.maintaining moxie
This is a custom collage I created as a collaboration for a homecoming memory Going into business as a photographer has taken me years to commit to. I know myself well and the idea of having to do things because it’s business has put the ‘create-on-demand’ factor of having my own photography business off [...]
.another lucky kid
I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful family once again-with #2 on the way. Mama was aglow and dad was in love. Another lucky kid is coming into this amazingly loving, fun, creative and for real family. We are all awaiting baby Griffin due to appear any day now. I will be hangin’ [...]
.big family playdate
I am just getting my head out of the fog after a rough start to 2012. I have been miraculously maintaining an amazing flow of sessions and orders from clients and collectors for my fine art and portrait photography but not much else has been getting done work-wise (ie: the blog!). A consistent cycle of [...]
. an afternoon in the woods
Awhile back four of my favorite subjects (see a few past sessions with them here, here and here) and I spent an afternoon at Caspers Park. It was a calm and sunny day with a gentle warmth. The park was eerily quiet when I first arrived all alone. While I set up the cute [...]
. little d mini session | san clemente artistic portrait photographer
LXIV This is the land the sunset washes, These are the banks of the Yellow Sea; Where it rose, or whither it rushes, These are the western mystery! Night after night her purple traffic Strews the landing with opal bales; Merchantmen poise upon horizons, Dip, and vanish with fairy sails. Emily Dickinson Kristianne Koch [...]
photography is [at play during a portrait session]
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A fun opportunity to play came about at a recent portrait session. I always love to take risks and try new things but sometimes it’s just with the light and clients never even know. I colored outside the box this time and asked the clients if they would like to try something that I had [...]
photography is [a family with two boys]
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I love photographing families. For some reason, I really enjoy photographing families with boys. Maybe it’s because they tend to be more of a challenge. The uncomfortable grins, the goofy faces-just like my own son-make my heart smile. Boys are fabulous at coming up with ways to ‘avoid the camera’ so to speak. Girls usually [...]
photography is [mini session joy]
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I have had many of you asking about my fall mini-sessions already so I am happy to announce that I will be offering six 20-minute fall mini-sessions- three each on two different days at two different beautiful locations: Friday, November 11th at San Clemente pier Starting at 3:40pm and Saturday, November 12th at Dana [...]
photography is [young beauties]
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Holley and Maddy were at their ballet intensives in San Diego together and wanted to remember this special time in both their lives. I photographed them near the Lowe’s Hotel in Coronado on a beautiful evening in early August. I knew exactly where I wanted to photograph them and I was so grateful the beautiful [...]
photography is [taking a break]
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I hope all of you are enjoying your summer and time with family. This was one of my favorite sessions this summer. Of course, you can’t beat a family session at Trestles with the beautiful sage-scented walk from Christianitos Road, under the famous railroad trestles to the perfectly shaped waves of Uppers and Middles. This [...]
photography is [namaste]
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I am so fortunate to have had the honor to work with Elissa creating portraits for her new yoga website. We had a beautiful and inspiring session together and I can’t wait to practice with her at Asana Fit here in town. Thank you Elissa! Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography [...]
photography is [displaying your photographs]
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I have a couple of fun new products that are going to be added to my Design Guide. My truly unique wall and shelf wood panel collage is a special way to present your images in your home. Or choose to have your collage or image presented as a gallery wrap canvas with a special [...]
photography is [Photobook Cali]
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Surfer Boy Merrik Going In The Wait One More Wave Cold Surf At Sunset I am so honored to have my series of images “Merrik-Surfside” selected as winners to be published in Photobook Cali. Wow. So many beautiful photographs of California and it’s people were chosen. I am in love with all the other photographer’s [...]
photography is [a river runs through] – san juan capistrano family photographer
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“My father was very sure about certain matters pertaining to the universe. To him, all good things – trout as well as eternal salvation – came by grace; and grace comes by art; and art does not come easy.” Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 [...]
photography is [remembering drew brislen]
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When I was asked to help document the paddle-out memorial for Drew Brislen, I of course had to say yes, even though I had never met him. Being able to give back to the local community with my photography is one of the most rewarding things I can do as a professional and a passionate [...]
photography is [a first grandchild] | san clemente artistic baby photographer
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I so enjoyed photographing this beautiful family at San Clemente State Park. The weather was amazing and everyone was very relaxed. Proud grampa didn’t want to be in the shots but he was so naturally comfortable with baby Dominick that I couldn’t resist capturing many images of them together. His two beautiful daughters grew up [...]
photography is [a dream girl]
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Dream Girl by Carl Sandburg YOU will come one day in a waver of love, Tender as dew, impetuous as rain, The tan of the sun will be on your skin, The purr of the breeze in your murmuring speech, You will pose with a hill-flower grace. You will come, with your slim, expressive arms, [...]
photography is [the home of faith and love]
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It is such an honor to have my photographs hanging near beautiful artwork in the Farrell home. Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
photography is [a tale of two families]
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While I was photographing Joe and Ami Marie, she picked his pocket! I so loved the idea of photographing these two families together. Joe and Chris were best friends even before Joe met Ami Marie (who Chris introduced to each other). Now the kids and Ami Marie and Cara are friends too. It’s like one [...]
photography is [home sweet home]
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I have a new commercial client I am photographing homes for. It is not for real estate. I am looking for homes that are beautifully maintained, with newly painted wood details. The images are mostly architectural elements around the entire exterior of the home but some overall house shots will be taken and we may [...]
photography is [a cinderella birthday party] | san clemente documentary photographer
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I broke down and did it-a birthday party for Maliea’s 3rd-after inquiries and requests from several family members about a party for the little miss. Mood boards and input from both Merrik and Maliea contributed to the final design of the affair. It was so much easier to plan it for mostly grown-ups than a [...]
photography is [going from baby to little girl in 120 photographs]
To my dearest little girl; I am so amazed by your beauty-inside and out-every day. I swore I never wanted to have a little girl of my own because I know how hard it is to grow up as an emotional and sensitive being in this world. I was wrong. Completely naive. To the wonderful [...]
photography is [my baby is not a baby anymore]
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Maliea and I visited Serra Preschool last month for their Open House. Maliea went right up to the loft and found the babies, telephone and ‘chicken’ (kitchen). She already knows her way around pretty well since Merrik was here last year. Even though she has become quite comfortable at Concordia where Merrik is now, she [...]
photography is [a true friend]
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“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, [...]