Photoshoots and Soul Activation Adventures with Kristen are an imaginative unfolding. Every session is an exploration into your self-expression and surroundings. Kristen is equally in her element whether it’s within the calm of a ceremonial room, a passion-filled workplace, or various nature excursions that involve propping herself on a boulder heap, scaling the banks of a lake, or scouting the perfect slot canyon. In any case, capturing the most powerful and expressive images imaginable is Kristen’s driving force. All you have to do is show up, witness the magic unfold, and walk away with digital art that bares the brightest parts of the human soul.
When Kristen Watts was two years old, her family lived in Saudi Arabia and they traveled the world extensively. Her first memories are a mosaic of faces from every culture. She remembers so vividly, examining every shape, every wrinkle, each movement, and staring deeply into their eyes. There was an absolute magnetism that drew her into others. International travel granted endless hours sitting in airports, where Kristen lost herself in the fascination with people’s life stories.
In college, Kristen was given her dad’s old film camera. She knew she wanted to photograph people someday but started with chasing sunsets and capturing the peculiarities of dead trees, fallen cacti, and more offbeat, mystifying phenomena. Kristen took this call toward observing unconventional beauty; finding it held more allure and an invitation to uncover something deeper below the surface. Where truth lives. So she redirected her focus back to people, where she found intense meaning was revealed.
Kristen took her passion for photography seriously, spent her youth saving up money for film and taking classes, had her own darkrooms over the years, and started her own photography business. After years of studying and practicing on her own, she became assistant to internationally renowned photographer, Jade Beall. Watching and learning from Jade influenced Kristen to move away from manipulating images through Photoshop, covering in heavy makeup and fancy clothes, and instead to harness the raw beauty, emotion and perfection already found within the human form.
Kristen pivoted to develop her gifts as a healer, learning to guide people through their inner wounding to emerge in personal transformation. When she picked up her camera again, not only could she see people from an energetic perspective, but she learned she could also see their soul essence. Her camera became her healing tool; the lens her third-eye. She returned to guiding transformations, now merging all of the gifts she evolved over the last 30 years. Kristen channels important information to help both herself and her clients unfold these potent photo journeys into magical synchronistic experiences, and through the power of digital art, she memorializes these transcendent moments for her clients to enjoy for years to come.
If she can spot just one twinkle in your eye—you’re a straight gonner—Kristen Watts is about to take you to full-on uninhibited glory. Kristen creates that instant connection, like you’ve known each other for years, and uses her camera medicinal tool throughout the journey of the photoshoot. Bringing your photographs to life with her wild, playful spirit, Kristen’s warmth and buoyancy hold the door open for your spirit to come out and shine.
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"Oh my goodness Kristen is AMAZING!!!!!! My photo adventures with Kristen are EVERYTHING to me. I feel so safe, so honored and so ME. Kristen is able to create a deep level of comfort and creativity for me which translates to the most incredible images for my work. Kristen is incredibly talented at capturing the deepest energy, and essence of the people on the other side of her lens. I HIGHLY recommend an photographic experience with her. Kristen You're stuck with me FOREVER for all my photos and retreats!"
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"Kristen, thank you SO much for today! What a beautiful, inspiring time. You're a gorgeous woman, inside and out! I appreciate so much your time, your talent and the care you took with me. And I'm so happy that you included my dear friend. She's really a HUGE reason why I did this. The hard work comes from years of her believing in me when I didn't believe in myself. But, I'm getting there and being with you today brought me SO much closer!"
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"Kristen embodies true artistry. The experience was authentic, personal, and most importantly fun! Kristen captured in image the person I see in myself, with grace and ease. Her work speaks for itself, but she deserves my accolades! If you get a chance to work with her, you won’t regret it!!"
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"Kristen, I'm not a huge fan of having my photo taken, and I can't say that I've ever had a very positive body image, but when I saw the photos you had taken of me, I actually felt beautiful. That doesn't happen very often to me. I am so blessed by your work! You captured something about myself that I forget exists. It is amazing. Thank you so much. From one mama to another, thank you so much."
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"Taking photographs with Kristen is wholly a nurturing experience. You are completely taken care of with her. Whatever 'feel' you are going for she will create it with you, and her energy creates some amazing photographs. Whether with my exuberant young child, or myself, the camera shy woman, Kristen was able to cater to and create with our personalities, and in the end produce amazing photographs that we will enjoy for years to come"
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"I loved working with Kristen. I was absolutely blown away when I saw the photos. Honestly, she captured beauty that I didn't even know was there. I was immediately comfortable with Kristen and felt like she was someone I could open up to and be vulnerable with, and OMG, I was so glad I did. I trusted her with everything. Being photographed can be scary, but Kristen made it easy. I had an incredible experience, and will cherish these photos for life."
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"Kristen was amazing! Our wedding day photographer cancelled due to Covid and Kristen stepped in on a moments notice to capture our beautiful sacred ceremony exactly the way we had hoped for. Her confident direction and fun loving spirit enhanced our special day and the results of the photos really showed it!. She allowed us to fully be ourselves while capturing our love and joy. Kristen even got our teenage son to smile for the photos, which was a miracle!""
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