Hi there! My name is Kristianne Koch Riddle. I am a photographer based in San Clemente, CA and this is my photo blog. I have been passionate about photography for over 20 years. I am also passionate about surfing, sailing and yoga but haven't been able to do as much of those things as I like since having my 2 beautiful kids. I don't like crowds or trendy things.

My blog is where I share my thoughts and a selection of favorite photographs I have made: portrait sessions, my family adventures, personal studies and fine art images part of a series.

I am so glad you stopped by for a visit.

As a vocational photographer, I bring to you, my clients, a fine art photographer's eye and a commercial photographer's preparation and technical skills. I love to spend time with families creating memorable, artistic, storytelling images of their time together. I also love designing out beautiful, contemporary ways to display your images: whether it be a custom session album or framed or mounted print clusters for your walls.

View my portrait portfolio or my fine art portfolio to see more of my photography.

[photography is] my kindergartener

Merrik starts Kindergarten soon. I can’t believe it has already come time. Jim and I felt like it was such a long way off. I look at Merrik and still see the cute little baby boy that he has been for the past 5 years. All of a sudden he is a boy, a kid, a . . . → Read More: [photography is] my kindergartener

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[photography is] no photos

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The biggest problem I have with hanging out in the surf with my kiddos is that I don’t get any pictures of us hanging out together in the ocean. I’ve tried the waterproof camera but I always end up preferring to not take it in with me-especially if I am swimming with both Merrik and Maliea. . . . → Read More: [photography is] no photos

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[life] is a beach buddy

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It finally warmed up on a day when I had a little bit of time to squeeze in a trip to the beach before a family session. I am so glad I took the time to take both Merrik and Maliea because they have so much fun together and both love playing in the ocean equally . . . → Read More: [life] is a beach buddy

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[life] is the t-street crew!

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Kristianne Koch Photography

Kristianne Koch specializes in on-location portrait photography for the contemporary family and child for all of Southern California. . . . → Read More: [life] is the t-street crew!

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[photography] is a “flipbook”

Merrik and the beach train. A very short slideshow.

Kristianne Koch Photography

Kristianne Koch specializes in on-location portrait photography for the contemporary family and child for all of Southern California. . . . → Read More: [photography] is a “flipbook”

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[life] is listening to the ocean

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Today was a gorgeous day for the beach. After school Merrik played with some friends and we made plans with his friend Kole to meet down at Mariposa to go surfing. It was low tide and the air was warm. But, when we arrived we were greeted by the yellow contaminated water warning signs. So instead . . . → Read More: [life] is listening to the ocean

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