I don’t know how we came up with it…. this random B.F.O.F. stuff, but somehow I think it might have been Katie via text. All I know is that it popped up somewhere, and it stuck somehow. Let me introduce you to Katie Zaboy (if you haven’t already seen her on my blog). This sweet little belle is my right hand woman, my other half, and support and rock on wedding days. Yes, if you hire me for a wedding… this little lady is what comes along with the package, along with her images. Katie and I scratch one another’s back (and carry one another’s bags) in this competitive industry of WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, and I am so thankful that God placed her in my life. Well, as photographers we are constantly growing, pushing ourselves to be more, and working our tails off. Katie is in the process of BLOGGING MORE (hint, hint Katie) and needed some portraits for her upcoming FABULOUS website and blog renovation, and I thought I would be a BFOF and supply the images. Hope you love them     Stay updated with all of her stunning work, and the changes ahead for her and her website at http://katiezaboy.com

Wanna see more images from our session together? YOU MUST check out her personal website by Marin Kristine Photography {HERE}

Giving props where props are due. Another fabulous group of amazing photographers on the East Coast… in Chicago. The windy city.

Otto Rascon Photography part graphic designer / part photographer – it will be the perfect marriage of art and photography

Kenny Kim life style wedding photographer

Bob and Dawn Davis celebrity wedding photographer

Kara Chi-town wedding and boudoir photographer

Ray Pryor Emotia photography

Jules Wiegand quirky Louisville photographer

Jay Crihfield Chicago wedding photographer who rocks Navy Pier

Kenny Nakai– once a teacher, now a rockin historian

Eclipse Photography Toronto awesomeness

Molly Michel a girl who titles her blog posts, “Wow” because it is expressive of her fun personality

Dan Georgia a photographer who captures the one uniqueness

BOUDOIR WEBSITE or BOUDOIR BLOG

My Boudoir WEBSITE

Who doesn’t love the “CITY BY THE BAY”? I must admit that living so close to San Francisco has been a blessing from the time I came out of the womb, AND… I have never taken it for granted! It’s beauty graces many of my engagement photographs here on my blog and my website. It is simply, by far, one of my favorite spots to take my clients for engagement sessions. It is also my favorite get-away-from-the-small-town- life destination (where I live). There are so many fun and colorful people living in San Francisco, and when I visit, it always reminds me of the reality, the beauty, and the harshness of humainty. It is a beautiful contradiction, and I love to be there soaking it all in.

Knowing this lovely city as much as I do, and being there as frequently as I am, it has offered me many new AMAZING friends in photography. There are constantly classes and courses, or seminars featuring FABULOUS photographers and their work. This just simply ROCKS! I have been inspired by soooo many, either by their work, by their use of lighting, or their friendship over a cup of coffee. So, I am featuring them in this blog! Below is a list of the wonderful local and non-local talent. My heros and friends. If you are in need of some inspiration yourself, check out their photographs and breathe in the color and imagery. Love all you creatives!!! ~ Marin

The Memory Journalistswedding photography led by Jennifer Dunham Starr based in Folsom, CA
Tiffany Fosnight Adeline and Grace are wedding and boudoir rockstars in Napa Valley
{ WLQ } PhotographySan Francisco based engagement and wedding photographer
Rebeca Wilkowski PhotographySF and Bay Area Green photojournalist
Jessie Cho PhotographySF and Bay Area wedding photojournalist
Dave Shilling Photographya tall white guy from Sacramento who shoots rad pictures
Lori Paladino Photography SF and Bay Area wedding and lifestyle photographer
Jerry Yoon Photography San Francisco wedding photographer woot
Kirstie Tweedwedding and portrait photographer based in Banff, Canada