tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924752304261136512012-01-09T22:08:06.682-08:00kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.comBlogger601100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-32629174647148190802011-12-29T18:49:00.000-08:002011-12-29T19:39:04.520-08:00

I'd been anxiously anticipating Erica & Lou's wedding for several months and could not wait to start shooting. I had such a fun time with them in San Juan Capistrano for their Engagement Session a while back, and I just knew their wedding was going to have such a great vibe, just like them. From the minute we arrived at the Smog Shoppe in LA, I got excited butterflies and the creative juices

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Taking family photos is such a joy for me. It was never something I imagined myself doing (then again, neither was shooting weddings, but that's another story for another time), but the more I do it, the more I enjoy it. It's an obvious assumption that no family is perfect. But as a photographer, I get to see real, genuine moments between children and their parents, between siblings, and between

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There's something so rewarding about being a part of something bigger than ourselves. I had the opportunity to meet some amazing people who were all united in a common cause: to help raise awareness and money for a disease called Neurofibromatosis, something I had never even heard of until recently. It was so great to see family and friends so dedicated to such a good cause, and I was honored to

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Erica and Lou's engagement session was a perfect combo of beautiful location, gorgeous, sunny weather and a spunky couple with incredible style and creativity. I couldn't be happier with the photos we were able to create together. San Juan Capistrano is a magnet for photographers, and it's no wonder. Around every corner is some quaint little shop, rustic building or cobblestone pathway.

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Say hi to Alex & Paul! They came out to the Premier Bridal Show in Brea, CA last August, where I was showing some of my photography. This lovely couple was the lucky winner of a Free Engagement Session I was giving away that day. (I NEVER win anything, so I often wonder what it must feel like. Somebody please tell me!) I cannot stress enough how awesome it is for me when I get to work with

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Ask most devoted pet owners, and they'll tell you their treasured pet is pretty much a member of the family. Sweet, old Hollie is no exception. She's a rescue dog and has spent the last twelve years being adored by her owners . . . I mean her "parents." Jo (her mama :-)) has been writing a book filled with stories about Hollie and how much she has impacted their lives over the years. I'm sure it

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Googly eyes, flirtatious glances and stars in the eyes are things expected of newlyweds, so I see it a lot, which is one of the great things about being a wedding photographer. Danielle & Joseph were no exception. The only difference is they've already got twenty years of marriage (to each other, consecutively . . . I know rare these days) under their belts, and they're still going strong. 

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There are plenty of reasons people hire a professional photographer . . . a wedding, an addition to the family, a birthday, engagement etc. On this particular occasion, my awesome friends, Sarah & Craig, asked me to help them commemorate their 6th wedding anniversary by doing a photo shoot with them. Of course, I was thrilled :-) We headed to the park with some

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I just want to send a BIG thank-you to all of the awesome engaged couples (and their moms, sisters, friends etc) who came to the Premier Bridal Show in Brea on August 21. It was such a great turn out, and I really enjoyed talking with everyone who came by my booth!   Since it was a bigger turn-out than I expected and I ran out of my show special flyers (I guess that's good and bad ;-)), I just

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It occurred to my husband and me that we haven't been on a real vacation since our honeymoon (over 5 1/2 years . . . yikes!). So we decided it was finally time to make it happen. The stars aligned (as did our schedules), and we were able to squeeze in a one week vacation on the beautiful island of Oahu, and I have to say I'm ready to go back! If you ever get the chance and feel like spoiling

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One of the many things I love about my job is that I get to find and explore new places to get ideas and inspiration. I had heard about this great spot up in the hills of Sierra Madre, so I decided to check it out as a possible place to shoot Alicia & Aaron's engagement photos. I dragged my husband and son along with me for the adventure. (Ok, they came willingly. Well, at least one of them did

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It's just around the corner! Mother's Day is this Sunday, and I for one, am excited :-) Not only do I get to celebrate my 2nd Mother's Day as a mom, but I'm reminded about all the wonderful mothers in my life. Even though my own mother is no longer with me, her memory lives with me every single day and I'm forever grateful that I was blessed to have such an amazing, generous and caring mom. I'm

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Fashion inspires me. I love color, print, texture and all the different ways they can be combined and played with. So it's probably not surprising that I had an absolute blast at this particular photo shoot with Julie and her adorable little daughter. Julie studied fashion design at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles and is a super talented artist. We were right on

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There's something amazing about a newborn. They're so tiny, so helpless, so . . . new. But, as any parent will tell you, "they grow up so fast." Indeed, the cliché is true. I look through photos of my little one on my iphone pretty much every day (I'm kind of obsessed), and am amazed to see how much he has changed in one short year!  I'm always in awe when I get to photograph babies. It's such

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I'm an artist at heart, so I'm always excited to see what other artists are creating. Recently, a couple of my awesome clients (shout out to Deanna & Corrie, who's wedding I shot back in 2007!) asked me to photograph their friend, Dresden's, art show reception at the Division 9 Gallery at Life Art Center in downtown Riverside. Let me tell ya, this girl is talented! Her work is bold, striking and

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I spend a lot of time photographing young people who have fallen in love and are about to embark on the incredible journey of marriage. Young love is undoubtedly exciting, but rarely do I get to photograph couples that have weathered the ups and downs of marriage over the years.  This fine couple is about to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary (wow!), and it was so great for me to see that

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On my way to a photo shoot yesterday at the Mission Inn in Riverside, I bumped into five striking young US Naval Sea Cadets who were returning from a funeral. I was delighted when they saw me with my camera and asked if I'd take their picture. This is one of the things I love about being a photographer: I never know what or who I'll run into, and having my camera around my neck opens up

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-30120910911642392592011-02-16T13:51:00.000-08:002011-02-16T13:51:59.230-08:00

You can't really go wrong when you combine great coffee with fun music, good vibes and . . . knitting. Yes, knitting. If you've never experienced Coffee Klatch in Rancho Cucamonga, you need to. They make award-winning coffee and espresso and always serve it with a friendly smile! If you happen to stop by on a Wednesday evening (Today is Wednesday, btw!), be sure and check out Open Mic Night. My

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Every once in a while I get to photograph events other than weddings. Recently, I was invited to take photos at a baby shower, which I'm pretty sure is a first for me. You may remember Jenn and Andy's wedding from last year. Well, they're getting ready to welcome their first baby this March, and I was delighted to be a part of the celebration! Jenn's mom did such a fabulous job putting everything

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Now I'm fully aware that the Inland Empire doesn't exactly have the most fabulous reputation when it comes to arts and culture, but I have to say that if you look hard enough, Riverside has quite a few little gems. Back to the Grind in downtown is one of those gems. If you're into coffee and just like a place to hang, definitely check it out. And when you do, be sure to look up. It has a gorgeous

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People and faces are two of my favorite things to photograph. Probably 80-90% of my photos are just that -- people.  Last weekend though, I had the opportunity to challenge myself with another subject, and was pretty excited to try something a little different. I recently joined a small group of photographers who are eager to shoot, learn and just have a good time together. We met for the first

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With the first week of 2011 behind us, I've been doing lots of reflecting on the last year, as well as planning and dreaming for twenty eleven.  If I were to sum up 2010, I would have to say it was a life-changing whirlwind full of anticipation and the unknown; of pain, perseverance and plenty of pictures!  As any parent will tell you, having your first child gives you a whole new perspective

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-54805491275643477742010-12-21T22:15:00.000-08:002010-12-21T22:15:25.916-08:00

You know how people say, "the dentist's kids have cavities, the shoemaker's son always goes barefoot" etc. etc.? Well, the same can be true of a photographer. We may have clean teeth and plenty of shoes, but somehow it's easy to neglect our own families when it comes to documenting their lives and actually getting those photos up on our walls or in photo albums. I hate to admit it, but I'm a

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For those of you who have never been to Oak Glen, you must. It's a quant little apple orchard community at the base of the San Bernardino mountains in Yucaipa, Ca. You'll find several farms and orchards where you can pick your own apples, drink fresh apple cider and eat delicious apple butter and candied apples. As you can imagine, it also happens to be a wonderful place for photos. On this

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I always love having the chance to photograph people in their own home. A person's home says a lot about who they are. As you can tell by the beautiful autumn wreath on their front door, Flora and Steve are very warm and welcoming, as are their adorable dogs, Max & Lola, who were all dressed up in their holiday best and eager to have their picture taken.  It was so great to catch up with Flora

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For those of you who are approaching a milestone birthday and are looking for a fun way to commemorate the occasion, how about a photo shoot! I've had people hire me to document their children's first birthdays or some other significant milestone, but few people think of having their photo taken to celebrate and document their own birthday. What a great excuse to get some updated photos of

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HIGHLAND, CA Photographing babies can definitely be challenging. They cry. They spit up. They poop. They need to be fed, a lot. Basically, you can't really predict what will happen and when it will happen, so as a photographer (and a new mom myself), I've learned to be patient and to just go with the flow as much as possible. What will be will be. I have the privilege of documenting what unfolds,

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Balboa ParkVan Nuys, CA A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the privilege of taking some family photos for several special families at beautiful Balboa Park. A friend from college arranged the shoot (Thanks, Becky!), so we got to spend the day hanging out with her and meeting some really great people. My son, Parker, came along for the ride and had so much fun crawling around in the grass and

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-80678196528291194582010-11-07T21:00:00.000-08:002010-11-07T21:00:09.045-08:00

Los Angeles River Center and Gardens Craig and Krista are one of the classiest couples I know, so it's no surprise that their wedding was a beautiful reflection of who they are. Set in the lovely Los Angeles River Center and Gardens (a hidden gem in LA), their wedding was full of beautiful vintage-inspired details, white lights, candles, italian sodas, hand-carved fruit, delicious little

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Redlands, CA On a recent (and very hot!) October day, I had the privilege of taking some post-wedding photos of the lovely newlyweds, Jen and Andy. They had an intimate backyard wedding at her grandparents' home in Redlands, CA, with just their family and a few of their closest friends (a great way to get married, if you ask me!). After the I-do's and a few family photos, we headed over to

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My sister and I have been training the last five weeks for a very special 5k race at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena called Race for the Rescues, and yesterday was the big day. It's been about seven years since my last race, so I'm a bit rusty, but man it felt good to get back at it. It was Betsy's first 5k, and I'm SO proud of my little sis! My friends, Valinda and Gina, joined us for the race and

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-57481396800600726712010-10-12T17:09:00.000-07:002010-10-12T17:09:21.276-07:00

Newport Beach, CAI can never pass up an opportunity to shoot at the beach, so when Chelsea & Kim asked me to photograph their wedding in Newport Beach, how could I resist? We spent the day cruising around the harbor on a beautiful yacht (thank-you Electra Cruises!) enjoying the gorgeous weather and good company.  After all the festivities, we headed down to the Newport Pier for a post-wedding

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-4325181476685390982010-09-22T21:08:00.000-07:002010-09-22T21:08:44.438-07:00

For more info, visit www.kristifontamillas.com.Contact me at kristi@kristifontamillas.com with any questions and to schedule a consultation. I'd love to meet with you!

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It's official. Today is the first day of Fall!  For all of you who have been contemplating a photo session and just haven't gotten around to it, now's the time. With any photo session (min. $300), you'll get an 11x14 Gallery Wrap Canvas Print for FREE! What a great way to fill that empty wall that's been driving you crazy :-) So whether you're looking to update your family photos (those kids are

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Pacific Edge HotelLaguna Beach, CA As an Art major in college, I found myself on many occasions so engrossed in my projects that it would be literally hours before I would even glance at a clock. Before I knew it, I had missed dinner and sometimes even my next class (especially if it had anything to do with math or chemical equations) because I was so "in the zone."  That is one of the things I

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-76143510989572727772010-09-09T13:26:00.000-07:002010-09-09T13:26:55.954-07:00

Sunny in Seattle? Oh, yes! My husband and I decided that a little family vacation was way overdue for us, so last week we packed up and headed to the northwest for some much needed family time. With 60 degree weather and a little rain in the forecast, we made a point to dust off our sweaters and bring 'em along. (It's been over 100 degrees here in Southern California, so my sweaters haven't seen

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-56908614172584943172010-08-18T20:18:00.000-07:002010-08-18T20:18:39.226-07:00

One of the joys of shooting weddings is that from time to time, I'm given the honor of documenting the lives of my brides and grooms after the "I-do's." Such is the case with Tanya and Brian who were married last September. They are super excited to be expecting a baby girl in just a few short weeks! I had such a wonderful time with the two -- I mean three -- of them and their two rambunctious

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-62320722363045188542010-08-11T17:28:00.000-07:002010-08-11T17:28:59.905-07:00

Princess Place PreservePalm Coast, FL I was so excited to fly out to Palm Coast, Florida (at Princess Place Preserve) to document this very happy occasion.  As an Art student in college, I often used my roommate, Deyse, as my subject for various projects, so it was just like the old days :-)  Both of them were just so much fun to shoot -- naturals in front of the camera.  Deyse found these

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Chesapeake, VirginiaNew Life Great Bridge Churchand Cahoon PlantationThis was my first trip to Virginia, and I was so glad to be traveling with my sister (my lovely assistant and trusty navigator. I'd be lost without you . . . literally!). The streets and highways of Virginia were not easy to navigate, especially for someone used to driving in Southern California, where if you miss your exit,

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-30300096198271192592010-07-07T12:36:00.000-07:002010-07-07T17:42:43.639-07:00

Meredith Xavier recently invited me into her new studio space in West Hollywood to take a few photos. Her company, Ligné Agency, represents incredibly talented individuals and companies in the interior design industry. I found myself instantly drawn to the exquisite wallpaper in the main entrance. It was designed by Marcie Bronkar, the Founder and Creative Director of Cloth & Paper. She does

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-74710326057855388042010-06-28T17:15:00.000-07:002010-06-28T22:53:15.338-07:00

Malibu, CAI knew this would be a fun shoot when Craig and Krista showed up with a car full of balloons! We had a great time with those :-) A field near Pepperdine University made for a beautiful backdrop for the first part of our adventure, then we drove down the PCH in search of some other cool spots. I'm so glad they took me up on my suggestion to bring props! Balloons, adorable umbrella,

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It may seem as though I've fallen off the face of the earth, at least when it comes to my blog.  I'm afraid it's true.  Let's just say my mind and energies have been elsewhere the last few months. Back in January, I gave birth to a fantastically wonderful baby boy!  I've been taking a self-imposed maternity leave to enjoy my new little guy and adjust to all the craziness that is motherhood :-)  

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June 20, 2009Pasadena, CACommunity Church on Holliston St. and Pasadena City HallAs anyone who reads this may have noticed, I'm waaaaaay behind on my blogging. Yes, I'm writing about a June wedding. . .and it's November! At some point (hopefully soon), I plan on being a much more diligent blogger. Wishful thinking? Perhaps. But a girl can try :-)Now, on to the real reason for this post. Aside

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-45628723808117944512009-10-11T20:56:00.000-07:002009-10-11T22:04:38.177-07:00

June 7, 2009Riverside, CAThere's nothing like an intimate garden wedding at your grandparents' home. Designed by one of the architects who built the Historic Mission Inn in downtown Riverside, this home was particularly spectacular. The Spanish architecture, with all of its attention to detail was absolutely exquisite. How fabulous to grow up in a home like this . . . and get married there!

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June 6, 2009Saddlerock Vineyard, Chateau Le DomeMalibu, CAIt rained the day before Yuri and Meredith's wedding, so when I arrived at Saddlerock Vineyard, I half expected the bride to be freaking out a little about the possibility of their outdoor wedding getting rained on. But Meredith was super chill and ready for whatever the day had in store. Turns out it was an absolutely gorgeous day in

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May 24, 2009Huntington Gardens, San Marino, CAHuntington Gardens holds a special place in my heart. Not only have I done several shoots there, but I used to come out here all the time with my friends and family, just to hang out and enjoy the beautiful gardens and art galleries. Good memories. Jane and John added to those good memories. For starters, you can't really go wrong with a lovely

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May 23, 2009Dana Point, CAAfter having shot a few weddings in or around Dana Point, I was definitely looking forward to Richard and Meagan's wedding at the Charthouse Restaurant. With a perfect overcast morning (although the sun broke through later, which was nice too) and an incredible view of the boats in the harbor, I knew it was bound to be a great day. . . and it was. Since the groom and

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May 15, 2009Anaheim, CAHaving never shot a traditional Indian wedding, I knew I'd be in for a treat with Shruti and Kaushik's wedding. They were married at the Embassy suites in Anaheim, near Disneyland. Shruti knew this was my first Indian wedding, so she was gracious enough to fill me in on the intricate details and traditions that are involved in the various ceremonies. I learned a lot!

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May 10, 2009San Diego, CAIt's been a busy summer, full of fantastic weddings and adventures. Here are a few photos from my first wedding of the summer, set in sunny San Diego. The reception was held at the San Diego Museum of History in historic Balboa Park. For those who have never visited this area, it's totally worth it . . . lots to do and see, and a photographer's dream!Vaughn and Becky's

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So I don't normally do senior sessions, but I had a great time with Alexandria and her family the other day as I documented this milestone in her life.  She was a bit shy in front of the camera at first, but she's such a sweet girl, and I think she warmed up to it.  It was fun to have her family along for the photo session too.  Hmm, maybe I should do more of these in the future.  I'd like that  

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-77899442736912073762009-04-30T22:09:00.000-07:002009-04-30T23:35:40.934-07:00

I had the pleasure of hanging out with these two beautiful sisters as they shared an afternoon playing at the park.  Even with the age gap, they seemed to have a special bond, which was really fun to capture.  From playing on the swings to climbing trees and digging up ladybugs, it was such a delightful shoot!

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Jaime dropped by my photography booth at Redlands Market Night a couple months ago and asked if I would shoot their wedding.  Unfortunately, I was already booked for their date, but offered to do an Engagement Session with them instead.  I'm so glad it all worked out, because she and Jeff turned out to be a delightful couple to shoot.  I knew it was going to be a great shoot, when she showed up

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-28718464095683234342009-04-20T22:38:00.001-07:002009-04-20T23:29:45.728-07:00

Somehow, Brazilians are always so comfortable in front of the camera.  I don't know what it is, but they're just naturals (and Pam is no exception), which of course makes my job all the more fun.  I had the pleasure of shooting Pam and Jay's Engagement shoot a while back, so I jumped at the chance of shooting her again.  Her husband came to cheer her on, while my wonderful husband helped carry my

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-1375707761190682009-04-20T21:21:00.000-07:002009-04-20T22:12:09.236-07:00

Danny and Trisha are expecting their first child very very soon, and I was lucky enough to get a few shots of Trisha's perfect little belly.  She is truly a beautiful, glowing mother-to-be, and they both seem thrilled to welcome their new baby!  We were hoping to get some fun shots outside at a nearby park area, but unfortunately there was a bunch of construction going on there, so we stuck to

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Michelle and Erin asked me to do a photo session, to celebrate a professional milestone for both of them.  They're already married, but didn't really get to have engagement photos taken, so we ended up doing some "newlywed" shots, I guess you could say.  Glad to see the spark is still there ;-)Not sure what Michelle's laughing at, though it's probably at my sister/awesome assistant who likes to

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-32661302977598526262009-04-09T23:06:00.000-07:002009-04-16T00:43:05.471-07:00

Santa Monica is pretty much a photographer's dream . . . at least for this photographer.  The pier, the promenade, lights, textures, colors, street life and of course the beach!  I could've shot this super fun couple for a few more hours, but of course the sun was setting and it was getting just a bit chilly.  I didn't have the heart to make them suffer too long in the cold ;-)  Right from the

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-27638045395803671432009-04-08T21:45:00.000-07:002009-04-08T23:57:59.087-07:00

March madness indeed!  Last month was full of photo shoots and it's been all I can do just to keep up, but I've finally gotten around to posting some pics from Lauren & Isaiah's wedding back in March.  Poor Lauren chipped her tooth just a few days before her wedding, but she took it all in stride and didn't let the little mishap keep her from smiling and enjoying the day :-)The flower girl was

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-26233869068884843442009-03-16T23:30:00.000-07:002009-03-17T00:24:22.057-07:00

It had been a bit chilly and overcast in the days leading up to my Mar. 1 Engagement Shoot with Seth and Kristi, so I was prepared for a little rain and perhaps an empty beach.  That was not that case.  Good news is it was a gorgeous, sunny California afternoon.  Delicious!  Bad news is, everyone else thought so too, so we shared Laguna Beach with all the other people who were thrilled at the

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-70554272645334727542009-02-10T21:32:00.000-08:002009-03-17T00:55:20.646-07:00

A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending an afternoon at the beach in Malibu, CA with two lovely newlyweds, Sandra & Wes.  They were up for anything, so I took advantage of their gusto and convinced them to get in the freeeezing cold ocean . . . and climb on the rocks . . . and roll around in the sand!  But it was all worth it, because we got some beautiful shots and had a blast doing

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559956532054528503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892475230426113651.post-14016916112351108412009-01-03T18:38:00.000-08:002009-02-01T22:25:36.129-08:00

It's the beginning of a new year.  New aspirations.  New resolve.  New ideas.  For me, this means a new blog . . . or should I say my first ever blog.  Congrats to me :-)  After much persuasion from my friends and faithful clients, I'm finally convinced that it's time to get this thing started.  So thanks to all of you for your encouragement and belief in what I do!  It's my sincere desire that

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