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] a family photo at the san clemente pier

We once again attempted our annual family photo at the pier after an unsuccessful first try.

The light was sweet and so were the waves.

But the water and air are unusually cold for this time of year.

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Kristianne Koch specializes in on-location portrait photography for the contemporary . . . → Read More: [photography is] a family photo at the san clemente pier

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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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[photography is] the san clemente ocean festival

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We go to the SC Ocean Festival every year to support Jim in his open water swim competitions. I don’t think I would go just to hang out. It’s packed with lots of out-of-towners and the bravest of locals. I am not a big fan of going where the crowds are. That’s just me. It really . . . → Read More: [photography is] the san clemente ocean festival

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[photography is] a beach swing

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I just hate photographing my kids in those ugly blue baby swings at the beach here in San Clemente. Actually, I love photographing kids swinging because they are always so happy but I don’t like the look of the swings-especially the baby swing. The baby swings completely hide the kid inside and the color is obnoxiously . . . → Read More: [photography is] a beach swing

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[photography] is bath time

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My kids love bath time. I love bath time. It helps all of us relax. Even if it’s their second bath that day, I do not hesitate to send them to the bath to calm them down. It’s great because it makes up for all the shower time that I miss out on. After the bath . . . → Read More: [photography] is bath time

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[life] is daddy’s girl

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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 daddy’s girl

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