I stopped creating content about what I do… …and started creating content about what my clients feel. Today I watched myself on a video and immediately started picking myself apart. I saw every wrinkle. Every angle. Every flaw. For a minute, I wanted to quit. Then I realized something. This is exactly how almost every person who contacts me feels before a photo session. “I hate being on camera.”“I’m not photogenic.”“I look old.”“I never like pictures of myself.” I’ve spent 30 years helping people see themselves differently, and today I needed that same reminder. A great portrait isn’t about being perfect . It’s about feeling seen . It’s about confidence . Its about capturing the person everyone else already sees. So if you’ve ever avoided the camera because you’re afraid of what you’ll see… I get it. And that’s exactly why I do what I do. The first two images are split-second screenshots from a live video. The last image is what happens when lighting, direction, expression, and 30 years of experience come together. Photography by Cristal Where your image meets your imagination and your identity becomes paramount.

@Sam Ogundepo 📸🎬 Sam shared that he would love to learn how to take pictures creatively as a professional, explore editing apps, YouTube videos, and continue expanding his photography knowledge and skills. I’m really excited to have another creative mind here in Photography by Cristal, and I’d love to know more about the kind of photography and content you enjoy creating most. And Sam — please always let me know if there’s anything I can do to help support, encourage, or expand your journey creatively. That’s what I’m here for. 💖

@Lydia Lowery Busler Welcome to Photography by Cristal! ✨ I’m so happy you are here and truly grateful you decided to join this growing creative community. 😊💜 This is a space for: 📸 photography ✨ confidence ✨ visibility ✨ personal branding ✨ creativity ✨ authentic connection Please introduce yourself below and share: 💜 where you’re from 💜 What inspires you creatively 💜 and what brought you here 😊 I can’t wait to get to know you better and cheer you on. 📸✨

I capture your photos remotely in 30 minutes or less, guiding you in real time so you look confident and polished. Same-day delivery, right from home—just your phone and a simple stand. Book your session now—limited spots available. What kind of photo do you want to create—professional, personal brand, or something more styled? #The Professional Headshot Membership: Stay Current

Today, I want to take a moment to recognize the 91 members of this community. Whether you’ve been actively posting or quietly learning behind the scenes, I see you—and I’m truly grateful you’re here. This space is built by all of us, and I want you to know that your work, your ideas, and your progress matter. That’s why I created this category especially for you. Members Spotlight It’s a place where you can share your links, your offers, and what you’re building—inside Skool or outside Skool. This space is for you. If you have a community, business, project, or offer, feel free to post your link and tell us about it. We’d love to support you and celebrate what you’re creating. We grow stronger when we lift each other up.