In February I spent a week shooting at the Anthropologie Headquarters in Philadelphia, PA, located in the Navy Yard. I had an incredible time, and met so many talented and wonderful people. Yes, I did eat cheesesteak! In fact, that was the first thing I did after arriving at the bed and breakfast on campus. For those who know the rivalry, I went to Pat’s, not Geno’s. My favourite place was The Dandelion Pub, a block away from the Anthropologie flagship store in downtown. If you ever visit, you must try their Fish and Chips; as a connoisseur, it is the best I have ever had. All the apparel that I shot is now online for you to buy! Below are some photos from the trip and just a few of the beautiful products that I photographed for Anthropologie. Follow me on twitter and instagram: @sarakerens.

This was my favourite part about walking to the studio each day.

I thought I would post some of my personal instagram shots so you could see a little bit more of my week in the city.

It’s hard to miss the talent and ambition of Brady Williams, who seeks to strengthen and challenge his culinary skills with each endeavor. Brady is genuine and kind and loves what he does. Even when he’s not creating new dishes and menus for the restaurants that he’s involved with, he is putting together family dinners for friends. Chef Williams cultivates community around his dinner table. (I recently photographed Brady for a new series for Eater, “Chef’s Day Off.”)

(Above Photo only: Table design and decor by Megan Wilkes)

Pick up the April issue of D Magazine and you’ll find the fashion spread that I shot. I worked with stylist Lara Amis, model Brittany Woodward with Wallflower Management, and hair and makeup artists Loren Holt with Kim Dawson and Shane Monden with Wallflower Management.

I love this photo I took of Chris Jeffers while I was photographing his newest restaurant endeavor, Chicken Scratch. He also owns Smoke and Bolsa.