San Francisco Bay Area native Kristin Cofer believes that everyone deserves a great photo of themselves. More than just a photographer, Kristin is a magic-maker when it comes to capturing a person’s true essence.

Celebrated for her ability to make anyone feel at ease in front of the lens, Kristin approaches her work with love, empathy, and encouragement. This unique approach helps her subjects shed their inhibitions and reveal their genuine character. After a session with Kristin, you'll not only feel fantastic about your photos but also about yourself. Reflecting on her process, Kristin says, “When you really know me, taking photos is how I show my love. I feel like a whole being when I have a camera pressed up to my face, preferably a 50mm lens, staring at the world through a rectangle.”

When she's not behind the camera, Kristin indulges her passion for music. She often spends her time listening to records while enjoying various bubbly waters. Additionally, she hosts a weekly radio show for BFF.fm called “The Infinite Kaleidoscope,” which brings her immense joy.

Feel free to connect with Kristin by joining her once a month newsletter, “Kristin’s Kaleidoscope” here.  You can follow her event work on instagram,  listen to her talk about her photography path on the Focus on Women podcast, read more about her on VoyageLA and on Shoutout LA and send an email for commercial work, event photography, high-fashion editorials, promotional photos, portraits, and headshots. You can see some of Kristin’s wedding, family and event photography here.

What people are saying:

Kristin is wonderfully talented and easy to work with.  She is real, no drama, no nonsense, and really has an eye for the perfect photo. She has a natural ability to make models and real people alike feel comfortable as her subjects, and simply put, is a breath of fresh air, with no attitude or ego to speak of. My favorite photographer to work with, hands down, and I can't wait to have her camera aimed at me again — Maddie H.

Kristin is the only photographer I'll use! She has created truly incredible and unique images for my dating profiles, personal creative projects as well as business promotional marketing fodder. Kristin is extremely versatile, she even shot a beautiful music video for me! Every image has her signature style and she is an absolute pleasure to work with. —Jennique M.

Kristin Cofer is an incredible photographer. She's taken my photos twice now, and she makes me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world. The pictures she takes are gorgeous and creative. I'm not a professional model, and she makes me feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera. Even more, Kristin is incredibly versatile. She can shoot anything you need, from commercial to headshots to family portraits to product photos. I don't know how she does it; she's just really talented. — Elizabeth O.