Kristin Renee

Santa Barbara Family portraits

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:09:00 +0000

It is that time of year, where families love getting their photos taken and sending them out to their close friends and family for the holidays. Here are a few sessions I have done lately and more to come later this month. I also have a special going right now for family portrait sessions before Dec 15th, so check out http://families.kristinrenee.com for more details.
Here are some of my favorites from this last month....

Daniel and Brenae's Engagement

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:40:00 +0000

This cute couple is getting married next summer. We went to a beautiful winery and then went to Avila Beach. Check out the slideshow photos! Congratulations Daniel and Brenae! I am so excited for next year :)

Laurie and Jere's Engagement photos in Santa Barbara

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:34:00 +0000

I had such a blast photographing Laurie and Jere last week. It was so cute how Laurie just couldn't stop smiling. You could just see how much in love they are. Congratulations Laurie and Jere! Can't wait till the wedding. Check out the slideshow of their engagement photos we did in Santa Barbara.

Chris Segeritan and Amanda Polluck's Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:55:00 +0000

Okay, check this out! So when I was photographing the wedding of Dale and Tara Swanson last summer, the lucky girl who caught the bouquet was Amanda and the lucky guy who caught the garter was Chris.

This cute couple just said, "I do" last weekend in Los Gatos, it was such a beautiful wedding to photograph. The tears of joy, the spunk and energy from the friends and just an amazing wedding full of great people!

So guess what happens next? Another cute couple caught the garter and bouquet!!!!! Watch out guys, its contagious!!!!!!!!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE CHRIS AND AMANDA'S WEDDING SLIDESHOW!

Wedding at Casitas of Arroyo Grande Bed and Breakfast-Jeremy Dawson and Casey Haddad's Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:40:00 +0000

What a beautiful day! We could not asked for more beautiful weather in Arroyo Grande. Blue sky, definitely hot weather, delightful outdoor poolside wedding and outdoor reception overlooking the mountains. The wedding was held at The Casitas of Arroyo Grande Bed and Breakfast.
Congratulations Jeremy and Casey!!!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR SLIDESHOW!!!!

Family photos in San Jose-Suzie, Mark and Shannon

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:09:00 +0000

What a cute family, my good friend, Suzie, owner of Suzie's Skin Centre and her husband and daughter went to the park to take some fun pictures. Shannon is such a little cutie! We had so much fun! Here are a few of my favorites.

Chris and Amanda's Engagement Session at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:43:00 +0000

Chris and Amanda wanted to have their engagement session out in Santa Cruz, at the Beach Boardwalk. It was a such a nice day and we had so much fun together. As you can see in the photos, this couple is just so in love, they didn't want to look at me! As the sun began to go down, the fog rolled in at the beach and we got some cool shots with the foggy look. Then we went downtown to dinner and got some shots of them at their favorite restaurant. Congratulations Chris and Amanda! I can't wait till your wedding in the Fall.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THEIR SLIDESHOW

Weddings on the beach in Santa Barbara-Jimmy Howard and Heather Lampkin

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:21:00 +0000

Heather and Jimmy said "I DO" on the sand in Santa Barbara last weekend. It was such a fun time celebrating with them and their family and friends.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THEIR SLIDESHOW!

As you can see, a fun group of people, that I am proud to call my friends.
A BIG thank you to the coordinator Melissa Sylvester and the Rincon Beach Club where the reception was held.

Donna the Cake Lady did the amazing yummy cupcakes, Jono Schaffer conducted the ceremony and Sunset Floral did the floral arrangements.
Congratulations Jimmy and Heather!!!!!!

Free wedding photography contest!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:36:00 +0000

Kristin Renee Photographer is giving a free wedding away to a lucky 2009 bride and groom. So send in your entries. You can submit for a friend or for yourself. I want to hear your story. How he proposed, how you met, your most romantic date :)
Here are the details:

Weddings at Eagle Ridge Country Club-Jt Gutierrez/Granados and Liz Rogge get married!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:44:00 +0000

So last weekend, Jt and LIz tied the knot. They got married at the Eagle Ridge Country Club in Gilroy, California. Beautiful wedding!!!!! The weather stayed nice enough for some photos outdoors, but was definitely cold.
After the two lovebirds said, "I do," they danced the night away!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SLIDESHOW

David Jay's Freedom and Slumber Workshop January 09

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:48:00 +0000

David Jay had his first Freedom and Slumber of the year at the Freedom House. It has been so fun meeting everyone and making new friends. Check out some of the fun pix. We did a night shoot last night and have been learning a lot about Marketing, Lightroom and Networking.

Love is in the air............

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:11:00 +0000

Jennifer and Nathan are such a sweet couple. As you can see, they are in cloud nine! So much in love. We took some fun shots in Santa Barbara and had a blast! Stay tuned for a wedding in the near future!!! :-)
CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR SLIDESHOW

Wedding in Santa Barbara-Carlos Amaro and Lauren Cano

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:28:00 +0000

Earlier this month, my two friends, Carlos and Lauren got hitched! What an amazing wedding and such beautiful weather!
My friend, AVG came to second shoot with me too.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SLIDESHOW
The ceremony took place at Santa Barbara Community Church
The reception was held at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Lauren's dress was from David's Bridal
The beautiful flowers were done by Floral Boutique and Christine Casillas
The cake by Claire Tuohey-Mote
And the rockin DJ was Paul Flannery aka DJ Sweet P
Congratulations Carlos and Lauren!!!!!!

Celebrating 6 years.....

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:38:00 +0000

in Santa Barbara! Six years ago today, I was pulling up with my U-haul to Santa Barbara, not knowing one person yet. I decided to follow my dream and passion of photography and attend the well known photography school, Brooks Institute of Photography. I left my home town-San Jose, Ca to enter into the "beautiful land" of Santa Barbara. :) And just fell in love with this place. I love the weather, I love the sound of waves crashing, I love taking couples out on the sand week after week. It is so awesome because most brides come from out of the area and just love getting their pictures taken at the ocean. And you know what? I am never going to get tired of that because I just can't get enough of the beautiful ocean! Wooooohoooooo!
Time just really flies by, it is hard to believe that was 6 years ago. What fun memories I have so far. So, cheers to Santa Barbara and to more beautiful weather! hahaha! I love Santa Barbara!!!!!

Happy New Years Everyone!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:57:00 +0000

Well, I am starting off the New Year with a blogging post, one of my resolutions is to blog more often. :)
I LOVE New Years! It is a time to reflect, a time for new things, and fresh starts. 2008 is in the past and all we have is our future in store. So take this year and do something with it! Make it a memorable one. I saw a license plate frame yesterday that said, "Choose to be Happy!" It made me smile. Everything we do, say, or think, is a choice we make, so make it a positive one. So instead of looking backwards, look forward. Take off the rear view mirror of thinking and focus on TODAY!
There are many things I have in store for 2009, it is going to be an awesome year and I can't WAIT to share it all with you. So keep up with my blog this year and you will see many great things to come. I like to share my resolutions with others, it keeps me more accountable. :) Here are a few. I am going to read a book a month, cook healthy food more, since I love to cook and love to eat healthy and definitely fit in more traveling and play time.
So stop by the blog and say hi once in a while, I would love to see and hear good feedback and meet some new friends!
Here is a fun shot I took over the holidays. My self-portrait...hehehe

Santa Barbara Young Professionals Holiday Gala 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:45:00 +0000

So this year, I took some photos over at the Canary Hotel rooftop at the Santa Barbara Young Professional Club Holiday Gala with another photographer friend of mine, AVG. Lots of fun! Was a great time to meet new friends. Here are a few pix from that night. There was a caricature drawing and Action Photo Booth that were both keeping the night lively as well as live music and 3 bars! What a night!

Families......

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:40:00 +0000

Holidays are such a wonderful time to spend with family and loved ones. It is so much fun when I get to photograph families and kids, because I get to see the love and the relationships that each of them share. I am so blessed to be able to do what I do. With being an artist also brings out my creative side. I love to try new things and go different places and love it when my subjects go along with it. My favorite of the season was the family IN the tree!
This is Dr. Aaron Austin, Channel Islands Chiropractic, in Santa Barbara, and his beautiful family.

Here are a ton more of fun family photos I did this last month. (Soon to come...my OWN fun and crazy family pictures....so stay tuned!

Santa Barbara Wedding-Jonathan Hine and Summer Battle

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:07:00 +0000

I am a bit behind in posting, and doing better at posting on my blog is one of my New Year's Resolutions! :)
Here is a fun and beautiful wedding from last month of Summer and Jonathan.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SLIDESHOW

The wedding was in Santa Barbara and the reception was at El Paseo Restaurant. The wedding was coordinated by Soleil Events SB.

The flowers by Shannon Kimbrough

Music by DJ Gavin Roy

Cupcakes by Crush Cakes

Wedding at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club-Steve Simpson and Lindsay Baxter

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:14:00 +0000

Lindsay and her dad drove up in a sweet Mustang where she then met up with Steve to say "I DO" at Maxwell Point over looking the harbor.

An bright sunny day in Santa Barbara along with a fun wedding party made for a day to be remembered.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR SLIDESHOW!!!
This event was coordinated by Pamela Galvin at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club

Flowers by Belinda Adams
Cake by Christine Dahl
Lindsay's gown provided by Here Comes the Bride
I love how these two have so much energy and love for each other! It has been so awesome and fun getting to know you both! Congratulations Steve and Lindsay!

Weddings at Montecito Country Club-Josh and Chrystie say "I do"

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:52:00 +0000

October was a beautiful time for weddings here in Santa Barbara. And such a beautiful weekend at the Montecito Country Club for Josh and Chrystie's wedding. I have had a chance to spend some time with this couple and there is no doubt for their love for each other.

Josh's eyes were not the only ones welling up during the ceremony. I was getting a bit emotional behind the lens when I saw how Josh was looking at Chrystie.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THEIR SLIDESHOW

This amazing wedding was coordinated by Jessica Kuipers of Bijoux Events.
Floral was provided by Kaleidoscope Flowers

Cake by Montecito Confections

Chrystie's gown by Mary Linn's Bridal
Rentals by Classic Party Rentals
And an amazing job by Team Hair and Makeup

I have seen some cake get smashed in faces, but this one, I think so far has topped them all!!! The best part is they had so much fun with it and just could not stop laughing!!!
Video provided by You're the Star Video Productions
Josh and his groomsmen also had all their shoes provided and custom designed by NIKE

Here are also some photos we did of Josh and Chrystie's engagement session out at Crossroads Estate at Firestone Winery as well as at the beach.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR ENGAGEMENT SLIDESHOW

JT Gutierrez and Liz Rogge are getting married!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:21:00 +0000

My friends, JT and Liz, are getting married next year. I went out to see them and we did this fun engagement shoot out in San Jose. What a fun couple they are! Such personality and passion! Love it!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SLIDESHOW!

Cowboy Love........

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:44:00 +0000

My friends Heather and Jimmy got engaged! It is so wonderful to see my two friends so in love!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SLIDESHOW

Girls just wanna have fun!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:57:00 +0000

Check this out! A bridal shower where all the guest wear bridesmaid dresses! What a fun idea! And to top it off they had a runway fashion show for all the gals to show off their dresses.
THE SLIDESHOW IS A MUST SEE!

What a blast, Lindsay! Looking forward to your wedding next month!

Wedding at Firestone Vineyard-John Rinaldi and Maren Bockenfeld

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:54:00 +0000

John and Maren said "I do" in a church in Solvang, then went out to Firestone Vineyard for the reception. It was an amazing day!
Congratulations John and Maren!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR SLIDESHOW!

Weddings at Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk-Dale and Tara get hitched!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristin Renee) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:09:00 +0000

What a beautiful day for a wedding out in Santa Cruz at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz right on the Boardwalk! Such a fun group of friends and family.
Congratulations Dale and Tara!!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR SLIDESHOW!