[life] at anchor and at sea
![[life] at anchor and at sea](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/20090926_catalinatrip_collage01-150x150.jpg)
Our Catalina trip was amazing. It really doesn’t get better than life on a boat. The all-inclusive, pre-packaged vacation is just not our thing. This was the best way to get away. Yes, it was a lot more demanding than most people would like but I feel rewarded and satisfied by a do-it-yourself, down-and-dirty, get [...]
[life] is sailing Catalina
![[life] is sailing Catalina](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/20060815_catalinatrip_collage01-150x150.jpg)
We are not sailing to Catalina this weekend but we will be sailing along Catalina Island. In the past we have taken the ferry boat over and back but stayed on Pelican with Gramma Grampa and we have also sailed from Oceanside to Two Harbors then moored on Pelican in Cherry Cove and took the [...]
[life] is Apple
![[life] is Apple](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/20090921family_009applesticker-150x150.jpg)
Maliea loves stickers so when she found the Apple stickers from our new iPods on the ground she went to town sticking them in all her favorite spots. Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
[photography] is the robbins family—-orange county family photographer
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I had a fabulous time with the Robbins family at Crystal Cove State Park for a photo session. Their youngest goes to Serra Preschool where Merrik is this year and I am so excited to have had the opportunity to get to know them better. They all looked great in their very own denim designs [...]
[photography] is a new found favorite
![[photography] is a new found favorite](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/tiputapass-150x150.jpg)
I was cleaning up this image today to prep it for my new book. I scanned it awhile back from a 35mm Fuji Velvia chrome and have just now fallen absolutely in love with it. I knew I liked it before when I scanned it but getting in close to an image taken with film [...]
[life] is a modified board game
![[life] is a modified board game](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/20090919family_009candyland-150x150.jpg)
While Maliea was napping today Merrik, Jim and I played Candyland. Not just your standard Candyland but Merrik’s version of Candyland. Merrik is very good at taking the usual toys and making them into something else. He’s one of those kids who will take things apart and put them back together in his own way. [...]
[life] at home
![[life] at home](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/20090917_waterspray_collage01-150x150.jpg)
Today was supposed to be a productive day. A day to get caught up on work and a few things around the house. The temptation to run off to the beach has been too great lately and many other things have fallen by the wayside. So after taking care of some photography business I decided [...]
[life] is hanging out with aunt cindy
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While I was at Serra Preschool with Merrik, Maliea was hanging out with Jim’s sister Cindy. She and her friend took Maliea on a 2 hour walk to Salt Creek and back. Maliea didn’t sleep much while she was with her so by the time Merrik and I came to get her she was ready [...]
[photography] is a day at preschool
![[photography] is a day at preschool](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/20090916kkpclient_012serra3day-150x150.jpg)
I was inside mom at Serra Preschool yesterday and had a great time watching the kids play and learn. I had to choke back tears witnessing how wonderful Miss Fuller is with the kids and how fabulous her curriculum is for them. Of course they painted, glued and decorated but they also got to put [...]
[life] is a first day of school
![[life] is a first day of school](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/20090914_firstdayofschool_collage04-150x150.jpg)
Merrik went to school today for the very first time; a new place where he will be spending a lot of time in the coming months. He’s been waiting for this day all summer. Almost every morning he asked “Is it Fall yet?” hoping for school to start. Fortunately Jim was with us to drop [...]
[photography] is a beach bonfire
![[photography] is a beach bonfire](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/20090912kkpclient_011serrabeachfire-150x150.jpg)
Serra Preschool’s beach bonfire was a great way to start off the new year. We were very lucky to have access to the military beach at San Onofre. The dad’s went surfing at Church and the kids wrastled in the sand. By evening’s end the kids were jumping off the lifeguard tower and all the [...]
[photography] is a visit to the tidepools
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Serra Preschool is gearing up for a really fun year and the first field trip before class even starts was to the tidepools in Laguna Beach. The kids saw a sea lion, sea urchins, hermit crabs, anemones and lobster exoskeleton. The first month is all about the ocean so they are off and running. Kristianne [...]
[photography] is the perfect holiday card
![[photography] is the perfect holiday card](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/holidayportraitsessions-150x150.jpg)
Get ready for the holidays! I am starting to schedule holiday portrait sessions. Fall is the perfect time of year to capture your family enjoying life in San Clemente. I have several different session options as well as my usual 2 hour portrait session and Day In The Life session! Book now to reserve your [...]
[life] is a day with dad
![[life] is a day with dad](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/20090911family_001daywithdad-150x150.jpg)
Dad didn’t have to go to work today. It was such a nice surprise to all of us!! He had the day off to spend with his kiddos because he has been slaving late into the night for months on end. We spent the morning at the tidepools at Treasure Island in Laguna Beach with [...]
[life] is the boating life
![[life] is the boating life](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/20090905_labordayweekend_collage05.jpg)
Once again we spent Labor Day weekend in Coronado. It never does get old. It just keeps getting better with the kids getting more into the ocean and ways to enjoy it. I am so glad we are focused as a family on water activities. It makes so much sense to stay close to home [...]
[life] is a no labor all day weekend
![[life] is a no labor all day weekend](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/20090905_labordayweekend_collage02-150x150.jpg)
The first morning we were in Coronado, Merrik, Maliea and I went to breakfast with Gramma (Debbie) Riddle in Imperial Beach. IB is the western and southern most city in the US. It is still “Classic California” with it’s funky buildings, surf shops and uncrowded beaches. We dined with some friends of Debbie’s at El [...]
[life] is a spontaneous play date
![[life] is a spontaneous play date](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/20090902kkpfriends_007doheny.jpg)
We ended up meeting up at Doheny State Beach yesterday with my friends Gemina and Rebecca because we were all on Facebook at the same time and were able to coordinate. For some reason getting together always ends up working out this way because the best laid plans ya know… I was a bit unsocial [...]
[photography] is a future photo session
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While we were at the Serra Preschool park outing the other day I spent a few moments with the Priesler family. Cori bid on my portrait session in last year’s auction and won! We will be doing a portrait session together in the coming months but in the meantime here is a little teaser for [...]
[life] is a bedtime routine
![[life] is a bedtime routine](http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/20090831family_017nudiesbeforebed.jpg)
I am not too big on pushing routine around here but Merrik and Maliea love their bedtime routine: bath, run around naked for awhile then shave and brush teeth (they both LOVE to brush their teeth!). Merrik loves it when dad is home to help him shave with his Thomas the Tank shaver and foam [...]
[photography] is a bunch of cute kids
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We went to one of Serra Preschool’s organized park days yesterday and again I found parents letting their kids be kids. The kids had a great time climbing up and sliding down the slide, riding their Razors and bikes around the playground and pretending to be porcupines. At one point Merrik was pretending the jungle [...]