Krista
I'm Krista - the photographer who is going to give you wedding photos that look like a piece of art; and who is going to nerd out over gardening, dungeons & dragons, & bookshops with you (if those things are your jam too)
Here's just a little about my "professional about me" life:
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- I've been photographing weddings since 2012
- I switched to Canon in 2013 and haven't looked back since
- I learned on digital first, and then started film photography
- I've worked with clients in fourteen states and four countries (so far)
- My most "viral photo" was a snapshot I took of my kids during the 2017 total solar eclipse looking like little aliens with paper plates on their faces outside of our house
- I photograph conceptual fantasy (like pirates, fairies, sirens, etc) for a fun and creative outlet
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- I studied musical theater in college
- I lived overseas as a child, and have moved more than twenty times in my life
- I eloped in early 2022 with my partner, and then had a micro-wedding with our families 6 months later
- I'm very much a "West Coast" girl - and spent most of my life on the Pacific Ocean from California to Oregon
- I'm either a total homebody - or like to travel the world; there's no in between (when I'm home, I'm home)
- Cooking & Baking
- Gardening
- Playing D&D (and being DM)
- Reading
- Throwing pottery (I'm so bad at it)
- "Hiking" (meandering and taking photos)
- Earl Grey or Oolong Tea
- Antique Shops & Estate Sales
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I am a photographer that wants everyone to feel as if this is a place they know they can exist authentically and comfortably.
I am a gender-fluid human (she/they) who is a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as being neurodivergent; as are several members of my family. Most of my life, I never felt like I fully fit in anywhere - and it wasn't until my mid-thirties that I felt comfortable exploring who I am as a person... partly because I never had the words to describe myself, and I didn't see myself in the people around me. Until one day, I did. And then suddenly I had the words, and I realized why having representation is so important - as both a queer person, and someone with a brain that functions differently than the "typical".
I hope that as I continue to grow as an artist, you will see yourself reflected in my portfolio - as a diverse, welcoming, and loving place for anyone who holds the same values, and places the same importance in life as I do. I want you to know I value love in the many beautiful shades that it comes in, and that when you work with me, you'll feel seen and understood.
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FAQ's
questions you might
how long have you been a wedding photographer?
do you offer full editing and retouching?
how would you describe your aesthetic?
do you work with a second photographer?
I photographed my first wedding as a solo photographer in 2012; and have been specializing in working with couples ever since
Cinematic with a touch of literary moodiness, inspired by art, books, and a huge portion of nostalgia
All client digital galleries will have color & exposure correction, as well as cropping & color grading on their entire gallery. Formal portraits will include retouching of any skin blemishes that would typically be gone within a week.
Film scans receive base editing, and Super 8 films will be toned and edited into a cohesive highlight film.
For any additional or specific editing needs, please request as soon as possible so we can discuss what the best options are and if I can acomodate the request.
If you're booking a traditional wedding, a second photographer is included in every collection.
If you're booking an elopement or micro-wedding collection, a second photographer can be added on for additional coverage.
Collections that include 35mm or Super 8 film require a second (or third) person for coverage, and a quote will be provided to you upon request if your collection does not already include this