Hello! I’m Kristin Christian, a Colorado mountain photographer and filmmaker with a heart for adventure. To me, lifestyle photography isn’t about chasing "picture-perfect" poses; it’s about something much deeper—capturing the spirit of being present, those sincere interactions, and the raw authenticity of your emotions.
I find joy in being a storyteller behind the lens, documenting the unique rhythm of your everyday life, those extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime moments, and everything in-between. Whether I’m capturing a surprise proposal at Officer's Gulch, a cinematic family film in Boulder, or an intimate elopement in Vail, my goal is to weave your genuine experiences into sentimental details. From the peaks of Breckenridge and Silverthorne to the foothills of Boulder and Denver, I am here to turn your precious moments into lasting works of art.
So, I invite you to show me who you are. Let your true self shine, and I will capture the inherent beauty in your brave and honest self-expression.
Areas I love to explore: Whether you are planning a sunset elopement in Vail, a cozy family film in Boulder, an urban senior session in Denver, or a mountain maternity session in Breckenridge I am ready to adventure with you across the Colorado Rockies and the Front Range.
Because you are so much more than simply smiling and looking at the camera. It’s the way your daughter’s hair catches in the wind and lights up her laughter, the feeling of carrying a baby on your hip through an open field, the subtle touch of your partner as they put their hand on your back as you walk away.
There are stories, there are layers. Life is beautiful and messy and real. And I am here to capture the adventure, the love, the chaos, the joy, the depth, and the quiet moments in-between.
I can't recommend Kristin enough! She did a shoot for us at our home out in Breckenridge a few years ago. The first time, I wanted to do it on and near our property, capturing things we loved about this place... the view, the river, hiking, building stick forts and playing soccer. My kids were not great, but somehow the pictures turned out AMAZING, absolutely stunning! She was even ready with bandaids when one of my kids scraped himself climbing a tree. She sent me a link ahead of time where I could answer a bunch of questions about how many outfits I needed, what colors I liked, what my style was and it made suggestions so we didn't clash but could each have our individual style. There are 6 of us, so that helped immensely!
About 18 months later, we were visiting during a winter month and this time I asked if we could do the shoot in our home, doing the normal day to day things we love enjoy when we're out there. She was totally up for what I'd consider to be an unconventional professional photo shoot idea! I told everyone they could wear whatever they want, hats, cozy clothes, whatever. We prepped and cooked dinner while listening to music while some kids colored, worked on an ongoing puzzle we had started earlier in the week, played cards and the kids played the floor is lava.
Kristin was just around the whole time, I had no idea if she got anything good. And not only did the pictures give me goosebumps, she made this INCREDIBLE live-action video while simultaneously getting these gorgeous stills. I don't know much about cameras and have NO IDEA how she did that wizardry, but we received a video set to lovely music of us actually interacting, laughing, making fun of each other and cozying up. It made me feel like we were celebrities with the professional footage of us just being us. I HIGHLY recommend you add that on to your package and have no problem with Kristin sharing our video so you can see a sample. Worth every single penny and more. We will continue to hire Kristin whenever we want photos out in Colorado. She's a dream to work with and an absolute master at capturing the beauty in the mundane and simple moments. Thank you for always putting up with my ideas, Kristin! I can't wait till next time. - Lindsey (Breckenridge, Colorado)
"This has been a long time coming but we wanted to let the world know how awesome and wonderful it was to work with Kristin! She shot our wedding in July including video and photos. She captured every detail and everything we could’ve hoped for. She was so understanding and thoughtful throughout the whole process from booking till now. The photos speak for itself how wonderful she was able to capture our day. She also went above and beyond with our wedding video where I am always brought to tears every time i watch it. You can tell she puts so much effort and time into her work. Kristin gives you everything when you work with her, even as far as carpool! We were a decent drive to our wedding site and she did not hesitate and let me and my husband carpool with her! Such an amazing gesture. An honorable mention to the other photographer who was assisting her who was so helpful and captured so many candid angles. We currently do not live in the same state where Kristin works, but if we were able, we would have her capture the rest of our big life moments if we near each other. You will not regret working with Kristin. I am so thankful that I was able to find her and have her capture one the most important days of our lives." - Natalie & Ty (Aspen, Colorado)
"The world is but a canvas for our imagination"
-Henry David Thoreau
