I'm so excited to be a featured guest on Author Skool LIVE ZOOM today at 4 PM! The interview will be recorded, so if you can't join us live, don't worry—I'll be sharing the replay with this community! To get everyone excited, I answered some of the interview questions ahead of time and put them together in a FREE PDF. 📖 Want a sneak peek at today's conversation? Here are just a few of the questions we'll be discussing: ✨ What did 30 years in front of the camera teach me that I could never learn as a photographer? 📸 What is your author photo saying before readers ever read your book? ⏱️ What are people deciding in the first few seconds when they see your headshot? 🤔 Why do so many authors spend years writing a book but still introduce themselves with an old selfie? 😊 "I'm not photogenic." "I don't know how to pose." Are those really the problem? 📚 How should a memoir author's headshot differ from a business author or children's book author? 📱 How did I create a system where I capture professional headshots remotely using nothing more than your smartphone and a LIVE video call? This conversation is about so much more than photography. It's about confidence, storytelling, visibility, and making a powerful first impression before anyone reads the first page of your book. I can't wait to share the recording with all of you after today's interview! ❤️ Thank you for being part of this journey. Your encouragement means the world to me!

You no longer have to get everyone to the same studio to create beautiful family portraits. Whether your family lives across town or across the world, I can capture your family portraits LIVE through a video call using your smartphone. From grandparents and grandchildren to parents, siblings, couples, and kids, we'll create genuine, connected images you'll treasure for years. ✨ LIVE guided session 📱 I remotely capture the images using your phone 🏡 No studio or expensive camera needed 🌍 Perfect for families anywhere in the world (outside the U.S. requires WhatsApp) 🎨 Professionally edited images delivered the same day I've photographed families throughout the USA, Australia, the UK, and beyond, and it never gets old watching loved ones light up when they see the final portraits. Distance doesn't have to keep your family from making memories. ❤️ Ready for your family portrait session? Comment FAMILY or send me a message, and let's create something beautiful together!

I’m just 27 points away from reaching Level 8, and I’d love a little help from my amazing friends and community! If you’ve enjoyed my posts, photos, tips, or encouragement, would you take a moment to stop by, leave a comment, like a post, or join the conversation? Every bit of engagement helps, and it truly means the world to me. This journey has been filled with incredible people, new friendships, and opportunities to serve others through Photography by Cristal. I’m so grateful for everyone who’s supported me along the way. Let’s cross this finish line together! Thank you for believing in me and cheering me on! ❤️ @James Humecky @Rositsa Aleksandrova

@Angela Hay A very warm welcome to Photography by Cristal, Angela! 💛 I'm so excited you're here, and a huge thank you to our wonderful member, @Americo Da Costa , for the referral. That truly means so much to me. 🙏 This community is all about helping you feel confident in front of the camera and creating professional portraits you'll be proud to share—using just your phone from the comfort of your own home. Take a moment to introduce yourself: ✨ Where are you from? ✨ What do you do? ✨ What inspired you to join us? We're so happy to have you here and can't wait to get to know you. Welcome to the Photography by Cristal family! 📸🌎💛

@Rositsa Aleksandrova 💞 From the day we met on the Skool Bus, I knew we were going to be friends. Your kindness, encouragement, and positive energy have been such a gift, and I'm so grateful our paths crossed. I absolutely love you, my friend, and I couldn't be more excited that you're now a member of Photography by Cristal! 🎉 Thank you for believing in me, cheering me on, and always bringing your beautiful spirit wherever you go. It means more than you know. I can't wait to continue this journey together and create something amazing with you. A huge congratulations to our #1 member on this week's leaderboard! 👏📸 Your consistency, encouragement, and engagement have truly stood out. Thank you for showing up, supporting others, and helping make this community such an inspiring place. Every comment, every connection, and every bit of encouragement you share helps all of us grow. Let's celebrate this week's champion! 🎉