Kristi Sutton Elias
Artist / Photographer
About my work
Born
and raised in southern California, I have been an artist all my life.
Exploring all mediums of art from sketch to sculpture. In photography
and through the use of Photoshop I found I could channel different
mediums and artistic energies into one creation. I have worked as a
professional photographer and Photoshop artist for the past thirteen
years.
The focus for most of my professional career was on product photography a few of my clients included Z Gallerie, Pavillions, Von's. I
have since found a new passion in creating artistic portrait
photography. I love the creative freedom with out limitations that it
provides me. When creating a portrait I try to capture the story of each
individuals personality, while fusing classic elegance with modern
twists. I believe in creating a unique and beautiful piece of art in
each portrait.
In 1998, I obtained my degree in illustration and advertising
photography from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara.
Moving to L.A after graduation I worked as a professional photographer and photoshop artist for the past 13 years.
I have won numerous awards for my photography and other artistic
creations. My work has been displayed in galleries, Museums,
exhibitions, magazines and billboards. I am always looking for new ways
and outlets to further my artistic style and broaden the spectrum of
ideas that I put into my art. I am represented by the Ellen Charapko Gallery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for my fine art work.
I currently reside on Naples Island in Long Beach, and have just opened
my new photography studio on 2nd street in Belmont Shore of Long Beach
California.
More of my personal artwork can be viewed at:
www.kristisuttonelias.com
As both an Artist and Photographer I would love to create beautiful and
memorable portraits of you and your family that will be cherished for a
life time and beyond. We specialize as newborn photographers, baby photographers, toddler photographers, child photographers, teen photographers, couples photographers and family photographers in both Los Angeles and Orange County.