Dear Nikon

Dear Nikon, My name is Kristen and I live in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. I am a dreamer and a doer. I love to dance with waves {surf}, chase sunsets, stand on my head, and laugh my butt off.  I am also head-over-heels in love with taking photographs with my Nikon DSLR...

Black and White

Color. We live in a world of vibrant color. Our eyes and brain are the amazing processors of breathtaking sunsets and turquoise water.  Interesting enough, color photography has only been available to the popular market for a little over half a decade. The advances in...

Wedding Número Cuatro

What to do when the mother-of-the-groom falls and breaks her arm two hours before the ceremony and is rushed to the hospital for surgery? Have your cousin GoPro the ceremony. Hide your iPhone in the bust of your dress so you can record the ceremony just in case #1 has...

Lifestyle Photography – Faherty Brand

Lifestyle Photography for Faherty Brand – I kinda like to tell stories. According to my friends, I have a very special way of telling them. If I were to read between the lines, perhaps they are saying that I shouldn’t quit my day job. Lucky you, I am going...

Baby Carver

The last time y’all saw Kristina, she was glowing with her seven month baby bump and little Carver was still baking in the oven. Well Carver could not stay in his mother’s belly forever, despite his valiant efforts and Kristina’s numerous hours of...

The Beach Bazaar

Rainy season in Costa Rica; Tourist numbers plummet and locals go on one-to-two month vacations. I love it. The Earth comes back to life with lush, green vegetation. The smell and feel of fresh rain is a welcome break from the intense sun. AND the sunsets are...

Sneak Peek: Esther Olario Design

So many photos, not enough time! This week I did a photo shoot for Esther, who designs and makes custom wedding dresses here in Costa Rica.  Here is the sneak peek! Photos taken at Cala Luna Boutique Hotel and Langosta Beach...