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.

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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: …and this

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thought: I sure did need this

I’ve been so depressed and stressed over the whole economy thing (imagining myself shooting rabbits in our backyard to feed the kids, wondering if I should stock up on Campbells soup, TP [oh, yeah we can always use leaves] and toothpaste). I needed a good laugh so here’s what helped me cheer up today.
The Great Schlep . . . → Read More: thought: I sure did need this

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gap: aarggh matey

merrik’s new pirate boots are the latest in fashion at the playground, beach and around town

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: aarggh matey

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thought: are you talking about it?

Every once in awhile I allow myself snippets of time to read thought provoking articles from sources that are important to me. I used to subscribe to Orion magazine because of it’s intelligent articles, environmental slant and beautiful artwork. Now I just get their emails but I feel better about not seeing a years worth of . . . → Read More: thought: are you talking about it?

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thought: are you a photographer?

If you want to get beyond taking snapshots and consider yourself a true photographer, a good place to start is understanding composition. Consider these questions as a part of your learning process toward becoming a photographer who “composes” images rather than just takes pictures:

1. Define the term composition. (4 points)
2. Name and define two major elements . . . → Read More: thought: are you a photographer?

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gap: san clemente open

We went to the SC Open this past weekend so Merrik could see the little groms riding and surfing. He was so excited to take his skateboard to the skate park but when we got there he was completely overwhelmed with the kids riding all over the place. I think he had more fun watching the . . . → Read More: gap: san clemente open

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