[photography] is a day trip
A couple of weeks ago we spent the better part of a day with Rebecca Lacko and her awesome boys. I posted the photos from our outing and now Rebecca has written her side of the story with great info on making the visit to Dana Point Harbor work for you. Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne [...]
[life] is an expectant mom
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My good friend, Jeanine, from college who originally inspired me to go into photography in the first place recently put out a call for gently used baby items for her friend Kelly. Kelly’s husband is in the Navy and will be deployed when she is to give birth so Jeanine thought it would be nice [...]
[photography] is a beautiful album of memories
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I just want to remind everyone that I can help you with your session albums. I have found the most gorgeous albums and books to bind your memories into yummy handcrafted pieces of art. Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
[life] is sailing Polynesia
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So I took a look in the ol’ Log of the Sailing Vessel Pelican the other day and I noticed that on this day in history (2000) we were heading to Haapiti. One of the most amazing surf breaks and anchorages ever. We hit it on a day that was out of control outside the [...]
[photography] is an awesome location
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I have been racking my brain for some awesome new locations for my holiday “Short But Sweet” sessions. I usually choose a spot and settle in for a couple of hours in the morning and evening on two different days as you come with your family for your 20 min of fame. These sessions cost [...]
[photography + life] is a picture of my two babes
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While I was taking a picture of a wicker trunk this morning that I want to sell, Maliea climbed up in the rocking chair in our master bedroom. Of course, as soon as Merrik saw her there, he followed suit. Maliea was in that chair so happy by herself but Merrik jumped in and squeezed [...]
[life] is a beach day
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We all napped (except the ever ready Merrik) after our morning outing then loaded up the car and headed to the beach. Merrik’s new found passion is Boogie boarding. He loves it and can’t get enough of the ride in all the way up on the beach. He took a few gnarly wipeouts over the [...]
[life] is a sunday morning
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We woke the kids up before 7:00am this past Sunday so we could go to church-finally. We’ve both been exhausted but felt like we needed to dust off the cobwebs so a trip to Our Lady of Fatima church was in order. I love this church. It’s the same place I spent 8 years of [...]
[photography + life] is a family portrait
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Every year we take our picture as a family on the pier. We usually do it around Merrik’s birthday because we took our first one 6 days after he was born. We stand near the lifeguard tower on the pier so that Cotton’s Point is in the background. This year we did it early so [...]
[life] is a grandma’s visit
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Jim’s mom came to visit the kids the other day. It’s not like Hallie lives across the country or anything but we don’t see her as much as the rest of the grandparents. She lives in Huntington Beach but leads a very busy life. She is a very active, social and generous woman in her [...]
[life] is merrik and maliea
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So I tried to take some nice pictures of Merrik and Maliea together while we were in Big Bear last week and this is what I ended up with. Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
[photography] is a camera phone
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I have not been able to upload mobile photos from my camera phone to my Facebook lately and miss sharing the fun in-the-moment captures that fill my phone up. The images from my cheap phone have a very different feel than the ones I usually take. I like their snapshot-ie casualness and there is no [...]
[photography + life] is a new school
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I am in LOVE with Merrik’s new preschool. We went to Serra Preschool‘s Makit Plate Day this week and I am so excited about his new ‘home’ away from home. Everyone is so sweet and down to earth. We put off preschool for him so he could spend last year with his baby sister. Now [...]
[photography] is a kid friendly outing
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Last week Rebecca Lacko and I met up at Dana Point Harbor for a fun day of kid activities. We had lunch, watched the boats and looked for humongous crabs then headed over to the little beach inside the harbor that has finally been cleaned up. Merrik loves to paddle around on the surfboard there [...]
[photography] is a sister’s portrait session
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While I was in Big Bear I wanted to do a photo session with my little sister and her daughter Rose. We have been talking about doing one for awhile and it’s been years since I’ve made them get in front of the camera. For me, family “portraits” are always the hardest. I always mess [...]
[life] is a first haircut
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Maliea had her first official haircut yesterday. We all piled into the car and actually drove to Mission Viejo on a gorgeous day in San Clemente. It was time for both Merrik and Maliea to get their hair trimmed. The only way Maliea would sit still was to keep feeding her cookies. Yummmm. Then we [...]
[life] is a family gathering
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Almost all the Kochs gathered in Big Bear this past week. Everyone from my immediate family except Karen my big sis met at the Sleepy Forest Cottages. My little sis, Katie and her daughter Rose came from Barstow. Katie’s husband, Tyson, is serving his third deployment in Iraq and we are anxiously awaiting his arrival [...]
[photography] is the last frame of the day
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Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
[life] is a 47th birthday
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How come it always seems like I am scrambling to do something for Jim at the last minute? It’s not like I never think about him. I just always skirt around buying him stuff and making much ado when it comes to his special days. He says he doesn’t mind but… This year he knew [...]
[photography] is a san clemente photo session sneak peak
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I was contacted by Jordan Rahal from Illinois last week. He wanted to do a session on the beach with his sons and nephew. They were in town visiting for the first time. His request was an old school photo of them all living the ‘California beach experience.’ We met where they were staying at [...]
[photography] is a highkey camera strap [giveaway]
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Hey, this is for everyone who reads my blog and has a camera! I think there are a few of you out there so I want to see your comments. Leave a comment on my photo blog (a comment on the note in FB and email comments do not count!) and you are automatically entered [...]
[life] is my amazing husband
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Happy Birthday to my incredible soulmate, Jim. My sexy, intelligent cameleon and man of action is turning 47 today and is better than ever. Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
[life] is a great dad
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Happy 75th Birthday Dad! Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
[life] is a naked baby
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Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net