I'm Kate Ferguson, an L.A.-based Writer, Filmmaker, Photographer, Social Media Strategist, and Blogger at, right here, That's Random Kate! (Previously Divvy Mag.) I love storytelling in its various forms, growth, shooting 35mm film, learning super random facts, building community, and admiring palm trees. Find me on Instagram: @KateFerg. (Where there will definitely be 35mm photos of palm trees.)
I’ve been shooting with a Canon AE-1 since when I was in high school when my grandfather thoughtfully passed his along. I’ve heard the 35mm film camera referred to as the Toyota Camry of film cameras because it’s built to last. It’s solid and reliable, without any hard-to-master frills. This
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These podcasts feature valuable insights on different aspects of the film industry, from acting to writing, and low-budget filmmaking to big-budget commercial directing.
I have officially embraced the realm of experimental filmmaking, and have totally
One thing about me is that I will always be taking a
Out past Joshua Tree in a town called Landers sits the Integratron—a dome-shaped structure that was carefully constructed for healing sound baths. As the origin story goes, the original blueprints for the
I recently had the chance to stay at Casa Cody, the oldest operating hotel in Palm Springs. The hotel was named after pioneer and founder Harriet Cody—a cousin of Buffalo Bill. Cody
As an independent filmmaker—or anyone hoping to advance in the entertainment industry—having access to networks, educational resources, and advancement opportunities is crucial. For me, not initially coming from a filmmaking world, the
Over the summer I had the absolutely delightful pleasure of visiting the town of Varenna on Lake Como, Italy, for my brother’s wedding. Made even more special by the fact that the
If you’re not one of the handful of people who knew me back when I started my very first blog in 2011, then I can totally understand why you might be wondering
Offering essential oil blends to offer support for healing, protection, guidance, and harmony within your world.
Oh hey! If you've been here before you might be wondering why Divvy Mag is now…a blog named after me?? Yeah, so...
Route 66—the iconic Mother Road of the country. Originally built in 1926 and running from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, CA, the highway became one of the most famous roads in the
Each of these artist duos has a completely different sound—and story—but they all deliver sounds that are beautiful, sometimes haunting, always cinematic. Sonically explorative, dreamy, sometimes otherworldly. When I hear these artists
When it comes to songs about Los Angeles there are endless classics. Randy Newman “I Love L.A.” , Tom Petty “Free Fallin'”, Weezer “Beverly Hills”, BB King “Back in LA,” Guns N’
Anyone who knows me knows that I have a life long love of photography. I love hearing about other people’s work, particularly the style choices they make, their chosen medium, and other
After some recent (incredible) travels I’ve been feeling inspired to book some more international trips. The following are some of the many destinations on my dream travel list—and pretty specific ones at
Sean Crampton shares why he launched the Rebel Filmmaking Community and how taking the course can help anyone at any stage who wants to a make film.
The Paramount Ranch Sonic Boom Festival has been announced. The one-day music celebration will be held Oct. 15, at the historic Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills, CA. Proceeds from the event are going
Incoming: New York-based singer-songwriter Mae Krell with (as she calls it), some new “sad girl indie music.” Her new single “Tooth Fairy,” is a previously unreleased track from her first EP, Imposter
On Sunday, October 9, 9AM-4PM, CicLAvia-Heart of LA, is opening 7 miles of Los Angeles streets for all to explore car-free. Areas include Downtown L.A. Echo Park, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, the Arts District,
This post is a collection of 11—rather different but all interesting—Los Angeles based solo artists. Most of them are singer/songwriters (if not all.) Some are with labels, some aren’t. They’re each telling
I spent just shy of a year on what I’m referring to as a sabbatical in Austin, Texas. While I wouldn’t say that I’m an expert on the city (by any means),
I recently published a list of great L.A. solo artists, so I figured why not follow with one featuring artists all over the world! There’s some really good stuff in here—like really
I recently shot my first project on Super 8 and spoiler alert...I'm in love.
I would definitely call the Chinon Intrafocus 35F-MA a weird camera, but I mean that as a compliment because I really like weird cameras.
Mick Jagger is set to join his brother Chris Jagger’s podcast series, as shared by Austin, Texas-based audio and visual podcast network Hot Pie Media. Chris says: “I look forward to my
For a long time it felt like you had to choose between beauty products being effective or legitimately being good for your body. Whether it’s an anti-aging product or the makeup you
I’m about ready for some new home goods. I moved three times within quarantine, and each time I moved there was new decorating to be done. Not that it needed to be
TRE is essentially practicing a series of guided exercises to release tension from the psoas muscle, which then allows pain to release from the body.
Refurbished vintage for a good cause.
I sometimes wonder whether I’m a reader because I’m a writer or if I became a writer because I’m a reader…and if it even matters. Maybe it’s all the same thing. I
I started exploring the world of selling art and photography prints about a year or so ago. (Maybe two?) This whole quarantine thing has thrown off my sense of time a bit.
I walk my booty off. I’ve always been into walking and I regularly take long walks all over Los Angeles. I even did so throughout part of that era where people still
There are some distinct moments in pop culture and entertainment that impacted my life. I can’t say how small or large the effects these moments really had on me, but I still
I tried wet cupping and it was…remarkable. I will tell you right off the bat that I did not exactly know what the process of wet cupping entailed when I went
Even before quarantine 2020 came into our lives, being able to get real results from skincare devices at home was ideal. Now it’s really ideal. Owning the skincare devices yourself means fewer
Shit Art Club founders Zach, Shaun, and Tate have built a community to highlight great art that might not fall into what some would deem “fine art” territory. Part supportive L.A. gallery,
We recently spoke to Olivia Lunny about the inspirations behind her debut album To the Ones I Loved. In just a year, the Canadian artist went from being a winner on CTV’s
It’s pretty hard to beat ethically made leopard print bikinis.
Her breakout hit “Dance Monkey” was actually written about the experience of busking.
A collage of photography, ecology, and diary writing from his life in New York and on the African continent.
“Hey Hero is for anyone seeking personalized advice from influencers whose opinions you trust.”
“I think it was the only way to try and show people an honest side of me without having someone’s vision take over. And I also like challenges so I was like
The App Could Change the Way Creators Share Content.
“There’s a total of 32 comics who grace our stage, 8 routines every episode and every dance is designed to make you laugh.”
A fantastical, yet very real, bop spin on anxiety-ridden experiences.
A weekend in Anza Borrego State Park.
A vast history, rumored UFO sightings, and a night sky free of light pollution.
Birla was the first homegrown musician to go platinum singing in English in India.
Sounds easy, but it’s actually kind of shocking how many movies don’t meet these rather simple criteria.
“It’s kind of a small story relating to my last relationship and living situations. The last relationship I had was toxic to the point that I was verbally abused regularly…I left Virginia
“I try to make every show feel like I'm playing Glastonbury even when in actuality I'm playing to rooms only slightly larger than the men’s room at Glastonbury.”
We’ve got the biggest, the best…and some newer ones that still don’t charge any submission fees.
Light leaks + double exposures.
“At the end of the day, I really believe in empowering consumers to make the best choices for them and their bodies, and I can do that by providing educational resources on
“My every day is what people in LA call ‘the grind.’”
"Instead of engaging in countless hours of small talk or hopelessly waiting for a message back, Renge helps people meet in real-time and in real life with those who share complementary interests."
Calling all independent creators and consumers that like to support them!
This marks the first collaboration between the EDM star and country artist.
“Music is art. And effective art provokes thought.”
Cannabis Products, an Art Gallery, and Building a Brand.
Honest and authentic are words that come to mind when describing her music. I’m also tempted to add astute, or sagacious, or one of those other fancy adjectives that best implies a
I f-ing love an L.A. pool.
It’s a story of women in fashion, who taught themselves UX Design, and landed a mixed-reality streetwear collection in Fred Segal.
TASCHEN will soon release a 20th-anniversary version of the photography book The Helmut Newton SUMO. When the book was first published it transcended the concept of a coffee table book, breaking records
“I hate to lose.”
The former ‘X-Factor’ winner and Bo Talks band member releases his first solo EP.
“The cool thing about a web series that nobody tells you is that it becomes an incubator. “
“Writers need other writers. We need other people in our lives who understand our craft. And we also need others in our lives we can talk about books in a deep, analytical
Q: Is there a physical item that most defined your childhood home?A: Either a dirtbike or a baseball. Or dirt, lots of dirt.
Everything you need to know about the popular treatment.
Catch the artist and her band at L.A.’s Hotel Cafe.
“Mr. Yes’ music is for…new born babies, sweet sixteeners, for that cleaning lady in the hotel, for that hot babysitter that your wife doesn’t want you to hire…”
Antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, adaptogens, etc…
People we follow because.
“I'd say my style is left-of-center pop, and I'm inspired by everything.”
“The idea of being ‘Couture’ for everyone really excites me…”
“We were super inspired by the potential of CBD for pets and determined to make something of it.”
“…time after time we always find that once we get to the women on the factory floor, she is poised, fierce and eager to share her story…”
“Music just wakes me up…along with a music video, and I have to get up and start singing into my phone.”
“I just have to write.”
“Being aware of casual racism and understanding its effects on those it marginalizes is the first step to improving race relations.”
Frank Sinatra approved.
“I don't know if that balance necessarily exists, I feel like there’s always going to be the tension.”
“In 2016 the number of female directors in the top 250 grossing films plummeted down to only 7 percent.”
“May all who enter as guests leave as friends.”
“Silk is fun. It moves, dances, and embodies the meaning of Ziran: natural, spontaneous, and free.”
“I would love to inspire the wearers of my jewelry to dare a little more and to feel like themselves.”
“Home is an integral component of our ‘formula.’ It’s safe, nurturing, intimate. Space matters just as much as the people who are in it.”
“I don’t want to go back…I'm really relishing it. I feel more empowered.”
“It's really influenced by what California is in terms of the natural environment, the cultural environment, the diversity.”
All around the world.
“I’ve been working in a creative environment since I was a kid.”
"For me the big challenge is myself. To trust myself and let go."
"In a good kundalini class, you should feel heat and cold energy. Pulses of energy. See colors when you close your eyes...your true identity doesn’t rise up without a big show."
"Right about now I would say 99% of my work is a reflection of my emotions and my life."
"I can’t tell you how many times I’ve almost stepped on a bone to stop and look down just at the right moment.”
"I wanted to make sure everyone was pampered, but also educated, empowered and inspired."
"Most people are drawn to faces in an image so to remove that familiar focus point is to allow other elements in my work to take the foreground."
Bragging rights included.
(Insert scissors emoji here.)
Personal highs: The outdoor shower.
You don’t need to know whether your art your will change the blueprints of the world or whether it will touch one single person. It’s all the same.
