scrapbook: mar'26
Recap of March and photos w/ the Contax T2 + Yashica T4.
These monthly scrapbook posts started as a place to document everyday life. They’ve held me accountable to keep shooting no matter how big or small—and now give me a chance to reflect on each month as a photographer in NYC.
March felt like a month of momentum, and a reminder to simplify. A quick weekend ski trip to Vermont, followed by shooting the interior design space Quarters and a 16mm project for La Cabra. With longer days and warmer temps, it’s been a lot easier to get out of the house and explore.
Interior Shoot + 16mm Project
I did a more detailed breakdown of the interior shoot for Quarters in last week’s post, in case you missed it. I’m really happy with the results, but the shoot itself felt overwhelming: 6 detailed rooms, all on a time crunch of ~2 hours. I brought four cameras and kept rotating between them. It sounds like a luxury, but it slowed me down. Next time, I want to simplify and commit to fewer choices.
The 16mm project for La Cabra was a nice change of pace. Their team is currently handling the edit, and I’ll share more on it soon. The goal was to capture the at-home coffee experience in a minimal, cinematic way. Meg stood in as our model, and we rehearsed most of the shots, which helped the flow. We also shot stills in between which really highlighted the mindset shift between formats. Motion feels driven by story and movement, while stills pull me into the small, precise details. Switching between the two in real time made that contrast especially clear.
Vermont Trip + Podcast Listen
We were able to sneak away for a weekend ski trip. I have family in Stowe, VT, which makes it easy to do on a whim. There’s something about even a short reset—getting out of your normal routine and into new scenery. The town is known as the ski capital of the East, but there’s a lot more to it than that. I’m always a sucker for the old chalet-style architecture.
On the flight home, I listened to a cinematographer talk about success—there’s no magic bullet, just a willingness to lean into uncertainty and keep working. It was refreshing to hear. We like to believe one decision, one opportunity, will unlock everything, but it’s rarely that simple. What actually sets us apart is the slow accumulation of experience.
Test Shoots
I’ve been putting off test shoots for a while and there’s no real excuse now with the weather turning. Hoping to get two done in April. One thing I’ve underestimated since moving to NYC is rebuilding industry contacts. Everything from stylists, model agencies to photo assistants. It’s been a slow rebuild, but I’m starting to see momentum. The focus now is simple: stay consistent and keep showing up.
A few point and shoot moments from March:
-Kendall