YES! This Is Happening!

 I walked down to the Ferry Building farmers market, added a few more plants to the sidewalk succulent garden and then found my contributors copy of This Is Happening in the mailbox! I'm thrilled. A few months back I was told that I was selected to be a part of this book and as much as I wanted to share the news.... I just didn't think I could share until the book was on Chronicle's website and I had a solid copy in my hand. Today's the day. :) I have two photos on the cover (2nd row above the N and 3rd row under PE) and then seven photos inside! This Is Happening will be released November 12 (my birthday) or you can pre-order here. 

"P" is for pretty and proud of San Francisco

I submitted the photo above to 7X7 magazine to show what makes me proud of San Francisco. This fanciful spray painted letter "P" in the Mission and captured part of what I love about this city. I'm honored to be one of their chosen favorites. Here's a link to my photo and their other chosen favorites. 

my sunny blossoms in a California Home + Design contest

This photo I took at the Ferry Building Farmers Market of Icelandic poppies was picked for this California Home + Design contest. Voting ends July 12th at 12pm... which may be after you read this and that's ok. To vote just click here and then click to select your favorite pop of color, I'm #10 under @bay2, and then enter your email address and then submit and you'll have a chance to win $250 to Jeff Lewis Paint.  

p.s. I have a few more exciting tidbits to share here soon. 

Handful of Salt magazine launch party

I was asked to photograph the Handful of Salt magazine launch party and it was awesome! Handful of Salt is a locally based publication with a focus on craft and design, two of my passions. The event was a success and there were so many talented and kind people in the room sipping fancy cocktails and perusing all the wonderful works on display at The New Black space with crystal encrusted lights, ceramic vessels, and gorgeous furniture. Above are a few of my favorites from the evening. If you want to look at a few other photographs from the event on the Handful of Salt website click here. To see their online publication click here. 

hugs and love, 

Bayle Doetch 

Photo Hunt Challenge

I woke up early and raced to Blue Bottle Coffee for a New Orleans ice coffee with chicory to wake up my senses before the photo hunt challenge began. The Contemporary Jewish Art Museum has had a few photo assignments through Instagram inspired by their current NY photo exhibit. After snapping pics all over downtown SF I was inspired to keep snapping away as I meandered home. The light was reflecting off the windows and bouncing off brick walls in Chinatown before the thumbnail moon showed up making for a magical night of lights.