kristen grinnell photography blog

Becky & Nick {we will!}

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 04:19:00 +0000

Sweet Family Portrait {families}

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:28:00 +0000

While visiting my family in Arizona, I had the honor of meeting up with this beautiful family as a surprise 10 year wedding anniversary gift from dad to mom. It was so much fun to be a part of such a sweet surprise and what fun we had at the Mesa Arts Center.

Alissa and Jason {we did!}

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:08:00 +0000

When I met with Santa Barbara locals, Jason and Alissa, I knew right away they were going to have a beautiful wedding day. Alissa, an art buyer, and Jason, a designer for an architectural firm, told me all about their romantic Tuscan themed afternoon at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum and I was in heaven listening to all the details they were crafting for their day. I loved Alissa's ideas for using potted herbs as her centerpieces on dark wooden tables and hearing how Jason's dad would be putting the ceremony flower pots together, so sweet! As I was photographing the night, I felt like I was witnessing an intimate family dinner. The guests were so excited to celebrate Alissa and Jason's wedding and the entire night flowed seamlessly, thanks to Donna Romani and her team, plus the food was so good! I even took my soon to be hubby to Via Maestro 42 the following weekend to get another taste of the pumpkin filled ravioli, yum!! From the two of them whisking away in their VW van to the multiple cakes table, I was in camera candy land the whole night! Jason and Alissa, thank you again for inviting my associate, Shannon Miller, and I into your lives on such a wonderful day and I hope to see you around town soon! xo

Click here to watch their Wedding Day Slide Show!

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Rachel and Tor {we did!}

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:45:00 +0000

Alissa and Jason {we will!}

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:06:00 +0000

I know sometimes I get too sappy on my couples when I'm capturing their engagement session, but really, isn't it fun to be cheesy! Take for instance Alissa and Jason! When we met for a walk through at their ceremony and reception venue, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, it was just too easy for me to get amazing photos of the two of them hamming it up for me, well Jason hamming and Alissa giggling. :) They are seriously so cute together and their laughter was beyond contagious. Just click on the photos below to check out how cute they really are, just being them. {A&J ~ Thanks again for the fun afternoon and I can't WAIT for your wedding next month!}

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:04:00 +0000

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Deborah and Jeremy {we will!}

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:34:00 +0000

Deborah and Jeremy are probably the funniest couple I've ever photographed. I was laughing so hard during their engagement session at UCSB, where they met four years ago, that I had to seriously concentrate on not shaking my camera. We walked all over campus, enjoying the gorgeous sunset time and ended up at campus point. The very spot where Jeremy first told Deborah that he liked her. I mean, too cute for words! And so so special. :) I'm glad the moon came out just for them and made for some amazing shots. Click on the image below to view their super fun slide show! I can't wait for their wedding in August at Alice Keck Park Gardens and the University Club! {Thanks again Deborah and Jeremy for the laughs and love. XO}

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:08:00 +0000

Shelby and Landon {We did!}

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:41:00 +0000