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.

aloha oe

We’re leaving for Oahu tomorrow so I thought I’d post some past images I took when we lived there. We will be staying in Waikiki-it’s is a weird experience to go back as a tourist-and on the North Shore. I am so excited to experience staying on the North Shore and can’t wait to do some . . . → Read More: aloha oe

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momentary slice of heaven

Sunday night I had a little taste of heaven. Jim took both Merrik and Maliea into the bath
(we have one of those big jacuzzi tubs thank goodness) and I had a few minutes to myself.
To do what you ask? Hmmmm.
Spontaneously the closest thing was a glass of wine and I caught a tiny bit of the . . . → Read More: momentary slice of heaven

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life of a designer

This is a beautiful movie I just came across about the life of an artist/designer.
Milton Glaser is a graphic designer who has created some of the most famous
visuals in history. His latest interview about Shepard Fairey’s Obama posters
brings to light some critical points for all artists. I see the fair use issue as a
fork in the . . . → Read More: life of a designer

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another awesome birthday party for shane

Merrik’s friend Shane has the best birthday parties in town. This year there was a bounce house and
an amazing animal show with cotton candy and snow cones plus lots of other goodies. I think
the parents had just as much fun at this party as any of the kids. To see all the pics go to
the gallery—>. . . . → Read More: another awesome birthday party for shane

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next stop-the beach

After the harbor we HAD to go for a bike ride because we forgot to take the bike to the harbor. Nana Papa dropped us off at home and we loaded the Highlander up with beach gear and headed to Linda Lane. It’s nice to have the weather on our outdoorsy side again.
We walked down the . . . → Read More: next stop-the beach

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harbor walk

We went to the harbor the other day with Nana Papa to see if Proud Mary’s was open yet. It has been since my birthday when I was pregnant with Maliea that it burned down. We went to have brunch there and it was still smoking. So sad because I remember going there the first day . . . → Read More: harbor walk

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