.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’ [...]
. 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 [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 [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 [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 [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, [...]
photography is [being true]
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I have spent years judging my photographic work-and now, with a blog-what I have to say about photography. I have spent years trying to emulate other photographers’ work. When I was creating my commercial portfolio I was always looking to recreate the latest and greatest lighting set-ups as seen in CommArts or The Workbook. Since [...]
photography is [a good boy]
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A Good Boy by Robert Louis Stevenson I woke before the morning, I was happy all the day, I never said an ugly word, but smiled and stuck to play. And now at last the sun is going down behind the wood, And I am very happy, for I know that I’ve been good. My [...]
photography is [playing in the studio]
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Maliea was more than a good sport recently by helping me play around in the studio with a new backdrop I picked up at WPPI Las Vegas. I knew I loved this Drop It Modern drop when I was at the trade show but I didn’t realize at the time that it coordinates with just [...]
photography is [a beach blanket birthday for two sisters] san clemente documentary photographer
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Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
photography is [the rhythm of life]
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We’ve been really out of rhythm it seems for the last month or so-at least since we went camping in December. December was an amazing month where we spent time together as a family because Jim was on sabbatical. He dropped off and picked up Merrik from school, kept the house impeccably clean and helped [...]
photography is [where the light is]
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Wherever there is light, one can photograph. – Alfred Stieglitz Kristianne Koch Photography Kristianne Koch specializes in artistic portrait photography of families, children and couples. 949-702-7707 kristianne.koch@cox.net
[photography is] dreaming of a sunshiny new year | san juan capistrano family photographer
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This session is one of my clients who hires me often to photograph her family. It is one of the most rewarding experiences to photograph a family year after year and these three are so much fun to capture. The little boy is all energy and his sisters are very patient and giggly about his [...]
[photography is] a proud mom
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Oh man. I am so proud of my little guy lately. Merrik has seriously stepped up as best big brother, awesome student, passionate surfer and all around sweet kid lately. Today Merrik begged and begged until I gave in to take him surfing. It was warmer than it has been but still the air was [...]
[photography is] a bright and cheery session | san clemente child photographer
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The past two years I photographed these beautiful siblings, it was cloudy and grey. Their session turned out gorgeous but mom decided this year she wanted something brighter and cheerier. We had the session scheduled and after a sunny morning, big dark clouds rolled in by 1:00pm. We chatted, then decided that it would be [...]
[photography is] what I am sharing today | san juan capistrano family photographer
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“Sometimes when I am sitting by myself Those quiet moments when not with no one else I’m mesmerized by all the many good things in my life I think about the time when I was younger And the older that I get the more that I feel wiser With the love of friends and family [...]