By kristianne, on August 28th, 2010%

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
By kristianne, on August 1st, 2010%

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.
Kristianne Koch Photography
Kristianne Koch specializes in on-location portrait photography for the contemporary . . . → Read More: [photography is] a family photo at the san clemente pier
By kristianne, on July 24th, 2010%

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
By kristianne, on July 19th, 2010%

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
By kristianne, on July 16th, 2010%

Merrik was in The Basics of Skateboarding skateboard camp this week. He has had a skateboard since he was 3 but I have not been very encouraging to get him on it. I haven’t wanted to see him fall or get his fingers run over while he rides it on his belly. So, the fact of . . . → Read More: [photography is] the basics of skateboarding
By kristianne, on June 14th, 2010%

We have this really funky jacuzzi tub stuck inside a shower stall in one of our three full size bathrooms. Yes, we have three full bathrooms for the kids to fill their bath toys with. No wonder they are water fiends.
So the other night I put bubbles in the bath and then Merrik begged for me . . . → Read More: [life] is a bubble bath in a jacuzzi tub