Hi, I’m Kristen!
My passion for photography started when I was a kid, and would gaze lovingly at my family dog, and I grabbed a camera, hoping to preserve every little detail, every whisker, every speck of brown in his eyes.
Dogs have always been an important part of my life. I grew my business while working at a dog daycare, which is also where I met my husband! Of course as a kid, everyone gets excited about puppies, but my glee never went away. I’m still to this day that person that spots “puppies” in the distance and runs (or even pulls over, not gonna lie) to ask permission to say hi!
It was while working at that dog daycare, the early years, when I began my photography business. I came home after getting a degree in Film Production from SDSU, and wanted to do something creative, but to stay in Santa Barbara. So I began assisting wedding photographers, shooting family portraits, and grew and grew my business, always reminding folks that I would be more than happy to have their dogs in the photos. Weddings turned out to be the most perfect outlet for my creativity. Each one is a new adventure, each couple unique, bringing endless new opportunities to create magic. And so Veils & Tails was born.
Now years later, it’s incredibly rewarding to look back at the amazing people and animals who trusted me and allowed my little business to grow, and especially gratifying to watch my couples’ families expand, to see their kids or pets enrich their lives year after year!
Authenticity and fun inspire each of my photos, and I strive to capture real moments, wet dogs, big squishy hugs, and belly laughs. I love to explore beautiful natural areas, with trees and rocks to climb or waves to kick, or to nerd out in a brewery playing Star Wars trivial pursuit. If this sounds like your cup of spotchka, then let’s do this thing!
I can’t wait to see what we can create together!