Hi there! My name is Kristianne Koch Riddle. I am a photographer based in San Clemente, CA and this is my photo blog. I have been passionate about photography for over 20 years. I am also passionate about surfing, sailing and yoga but haven't been able to do as much of those things as I like since having my 2 beautiful kids. I don't like crowds or trendy things.

My blog is where I share my thoughts and a selection of favorite photographs I have made: portrait sessions, my family adventures, personal studies and fine art images part of a series.

I am so glad you stopped by for a visit.

As a vocational photographer, I bring to you, my clients, a fine art photographer's eye and a commercial photographer's preparation and technical skills. I love to spend time with families creating memorable, artistic, storytelling images of their time together. I also love designing out beautiful, contemporary ways to display your images: whether it be a custom session album or framed or mounted print clusters for your walls.

View my portrait portfolio or my fine art portfolio to see more of my photography.

gap: latest baby parts collage

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Kristianne Koch Photography

Kristianne Koch specializes in on-location portrait photography for the contemporary family and child for all of Southern California. . . . → Read More: gap: latest baby parts collage

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thought gap: merrik meet maliea

Jim suggested I photograph Maliea the same way I did Merrik at 4 1/2 months so I practiced with the set up today to see where the light was, camera settings, her strength for holding her head up etc. I didn’t think I got the shot but here they are side by side and it looks . . . → Read More: thought gap: merrik meet maliea

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thought: maliea milestones

Maliea is rolling over now. She wakes up on her tummy and just hangs out in her crib cooing at her fishy mobile. She is such a joy and so happy and mellow. She usually sleeps 8-9 hours every night. Of course last night she didn’t because Merrik wasn’t here to wake me up! So she . . . → Read More: thought: maliea milestones

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thought: feeling sad and lonely

Merrik is at Camp Gramma Grampa and it is very quiet and boring around here. I have been busy catching up on client projects, cleaning house, organizing portfolio samples in the art room, and many other chores. Thank God I have Maliea’s joyous smiles, coos and wiggles to keep my days filled with goodness. Otherwise it . . . → Read More: thought: feeling sad and lonely

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gap: yes, maliea was at the party too

Kristianne Koch Photography

Kristianne Koch specializes in on-location portrait photography for the contemporary family and child for all of Southern California. . . . → Read More: gap: yes, maliea was at the party too

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gap: will’s party

My friend, Kelley’s son had a birthday party this weekend. Will turned 5 and Merrik was invited. Here are a few previews from the fun day.
The Birthday Boy:

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shane the powerhouse

will turns 5

maureen and annalise

The beautiful miss annalise and her pretty . . . → Read More: gap: will’s party

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