Kacey Musgraves is one of my new favorite artists. Her voice is so beautiful and her song lyrics are pretty brilliant.
I highly, highly recommend you check out the entire album, but Back on the Map is my personal fave.
Happy Spring. xx
Archive for the ‘Music’ Category
Back on the Map {Editing Soundtrack}
Posted in 2013, Editing Soundtrack, Music, Personal, tagged Austin, Country, editing, female vocalist, Her Side Project, Kacey Musgraves, Lyrics, melody, Music, Photography, singer on March 20, 2013 | 2 Comments »
Austin Specialty Beer Festival
Posted in 2013, Businesses You Should Know About, Current Events, Documented Events, Events, Music, Scenery, Volunteering, tagged Alaskan Amber, Austin, Austin Specialty Beer Festival, beer, Boys and Girls Club, brewing company, event, festival, Fiesta Gardens, public, Real Ale on February 28, 2013 | 2 Comments »
GREAT times were had by all at the Austin Specialty Beer Festival. Thank you to Julie at the Boys and Girls Club of the Austin Area for inviting me to capture the fun at Fiesta Gardens.
For the rest of the gallery, click here.
1957 {Editing Soundtrack}
Posted in 2013, Editing Soundtrack, Her Side Project, Music, Personal, tagged 1957, female vocalist, Her Side Project, Inspiration, love, male vocalist, Milo Greene, music video, singer, Song, songwriter on January 14, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
File under: absolutely obsessed & can’t stop listening to.
Listening to 1957 gives me a sense of longing. It also reminds me of how Austin feels (the vibe, the energy) in the beginning of Spring, or start of Fall (AKA when we have nice weather). This video is perfection. Especially the part where she stands out the sunroof in the car. Especially that part.
Milo Greene {1957}
Mountain Sound {Editing Soundtrack}
Posted in 2012, Editing Soundtrack, Music, Personal, tagged female vocalist, folk, Guitar, instrumental, love, male vocalist, Mountain Sound, Music, music video, Of Monsters and Men, singer, Song, songwriter, Video, vocals on December 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I am just really, really into this song right now.
Of Monsters and Men {Mountain Sound}
It just warms my heart right up. Happy happy!
Tick Tock {Editing Soundtrack}
Posted in 2012, Editing Soundtrack, Her Side Project, Music, Personal, tagged Austin, Downtown, happiness, live, live music, love, Music, musicians, people, singing, Texas, Thanksgiving, visit on November 21, 2012 | 1 Comment »
{A collaborative video project featuring some of Austin’s best musical talent — lending their own personal style and creativity to American Blues Legend Jimmie Vaughan’s song “Tick Tock.”}
I am SO thankful for my hometown, the Live Music Capital of the World: Austin, Texas. So glad to be here, so glad to be an Austinite.
Here’s to living life to the fullest, every single day. <3
Happy Birthday, Robbie!
Posted in 2012, Absurdly Adorable, Baby, Editing Soundtrack, Events, Family, Maternity, Music, Personal, Stuff To Think About, tagged ACL, Austin City Limits festival, Ball Park Music, Birthday, first time parents, It's Nice to be Alive, memories, new baby, newborn, parents on October 8, 2012 | 4 Comments »
I’m pleased to announce my best friend (Christine) and her husband (Ryan) are the proud new parents of a little boy! Robbie came into the world today – a perfect 7 lbs, 10 oz! Happy birthday, baby Robbie! Congratulations, Christine & Ryan.
Robbie and his parents live far away. That said, I want to chronicle October 8th from the AUSTIN, TEXAS perspective. Just a few tidbits for me to remember this day vividly.
| October 7-8, 2012 | Austin, TX |
Robbie:
- On your birthday eve, I was making chili stew (with gluten free, hatch-chili cornbread!) and sipping wine when your mom let me know she was on the way to the hospital. At this point you were one week overdue. We were excited. Baby time!
- The next morning, I woke up wondering why I hadn’t received any news overnight. Turns out you liked taking your time.
- Greeted a beautiful fall day with highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s. A dream come true for us Texans!
- Exchanged text messages and phone calls with folks (Katie, Laura, Mom, Debra, Christine, Ryan, Matthew) awaiting the good news!
- Finally got an update from your Aunt Katie in NYC — you were born! 12:47pm ET. Healthy, happy, so cute.
- Checked the calendar – ACL (Austin City Limits Festival) is a mere 4 days away. Future music lover?
- Called Debra (your grandma!) on the phone. She and your grandpa are over the moon that you’re finally here.
- Finally heard from your mom and dad via text… they’re deliriously happy (we all are!)
- Final observations: from what I can tell so far, you look a lot like your dad but have your mom’s eyes.
Kid, it’s been a few hours and you’ve already made the world a better place. That’s gotta be some kind of record. Looking forward to meeting you and squeezing your little cheeks (not too hard, promise).
Love,
Katie
Robbie gets to meet his “Aunt Katie” (that’s me!) at Christmastime. I’ll definitely take photos in December. Until then, I dedicate this song to little Robbie Scott. I love you, baby! Welcome to life!
Ball Park Music {It’s Nice To Be Alive}
Anything Could Happen {Editing Soundtrack}
Posted in 2012, Editing Soundtrack, Her Side Project, Instagram Love, Music, Personal, Stuff To Think About, tagged Anything Could Happen, editing, Ellie Goulding, fans, inspirational, Instagram, Music, Song, Soundtrack on August 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I am loving Ellie Goulding’s latest song: Anything Could Happen. It’s inspiring (as is Ellie). My personal takeaway from listening is that anything really can happen… usually you just have to be patient, and/or try your absolute hardest. For me, it’s been conquering my running program. I like to play this song at the end of a long, sweaty run. Victory is mine! 
This video is too cool. I love the incorporation of both fans and Instagram.
It goes without saying, this has definitely been part of my editing soundtrack as we leave summer behind and sloooowly make our way into glorious Fall.
Ellie Goulding {Anything Could Happen}
Happy Birthday, JOR!
Posted in 2012, Businesses You Should Know About, Clientele, Current Events, Current Work, Documented Events, Events, Family, Food Photography, Music, tagged Austin, Austin Club, Austin TX, Birthday, Celebration, Dean Hart, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, Dr. Don Carleton, event photography, Julian Read, Mayor Lee Leffingwell, party, Photography, University of Texas College of Communications, UT Endowment on June 26, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Last week, I had the honor and privilege of photographing Mr. Julian Read’s 85th birthday party at the Austin Club.
This party had a GREAT theme. It was vintage press inspired (in honor of JOR’s successful career) with decor including an old fashioned typewriter, “press font” on all signage and cake with a typewriter design!
Party planners provided a press card to put in my hat to complete my old school photographer ensemble.
Every touch was authentic and evoked many memories for the attendees.
I very much look up to JOR. He is a PR and communications veteran with deep roots in Austin AND Fort Worth, TX (he clearly has a powerful network of successful individuals in the state). He is admirable and the speech he gave that night was awe-inspiring.
But most importantly, his birthday celebration was a big hit. The venue was decked out with tables of memorabilia from his career (nearly 60 years!), a slideshow projecting old photographs onto a stationary screen, good eats and drinks galore and great conversation from every corner of the room.
It was a lovely event. I’m so glad I was there. Happy birthday, JOR! Hope the 85th is your best year yet!
Family Reunion | Hill Country-Style
Posted in 2012, Animals, Businesses You Should Know About, Documented Events, Family, Her Side Project, iPhone Photography, Katie Was Here, Music, Personal, Pet Photography, Vacation, tagged Becker Vineyards, Cory Morrow, Fredericksburg, Highway 290, iPhone photography, Luckenbach, peach cobbler, peach pie, peach stands, shopping, small town, Stonewall, The Peach Tree, TX, winery on June 18, 2012 | 3 Comments »
This weekend we had a mini family reunion in Fredericksburg, TX.
- “Ladies Who Lunch” at The Peach Tree
- Shopped at quaint stores and antique shops
- Had a fabulous meal with extended family at The Rathskeller
- Ventured out to Luckenbach, TX for an acoustic set from Cory Morrow
- Took in the beautiful scenery – fields of goats, sunflowers and hill country wildflowers
- Ate the most marvelous peach cobbler and peach ice cream from a stand on the side of the road
- Purchased peaches and baked them into my very first peach pie as soon as I got home (and gave a slice to my wonderful dad for Father’s Day!)
- Spent early Sunday afternoon at Becker Vineyards where I reminisced about this photo shoot and pet the sweet resident winery cat.
Brave
Posted in 2012, Music, Personal, Really Random, Stuff To Think About, tagged advertising, bedrest, Brave, Disney, Merida, movie, Pixar, Princess Merida, sick, television, tonsillectomy, trailer on May 30, 2012 | 1 Comment »
On May 17th, I had a tonsillectomy. I know what you’re thinking: not very much fun (it wasn’t). I’m still recovering.
In between naps (I basically slept 24/7 last week) and drinking copious amounts of water, I watched TV. I have bedrest and television advertisers to thank for introducing me to BRAVE. I’m so glad this movie was made!
I don’t know if it was the medicine, my love for red hair, or my fascination/respect for Disney/Pixar; but every time this commercial came on I became overwhelmed with emotion!
Brave | June 22
Maybe I’m just a sap. Regardless, this movie is definitely on my must-see list this summer.
