Category Archives: Photography and multimedia

Seeing liberty through the lens

Photography and multimedia October 5, 2012 katdowns Leave a comment

The Post has some of the best photojournalists in the world, and it’s always such a pleasure to work with them. For this three-part series on Virginia voters, Melina Mara took portraits of Virginians and interviewed them. Nick Kirkpatrick recorded and edited audio from the interviews. Then Bonnie Jo Mount traveled the state to photograph the themes: women, economy, and faith. Grace Koerber designed the beautiful package, and I was her editor. After she left the Post to go back to school for interior design,…

iPhone photography

Photography and multimedia, Travel August 24, 2011 katdowns Leave a comment

My first shot at iPhone photography. I found it really fun — I love the filters and the size of the phone makes it easy to carry around. I was mostly using Hipstamatic and Instagram, and shot a few panoramas with the Photosynth app. To see the full gallery,

Photos from Italy

Photography and multimedia, Travel September 9, 2010 katdowns Leave a comment

I’ve finally posted some photos from our trip to Italy in August. Matt and I visited Venice, Florence and Rome. It was an incredible trip, and I can’t wait to go back! I loved Vatican City and a bike tour we took in Tuscany, and of course, the canals of Venice. If you want to see even more photos, look on facebook.

Snowmageddon: Photos of DC snow

Photography and multimedia February 9, 2010 katdowns Leave a comment

Some photos from snowmageddon, which continues even as I post. This is definitely the most snow I have seen in a long time (possibly ever). It is beautiful, especially with such incredible landmarks in the background.

First Shot At Engagement Photography

Photography and multimedia October 19, 2009 katdowns Leave a comment

A few weeks ago I shot my first real set of engagement photos for some friends of mine, Caitlin and Alex, who are getting married in November. We decided to shoot around the Capitol and Supreme Court (2nd St. NE) first and try to get some good shots with some classic DC backgrounds. It rained the whole day but started to clear up right before we went out — about 5:30. We ended up with some really beautiful evening light. They looked great and we…

The Rockies and Red Rocks

Photography and multimedia, Travel September 13, 2009 katdowns Leave a comment

Here are some photos from my trip to Colorado over Labor Day weekend. I went up to Breckenridge, the El Dorado State Canyon, Red Rocks and Denver. The scenery was incredible.

Photos from India

Photography and multimedia, Travel August 30, 2009 katdowns Leave a comment

Early this year (Jan. 29-Feb. 11), I went to India with Whitney. We traveled to Mumbai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, New Delhi, Agra, Rishikesh and Haridwar. It was a whirlwind trip, but totally amazing. Our good friend from college, Samkit Shah, who is from Mumbai, traveled with us and helped us find all the best deals and interesting places. It was so fun to see him and to see such an incredible place. Here are some photographs from the trip.

The Rise of Fall

Photography and multimedia October 13, 2007 katdowns 1 Comment

Colorful photos I’ve taken recently in DC, Charlotte, and Virginia.

Grafitti in NYC

Photography and multimedia October 13, 2007 katdowns Leave a comment

Artscape

Photography and multimedia August 3, 2007 katdowns Leave a comment

A couple of weeks ago I saw the Avett Brothers up at Artscape in Baltimore, where someone got creative with the panoramic. It took me about 10 minutes to locate myself, but the concept and execution are really good and there are a ton of interactive images to look at. baltimoresun.com has also launched a new website, check it out.

[DC]

Photography and multimedia March 14, 2007 katdowns Leave a comment

del.icio.us

Photography and multimedia February 27, 2007 katdowns Leave a comment

Photos from a recent friendvisit. Maggie Sartin (above) took this second picture of us cartwheeling on the mall. If you’re wondering what’s been up as of late, I’d direct you to my del.icio.us links, which is where all my fun internet finds have been been saved. My user i.d. is katdowns. Right now I’m listening to: Hot Hot Heat, Andrew Bird, and Metric. Movies I liked: Jesus Camp, Blood Diamond. A movie I didn’t like: Because I Said So. I also really liked the book…

Telling Stories - Interactive Edition

Multimedia, Photography and multimedia November 16, 2006 katdowns 1 Comment

Go to this feature and watch the Congo story. The photographs are wonderful. Props to Gabe. It’s interesting to think about the different ways that audio is integrated with photographs to make slideshows. Sometimes the effect is great (see above), and other times it seems like someone just said, “Let’s make a slideshow!” When there are no ambient sounds or subject voices, figuring out the best way to tell an audio story can be tough. Should the photographer talk about her/his images? Should the reporter…

Shoeshine

Photography and multimedia November 3, 2006 katdowns Leave a comment

“You can’t make deals with dirty heels!”

Fran and Sloan’s Wedding, Oct. 21

Photography and multimedia October 22, 2006 katdowns 1 Comment

Here are a few snaps of the wedding rehearsal, because I was using the wedding photographer’s equipment and thus, he has my cards. Check him out, he’s awesome! Dale Gurvis. So he has my images from the wedding and will be putting them in my sister Fran’s wedding album. Exciting!Downs are happy people. My sister Frances, the beautiful bride, at her Bridal Luncheon Marg and Jerry My sister Margaret, looking beautiful.And the news of Detroit and Chapel Hill adventures will come within the next few…