About * cate *  

i could sleep through a world war says:
"cate takes photographs... really plucks them from the universe. it's astounding.

also, she hoards polaroid film."

eshu says:
"she's one of those people who only come around once in a while, and that's if you're lucky, very special is she."

anniebee says:
"pretty pretty polaroid princess!

adore her a zillion times over."

notraces says:
"Awe inspiring in so many ways -- she's one of west coast's finest! Oh - and she has the cutest doggies in the world, too!"

{Pamphile} says:
"Converses quite well with persons of one toof.

Seriously - I have never seen more heartbreakingly pulchritudinous polaroids than Cate's. I had to break out the dictionary for that one, they are so good. Oh, and Cate's uber-sweet to boot :)"

LugoLounge says:
"Cate, or as she would like to be called *cate*, once shivved me in a men's locker room in box elder, MO, took my chain wallet and proceeded to take Polaroids of me lying in a pool of my own blood. I know she will post them soon on flickr cause even I think they are amazing."

nicolai_g says:
"wrecks my whole shit"

revivify says:
"* cate * is the polaroid spectra queen. I always get excited when I see something new in her stream."

blue socks says:
"inspirationammmazicle fotos that I ALWAYS admire!"

myla kent says:
"Her work is, in a word: sublime."

lawatt says:
"cate inspires me in more ways than i can count -- she's totally gotten me started down the polaroid road, she's become a beloved friend and film-freak and shooting partner, and her photos never cease to knock me completely ass-over-teacups -- wonderful angles, strange and swirling colors, just the perfect touch of sweetness or sinister-ness or... always simple and elegant, yet wildly complex in their impact. i often wish i could see through her eyes."

Redskynight says:
"I can't keep up with her amazing shots!
just fabulous all around,
no matter what format film or camera"

blackbird singing says:
"cate rules."

nyra lang says:
"xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox"

evilnick says:
"I would say something snide, but I owe her a beer. A proper one that is, not like that muck they drink in SF..."

mittens oh my! says:
"A camera in her hands is a magic wand and she is an enchanted princess photographer. i love her...like really, really love her."

SF buckaroo says:
"cate-- AKA star cate star-- has a unique approach to photography. it's not about the technical quality of the photo, and it's not about a clean tidy composition. to the contrary cate uses the imperfections in quality or the random-looking composition to portray the message with much more impact than could be achieved from a more "flawless" photo. and what's that message? that's the best thing about following cate's photostream, because every photo has some little message, always delivered with self-effacing humor and subtle layers of meaning.

the combination of quirky composition (it's often about what's *not* in the photo with cate's pictures), the self effacing humor, the willingness to reveal very personal feelings through image and caption all make for an engaging photostream that might just grab you by the heart while giggling uncontrollably.

it strikes me that this is the stuff of big ticket marketing campaigns. the really really cool thing is that with cate, these heartstrings are the real deal."

ropeboy / sambr says:
"humble. modest. turns a polaroid into a thing of beauty. i'll always be jealous of the comments. makes me smile."

astrocruzan says:
"more truth and beauty than we could ever hope for, gracefully delivered with intelligent wit. in spades.

one word: slideshow"

gardengal says:
"i love her."

cooks says:
"the joyous day of our face to face meeting is still to come yet we are totally simpatico. she's like your best friend when you were little that you used to whisper secrets to and giggle with but lost touch and always wanted back."

SeenyaRita says:
"One of the warmest, most compasionate people I've ever met. There is nothing insincere, thoughtless, or superficial about her or her photos. Each one of her photos reveals her depth and keen instincts. I am so lucky to have met her through flickr and call her my friend."

Ten Directions says:
"Cate takes some of the most intimate photos I have seen on flickr. They are magical and show what is closest to her heart— friends, family, and two Boston Terriers. These sensitive images are full of joy, love and humor. Take a close look at the photos of Scooter and Ruby, there is nothing better in the flickrverse.
Cate’s sharp wit that accompanies the photos is a delicious treat that entertains greatly.
So hang out with Cate, meet her world and experience the warmth and joy of this great photo stream."

beca says:
"Recipe for AuntCate
6 seasons of 'Sex & the City' (SF style)
2 crazy Boston Terriers
3 weekly BootCamp sessions at the gym
1 swanky PacHeights condo
1 sassy local sister, bro-in-law & baby neice
1 pinch of 'Wall Street', to taste

Blend with crushed ice, serve in a martini glass with a twist of lemon.

Yield: Makes one serving of the world's greatest Aunt."