WHY HELLO THERE, FELLOW EXPLORER!

Let me share my journey quickly so you know that life - much like art - rarely follows a straight path...

Two people on a boat, one holding a camera and the other with a large telephoto lens, smiling with a waterway and trees in the background.

How did you get into photography?

Funny story - I actually put my camera away for nearly 10 years! Then one day, I booked a yoga and safari retreat in Botswana - and it completely changed my life. Watching the wild, breathing in nature, and reconnecting with silence sparked something deep inside me. I picked up my camera again, and photography became my way of meditating — a way to notice the present moment and share what can’t be put into words.

A woman practicing yoga indoors, performing a dancer pose, with a white brick wall and a painting of eyes and a pink flower in the background.

Yoga found me when I needed it most. Yoga helped me reconnect with my body, peace, and purpose. My first solo trip was a yoga retreat in Bali, and it was so transformative that I later traveled to India for a full Yoga Teacher Training. That experience deepened not only my practice but also how I see the world - with patience, compassion, and curiosity.
Now, yoga and photography are intertwined in my life. I also share my yoga experience on my YouTube channel

What’s your yoga story?

A person kneeling on desert sand, releasing a burst of sand and dust into the air, with camels resting in the background during sunset.

What is your design background?

Before focusing on photography, I worked as a UX/UI designer for Coca-Cola and on freelance projects. My design experience enhances my photography by giving me a strong sense of composition, color, and visual storytelling. Check out my design portfolio.

Do you travel for photography projects?

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Absolutely! I’m a bit of a digital nomad at heart. I take on destination photography projects worldwide — from weddings and retreats to festivals and creative collaborations. If it involves a good story and good light, count me in.

How can I book you?

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It’s easy - just contact me here! Tell me your idea, where you are (or where you’re heading), and let’s bring your vision to life.

What camera gear do you use?

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I shoot with a Fujifilm X-T30 II, my travel soulmate. My main lenses are the Fujinon 27mm f/2.8 (perfect for street and travel photography). For concerts I use Samyang AF 12mm f / 2 for wide shots and Sigma 56mm f/1.4 for portraits.

What’s your photography background?

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I’ve learned from amazing mentors, including documentary filmmaker Nicholas Roosen (National Geographic, PBS, Arte). I’m also trained at BECA Photography Academy, where I developed my visual storytelling approach.

What types of photography do you specialize in?

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  • Concert & Event Photography

  • Portrait photography

  • Weddings

do you sell prints of your photography?

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YES! You can see them here https://ichristina.darkroom.com

So Christina, what’s your why?

I believe stories — whether told through photos, yoga, or design — have the power to heal, connect, and transform.

My mission is to inspire others to embrace their creative journey, to find beauty in simplicity, and to cultivate balance in a busy world. Whether you’re here to see my photography, join a yoga class, or explore design work, I want you to feel welcomed, inspired, and encouraged to follow your own path.

Experience
A woman with dark curly hair tied in a high ponytail, wearing sunglasses, earrings, and a black spaghetti strap top, is holding a camera up to her face, as if taking a photograph.

What’s next?

Whether you want to:

I’m here for it all. Let’s connect and create something meaningful together.