[life] is a birthday with family
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After a relaxing morning Jim and Merrik decided to go out and drive the new R/C truck offroad somewhere there was lots of open space. I put Maliea down for a nap and received a phone call from Jim instructing me to “pack an overnight bag” for everyone. So when he and Merrik returned we [...]
[life] is bikes and slides and sunset swings
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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 christmas with the riddle crew
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I hope everyone had a stylin’ Christmas and spent much joyous time with family and friends. Wishing everyone an abundant and healthy new year. xo Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
[photography] is evolving your craft
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I finally had an opportunity to escape the responsibilities of home and spend a day learning new tools and techniques to improve my photography skills. It’s been 18 years since I have taken a course in photography for anything-lighting, technique, workflow. I came across the photography workshops offered by Zach and Jody Grey only a [...]
[life] is a Christmas tree
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The kids are in awe of the Christmas tree. There is something amazing about a lavishly decorated and well lit tree that makes the house smell like you are in the woods. Merrik helped put ornaments on today and ended up loving them all in the same place. There is a little cluster of sailboats [...]
[life] is getting ready for winter
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The kids at Serra Preschool have been busy learning about the Spirit of the Season, snow, reindeer, Jolly Old St. Nick, gingerbread and sleigh bells. I helped out at Merrik’s school two days this week and was reminded how much I love the way the kids learn there. Their teacher, Ms. Fuller is always in [...]
[photography] is a sneak peak | yvette and her kids
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I’ve been working on lots of family photo sessions recently and this beautiful family I photographed last year. It’s fun to see them grow up and change the way they react to the camera. I finally was able to convince their mom to get in the shots too. Her presence really rounded out the group [...]
[life] is christmas at the casa
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We have been enjoying holiday festivities in both Coronado and San Clemente lately. The Christmas at the Casa was a “civilized” event for young and old and it was just the right amount of event for me. We are not fans of public gatherings that draw big crowds but the Casa Romantica is a special [...]
[photography] is life
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I actually attempted to do a photo session with my own kids for a holiday card this year. Struggling with wanting to do something that included the entire family and that was a little more edgy and surreal, I gave in to safe, cutesy images on the beach with my kiddos. Some day when we [...]
[photography] is an impossible session
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I always have the hardest time when I have to do a “session” for someone in my family. I don’t know why but it always seems I get caught between the thought that it’s just my family so I don’t have to be as on my game and they will still love me and having [...]
[life] is a vivacious friend | remembering cindy schafer
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I received the tragic news yesterday that my dear friend, photography peer and supporter, Cindy Schafer, was killed with her husband Bruce in a float plane crash on their way back to the mainland from their vacation home on Saturna Island. I have known Cindy’s undying energy and enthusiasm since before Jim and I went [...]