[photography is] no photos
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The biggest problem I have with hanging out in the surf with my kiddos is that I don’t get any pictures of us hanging out together in the ocean. I’ve tried the waterproof camera but I always end up preferring to not take it in with me-especially if I am swimming with both Merrik and [...]
[photography is] cslcv day camp
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Merrik had a great time in day camp last week visiting the Irvine Fine Arts Center, Jump’n Jammin, Saddleback Lanes and Creekside Park. It was a week of generosity and service offered through the Center for Spiritual Living Capistrano Valley. This is the same center that offers the Kids Day Out sessions that both my [...]
[photography is] b is for berlanga | san clemente family photographer
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The Berlanga family and I found a surprisingly quiet spot at the beach on a gorgeous summer day in San Clemente. One day before the sun decided to hide again, we discovered a little slice of beach-to-ourselves heaven and played to our hearts’ content with their cheerful and curious 18 month old boy. Kristianne Koch [...]
[photography is] the san clemente ocean festival
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We go to the SC Ocean Festival every year to support Jim in his open water swim competitions. I don’t think I would go just to hang out. It’s packed with lots of out-of-towners and the bravest of locals. I am not a big fan of going where the crowds are. That’s just me. It [...]
[photography is] the basics of skateboarding
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Merrik was in The Basics of Skateboarding skateboard camp this week. He has had a skateboard since he was 3 but I have not been very encouraging to get him on it. I haven’t wanted to see him fall or get his fingers run over while he rides it on his belly. So, the fact [...]
[photography is] saying goodbye | southern california family photographer
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I photographed another wonderful San Mateo family recently but this time it was a farewell session. They will be leaving our quiet beach town for wider pastures. It was so much fun to hang out with the four of them at two of their favorite beach spots here in San Clemente the other morning. I [...]
[photography is] a beach swing
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I just hate photographing my kids in those ugly blue baby swings at the beach here in San Clemente. Actually, I love photographing kids swinging because they are always so happy but I don’t like the look of the swings-especially the baby swing. The baby swings completely hide the kid inside and the color is [...]
[photography is] a failed family session
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We do a family photo every year on the pier. I usually have some stranger take a snap and end up so not thrilled with the crop (perfectly centered-including our heads). So, this year I decided to take the tripod down and set it up with the camera on timer mode so I could frame [...]
[photography is] a long weekend
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I was surprised to find out that Jim had an extra day off after the Fourth of July weekend. We were able to take the time to go to Balboa Park and Sea World. I swear the kids appreciate their time with him so much more than me because I am just always there, but, [...]
[photography is] a miracle | southern california family photographer
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I was so honored to capture a couple hours of a very special little boy with his family recently. AJ was such a charmer and so “on” for the camera for his entire session that I didn’t want to leave. He is a little miracle: mom and dad waited 10 years for his arrival. Good [...]
[photography is] a pony ride
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Our last field trip with Serra Preschool was at Zoomar’s in San Juan Capistrano. Every time we go here I am reminded how much I love the rustic, country feel this town has compared to San Clemente. It’s down to earth in it’s own pastoral way. I also love that both Merrik and Maliea are [...]
[photography is] a lifelong project
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I do not understand how so many professional photographers spend so much money on gear, workshops and other equipment and don’t go bankrupt. I am blown away at the never ending expenses of this profession. I worked in a commercial photography studio for many years and in the end decided to steer clear from the [...]
[photography is] a visit to coronado
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We go to Coronado—a lot. We all love it there. We especially love that we can descend on Gramma and Grampa at their home on Antigua in the Coronado Cays where the boats are right out back and the beach is a 15 minute walk across the peninsula, under the bridge where you measure yourself. [...]
[photography is] a summer playdate
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Last month we had sun at some point here in San Clemente. I remember because we actually went to the beach with Merrik’s friend Kole and his sister Maya. Maybe it will return some day very soon when it remembers how much fun it has while it’s here!! Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in [...]
[photography is] an updated blog
If you are reading this from an email or Facebook feed, be sure to visit my redesigned photo blog and make comments to let me know what you think!! As always, I love your comments no matter how brief or how long. I have been wanting to update my blog for several months now and [...]
[photography is] a family tradition
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We spend every Fourth of July in Coronado celebrating in our own traditional way as a family: the parade, boating, surfing and fireworks. This year was no different. It was a good old fashioned American Fourth for the Riddles and Newmans. Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and [...]
[photography is] a happy fourth of july
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We are heading to Coronado for traditional parade and ocean festivities. I hope all of you have a wonderful and safe weekend. Enjoy your freedom. Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
[photography is] daily inspiration
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I am constantly inspired by other photographer’s work. I research images that make my heart sing from trusted resources like PDN and Archive and I follow other photographer’s blogs who I feel create stunning portrait work on a consistent basis like Caroline Tran and Sean Flanigan. These are the types of things that keep me [...]