gap: mr intensity
Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
gap: up and at ‘em
Maliea is sitting up fairly well even though it’s a little distracting when her big brother comes barreling through. Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
thought: first day of school
I went back to teaching today. Of course it was a long night last night as both Merrik and Maliea were restless. It always seems to work out that way on the night before an early or busy day. I took the 7:11am Metrolink out of San Juan Capistrano and returned on the Amtrak. The [...]
thought: dino-mat!
Merrik picked out this cute Japanese import fabric for his nap mat. Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
thought: redesign
So as you can see, I’ve redesigned my blog, again. I just can’t help but think of new ways to organize information. My biggest hindrance is my limited code writing skills. I know just enough for things to take me hours to figure out. I wanted a taller and narrower header so I chose a [...]
gap: nostalgia
I came across these images from some of my old commercial and editorial shoots. Ah, the olden days of yore. So happy to finally have relinquished to the path of portrait photography. I love what I do. The commercial work (boring!) was great for learning all the structured, technical, controlled aspect of photography. Now I [...]
thought: a friend of a friend of a friend=a friend
I recently received an email from a very good friend and peer regarding a friend’s photographer friend who is doing a research project in Mexico & Belize to ‘assess organic contaminant levels (pesticides, oil, industrial chemicals) in endangered Mesoamerican (Mexico/Belize) manatee tissues and habitats, effects of contaminant exposures, and health risks for manatees. We will [...]
gap: the powerhouse
It’s been awhile since Merrik has played with his friend Shane and his brothers at the beach. We went down on a whim last Friday to get in one of those fleeting beach days. Shane’s two older brothers were taking a surf lesson so Merrik and Shane had a chance to play in the shore [...]
thought: it’s a nap
Several months ago we discussed whether or not to put Merrik in Preschool this year like every other good little parents we know. We weighed all the pros and cons for him and the way he learns and even had feedback from the teachers in our family. So, we have decided not to put Merrik [...]
thought: fun by the yard
I started looking for fabric for a nap mat for Merrik today and found so much inspiring, modern, hip fabric on etsy that it made me want to sew everything in my life. Check out fabric worm. I can picture pillows, sheets, dresses for Maliea, a hip nap mat for Merrik, napkins (yes, we stopped [...]
gap: hats are back
Maliea’s adorable hat was knitted by her cousin, Holley: Jim’s brother’s little girl who lives in Portland. We miss seeing Holley and Cameron so much and can’t wait for them to come for a visit to Southern California and see their dad’s side of their family. We especially miss their dad, Steve, who passed suddenly [...]
thought: maliea milestones
Maliea is hitting new milestones all the time so I am going to record them here when I have a chance. Last week she rolled back to her back from her tummy once but hasn’t done it since. She cut her first tooth on Friday, August 22nd and she found her feet! She now lays [...]
gap: the chuffing train
I don’t exactly know where Merrik came up with chuffing but he uses the term all the time. Apparently the train chuffs into the station but choo choos when it is up to speed. Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
gap: family
We made the drive to Monrovia yesterday to see family. It was for Nina and Michael’s baby shower and pool party. It was a beautiful day there. Even though it’s always difficult to leave San Clemente both mentally and physically (traffic is the worst on weekends!), it is always nice to visit with family. I [...]
gap: walking with dinosaurs
We went to see Walking with Dinosaurs last night. It was amazing and Merrik was mesmerized! Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
thought: marketing department amateurs
I reread my post regarding “housewives” being in Jim’s client’s marketing department and think that it is completely inappropriate now. I think any housewife would probably be able to make a more professional decision than any of the idiots Jim has been dealing with. Any housewife/husband, mom/dad or homemaker would already know from experience that [...]
thought: politics of teaching
Well, my situation with lecturing this semester has actually worked out for the best. My second class that I was “entitled to” according to union rules was actually given to a good friend and an awesome person, Davis Barber. My biggest concern is that I have now relinquished the only “seniority” I have over a [...]
thought: when the world lets you down
Both Jim and I are experiencing thorough disappointment from our work relationships letting us down. I had a class taken away from me for the Fall semester with no one from the university’s department letting me know what was going on. It feels like crap to be manipulated in such a way. But it in [...]
gap: heaven on earth
Last night was a gorgeous evening at the beach. We had another fabulous day at the beach with Armand that started about 5:00pm. The air and ocean were warm and the crowds were light. It was a great way to end another wonderful day in San Clemente. Merrik played with Armand and his Jeeps in [...]
gap: more tiny feet
Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
thought: he’s a natural
I took Merrik and my little sister’s daughter Rose down to the beach today to play in the water. The tide was low so it was a nice long walk out in shallow water until you hit the big surf. They both had a fantastic time. I was ecstatic to see Merrik so enthusiastic about [...]
thought: walking with dinosaurs
So we decided to take Merrik to Walking with Dinosaurs instead of the Jack Johnson concert. It will cost us the same and we think it’s a more educational experience. He’s either going to freak out and want to go home or he’s going to absolutely love it. He loves dinosaurs but he does not [...]
thought: inspiration
I recently inspired a friend of mine, Natalae, to start blogging about her son which she has taken on with great passion and insight. Well, I too was inspired by another mom who is a professional photographer as well. I came across her design website looking for inspiration for design and found her photography website. [...]
gap: grieving a loss
I am so sad. I ejected the camera card for the point and shoot so Merrik could take some new pics thinking that I had already transferred the images from our Disneyland trip but I had not. I formatted the card and the images are gone. Cute pictures of Merrik on Dad’s shoulders, a photo [...]