Bicoastal Disorder

I have a confession to make: I really love California. Those of you who follow me over on Twitter have probably gathered by now that I travel to the left coast a lot for work. Sure, it’s always a joy to get back to Brooklyn (as is the case with any work-related trip), but I do love me some sunshine and palm trees - especially in the winter.

In January, I headed to California twice – San Diego for a few days at the beginning of the month, and Los Angeles this past week. It doesn’t matter how frequently I go because each time I am struck by how wonderful the light is out there. You Californians are blessed with a beautiful western sky.

This was my first trip to LA and I was fortunate to spend some time in the West Hollywood / West 3rd Street district. Vintage storefronts and quirky old-California signs, quaint sidewalk cafes with frothy soy lattes, awesomely-curated home goods stores. HEAVEN.

And that LIGHT. I took my new medium format Yashica 635 camera along for the trip and managed to shoot a couple of rolls in between meetings and after a lovely dinner near the Santa Monica pier. Next time, Los Angeles, I am staying longer. Get ready.