KirstenFentonBio

ABOUT

Kirsten Fenton is a seeker of natural light and finding the beauty in candid moments. Her first attempt at photography was at age eight with her father’s vintage Kodak and cartridge film. At twelve, she started using a 35mm Minolta (also her father’s), and at sixteen, a Pentax K-1000 while studying B&W film photography in high school. The list of cameras continued over the years as her passion for photography grew, especially during extensive travels to Europe and South America. Her self-portrait work was a primary focus in the past - it was and sometimes still is a therapeutic practice allowing her to document the ebb and flow of her personal journey. Photographing animals in nature continues to be her spiritual escape from urban tizzy. She expands on her art through creative post-processing and digital drawing which can be seen in particular projects such as ‘Fabric of Love’. Her professional work in portrait and lifestyle photography continues to be guided by open minds, trusting souls, and an ongoing desire to fuel her creativity via human connection.

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“Kirsten has a unique way of capturing a person’s true essence in her portrait photography. They say a picture is worth thousand words. Hers are worth even more. Kirsten pours her heart and soul into her work. Her creativity and unique approach to photography is inspiring.”

- Jennifer Morozowich

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"As a writer, I create visual effects with my words. Kirsten has the gift to create visually spiritual masterpieces through her lens. Each photo is multi-dimensional and challenges the viewer to step inside the beautiful and magical world as she sees it. I can't help but lose myself in the creative beauty of her photos, each an extraordinary work of art that holds the capacity to often render me breathless."

- Suzanna Quintana from suzannaquintana.com

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“Kirsten is a gifted photographer with the rare ability to bring out the best in everyone.  I was lucky to have worked with her during a portrait session with my husband recently.  It was fun to watch her creativity at work.  She went above and beyond to make sure we had the pictures we desired.  She is the best!  I would highly recommend hiring Kirsten for both on location or studio portraits.”

- Andrew Miller from acmillerphoto.com

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“It was a pleasure to work with Kirsten on my photo shoot. I was a little nervous about shooting outdoors since I live in a urban city. Kirsten made me feel comfortable and relaxed even though we were getting attention on the street. I never once focused on my surroundings just her and the quality work that she brought to the shoot. Her beautiful personality just made it a delight to work with her. Chicago's loss but California's gain.”

- Milan Perry from sonaturellewellness.com

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“I’ve been a creative professional for over 30 years and I’ve rarely run across an artist like Kirsten. The beauty and subtlety of her work is truly stunning in both its aesthetics and its ability to communicate. In it, she conveys her impressions of herself and the world around her, and she does it in a highly original and direct way. Her work is perceptive, moving, sensual, deeply honest and it reflects her sensitive and open nature. Kirsten also has an unusually strong commitment to her work and to the creative process that produces it. Once she’s in a project she’s really in it and will go to great lengths to be true to it and see it through to the end. If I could recommend her more highly, I would. She’s one of a kind.”

- Jim Welninsky from alteredspacephoto.com

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“When Kirsten made her figure studies project public, I thought of the opportunity to celebrate the body I've inhabited by commemorating its beauty and it's vitality in art form. It was a perfect celebration of my 40th birthday. I couldn't have imagined a more freeing, comfortable, or beautiful experience than working with Kirsten and I'm so excited and awed by what she created from that beautiful summer day!”

- Tamara G. 

CLIENT PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS

Kirsten is currently working between Paris, Montreal, San Francisco and Palm Springs, CA. If you live in either of those locations and you would like to create with Kirsten, do not hesitate to reach out. With a focus on creative portraiture and lifestyle photography, sessions can be brief, a few hours long, or clients may choose a ‘Dawn to Dusk’ session benefitting from the best natural light a day can offer. Creative sets in studio is also an option. Photo sessions can be simple or uber creative. Custom tailored photoshoots ensure clients get what they want within budget.  Regardless of your experience in front of the lens, you will be comfortably drawn into a collaborative and creative process. A fun experience resulting in portraits that you will cherish along with your family’s most treasured heirlooms. 

For examples of portrait work, see portfolios: Soul Captures and Figure Study.

Kirsten can be reached through the booking form below or you may send a direct message through Instagram.

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