For me, photography is about slowing down and really seeing things—Seeing more deeply, seeing in new ways, and making deeper connections. I try to help my clients make these deeper connections with their brand, and with their audience.
My clients have included, among others, Genentech, Black Lives Matter, Spike Lee, The Guardian UK, Teach for America, World Peace Foundation (Tufts University), Beacon Press, One Day Magazine, Brigitte Magazine, Foreign Landscapes Productions, GoWall, and YES! Magazine.
I have also taught photography classes through the Palo Alto Art Center and privately. One of my courses is called PhotoJournaling and it combines image-making and journaling. We do some fun and thought-provoking exercises while learning some of the basics of photography.
Giving back is an important aspect of what I do. For many years, I worked in international development, striving to improve investments in housing, water and sanitation, disaster preparedness, and education. Now, as a photographer it is still important to me to give back in some way. I contribute my time and expertise to organizations like the United Way, Little Kids Rock, and Help Portrait. I also hope to become a part of an incredible project for adolescent girls in developing countries called Vision Not Victim that incorporates photography and girls empowerment.
Feel free to contact me. I would love to connect!
--Kristin
Photo by Peter Hurley