misconceptions
I have been studying a book titled ‘Digital Foundations-Intro to Media Design‘ by Xtine Burrough & Michael Mandiberg to prepare for the Digital Foundations class I will be teaching at CSUF this semester. I am completely redoing the curriculum for my course based on this book which is a huge change from my past textbook. [...]
our house leaks like, well, a boat
I guess it’s blue water cruising in training at our house. Once again we had water damage. This time it was in the art room. The room where all my photographs, family photos, Jim’s paintings, the vintage poster collection and all our art supplies are kept. Yesterday, at about 10am, I had diapers in the [...]
a second generation of trouble
On Wednesday, Maureen, my friend from grade school invited us over to their awesome pool. Maureen and I have known each other since 3rd grade. We got into all kinds of fun ‘trouble’ off and on throughout the years. We spent a lot of time playing in the surf at the beach near her house [...]
merrik never ceases to amaze
Merrik continues his amazing maturation. I don’t know if it’s first born syndrome, new big brother traits, personality or what but Merrik just seems to be growing up so fast. There are certain things that have blown me away and that I never expected as a parent. I wasn’t even going to start talking about [...]
blurb
I have been laying out a fine art monograph of my images of Polynesia using Blurb‘s Booksmart. I am curious about the printing quality so I have created a book about our trip to Portland last December to share with Merrik and Maliea’s cousins, Holley and Cameron. Check out the book here to see what [...]
textures
I have been playing with some fun Creative Commons textures in Photoshop from Essence of a Dream. Here are two different images with the same texture used two different ways. I like them because they are fun but I don’t like them because they are so trendy. I am trying to figure out a way [...]
just me and merrik
On Thursday, I dropped off Maliea at my parent’s place so Merrik and I could have some time together for a change and so Maliea could get uninterrupted nap time. It was wonderful. Merrik and I headed to the “beach park” to ride his bike. He really wanted me to ride mine too but we [...]
archy
Every once in awhile Jim and I will sit and watch a surf movie. Most of them are like porn-the same thing over and over but you just can’t take your eyes off it. However, the really good ones are fun, inspiring and keep the dream alive for us to travel and surf. Last week [...]
the book
I am doing it. Finally, I am laying out the book. The fine art monograph. I have had so many of you ask when it is going to happen. Now that it’s been almost 9 years, I don’t want the vision to slip away. I am finally going to publish a photo book of images [...]
dream date
We had a fantastic day at the beach on Monday. After Merrik went to swim lessons we met up with Marley and Quin. It was Merrik’s perfect date. He and Marley competed for being in front on their two-wheelers all the way from the pier to North Beach and back. Merrik took a couple of [...]
monk
I consulted a fledgling photographer several years ago before I started the little riddles and he just got in touch to update me with his latest portfolio. I knew right away when I saw Kyle Monk‘s work way back then when he had just graduated CSUF that he had talent. A special talent, vision and [...]
happy face
Merrik called me to see the happy face he had drawn for me on the chalkboard and there was Maliea climbing up the slide toy box! I couldn’t believe how balanced and dexterous she seemed. Uh oh, look out. Merrik’s awesome happy face: Maliea’s amazing “milestone” Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait [...]
colorforms
When I decided not to go to Disneyland because Merrik’s friend, Marley who we were going to go with is sick, then I decided it was a good day to get out some new games. Merrik loved it. We pulled out the “new” old Chinese Checkers that are probably 30 years old. A game that [...]
my little bedhead
Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
little escape
Merrik was invited to his girlfriend’s birthday party on Sunday in Coronado so I took Merrik and Maliea down for the day. Jim decided to stay home and recover from his long days of shooting the Weinersnitzel spot in LA. It worked out great because I got to escape and do a consulting session. I [...]
out on the town
Jim is shooting a commercial in LA today and tomorrow so Merrik, Maliea and I had a happening night out on the town. We enjoyed a delicious meal of homemade mac ‘n cheese at Nana Papa’s then hit the night life in downtown San Clemente. It took is three times around Baskin Robbins before we [...]
adventure envy
Okay, so I haven’t had much of an exotic adventure in awhile but I can still taste the ones I have had: Europe by rail, the Volcanoes of Mexico, sailing French Polynesia and Hawaii. Little reminders like the one I just got from my cousin’s daughter, Lisan, bring them back like I was there yesterday. [...]
these are a few of my favorite things
that the kids got for Christmas. I didn’t do a gift guide for Christmas like Dooce but here’s some cool stuff for your little one’s next birthday or Easter basket! a. Plan Toys Modern Train b. Waterspouts and Chimney Tops Perpetual Calendar by Chronicle Books (from my good friend Gemina for the kids room). c. [...]
mmmmaliea
Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
dream theme
Ok, so I have to apologize for changing my WP theme once again. I have been trying to find the perfect “photoblog” theme without rewriting the code or having to hire someone to do so. I think this just might be my dream theme. I have only spent the last 1/2 hour playing around with [...]
the resort life
I laugh at people who have “the resort life” on their license plate frames around town. The Talegans all think they are living “the resort life” but they don’t live at my house. Jim has been off quite a few days the last couple of weeks and I feel like I live at a resort [...]
winter at the beach
Today was a gorgeous day at the beach. Merrik has been begging us to go to the beach but it’s been so cold. He loves to go in the ocean no matter what but I just can’t psych myself into it when it’s cold and damp out. I took him last week and it was [...]
biking at the pier
Merrik loves to take his bike down to the beach trail. He is amazing on it. It’s a rough ride but he is great. He’s getting good at skidding to a stop on the downhills. He calls it “jam” because his bike is a Tony Hawk Huck Jam bike. Pretty funny. Oh, and of course, [...]
maliea is 9 months old!
Maliea turned 9 months old on Christmas Day. I can’t believe she is already at that age where she is like a little person who knows what she wants. All she wants to do is walk. She’s not quite ready to do it on her own but she is getting pretty fast when I hold [...]