My name is Kristin.  I grew up in a musical household in Southern California.  I received my BA. in Music (voice) from the University of California, Santa Cruz.  I completed three Montessori teacher trainings through A.M.I. (Association Montessori Internationale) and my Masters of Education.  I also received my Masters of Music (Music Education) from Boston University.

- Photo by Alicia Rios

I married Mike, the love of my life, on August 14, 2005 at Orfila Vineyards in Escondido, California. 

- Photo by Creative Photography, Inc.

Mike and I became parents to our daughter Rose in March 2014.  Rose is a longtime family name and the inspiration for the name of my photography business, which I started in 2015.

- Photo by Olivia Navarro

We have a pandemic puppy, a mini Goldendoodle named Ruby.