Monday, November 30, 2009
Amanda & Eric *Wedding in Scottsdale*
Posted in weddings
Amanda and Eric were married on November 14th in Scottsdale. Amanda got ready in the hacienda at the Scottsdale Cottonwoods and I really loved this room:
I was so happy to see my favorite make-up artist, Celestial.
The radiant bride:
I thought her bouquet was so elegant and perfect for a fall wedding:
Her awesome girls:
Cute matching shoes:
These guys were so much trouble! And with 10 of them I definitely had to work hard to keep them in line 
The ceremony was so beautiful and meaningful:
Amanda and Eric snuck in a little kiss half-way through the ceremony.
Who knew a backyard wedding could be so gorgeous?!
It was a super fun party!
Jennifer’s catering provided the super yummy food.
Such a beautiful night!
And you can see some of their first look photos here.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
The Perfect Christmas Gift
Posted in photography
Here it is! The second Fancy Camera Workshop. 
What is it?
A workshop to help you take full advantage of your fancy camera. You know, the camera you’ve been using on auto and not getting the results you want (or should be getting) by using your M (manual) setting.
Here’s an overview of our day together:
• Introductions
• The Technical Stuff (exposure)
• The Fun Stuff (compositional elements)
• Equipment: What’s What
• LUNCH (included)
• Assignment/Hands-on Practice Outside
• Post Processing
• Sharing of Images/Critique
• Q&A
Who is it for?
Anyone who has a fancy camera and wants to take better pictures.
When is it?
January 9th, 2010 (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE)
9 am to 7 pm
Where is it?
Chandler, AZ.
How much?
$110
How many people?
I want everyone attending to get all their questions answered, so there is a maximum of 10 attendees at the workshop.
Want to sign up or want more details?
Email me at cristi@cristiowen.com
Want to read about the first Fancy Camera Workshop?
Click here.
There is still ONE spot left!!!
Sunday, December 6, 2009 10:28 pm
Hi Kristi
Love the Fancy Camera class idea. Will you be having another after your January class? I have 2 additional girlfriends that also would like to take a class.
PS
I have a Nikon D5000 with a regular lens. Hoping for a zoom for christmas! Do you need fancy lens for the class
Fun blog!
Brenda
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 9:18 am
The workshop is sold out! Thanks, everyone
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:24 pm
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Milne Family
Posted in portraits
What a gorgeous family! I had so much fun with these four! And I love their names too! Avery, Tanner, Bella and Benson.
Avery is Lauren’s sister-in-law whose family I photographed just last week and it is pretty apparent that they are all one big gorgeous family.
Thanks guys! beijos, Cristi
These are fantastic Cristi! What a great family!
Thursday, November 26, 2009 9:33 am
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
I’ve missed my boss!
Posted in portraits
I love Pam! Pam was my boss while I worked as a dietitian at Banner Baywood Heart Hospital. It is hard to believe we actually worked together for 5 years! Pam is such an incredible person. She has always been supportive of me not just in my growth in my career as a dietitian but even in my photography endeavors. Pam was one of the first people who let me photograph their family. Brave woman!
I still remember the knot in my stomach as I walked in her office to announce that I was leaving. It was awful! I didn’t want to let her down, she had been such a great mentor and I loved my job there but I just had to leave and try new things. As I should have expected, Pam was so gracious and while I know she was disappointed I was leaving she was once again incredibly supportive.
I was so happy to see her last week for some quick family portraits. Seeing how much her kids have grown makes me feel so old!
She has three gorgeous kids:
And Kendall deserves his own awesome portrait for putting up with all the girls during the shoot:
Love this family!
Pam, I am soo happy you are my friend! I miss seeing you on a daily basis but I don’t miss the early morning clinical meetings I hope you love your images!
I love them! I can’t wait to see the rest. Thank you sooo much.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:49 am
Monday, November 23, 2009
Southern Hospitality
Posted in my life
I just got home from the most incredible trip. I left on Thursday from Phoenix, AZ to Birmingham, AL. The plan was to go visit my wonderful friend and fabulous photographer, Amelia Strauss, help her photograph a wedding on Saturday and return home on Sunday. A nice, fun trip is all I had in mind. And it was just that, but also much much more!
I am absolutely in love with Birmingham, Alabama! The food, the people, the weather, the scenery, the Piggly Wiggly, Vulcan, the “yes ma’am”, and the “y’all”. I now know the true meaning of Southern Hospitality and I am soo thankful.
A whole year in review blog post is coming soon, but right now I can’t help it but express how deeply blessed I feel to have such wonderful, genuine, and encouraging women as my friends. How did I get so lucky?! Just while on this short trip I got to see my good friends (and AKC sisters) Amelia, Shea, and Joanna. They all went out of their way so we could spend a little time together and I am soo thankful.
Here are some cell phone moments from this trip:
Thursday night we went out to eat at a fabulous local restaurant called Chez Lulu and Shea made the drive all the way from Clarksville, TN and met up with us there. It was sooo fun to see her! I love this girl!
Saturday night: Amelia and I with our post-wedding meals:
On the way back I had a 3-hour layover in Houston so Joanna and her fiancee Pepe picked me up at the airport for dinner:
Thanks girls for making me feel so loved and for being such incredible friends. I love “y’all”.
WE LOVE YOU TOO! Thanks so much for coming Cris! IT was fantastic to have you!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 8:41 am
Kristy
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!! I’m re-living every moment – JUST BEAUTIFUL!!
Monday, November 30, 2009 3:49 pm
Dennis Bullock
Fantastic work Cristi!
Monday, November 30, 2009 3:59 pm
Amy
Cristi, The photographs are absolutely stunnnnning! Of course, my dear friend Amanda was such a beautiful bride, I’m sure she made your job easier! As one of the bridesmaids, I must say, you were great fun to work with – you have a true talent in photography! Hope your boots survived the run in with cactus…
Monday, November 30, 2009 10:31 pm
Amanda
Cristi – I couldn’t be more fortunate to have such a wonderful photographer such as YOU to have helped us capture this beautiful day. I seriously check back here regularly just to see the pictures (and the day) all over again!
Thank you for EVERYTHING (again and again)
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 4:57 pm