Get to know me
I’m so glad you’re here
Hello, I’m Crystal! I am a natural light photographer specializing in storytelling imagery located in the beautiful Napa Valley. A session with me will be fun, organic and heartfelt. Whether you are celebrating an engagement, a pregnancy, a new addition to the family or documenting your family’s unique story, I am here for it!
Why pick me? I have eight years of experience and am passionate about turning people’s fleeting moments into art. My clients always comment on how comfortable they feel with me, even the Dads who are usually there to make their wives happy. Also, as a mother of three, I have a lot of tricks up my sleeves to help kiddos feel at ease. We will play, we will move and we will keep the kiddos happy and engaged. I love collaborating with my clients to bring their stories to life. We will work together to create a gallery of images authentic to this season of life you are in.
When I am not photographing clients you’ll find me chasing my three kids around. As a Sonoma County native, a perfect day off would include a picnic out at Bodega Bay or an adventure at Armstrong Redwoods. At home you’ll find me tending to my chickens, my vegetable garden or my precious dahlia garden. I’ve been known to bring fresh blooms from my garden to sessions when they are in season. I have dreams of opening a little self serve dahlia stand…stay tuned for more on that! I’ve also developed a love affair with baking sourdough, so if you need any starter, just ask!
I shoot throughout Napa and Sonoma county and am open to travel. So far my photography journey has taken me on adventures to Oahu HI, Sedona AZ, Stanley ID, Chester CA, and Big Sur CA. I am always looking for new fun places to shoot. Make sure to join my mailing list to keep up to date on my latest adventures-maybe I’ll be passing through your area.
Warmly,
Crystal
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FAQ
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I am a natural light photographer and I specialize in family, maternity and newborn photography.
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Shoot me an email! I’ll get back to you within a day or two. We will discuss what you are looking to capture and settle on a date! I will send a contract and invoice. Once the contract is signed and returned and the deposit is paid, your session date is secure.
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YES!!! As a mother of three I have a lot of experience photographing kids. I use a lot of play and movement. My goal is for everyone to have a great time…sometimes that doesn’t mean having everyone stare down my lens and say cheese. The smiles will come! Just relax into it and don’t fret if things aren’t going as planned. Stay positive and flexible.
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I don’t reschedule for cloudy weather, but I do if it looks like rain is going to be an issue.
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As a general rule, no…but I have been known to make an exception for the right clients. The weddings I do take on are typically more intimate and quaint.
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Going on 8 years now! Wow, time flies when you’re having fun!
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I’m definitely not against it! I love connecting with other local photographers and building community. Reach out let’s talk!
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I do! Reach out!
