[photography] is play
Kristianne Koch specializes in on-location portrait photography for the contemporary family and child for all of Southern California. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
Archive for personal photography
[photography] is new personal work
I just created three new images for my “Pierside” series and need to narrow it down to one. Please leave your comments!!! I would love to find out which one you all like best. I will eventually be mounting the final print to a 12 x 12 x 3″ wood panel and finishing it for display ready to hang.
1)
2)
3)
Kristianne Koch specializes in on-location portrait photography for the contemporary family and child for all of Southern California. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
[photography] is a new found favorite
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 on a fabulous 24″ monitor is like falling into a dream. Every tonal change and grain of silver gelatin brought tears to my eyes as I passed my cursor over it. Yah, I love photography THAT much.
Kristianne Koch specializes in on-location portrait photography for the contemporary family and child for all of Southern California. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
[photography] new personal work
I have three consecutive ongoing projects that are based around my current photographic and personal explorations. One of the projects is my series Pierside which is inspired by my constantly changing view of our local pier.
The San Clemente pier was a place we just did not go when I was growing up. There was a lot of seedy dealings happening in the “bowl” area and it was where all the marines hung out on leave. If you didn’t enjoy the overt attention from them, then you just stayed away.
Currently, the San Clemente pier is a vibrant, eclectic gathering place for all types of visitors: the see and be seen surf crowd, moms who like the nearby amenities of food, bathrooms, showers and swings, tourists from near and far, and locals who enjoy the spectacle of it all.
The pier has become a meeting place for my family-especially in the winter months. It is a place for me where my mind can reach out into the ocean without taking my kids away from their grandparents. The solid wood construction symbolizes the safety of being grounded and attached to the land while still being able to get out over the sea to watch the undulating swell pass beneath you.
To see the entire series and other personal work in my portfolio visit my personal photography site: http://www.kristiannekoch.com
Here are some recent images I created for the series:
Kristianne Koch specializes in on-location portrait photography for the contemporary family and child for all of Southern California. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
[photography + life] don’t always mix
While we were in Yosemite I tried my best to do some nature photography. It was a challenge. Doing fine art photography with kids in nature is kind of like trying to surf where you anchor-dangerous. Every time I would spend a few moments-mere seconds-composing an image, Merrik or Maliea would be on the verge of falling off edge of a huge boulder or plunking into the rushing Merced River.
I can’t remember when I’ve appreciated more wholeheartedly the time I used to have to just wander and photograph on my own. The last time I was in Yosemite I spent hours at one place composing an image in the frame of my 4×5 or Yashicamat. However, I absolutely loved seeing the kids interact with the earth and the rocks and the water. At least I did get a few quick shots of the beauty of Yosemite-my favorite National Park by far.
Kristianne Koch specializes in on-location portrait photography for the contemporary family and child for all of Southern California. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
new personal work
I have been really trying to work on my personal photography-not just images of the kids but thoughtful, creative artwork. I daydream about creating compelling work that is conceptual and inspiring. I even promised myself that I would enter a couple of new photographs in the San Clemente Art Association Juried Art Exhibition this month to get feedback and move the process along. Well, life got in the way again. I have been producing new work but getting it out there has not happened. I know the process is important so I continue to plug away nonetheless.
I had good intentions to enter the show and even printed out my images last week. The small one was almost done and the large one needed to be reprinted after several printing attempts with blemishes. This morning I finally had time between poopy diapers, playing Chinese Checkers with Merrik and laundry to print out the 12×12 print when of course I find out that the light cyan ink is out. I had to run to Staples to get an emergency supply. On the way there I realize that I left my $10 off coupon at home. Ugggh. Such is life. I did get it printed out finally — at noon. Right when it was supposed to be matted, framed AND dropped off with forms filled out already.
Anyway, that didn’t happen. Here are the two images that I had intended to put in the show. I am trying a new process of mounting them to handcrafted wood panels. Maybe now I will have more time to work on the new presentation rather than framing the large one.
Kristianne Koch specializes in on-location portrait photography for the contemporary family and child for all of Southern California. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
You are currently browsing the archives for the personal photography category.
