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Kristi Stephenson Photography

Welcome to the corner of this site dedicated to my love of photography. Photography is, for me, one of my most important creative outlets. It is also the one I’ve had the longest relationship with. It started with a college elective – black and white photography as a summer class. Turns out I was the only student that summer, so I received a lot of 1:1 time with the instructor. We took field trips to photograph cool places, and I had lots of dark room instruction.

I learned the fundamentals of photography through this class. I captured my images on a Cannon all-manual film camera, developed my own black and white film in the basement of one of our college buildings, and drempt of setting up my own dark room one day. Exposure, aperture, f-stop, composition, the rule of thirds, line of sight … This class introduced me to these critical components that are behind a great photo.

The photography age has come a long ways since then, progressing into today’s world of digital photography, smartphone cameras, and editing tools. With all these advances, great imagery is now at the fingertips of nearly anyone. The skill and finesse of photography is somewhat lost in today’s digital world with all the tricks and edits that can be made during post-processing. However, I still take the most pleasure in capturing my shots in manual mode, with limited post-editing. I try to get that lighting and composition as close to perfect as I can in the original shot, and tweak as little as needed for the finished product.

Here’s a sampling of some of my recent shots.

Isn't this lovely bloom reminiscent of a merry can Isn't this lovely bloom reminiscent of a merry candy cane? I can't get over the precision of those stripes!
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#krististephensonphotography #winterblooms #winterflowers #candycanestripes #azphotographer #azphotography
Fall leaves. Endless sky. River. . #krististephens Fall leaves. Endless sky. River.
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#krististephensonphotography #kristiphotos #fallphotography #fall #fallfoliage
Coreopsis lanceolata - a flower in the daisy fami Coreopsis lanceolata - a flower in the daisy  family native to Arizona and other western states.
I recently planted some new coreopsis plants in my flower pots ... Looking forward to seeing these blooming beauties soon!
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#coreopsis #krististephensonphotography #kristiphotos #floralphotography #flowers #fallphotography #fallflowers #azphotographer
#krististephensonphotography #kristiphotos #fallph #krististephensonphotography #kristiphotos #fallphotography #fall #bridge #bridgephotography #bridgephoto #changingleaves #river
It's #hayharvest season! . #krististephensonphotog It's #hayharvest season!
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#krististephensonphotography #kristiphotos #harvest #farming #country #rural #ruralphotography
#fall #fallphotography #grapes #grapevine #kristis #fall #fallphotography #grapes #grapevine #krististephensonphotography #kristiphotos
Fall is my favorite time of year! The brilliant co Fall is my favorite time of year! The brilliant colors, the crisp cool weather, the urge to curl up with a blanket by the fire ... What do you love most about fall?
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#fall #fallphotography #fallfoliage #spokane #spokanewashington #japanesemapletree #japanesemaple #krististephensonphotography #kristiphotos
Well hello there! 🐑 . #krististephensonphotogra Well hello there! 🐑
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#krististephensonphotography #kristiphotos #landscapephotography #princeedwardisland #curioussheep #sheep #grazing #pasture
Just wrapped up another custom card project, this Just wrapped up another custom card project, this time some Thank You cards!
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Check out my Etsy shop 👉 KristiPhotos 👈 for other ideas!
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#krististephensonphotography #kristiphotos #azphotographer #customproject #photocard #photocards #thankyoucards
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Online Photography Gallery and Purchase Options

  • If you would like to see more of my photography work, I invite you to visit my online portfolio.
  • To purchase prints or request custom projects, head over to my Etsy Shop, KristiPhotos.

To see where else I find creative outlet, check out my page dedicated to Kristi Stephenson Creations.

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Stay tuned for something new ... 🤫🧐 . #krist Stay tuned for something new ...
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First recipe for 2021! Low Carb Beef Stroganoff! T First recipe for 2021! Low Carb Beef Stroganoff! Try substituting spaghetti squash for the noodles... Plus a few tips for an EASY sauce, and how to lighten it up a bit if you want. Get all the details on my latest blog post. Tap @cookcraftcultivate and go to the link in my bio.
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Dinner on one pan! Roasted acorn squash, asparagus Dinner on one pan! Roasted acorn squash, asparagus, and tilapia with lemon slices fresh from our tree 😃 A favorite weeknight dinner around here (some version or other of this)!
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To get the timing right, start the squash (or you could sub potatoes) ahead, roast at 425F for about 20 minutes, then add the asparagus and tilapia for another 10ish. With lemons on top the tilapia may need closer to 15 🙃.
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Season as desired! I used rosemary and smoked paprika on the squash, a dash of chipotle on the asparagus to tie in the smoky paprika and add a touch of heat, and then lemon pepper on the fish to boost that lemony flavor. 😋
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#cookcraftcultivate #cook #dinner #weeknightdinner #easyonepandinner #onepanmeal #fishfordinner #azcitrus #meyerlemon #azmeyerlemons
If you've never made an herb butter to use as an A If you've never made an herb butter to use as an A-Mazing flavor boost to just about anything, might I recommend you give one a try real soon? You won't regret it!
Tap @cookcraftcultivate and go to the link in my profile to follow my 4 easy steps!
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#cookcraftcultivate #cook #herbbutter #flavorboost #freshherbs
Happy New Year! From our family to yours 💕 Happy New Year! From our family to yours 💕
Look at this beauty of a salad mix! Harvested from Look at this beauty of a salad mix! Harvested from our garden :) - 3 varieties of kale, and a red leaf amaranth. Ready for this week's lunch salads!
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#cookcraftcultivate #cultivate #harvest #kaleharvest #garden #azgardening #azgardener #azgarden #veggiegarden #winterveggies #azwintergarden #growyourownfood #growwhatyoueat
Biscotti. One of my favorite treats to bake during Biscotti. One of my favorite treats to bake during the holidays! Every time I make this, I think of my good friend @itsalwayssunnyaz 🥰 She was the first person to introduce me to homemade biscotti during Christmas time...
Happy Holidays All!
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#cookcraftcultivate #cook #holidaybaking  #holidaycheer #holidaytreats #christmas #merrychristmas #happyholidays2020 #biscotti #homemade
The winter garden is in full swing! ✔️Kale and The winter garden is in full swing!
✔️Kale and chard are abundant
✔️Bok choy is full and lovely
✔️Fennel is feathery
✔️The last chiles and peppers are ripening
✔️Lettuce and arugala are growing
✔️Beets are forming
✔️Sprouting broccoli is getting tall!
Oh, and we started seeds for our spring tomatoes, chiles, and peppers this weekend!
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#garden #gardenbounty #harvest #kaleharvest #chardharvest #gardenplanning #azgardening #azgardener #cookcraftcultivate #cultivate #winterveggiegarden
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