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.

[life] is a ninja costume

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Merrik is dressing up as “Baby Ninja” for Halloween this year. He was going to be Batman but saw the Ninja costume and was committed immediately. His two favorite (designer) plushies are the Super Ninja by FunFun and Wee Ninja by Shawnimals.  He wanted to be Wee Ninja because he is black and black is one . . . → Read More: [life] is a ninja costume

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[life] is priceless

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I am so fortunate to be able to witness Merrik’s preschool days. Because he is at Serra Preschool I work 3-4 days per month to help out during class time. The day I was there last week was priceless. Merrik was in the “Five Little Pumpkins” skit, he played a vampire in the class play and . . . → Read More: [life] is priceless

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[photography] is a great gift

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I have to share these gorgeous little albums with you. They would make fantastic holiday gifts for Gramma and Grampa, your spouse, and anyone who just adores photos of your kids or family. Book a session with me before the holidays so you have fresh images to fill them with!

Contact me if you want to know . . . → Read More: [photography] is a great gift

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[life] is a stop at velvet yogurt

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Many times after our beach and surf sessions this summer Merrik, Maliea and I stopped in at Velvet Yogurt. It’s been awhile since we’ve even been downtown so I thought it would be fun to make a trip after our busy day at preschool, lunch with Aunt Cindy and Cousin Jessica at the Wind and Sea . . . → Read More: [life] is a stop at velvet yogurt

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[life] is a whimsical birthday party

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Merrik’s friend, Zoe always has the most photogenic birthday parties. Her mom does an amazing job with finding the perfect balance between unique entertainment for the kids, stylish decorations and colorful favors that just so happen to coordinate with each child’s outfit!@#$?

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[photography] is a mini session | sinacori family

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The light peaked out of the fog for a brief moment while I was photographing the Sinacori family at the San Clemente pier for their holiday mini session. They were so fun to work with and I even received a palm full of little shells as a gift from the middle daughter (the one climbing on . . . → Read More: [photography] is a mini session | sinacori family

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