New York City - 12.30.10

Immerse me in NYC and I'm happy.   

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Dave Zimmerman's Memorial, 11.20.10

I was prompted to take pictures at my friend's memorial because that is exactly what he would have done. I did it more as a celebration of his life, and as it ends up, his wife and friends appreciated the photos a lot, too. A small action can move the spirit.

Honoring Yoshi Hattori's 35th Birthday

Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers at Chelsea's 11.12.10

Big Sam's Funky Nation - Sunday in the Park, 11.7.10

Gah!  Funky glare effect with Big Sam and DaPhessah.  They treated me to a jam right into my lens and I didn't reposition out of the sun quick enough.  Might have been too excited about the coolness of the moment with them.

Anders Osborne and the Stanton Moore Trio at Chelsea's

Harvest the Music w/ The Treme Band, Doctor John and the Lower 911 - 10.6.10

Seaside Beach, FL

Gulf Shore golden treasure

Gulf fishing at Cypremort State Park

New lizard friend

Birthday party

Mid City Lanes Rock N' Bowl Bar

Mid City Lanes Rock N' Bowl Bar

Night Live Oak with Azaleas

 

I love the Live Oak in our front yard.  It's the "keeper of our house" in the dark, and our sun shield and shelter during the day.  Here it's so lovely surrounded by azaleas late day.  The street lamp provides a nice silhouette late in the evening.

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue - Sunday in the Park, 11/8/09

This photo with Mayor Kip Holden leading the Second Line was published in Baton Rouge's 225 Magazine.:)

Mike the Tiger Collage

My younger daughter and I would visit LSU's Mike the Tiger while my older daughter attended gymnastics class on campus.

Glam birthday party

Rare

9.23.11:
This beautiful white fence sat along the driveway of the old Ford farm.  Once the property was purchased for development, the fencing was completely taken down.  I knew that was going to happen when I pulled into the drive for this shot.  It rarely snows by us, so this is definitely a keeper.

Bob Thibodeaux's Acorns of Hope - My first published images

Louisiana Homes & Gardens published 3 of my photos in their article about Bob Thibodeaux's Acorns of Hope. I don't have access to the acorn photo they used, but the one below is similar. It's exciting to see "Photographed by Irene Kato" in the magazine.

 

"Icons of Music II" benefiting Music Rising

I was fortunate to attend, with my husband,  Juliens Auctions "Icons of Music II" at the Hard Rock Cafe in NYC. It was a successful night for Music Rising, and we really appreciated our time with fellow New Orleans supporters. :)

Thank you Music Rising! http://musicrising.org.  //

Check out the auction results http://www.juliensauctions.com/auctions/2008-music-rising/results.html

Nose to nose, heart to heart

12.19.12:

My daughters nearly 5 years ago to the day.  I remember being so touched during their first week of togetherness.  This moment will always mark my heart with goodness and love.