Hey, I'm Kristina!
Being able to share some of my favorite places with my clients and making it a fun and memorable place for them is something I value immensely.
Photography has been a part of my life for many years. From as far back as I can remember I always had a camera in my hand. I started with disposable cameras as a very young child and when I got older I got my first digital camera. I still remember what it looked like, it was neon green and was shaped like an egg with one side being a clip that I attached to my backpack (haha). I took my very first photography class in middle school and even then I soaked up every little thing.
I love being able to make genuine connections with people and then capture some of life's most beautiful moments for them. Being a mom I also know how hard it can be to get photos of your children with your phone without getting massive motion blur, seeing as they are always moving. Plus, I don't know about anyone else but as a mom I have to remind myself to get in photos with my kids.
I take what I do very seriously as I know that time isn't stopping and there are so many special things to capture. I work hard to make sure that my clients have the best experience possible from start to finish. I believe no matter how long you have been doing something there is always room for growth, so I spend the time I am not with clients taking educational courses and researching material that will make me better at what I do.
When I am not working I am spending time with my husband, two kids and our BIG pups. We are a military family so family time is extremely important to us. I am also a Navy combat veteran, so I have a soft spot for military families as I know just how hard it is to miss some of life's biggest moments.
I look forward to getting to know you!
Random things about me...
- I am the oldest of 8 with the youngest being 26 years younger than me, which makes her three months younger than my son.
- I have a bachelors in Applied Behavioral Science.
- When I was in the Navy I served on the, now decommissioned, USS Enterprise and had the honor of being on the final two deployments. The Enterprise is also where I met my wonderful husband.
- Reading is my favorite pass time. I read primarily psychological thrillers, romance, and nonfiction.
- I am a HUGE true crime junkie. I have read tons of books and if you see me driving or catch me with headphones in at the store I am most likely listening to one of my many loved true crime podcasts. To name a few Let's Go To Court, True Crime and Cocktails, True Crime Obsessed, and I think Not!
- I have a deep love for lavender and bees so I enjoy taking trips up North whenever I can to Sequim during the summer.
- I love horror films, but I also enjoy a good romantic comedy.