hello
i am the author of a novel, a few poems, and hand full of short stories published in various publications. xine is a pen name, or short hand for christine. think xmas.
i was a photographer for over a decade. i took a hiatus to travel the world and write. i am reintroducing limited photography services.
light & letters
i graduated from eastern ky university. i learned medieval iconography and architecture. in other words, i learned intention and meaning.
i continued to study art history at SCAD, documentary films at G.I.F.T.S., creative writing at UCLAx, and the way light transforms at almost 200 weddings.
the services
portraits
individual, couple, and family photos, with a laid back approach, with a focus on timeless and classic portraits.
events
captured with a documentary and photo-journalistic style, focusing on real moments and historic preservation.
collaboration
available for videography, second shooting, and other interesting projects.
the novel
“[for] adventurous readers” -booklistthey won’t apologize for the mess
a survival guide for untying the knot
available everywhere
hardback, paperback, and digital
hardback bundle – available only here
$42
- signed hardback copy
- bonus epilogue in print
- the coloring book
- downloadable digital copy emailed to you
- a mystery gift
paperback bundle – available only here
$21
- signed paperback copy
- downloadable digital copy emailed to you
- a mystery gift
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