Born and raised in Northern California, Kristen discovered a deep love for nature and the visual arts at a young age. Earning degrees in both Visual Communication and Design Leadership she worked as a Creative Director, leading teams on digital design projects for high profile clients including British Telecom and Easy Jet. In addition to her digital work, Kristen also taught design at the University of Ulster and is the editor of four field guides to the flora and fauna of Catalina Island.
Kristen's photography has been published internationally and is available for exhibition and purchase as fine art prints.