Testimonials – Kristi & John
John and I are a full-time husband and wife photography team and we LOVE what we do! We have done over 3,000 photo shoots and 20 weddings together over the past 16 years. We work gently and seamlessly as a team in our private, home studio. Our top goals are your baby’s safety and your complete enthusiasm for our work!
Here are a few links to some recent Google Reviews that you can find on our Google My Business page, under our other brand name of Studio Kristi. We are in the process of updating our Studio Kristi website which will be complete soon, in early 2024!
Our clients often say they enjoy learning our newborn soothing techniques while watching us work with their baby during their photography sessions! You can read our more than 160 5-Star Google reviews at this link here where we are referred to as “having a ton of experience… and extremely efficient“, the “Best Team” the “Perfect Dream Team” and “a Great Team” in 4 separate recent posts! After a recent session, our work together was verbally likened to “Watching a Cirque du Soleil Show“! Who knew newborn photography could be “entertainment all on its own” – as mentioned in another 5-star review!
A “thank-you” to our clients for those kind words!
Below, I have included some “old-school” reviews – from back in the day (when we lived in Reno, NV), before Google reviews were as commonplace as they are now. I have included a few photos from their session to give the review more context and meaning.
Shelly – Maternity and Newborn
“Working with Kristi was the best experience! Her kind heart and beautiful spirit made our experience one we will always be grateful for. She made us laugh and feel natural, to catch the real moments in our pictures. We had so many photos to choose from — each of them special in their own way. She truly captures you in the most beautiful way. Kristi will always be our family’s photographer!”
— Shelly
Jen and Sean – Newborn
I don’t even know where to begin to share the wonderful experience we had getting our daughter’s Newborn Photos done by Kristi and John. My husband and I had not planned on doing newborn photos for our new baby girl, but we were gifted a Session so we thought we’d give it a go. Man, I am so thankful we did!
Kristi and John make the whole experience seamless and stress free. They have what seems like infinite amounts of adorable quality props (backdrops, linen, blankets, swaddles, headbands, toys, etc.) for both baby boys and girls. All you need to bring is your baby 😉
Kristi and John are both so experienced with little ones! They have heaters and white noise going for the comfort of your baby. They handled our little one with love and ease. Our baby girl only woke up one time during the shoot and that was to eat. As soon as I burped her, Kristi (a true Baby Whisperer), took her back to the set area and put her right back to sleep.
These two are clearly baby handling veterans, baby slept through multiple wardrobe, set and prop changes. I was so impressed with their baby handling techniques and abilities. You can tell they both genuinely love kids. I felt our baby was in loving and safe hands.
Now, for the photos – Kristi takes care of everything. She is the visionary and she is AMAZING. She is definitely open to input or ideas and will ask you if you like what she’s thinking/doing. However, there wasn’t a thing she did that I didn’t absolutely love. Her ideas far exceeded any expectations I had.
I literally burst into tears after she took the first photo and it popped up on the screen (you get to watch the photos being taken live time from your comfy seat) because it was so beautiful. All of the photos were so perfect and precious.
Also, I am a very indecisive person, however Kristi makes the photo selection process so quick and easy.
I could not be more happy with our experience and we will cherish the pictures for a lifetime. If you have a little one on the way, go to Kristi for your newborn photos. You will be in love with the final product, I know we are!
— Jen and Sean
Brock and Joanie – Newborn
“Everything was above and beyond what we hoped for! The atmosphere was so calm and relaxing, and we truly enjoyed watching how calm and at ease Kristi and her husband were with our baby. It’s apparent they love what they do, and they do it very well!”
— Brock and Joanie 2/16
Caroline Spicer – Newborn
“Kristi has a one of a kind talent. Her ability to connect with babies is unbelievable. From the moment you walk in you immediately feel comfortable and trusting to hand over your precious baby and let the magic begin.
The team dynamic between her and John is incredible and honestly amazing. From start to finish, it’s an amazing experience — one that would put you in complete awe! Kristi’s props and baby attire is unbelievable, making the entire experience so much less stressful.
Come with ideas and they make it happen. Or, let them work their magic and create something that captures that moment with your tiny love — you will never forget. Thank you again and again for giving me the best gift I could ask for. We love Kristi Bowman!”
— Caroline Spicer
Suzanne and Warner – Rancharrah Wedding
“Kristi and John – Thank you both so very much for taking such good care of us on our special day! The two of you are amazing and we appreciate all that you did! Not to mention the amazing pictures you captured for us!”
— Suzanne and Warner
Caroline Spicer – Newborn
“I absolutely LOVE Kristi, her style and her amazing talent. We’ve had a number of sessions with her and I can’t wait for the next one!!! She and John make such a great team. They read each other so well and make the whole process seem so effortless. Kristi is a true “baby whisperer“. She can soothe the most upset, cranky baby/kid with her calm energy. The moments she captures on film are priceless, but her finishing technique is nothing short of magical!”
— Halee Mennear
The Alcazar Family – Cake Smash & Family Photos
Kristi & John,
Thank you both so much for the amazing work you did on our Family and Cake Smash photos! You truly captured such a wonderful time for us and made it so much fun! Matthew adored you both which makes the pictures even more special! Thank you for your creativity and patience!
Sincerely, — Cathy
John & Kristi,
You both do great work and are an awesome team! May 2016 bring you happiness, good health, and much success!
Sincerely, — Steve
December ’15
Kristan – A regular boudoir client to this day!
I used Kristi for my glamour photos, and I really couldn’t be any more thrilled with the quality of Kristi and John’s work! My experience was fabulous, the makeup artist recommendation was perfection, and as a fuller-figure sized woman, Kristi’s poses for my body type were so incredibly flattering, while still being sexy. I honestly don’t think my images could have turned out to be any more elegant. One of my friends described them as breathtaking, and don’t even get me started on what my boyfriend thinks!!!
— Kristan, Jan. ’17 CA
Tara – Tannenbaum Wedding
“Kristi, you and John were amazing! So amazing! Thank you with all my heart for everything you did!”
— Tara
Shailee and Sam – Wedding
“We LOVE OUR VIDEO SO MUCH!!!!! Thanks a million! It’s so beautiful!”
~ Shailee and Sam