A night in Takayama
Of takoyaki, sukiyaki, and karaoke.
Hello, I'm Skylar, a writer and photographer based in Seattle, WA.
Most of my work sits at the intersection of narrative non-fiction and documentary, with food, alcohol, and people as the primary subjects. To get a better sense of my work, take a look through my writing and photography archives.
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- Behind the scenes work.
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Blog
A walk through Arles, France
And notes on flight cancellations, gear recommendations, and what I've been reading lately.
Why poitín is the real spirit of Ireland
A conversation with Pádraic Ó Griallais from Micil Distillery where we talk poitín and all things Ireland.
In Pictures, White Gold in the Cascades
Larches in the snow, my new print shop, and some recommendations.
The Paris Guide
Going to Paris soon? We should talk.
The Grog Index
A somewhat serious framework for figuring out what’s actually worth eating on the road.