By Reyna Kristine

"I strive to connect with people through creative ventures."

"Hi! I'm Reyna,
... and I am a creator."

I've known that fact and proudly claimed it since I was a young girl growing up in Fargo, North Dakota.

Drawing, painting, writing, making funny home videos, practicing a solo for choir, plunking keys on the piano or playing a new tune on my viola... since I was little it was clear to me that I loved to create and to use those creative outlets to relate with the world. Growing up, I was quite introverted and shy. And while creating was my escape, it was also the means of how I connected with those around me; which, over the years gradually boosted my confidence and slowly brought me out of my shell.

I'm grateful to have worked jobs that have allowed me to flex my creative muscles. And as I've grown from the young girl who feared public speaking to a woman who has proudly competed on the Miss America stage, I've realized in recent years that photography has become my favorite creative outlet because it allows me to make art while actively and intentionally connecting with the world around me.

And yet, it's not just the artistry but rather the opportunity to preserve & tell stories through images that I especially love. I am energized by learning about individuals and hearing the tales behind their unique selves. Being trusted with the opportunity to document those stories with a camera is an honor that I do not take for granted.

Adding color to our often too dark of a world while preserving the brightest, hardest, best, and most real moments — that's what I feel called to do.

Whether it's capturing the love of a newly engaged couple, or documenting the intimacy of those who are expecting their first child, or photographing the big day of two individuals saying yes to forever with one another, I find such joy in preserving those moments in time and being there with you on these occasions.

Interested in learning more? Let's chat!

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