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Hi! My name is Kris and I would love to be your photographer. Here are a few things you might like to know about me.

Artistic. That would be the word that describes me; as far back as I can remember, I’ve been drawing pictures. Now I draw pictures in a different way: it sounds cheesy, but as a photographer, I draw with light.

Eclectic. My background is quite varied. I grew up in the Philippines, and came to NYC when I was 10. In 2009, I graduated magna cum laude from St. Mary’s College of Southern Maryland with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art (with a focus on photography and illustration), finishing the degree after a 4 year stint as an electrician for the US Navy’s F/A 18 fighter jets […]

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Mercer Arboretum | Operation Love Reunited

December 7th, 2010

If you follow me, you know that I and my super half ( Adam) met, fell in love and married while we were both in our first year in the Navy. We were married in a civil ceremony after asking permission from our command, and had only two of his friends to stand as both [...]

 

If you follow me, you know that I and my super half ( Adam) met, fell in love and married while we were both in our first year in the Navy. We were married in a civil ceremony after asking permission from our command, and had only two of his friends to stand as both witnesses and pseudo bridesmaid/groomsman. Needless to say, I know how hard certain circumstances can be, and there are a lot of sacrifices involved when we serve our country.

Operation: Love Reunited allows me to give back to our military members with sessions like this one below. It makes me happy knowing that my client’s husband will receive photos of her and their son while he’s stationed somewhere in the Pacific. During this holiday season, let’s all remember the people who are out there foregoing their families so that we can be safe with ours.

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Oplove portraits

Oplove portraits

Oplove portraits

PS. Thanks to Laurie Perez for assisting me at Mercer Arboretum. Holding a reflector while trying to make a little boy laugh is no easy feat!

PPS. (Obligatory disclaimer: The photographs and other content of this publication do
not constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation by the
Department of Defense.)

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mirabel + marcello | vineyard engagement | houston wedding photographer

November 2nd, 2010

How many ways did this engagement session rock? Oh, let me count the ways: 1) Super cool location: Haak Vineyards in Santa Fe. Check. 2) A couple so totally in love that it was such a pleasure to photograph them. Check. 3) Being able, at the same time, to assist the super fabulous and talented [...]

 

How many ways did this engagement session rock? Oh, let me count the ways:
1) Super cool location: Haak Vineyards in Santa Fe. Check.
2) A couple so totally in love that it was such a pleasure to photograph them. Check.
3) Being able, at the same time, to assist the super fabulous and talented Laurie Perez. Double check!
4) The most delicious light from my newly acquired Elinchrom Quadra. Check CHECK CHECK!

Enough said or I will wax poetic about my Quadras. Onto the photographs! (Please click on the photo for a bigger resolution!)

PS. Mirabel and Marcello are getting married in two weeks at The Bell Tower, and Laurie (and I!) are going to be photographing that as well. I can’t wait!
PPS. Quadras really, really, really rock.
PPPS. They really do.

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haak vineyard engagement

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karie kisses her groom | houston wedding photographer

October 12th, 2010

“Well, fiddle dee dee,” I said to Laurie Perez a few months ago, using my best Scarlet O’Hara imitation. The hour long drive to Karie’s engagement session had finally ended, and a gorgeous first view of House Plantation had just revealed itself. Can you imagine how much more beautifully decorated this 1890s restored mansion was [...]

 

“Well, fiddle dee dee,” I said to Laurie Perez a few months ago, using my best Scarlet O’Hara imitation. The hour long drive to Karie’s engagement session had finally ended, and a gorgeous first view of House Plantation had just revealed itself. Can you imagine how much more beautifully decorated this 1890s restored mansion was during Karie’s wedding?

On October 9th, Karie and Bryan said their vows under the white awing of its covered patio. What started with preparations early in the day culminated with a kiss sealed in front of the setting sun.

I hope you enjoy this visual document of their journey as much as I enjoyed shooting it with Laurie. Thanks once again for the opportunity, friend :-)

xoxo,
Kris

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a pretty-ful day in downtown houston | houston portrait photographer

September 29th, 2010

The corner of Bagby and West Gray rocks. There are amazing crepes, Italian food, yogurt… And if you passed by a couple of days ago, you’d have seen me and the lovely Meagan flitting here and there, and getting some awesome shots. The day was clear and not terribly humid nor hot, blue skies above [...]

 

The corner of Bagby and West Gray rocks. There are amazing crepes, Italian food, yogurt… And if you passed by a couple of days ago, you’d have seen me and the lovely Meagan flitting here and there, and getting some awesome shots. The day was clear and not terribly humid nor hot, blue skies above and a sun that played hide and seek behind the clouds. Just one of those super beautiful Houston days.

Meagan at downtown Houston
Meagan at downtown Houston
Meagan at downtown Houston
Meagan at downtown Houston
Meagan at downtown Houston
Meagan at downtown Houston
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Meagan at downtown Houston

And we finally ended up having lunch at this restaurant called Farrago’s. It was delicious, and I’d show you my chicken quesadilla but I pretty much tore it up before my brain caught up and I decided to take a photo. Poor Megs had to wait till I finished clicking away before she got a bite off her spring rolls. What a trooper :)
Meagan at downtown Houston

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kyrstin and dmitry | houston wedding photographer

September 4th, 2010

If you’ve been reading my blog recently, you’d think I’m a wedding photographer *wink*. So many weddings! But honestly, I’ve been having so much fun second shooting that I’ve not been posting my photos this past year. So let’s just say I’m catching up…because there’s more where this came from. Once again, I thank Laurie [...]

 

If you’ve been reading my blog recently, you’d think I’m a wedding photographer *wink*. So many weddings! But honestly, I’ve been having so much fun second shooting that I’ve not been posting my photos this past year. So let’s just say I’m catching up…because there’s more where this came from.

Once again, I thank Laurie Perez for having me shoot with her on this drizzly July day. Our styles complement each other so well, and if that piqued your curiosity, click her link and see her work :)


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boudoir marathon | houston boudoir photographer

August 29th, 2010

Hello, ladies! It’s that time of year again! This time we’re teaming up with Laurie Perez and hosting the marathon at The Creative Loft downtown near Minute Maid Park. Excited? Read on for details: Play date: September 18, 2010 The Marathon Collection ($499) includes: 1 hour photography session 2 photographers, 2 sets outfit changes 8 [...]

 

Hello, ladies!

It’s that time of year again! This time we’re teaming up with Laurie Perez and hosting the marathon at The Creative Loft downtown near Minute Maid Park. Excited? Read on for details:

Play date: September 18, 2010

The Marathon Collection ($499) includes:
1 hour photography session
2 photographers, 2 sets
outfit changes
8 x 8 designed “Little Black Book”
CD of album images for printing
a beautiful 8 x 12 Night Stand print

This whole collection is valued over $900, but for the special gals on this one day event, it’ll only be $499. And here’s a little tip: if you book with a friend, you’ll both enjoy a 10% discount. We like to call this the Diva Buddy System :-) Just make sure you book at the same time.

So bring your frills, pearls, ribbons, stockings and high heels! This marathon is right around the corner and we only have room for 12 ladies. So if you want to be daring this year, don’t wait! Sessions are booking fast. Contact Us now.

xoxo
Kris

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unguarded moments | houston wedding photographer

August 19th, 2010

August 14th was a very big day for my friend Laurie (of Laurie Perez Photography). While Lisa, her little sister, tied the knot with Adrian, Laurie was in full photographer mode, armed with her hulking camera(s) and lens combos and no less than two quantum flashes and a couple of assistants. She meant business, and [...]

 

August 14th was a very big day for my friend Laurie (of Laurie Perez Photography). While Lisa, her little sister, tied the knot with Adrian, Laurie was in full photographer mode, armed with her hulking camera(s) and lens combos and no less than two quantum flashes and a couple of assistants. She meant business, and naturally, I came to shoot prepared to capture the wedding story, but also Laurie’s very own tearful moments. It was beautiful to watch her transfixed, the camera in her hand forgotten, as she gazed at her dad and Lisa. We photographers have unguarded moments too, and I’m glad I was able to capture some of hers.

The night was very bittersweet; not just about her baby sister “leaving the nest,” but also because their father had for the past year been in and out of the hospital fighting cancer. During his speech, Mr. Perez was both funny and self deprecating, but as he closed with a passionate plea for everyone to “please pray for [him],” I felt my own eyes water and had the most intense desire to call my own dad just to say hello and hear his voice.

But with tears came laughter, and lots of salsa and meringue. The reception was a blast, and I finally got to fulfill my very own desire to tear up the macarena. In fact, I don’t think the macarena will ever be the same again…

I do so hope you enjoy this little peek from last Saturday.

xoxo
Kris


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There is something both sad and full of hope about this symbolic “giving” of the daughter’s hand to her husband.
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The fabulous event coordinators from Emmanuel’s Events, Roberto Ochoa and his mother Becky, sip some lemonade during an interlude.
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The look Adrian gives Lisa as she gets a touch up from Laurie is as eloquent as poetry.
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Undoubtedly my favorite shot of the night!
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Below: big sister Laurie tears up during the father-daughter dance.
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icing on top | houston wedding photography

August 14th, 2010

You’re getting married and it’s the most incredible feeling. And having your family and friends witness the day when you and your beloved say “I do” is just the perfect icing to top it off. There was so much energy in this wedding. From the packed ceremony hall to the frenetic dance floor, you can’t [...]

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You’re getting married and it’s the most incredible feeling. And having your family and friends witness the day when you and your beloved say “I do” is just the perfect icing to top it off. There was so much energy in this wedding. From the packed ceremony hall to the frenetic dance floor, you can’t deny that on this perfect day, love makes for one *awesome* party.

Shout out to Laurie Perez for giving me the opportunity to shoot with her fabulous self :)

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haute stuff | houston boudoir photographer

August 8th, 2010

Is it a stylishly “green” red mini suitcase? Or is it a retro photo box? Well, whatever it is, it’s better than getting a box full of hugs! Here is an example of a collection I recently put together for one very special boudoir client. This collection was lovingly packaged into this collectible mini red [...]

 

Is it a stylishly “green” red mini suitcase? Or is it a retro photo box? Well, whatever it is, it’s better than getting a box full of hugs! Here is an example of a collection I recently put together for one very special boudoir client.
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This collection was lovingly packaged into this collectible mini red suitcase (9 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/4), and includes:

    • an alabaster handmade DVD folio with a turquoise gemstone and hemp closure
      a custom faced DVD
      a pink leather bound (4 x 4) Eye Candy Book in it’s damask fabric satchel
      and paper documents in a petal envelope.
  • Your items may come packaged differently, but one thing is for sure: you’re special, and your photographs are too! Collections can be tailored to what fits *you* best, so if you don’t see what you want in our pricing sheet, please let me know and I can customize one for you.

    Lots of love,
    Kris

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    miss j’s big four-oh | houston boudoir photography

    July 20th, 2010

    The email she sent me was full of excitement: Miss J— wanted to celebrate the big four-oh with something special, something beautiful. Her enthusiasm swept me away, and I’m so happy to have been a part of this wonderful birthday gift. She was stunning, and her gallery of photos showed that. With her permission, here’s [...]

     

    The email she sent me was full of excitement: Miss J— wanted to celebrate the big four-oh with something special, something beautiful. Her enthusiasm swept me away, and I’m so happy to have been a part of this wonderful birthday gift. She was stunning, and her gallery of photos showed that. With her permission, here’s a peek at some of them:

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    And a special thanks to Miss S— for her friend’s hair and make-up and for being a part of the experience.

    ♥ Kris