Documentary Family Photographer
Kristi Tamcsin
Hi there, I am Kristi.
I am a freckly sensitive soul who enjoys conversations that gravitate toward the deep end.
I cry listening to sad songs and movies and I have a very sensitive bullshit meter.
Life is short, let’s keep it real!
It may be because I am the youngest of 5 children, and almost 7 years younger than the 4th child that I love to watch family dynamics. It was as if I was an only child inside a large family, and I think that may be why I am so comfortable getting into “the zone” and following my own path and creative voice.
When I was 6 months pregnant with my first child, I was devastated by the loss of my brother to cancer. I frantically looked for photos that I took of him when he visited me in college. All I found were tons of artistic photos of the places that we visited, and no pictures of him. I vowed to never let that happen again, and decided from that day forward to turn my camera toward the people in my life and become a documentary family photographer. 8 years later my mom passed away. It is from this deep understanding of life’s irrefutable loss that I have become super passionate in the pursuit of preserving family connections and helping people see how truly beautiful their everyday life is.
Why I am a Documentary Family Photographer….
— At the heart of it documentary family photography is unique to each and every family. We all deserve to see, remember, feel, reflect on and share our real lives and loved ones as a way to preserve our family story.
— The more we allow our reality to be photographed with awareness to the actual emotions, personalities and homes without the need to perfect or edit or dress up, the more real and meaningful those stories will be.
— When children are allowed to be who they are and express themselves freely even when the camera comes out, they feel truly seen, appreciated, and loved. Documentary family photography supports families who celebrate the uniqueness within each individual in their group.
— There is more magic in the unposed, un staged, raw emotions of life and that is where I find real beauty and strength.
