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] daily inspiration

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I am constantly inspired by other photographer’s work. I research images that make my heart sing from trusted resources like PDN and Archive and I follow other photographer’s blogs who I feel create stunning portrait work on a consistent basis like Caroline Tran and Sean Flanigan. These are the types of things that keep me passionate . . . → Read More: [photography is] daily inspiration

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[photography] is my great little valentine

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I am very excited to have some great resources for displaying and sharing your photography. Valentine’s Day is a fun time to give images of your family and kids to those you love. I have a couple of specials that will help you pull images together to share in a beautiful package. One is a wallet . . . → Read More: [photography] is my great little valentine

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[photography] is short but sweet

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holiday portrait sessions

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Kristianne Koch specializes in on-location portrait photography for the contemporary family and child for all of Southern California. . . . → Read More: [photography] is short but sweet

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[photography] is the perfect holiday card

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Get ready for the holidays! I am starting to schedule holiday portrait sessions. Fall is the perfect time of year to capture your family enjoying life in San Clemente. I have several different session options as well as my usual 2 hour portrait session and Day In The Life session! Book now to reserve your time . . . → Read More: [photography] is the perfect holiday card

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[photography] somebody please hire me

I am actually tired of processing photos of just my own kids. I love them and they are very cute but I want to see some fresh faces. I am dying to do photo sessions of your family. The first three people to book a session with me once this post is published gets $60 off . . . → Read More: [photography] somebody please hire me

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[photography] highkey style

I was recently contacted by Tom at HighKey Camera Straps to become one of their affiliates. I love what they are doing with camera straps. Their many designs are fabulous with functional and recycled construction.
And if you do buy one, “you are not just buying a fun camera strap, you are putting dollars towards making a . . . → Read More: [photography] highkey style

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