Philadelphia photographer Kristen Kalp holds degrees in English and Education. She enjoyed being a teacher until realizing family photographers get to play with kids but don't have to issue homework or attend endless staff meetings. She founded Essential Imagery in 2007 and still finds it the perfect excuse for playing in the dirt.

Kristen's photography has appeared on NBC 10, in Professional Photographer magazine, and in various local newspapers. She hates bragging almost as much as swimming (see photo above), but Haunani says it's important to share these things.

Haunani Kekuna, studio manager and co-founder, grew up in Hawaii. As a result, she hugs with abandon and can beat you at WiiFit Hula Hooping. (No, really. She can.)

Haunani is happy to help you make tough portrait decisions, to talk you through your clothing choices for the big day, and to ooh and aah at your portrait choices at pickup time.