Kristine Alexander can easily be described by the things that she loves; her family, friends, being creative and photography. Kristine is a full-time wife and mom and part-time photographer. She grew up in Texas spending most of her time traveling, sailing and watching her father take pictures. In 1988, she became a Georgia girl, attending The University of Georgia where she met her husband, John. After graduating in 1992, Kristine worked as a staffing consultant at Randstad Staffing Service in Gainesville. The highlight of her staffing career was when Randstad was chosen to be the “official staffing sponsor” of the 1996 Olympics. Kristine got to work to fill a variety of positions at the rowing venue such as ticket checkers, bus drivers, athlete transportation coordinators and translators.
When John and Kristine decided to start a family, they did so quickly. They had two sets of twins 13 months apart. They went from family of two to six in record speed. She always had a love for photography and four babies made her realize the extent of her obsession. She bought her first “good camera” to capture every moment that comes with being new parents. She realized that taking pictures was not just a hobby; it gave her joy and she knew she couldn’t stop.
Kristine loves to embrace natural light, simple poses and candid shots. She stays away from trendy shots, lots of props and heavy use of photoshop and filters.
“I don’t want to distract from the purpose of the photo, which is to capture you exactly as you are, at the beautiful moment, with the people you love, in an image that will stand the test of time,” she said.
She is a lifestyle photographer specializing in family, children, high school seniors and special moments. Kristine has captured many local events such as the Charity Ball, Marketplace and Dancing for a Cause. The whole creative process of vision, planning and creating fun photo shoots is what Kristine loves.
We thank her for sharing thoughts about her life and love of Hall County.
Question: What inspired you or led you to your current career?
Answer: “My father gave me all of his old lens and Nikon equipment and I began taking pictures of my children and friends children.”
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Hall County, and what do you love there?
A: “Pueblos, I love their chips and guac.”
Q: How long have you lived or worked in Hall County?
A: “22 years.”
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in Hall County?
A: “Ken O’Kelly. I love the opportunity that he is given my kids through Camp High Harbour.”
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: “The Greek Isles, because it is a photographer’s paradise.”
Q: What is your favorite movie OR what is the first movie you remember seeing in a theater?
A: “I am a 1980s movie buff, so it would have to be either ’16 Candles’ or ‘Breakfast Club.’”
Q: What advice would you give to a crowd of people?
A: “Self confidence is the best outfit. Rock it and own it.”
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: “To snow ski in the Swiss Alps.”
Q: What is your favorite music and three bands you would like to see (dead or alive)?
A: “Willie Nelson, Adele and Dixie Chicks.”
Q: What former local business makes you the most nostalgic about Hall County?
A: “Wolf Camera.”
Q: Choosing anyone (alive and a non-relative): with whom would you love to have lunch? Why this person? Now, where in Hall County would you have this lunch?
A: “I would love to have lunch with Kate Middleton with her babies Prince George and Princess Charlotte because I would love to photograph her children. I would take them to eat breakfast at Longstreet Cafe.”
Q: What is your favorite thing about Hall County?
A: “Friday Night Lights at City Park.”
Q: Where do you see yourself in five or 10 years?
A: “I see myself having a fully developed and grown business, still living in Gainesville”
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people do not know about you?
A: “I worked at a prestigious bridal salon in Buckhead during my engagement, it was the most fun I have ever had in my life.”
Interview by Abernathy Cochran Intern: Ashley Filson
The Faces of Hall County is a project to showcase the amazing people that live or work in our community. If you would like to nominate an interesting person to be featured please email babernathy@gonorton.com.
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