Accolades ✨🙏✨

I just launched my website, and I have a bunch of people to thank for where I am now (4.5 years into this venture).

Beloved Clients~ To all of the people who have been brave enough to step in front of my lens, 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨. You have supported a passionate artist who creates from her heart and Soul. Thank you for fueling this craft. You trusted me to capture you and yours in your best light… and I will continue doing so to the best of my ability. I especially recognize those of you who were some of the first to support me, when I barely even had a portfolio or any professional experience at all. And even if you haven't co-created with me yet, but you've referred me, 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨.

I have had several repeat clients, but out of the hundreds of people I've worked with, I would like to give a special shout out to

Kai Harris~  you have believed in me from Day 1. Your continued support, patience, and unconditional love as a dear friend and Soul sister has been a treasure. 💝

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Quinn LeFae~ My bestie event producer who hired me to create videos for her Tea Here Now events. Ultimately, these after movies helped me start a portfolio that got me on festival media teams.

You asked me to document Jesse's memorial when all I had was an iPhone, and I ended up making a recap video using iMovie. That project inspired me to buy a "real camera", and the rest is history.

Jesse Pearce (1985-2021) was a catalyst for making me realize I even had a passion.

Jesse Pearce and Wobble the Dog Memorial

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Jason Gardner~ You steered me in the right direction to trade in that original Canon Rebel while there was still time. I ended up with my first DSLR, my Canon 90D. You also helped me select an awesome lens, my beloved Sigma art lens. I have since upgraded to a full-frame mirrorless, but that Canon 90D forever changed my life. The Rebel would have never cut it, and you saved me immense time and headaches. If it weren't for you, I may have never gone pro. Thank you for equipping me with the gear I needed.

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Hana Centauri~ A true artist, an exceptional model, my muse, an oracle, and my beloved Soul sister... I love you with all my heart. You taught me refinement. You have an eye sharper than my own. You taught me all I need to know about Editorial work. Co-creating by your side, with your input, has been vital in shaping me into the artist I am, carrying a sharp blade of discernment. You’ve helped give me the confidence to reject even good photos, in order to find “the cream of the crop”.

You push me to never settle, in both life and in my art.

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SMS, dare I say JP~ Working as a Content Creator for Soft Medicine Sanctuary was a launchpad for everything else I did. It’s how people started to find me. JP gave me a tremendous opportunity as the Media Manager for SMS, immediately upon buying my first “real camera”, which in turn immediately had me going pro. I am infinitely grateful for this opportunity I had to step into serving my local community, which eventually spread into the greater SF Bay Area.

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Maxwell Jared Church~ You referred me to your lovely friend, Kristina. She was my first wedding client, and that experience was what I needed to go forth shooting more weddings.

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Jen and Joe~ Thank you for allowing me to pursue this career alongside working at Bamboo Sourcery. You have provided me with a living that has supported me to invest in this path, and I am so grateful for your love and support.

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WEBSITE LAUNCH ~ ☀️Summer Solstice☀️ 2026: I have Michele Bouvier to thank for helping me turn this into a reality. She was my accountability coach this past spring. I am so grateful for her space holding, generous offering of time, and valuable insights. Michele is a brand consultant, business coach, graphic designer, and manifestation magician. https://www.immaculatedesign.org

Amanda Joan helped me by pointing me in the right direction. I showed her my original draft, ~3 years ago and she was like, “That’s not Cristie Kiley’s website… you need it like this…” I followed her art direction. She even took the photo I chose for the homepage. Always my vibe check police. https://www.radiantbodysebastopol.com/amanda

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I have so many more to thank, but I’ll save the rest for my Monumental Moments series.

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It’s been a journey.  

Everything has been a stepping stone to the next.

My evolution as an artist has been organic growth and word of mouth, and I am deeply grateful for my ability to do what I love.

Mahalo, dear ones. 🙏

~𝒞𝓇𝒾𝓈𝓉𝒾𝑒

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