By kristianne, on August 24th, 2010%

My visit to Granite Peaks Ranch was also an opportunity to do a portrait session for the owners and our incredible hosts, Mike and Molly Gregoire. They were fantastic guides on hikes and to the great fishing spots, purveyors of delicious meals and their hospitality is unsurpassed. They are also a really cute couple who have . . . → Read More: [photography is] the owners of granite peaks ranch | destination portrait photographer
By kristianne, on August 19th, 2010%

We had been talking about going to Granite Peaks Ranch, a private escape owned by Mike and Molly Gregoire, for some time. Molly is a passionate photographer and I loved the idea of spending time with her at her home away from home. She and her husband can only spend a few months a year there . . . → Read More: [photography is] Granite Peaks Ranch
By kristianne, on August 4th, 2010%

We are heading out this week on a motorhome trip. Ever since I can remember I have wanted to go on a trip in a Winnebago. All my school friends would come back from summer vacation talking about their camping trip to Mexico or Lake Tahoe or across the country.
When I was growing up we mostly . . . → Read More: [photography is] a new adventure
By kristianne, on August 3rd, 2010%

I had such a great time yesterday waiting for my client to show up for his session. I was photographing some executives at The Orange County Performing Arts Center because of the wonderful angles, light and textures there. It was fun to walk around with almost no one around. They were having a free outdoor movie . . . → Read More: [photography is] waiting for a client
By kristianne, on July 22nd, 2010%

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.
. . . → Read More: [photography is] b is for berlanga | san clemente family photographer
By kristianne, on July 16th, 2010%

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 just . . . → Read More: [photography is] saying goodbye | southern california family photographer