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 10th, 2010%

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 . . . → Read More: [photography is] a lifelong project
By kristianne, on July 1st, 2010%

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 passionate . . . → Read More: [photography is] daily inspiration
By kristianne, on June 29th, 2010%

I am so in love with this new image I took. I can’t get over the scene. It just makes me really happy. The kids interacting on the beach, the textures of the pier, the light streaming in from the direction of the ocean. I can’t wait to get it mounted on a wood panel . . . → Read More: [photography is] a new favorite image | southern california fine art photographer