Close-up of a woman's hand with a diamond engagement ring resting on a man's shoulder at sunset.

Krista on the Coast Photography

COASTAL elopements | COUNTRY PORTRAITS

 

Lompoc | Santa Barbara County

Latest work


2026 projects
Couple embracing in a lavender field, woman smiling over mans shoulder, surrounded by purple blooms and autumn trees.
A joyful woman in a white off-shoulder dress runs through a vibrant purple lavender field with golden hills behind her.
Couple sitting romantically in a blooming purple lavender field with rolling hills in the background.
Couple holding hands walking through vibrant purple lavender fields with golden hills in the background.
A couple walks hand in hand through a vibrant purple lavender field with rolling hills in the background.
An adorable toddler in overalls smiles while standing barefoot on a sandy beach near a pier.
Young woman in floral dress sitting pensively under oak tree in sunlit meadow.
Family of three playing together in a sunlit field with warm golden sunset light.
Smiling mother with baby and young daughter hugging on sandy beach near ocean.
Woman's legs in tan cowboy boots propped up on rock against blue sky.
A young woman in a red dress and red cowboy boots stands before a rusty truck and American flag.
Woman in floral dress lying in golden grass under oak tree at sunset.
Two young women in colorful dresses and cowboy boots pose in front of a rusty vintage truck.
Mother in cream knit sweater cradling newborn baby in sunlit autumn field.
Couple embracing at golden hour in a sunlit field with rolling hills in the background.
Multiple polaroid photos scattered on grass showing memories and moments captured in an artistic arrangement.
A young woman in a red dress and red cowboy boots sits on wooden steps of a rustic building.
Redhead woman in lace dress shielding eyes from sun in dry golden field.
A brunette mother tenderly kisses her sleeping newborn baby on a sunny beach boardwalk.
Young woman wrapped in large American flag wearing denim shorts and cowboy boots outdoors.
Black and white photo of a couple holding hands in a lavender field, romantic outdoor portrait.
Smiling woman in gingham top and denim shorts posing by vintage truck with American flag.
Woman in white dress raising American flag in sunny field wearing brown cowboy boots.
Romantic couple sharing a kiss at sunset in a golden meadow with warm lens flare.
Woman holding large American flag wearing cowboy boots standing in sunny outdoor field.
A tattooed mother holds her young child wearing a white cowboy hat on a sandy beach.
Mother tenderly interacting with her toddler in a glowing golden field at sunset.
Woman in yellow maxi dress walking through golden wheat field on sunny day.
Mother holding baby while spinning young daughter on sunny sandy beach.
Woman in pink floral maxi dress standing under oak tree in golden field at sunset.
A smiling young woman in a blue dress and cowboy boots poses near a vintage rusty truck.
Mother embracing baby and young daughter on bright sunny beach by the ocean.
Woman in red dress raising American flag overhead in sunny park wearing pink cowboy boots.
Smiling woman in red gingham top holding large American flag while running in field.
Young woman in denim outfit with cowboy boots posing beside rusty vintage truck outdoors.
Young woman in white lace top, denim shorts, and cowboy boots sitting on rustic wooden steps smiling.
Dancer in black dress performs graceful leap against natural outdoor backdrop.
Diamond engagement ring resting on a green prickly pear cactus pad with sharp spines outdoors.
Black and white photo of a couple walking down an open road, woman smiling with long hair, man in white t-shirt.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss at golden hour on a road with rolling hills and warm sunlight in the background.
Couple holding hands, woman wearing blue dress with engagement ring, standing close together outdoors.
Couple embracing outdoors, woman with engagement ring resting hand on man's shoulder against scenic landscape.

Coastal sunsets, country roads, and love stories captured just as they felt in the moment.

Woman in a flowing white skirt twirling at golden hour sunset near a tree outdoors.

"Warm, true-to-color, and cinematic - with a touch of golden romance"

 

 

Hey, I’m Krista,

Lompoc born and raised (yep—Huyck like the stadium). Fueled by golden hour, iced coffee, and a good audiobook or true crime podcast.

Black and white close-up of woman holding a Canon DSLR camera in polka dot dress.
Black and white photo of smiling woman crouching while holding a DSLR camera up high.
Woman photographer smiling while shooting with DSLR camera in black and white studio.
Top-down black and white view of woman crouching and holding a professional DSLR camera.

I’m a California girl through and through—salty air, country roads, and sunsets are my thing. My style is a little hippie, a little country—boots, flowy dresses, and a camera always in hand.


Photography has been my passion since the film days, and now I get to capture love stories and real moments right here on the Central Coast.

 

 

Portfolio

 

Blonde woman in a white floral tiered maxi dress standing in a golden field during sunset.
Young blonde woman in pink off-shoulder top and jeans sits on wooden fence near rustic barn in golden sunlight.
Woman wearing black and gold varsity jacket with light wash flare jeans outdoors in golden hour light.
A barefoot woman in a white dress holds a bag on a sunlit beach with rocky cliffs and palm trees.
Young woman with dark hair sitting in golden wheat field, gazing upward dreamily in warm autumn sunlight.
Woman in white pants sitting in golden field holding wildflowers at sunset beneath a tree.
Woman in white top and jeans stands on golden hillside with arms outstretched, basking in warm sunset light.
Woman in yellow crop top and maxi skirt posing on sandy beach with white cliffs and palm trees under blue sky.
Young woman in denim top lying in golden wheat field, smiling with arms raised, enjoying a sunny day outdoors.
A woman in a white top and jeans runs through golden dry grass on a sunlit hillside with trees in the background.
Woman in yellow dress standing on white coastal rocks with palm trees, cliffs, and seagulls at a sunny California beach.
Woman in white dress walking in front of the iconic Madonna Inn sign in San Luis Obispo, California.
A young woman in a white floral maxi dress sits on rocky coastal cliffs with ocean waves in the background.
Woman in white dress standing on rocky shore with crashing waves and cliffside backdrop.
Woman in white top and jeans posing among colorful purple and red flowers in a garden near a white cottage.
Woman in white dress and cowboy boots crouching in golden field, touching tall grass in warm sunlight.
Young woman in light blue dress and cowboy boots posing on railroad tracks with golden hour sunlight.
A bride and groom dance joyfully in a golden field with mountain backdrop during sunset wedding photos.
Black and white photo of a bride in a flowing lace wedding gown with a long train, standing on grass under willow trees.
Woman in floral mini dress and brown cowboy boots poses in golden field beside oak tree at sunset.
Woman in flowing light blue off-shoulder gown standing on rocky coastline at sunset with dramatic cloudy sky.
Young woman in purple varsity jacket and denim skirt posing in lavender field at golden hour.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss at golden hour with rolling hills and warm sunlight in the background.
A diamond engagement ring resting on a green prickly pear cactus pad with sharp spines.
Couple dancing at golden hour in a sunlit field with rolling hills, woman in white skirt, man in hat and white shirt.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss on a rural road with golden hills and green fields in the background at sunset.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss on a desert road, woman in white skirt and man in hat, with golden hills backdrop.
Couple in white embracing at golden hour with rolling hills backdrop, woman in maxi dress, man in cowboy hat.
A couple in western attire leans on a fence in a dry field, woman in crop top and white skirt, man in cowboy hat.
Elegant single-tier white wedding cake with floral topper on decorated dessert table with greenery.
Close-up of bride in lace gown holding white and pink floral bouquet with bridesmaids in sage.
Wedding party posing playfully with drinks under shaded outdoor venue in sage and tan attire.
Bride in lace wedding gown holding floral bouquet standing before bridesmaids in sage green dresses.
Bride lifting lace gown hem while walking with groom near rustic barn fence at golden hour.
Wedding party kissing and celebrating outside rustic barn on sunny day in neutral and sage attire.
Bride in white gown walks with four bridesmaids in sage green dresses outside a rustic wooden barn.
Bride and groom kissing while wedding party stands beside rustic barn under clear blue sky.
Bride and groom holding hands walking through golden hillside field at sunset.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands in a field, wearing wedding attire.
Black and white image of a wicker basket filled with white parasols at a wedding venue.
White bridal heeled sandals displayed on lace fabric surrounded by green eucalyptus leaves and jewelry.
Black and white artistic shot of bride's flowing white wedding dress billowing in sunlight outdoors.
Close-up of bride in white lace wedding dress holding a vibrant orange and pink floral bouquet.
Personalized wedding wine bottle labeled Jacob and Caitlin 2022 Grenache with eucalyptus on wooden table.
Black and white photo of wedding party walking together in front of a rustic barn venue.
Groom lifts bride in a white wedding dress on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
Smiling redhead teen in white dress with arms crossed in golden sunlit park.
Young woman in white dress holding blue graduation cap and gown on a sunny dirt road.
Teen girl in varsity letterman jacket sitting on bleachers at golden hour.
Smiling graduate in blue cap and gown posing outdoors on a sunny day.
Young woman in white mini dress smiles among tall pine trees in golden afternoon light.
Young woman in letterman jacket lying on wooden bleachers at sunset.
Couple sits together in a dry grass field, sharing a tender moment at dusk.
Two women in colorful dresses hold hands walking through a golden hillside meadow at sunset.
Family of five plays together on a beach during a stunning golden sunset.
Two children hold hands walking on rocky coastal shore with ocean sunset backdrop.
Mother and daughter stand in front of a rustic wooden barn with a green John Deere wagon.
Young girl in pink ruffled dress twirls in a golden field under a clear sky.
Baby boy in green suspenders sits on sand beside birthday cake and decorative blocks at a beach celebration.
Mother helps toddler boy take first steps on a sunny beach with ocean waves in the background.
Young woman in white top and pink bow skirt leaning against teal door outdoors.
Black and white close-up of a graduate wearing a 2025 graduation cap with tassel.
Woman in floral maxi dress walking under a beach pier at golden hour sunset.
Family of five posing together on sandy beach at sunset with tall palm trees behind.
Close-up of graduation cap tassel reading 2025 with black heels and teal graduation gown.
Couple in white tops and jeans sharing a romantic moment by a fence on a sunny farm.
Smiling couple in matching white tops and jeans holding hands on a sunny open road.
Black and white photo of a couple holding hands with rolling hills in the background.
Couple celebrating on a rocky beach at sunset while popping a champagne bottle by the ocean.
Smiling bride and groom holding a colorful fall wedding bouquet with red, orange, and white blooms.
Bride in lace wedding gown with veil blowing in wind standing on sandy beach with ocean backdrop.
Young woman holding a large yellow sunflower covering half her face outdoors in natural light.
Young redhead woman in grey off-shoulder top and white skirt standing in sunny ranch field.
Young woman in grey top and white skirt leaning against rustic wooden barn door in sunlight.
Woman in white skirt playing acoustic guitar outdoors at golden sunset near a lake with flowers beside her.
Young brunette woman in grey off-shoulder top gazing upward near pink wildflowers at golden hour.
Young brunette woman holding colorful flowers behind her back wearing denim skirt in field.
Colorful wildflowers arranged in brown cowboy boots standing on rustic outdoor ground.
Close-up of blue and white varsity letterman jacket with football and wrestling patches on sleeve.
Young man in grey henley sweater sitting on fence under tree in sunny ranch setting.
Young man in black polo shirt leaning against brick column in historic corridor with arms crossed.
Smiling young woman with glasses lying in golden grass field during sunset with mountains in background.
Close-up of woman holding pink and purple wildflowers with decorative rings on her hand.
Mother and child running hand in hand through a golden field with mountain views.
Bride and groom kissing at sunset, bride holding a vibrant orange and white bouquet.
Close-up of couple holding hands showing engagement ring against a blue ocean backdrop.
Couple in western style outfits, man in cowboy hat and suede vest with woman smiling.

 

booking

 

Sessions

Booking & Availability: I book up to 3 months in advance. Elopements may request dates further out, subject to availability.

Session Days: Family sessions are held in Lompoc Monday–Thursday afternoons. All other sessions are available Friday–Sunday.

Have a special request? Email me, and I’ll do my best to accommodate you!

Senior Portraits

Woman in white dress and cowboy boots crouching in golden field touching tall grass during sunset.

 

Starting at $350

 

Couples

A couple embraces and kisses at golden hour on a dirt road with rolling hills and warm sunlight behind them.

 

Starting at $300

 

Family Minis

A mother holds her baby while her young daughter hugs her on a sunny beach with ocean waves in the background.

 

Starting at $250

 

Elopements

A bride and groom dance joyfully in a golden field with scenic mountains at sunset on their wedding day.

 

starting at $350

 

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Group of four women in floral dresses holding hands under oak tree in sunny meadow.
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Close-up of bride in lace gown holding white and pink floral bouquet with bridesmaids in sage.