff Malmberg believed the story to be fascinating enough to warrant its own documentary, and now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, director Robert Zemeckis is going to turn it into a full fledged feature.

In addition to following the fascinating way in which Hogancamp worked to repair his mind, the documentary also followed the story as the photographs of Marwencol are discovered and published, leading the "artist" to become a figure in the New York art scene.

Caroline Thompson, who previous credits include Edward Scissorhands, The Addams Family, and The Nightmare Before Christmas is handling the screenplay while Universal is backing the project. The feature will reportedly "blend fantasy and reality," much like how Hogancamp's mind works.

After years of exploring the possibilities of motion capture technology, making movies like The Polar Express, Beowulf and A Christmas Carol, this will be Zemeckis' second feature after returning to the world of live action filmmaking. Last year he began this comeback with Flight, which received a largely positive critical response and Oscar nominations for both Best Actor (Denzel Washington) and Best Original Screenplay (John Gatins).

Whether or not the movie will end up being Zemeckis' next project remains a bit of a mystery. Late last year it was reported that the director was interested in re-teaming with Forrest Gump/Cast Away/Polar Express star Tom Hanks on the sci-fi story Major Matt Mason, but he the filmmaker is also attached to helm both the young adult novel adaptation Chaos Walking and a possible Who Framed Roger Rabbit sequel. Personally, I really hope Marwencol is next as it not only sounds like the most original premise in the group, but also because I would love to see what Zemeckis could do with the material.

My Lil Angel

2014-01-01T20:33:00.003-05:00

2014

2013-12-27T13:44:00.001-05:00

Isn't this a downer as a picture for New Year's?

It's almost the New Year, kids! Are any of you into resolutions and all that? I'm usually not, but maybe that's why I am not a billionaire or supermodel yet. Maybe not making resolutions is what has been holding me back this whole time, you know? What are some of your resolutions?

Not keeping up with this here blog makes me feel mighty guilty - it's been weighing on me big time, so I'm going to kick-it-up and really put an effort into bringing you great readers new content. I'm also going to try my hardest to become a super successful supermodel, business icon - someone that people will be jealous of and look up to for inspiration - is that too much responsibility for one resolution? I don't know how these things work! Ok, one more. I'll also try not to post cliched paragraphs on this website; for example, a post about resolutions before New Year's. I mean we've all read these things before, right?

Anyway, HAPPY 2014!!! I hope all of your resolutions come true and feel free to post any tips on resolutions or New Year's or even your New Year's outfits. I'm just very curious. Great, thanks.

DAD CONTEST: HAPPY BIG ANNIVERSARY POST

2013-12-06T12:45:00.002-05:00

Hey Y'all! In honor of this blog's second anniversary I'm holding a CONTEST!! Exciting! I'm hoping this will be the first of many contests (I've got big plans, you guys, so keep checking back ~ PRIZES! FAME!)! For this contest send in your funniest, coolest dad shots.

It's going to be hard to top my dad, Paular Bear:

**Absolute twins**

Or my friend, Alissa S.'s dad who was even featured on dadsonvacation, as per my recommendation:

AND, has his own billboard:


Go, Dino!

Anyway, we all love dads so throw those entries at me, you guys! There will be a PRIZE!!! The winner will be featured on the blog and will receive a photo and perhaps an exotic gift of some kind ~ surpriZes!!!

Can't wait to see what you dig up!

Sixties Chic

2013-12-05T22:55:00.000-05:00

Hey Guys! Sorry about that! You guys must have been waiting here so patiently! You all were probably on the edge of your seat waiting for the BIG ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLOG post, but I'm going to do that next time! I think a month behind schedule isn't too too bad, right?

Here's a little nugget to keep you guys satisfied. Let me know what you think about this one. I've been doing a project where I take family/regular portraits throughout the history of photography. This one is in progress. This is 1960s. But don't worry there will be more to this pic!

Cool Dads: Part 1

2013-10-24T18:24:00.000-04:00

You know how there are cool dads in this world and then there are really cool dads?

Like this one:

Or this one:

But here is a really cool, real-life dad who is cool. Really cool. Rockstar cool.

For more cool dads check out http://dadsonvacation.tumblr.com/

For more from the rockstar dad check out: http://johnsherry.com

The Boys are Back in Town

2013-10-17T18:41:00.003-04:00

For photo class I did a project where I made mug shots of my friends in the outfit they felt most comfortable in or describes them the best. I have actually never taken pictures of boys before which is weird, but I found it interesting. Here are a few of my favorites.

2013-09-09T10:12:00.002-04:00

These are some new ones from yesterday. I hope my teacher likes them!

Voyeur Allure

2013-09-09T10:05:00.002-04:00

Have you guys seen the Gregory Crewdson documentary, Brief Encounters? We watched it in photo class and it was very inspiring. Gregory Crewdson is a photographer who uses the same production quality as a movie. I've been a fan of his work since high school. If you haven't seen his work, definitely check him out.

My Vision

2013-09-03T12:07:00.000-04:00

Valerie Shaff, who I interned for this summer, did a photo-shoot of me! I styled it and told her my vision for the shoot. I've never had my picture taken by a real-live photographer before. The dressing gown was provided by Lisa Durphee at Five and Diamond Vintage in Hudson, NY.
Don't you love it? They're all pictures of me!


Very dramatic!

Last Days of Summer

2013-09-02T14:26:00.001-04:00

I went to the county fair last weekend and let me tell you, it was fascinating!

Come see some of my pictures!

Isn't she great?!

Now, all of the animals!