I create a space where you can feel confident & at ease so that your love is able to shine through. Because I want you to walk away feeling like you had the best date of your life while also feeling empowered & excited. I want to give you the opportunity to do anything & everything that you are dreaming of. So if you needed permission, here it is! This world creates so many rules but screw that, I want you to be authentically yourself. I want you to show up as YOU so that your real raw love can show up as well. I also want to give you the opportunity to focus more on your marriage & less on the wedding so I am here for you during every step of your wedding planning journey. Because I am not just your photographer, I am also a resource of knowledge & experience that I want to use to help you achieve the wedding of your dreams.

 I Am the photographer for the couple that deeply values their love far more than the wedding.

Here’s the juicy details you came for

You care more about how your wedding day feels than looks.
Your favorite thing to do is run your toes through the sand.
Hair gets messed up by the wind? You laugh.
You have a bucket list of places in the world you wanna explore.
You’d consider yourself a free-spirit type of gal.
You simply cannot resist busting a move when your jam comes on.
Your dress gets dirt on it, and you shrug.
You think ice cream & wine is always an acceptable dinner option. Always.
You LIVE for the feeling of sunshine on your skin & wind in your hair.
You’re already screaming YASSSS WHERE DO I BOOK YOU?

you might be my client if

You Might Be My Client If:

"You made me feel like a freaking queen!"

"Cristeal was a life saver before our wedding and during! She far beyond exceeded what we were hoping for and was such a trooper from the moment I reached out to her. Her passion and positivity make it so much easier to relax and have fun while she's getting the shots..” - KAREN & ROBERT

Where are you located?

Temecula, California!

How Many Images Are Included?

My motto is: if it turns out (no one is blinking or making a weird face) you are getting an edited copy of it! A good rule of thumb is at least 100 photos per hour - so in other words - A TON

Do You Give Out Unedited Photos?

No because it doesn't accurately reflect my work & TRUST ME you want all the magic I work on the photos before you get them

How Does Payment Work?

I will email you an invoice and you can pay online via bank transfer or debit/credit card

A deposit to due to book your date & the remaining balance is due closer to your session/wedding!

How Do I Book You?

Fill out my contact form! Once you sign the contract I send over & pay the deposit - I am officially your girl!

What Happens If You Can’t Be At Our Wedding?

On the off chance that I have some insane life event where I can't be physically present for your big day - I would hire a photographer that I would trust to shoot my own wedding, that will give you the same client experience that I do and I would edit the photo's myself so it still matches the style you love. I always have back up plans to make sure you are always covered!

What If We Cancel/Resched Our Date?

The deposit you pay is to hold your date. If you cancel - that deposit is nonrefundable. If you reschedule, there may be a rescheduling fee.

How Long Have You Been A Photographer?

10 years! But I have been shooting weddings for 3 years!

Will You Photoshop Us?

If there is an imperfection like a blemish or bruise I will absolutely remove it but I don't alter bodies or the things that make you who you are because you are incredible just the way you are!

What Happens If The Weather Is Bad?

Regardless of the weather we can capture INCREDIBLE photos! We will grab some umbrellas & make some magic! If you still really want that sunny golden hour - consider booking a day after session so you can put that dress back on and we can get the photos you''re dreaming of!

What Do We Wear To Our Photoshoot?

I will help you with every decision! I have a full outfit guide that I send to all my clients!

Do You Offer Discounts?

I don't offer any long standing discounts but I don't know what I don't know - if you have a specific budget but you REALLY love me, let me know and we can see what we can come up with

What Is Your Turnaround?

For weddings: I send previews within a week & I send the full gallery within 12 weeks.
For sessions: I send previews within a week & I send the full gallery within 4 weeks

How Does Travel Expenses Work?

I lookup what it would cost to travel there & I give you that guesstimate. As we get closer to your date and you are ready to pay the travel expenses - I will re-check and send you an updated invoice with the grand total.

Do You Help In The Planning Process?

YASSSSSSS!!!
I send all my couples a giant wedding welcome guide to help you guys out & I check back in often to offer help in any way that I can!

Do You Photograph Families, Seniors, Etc.?

I am typically pretty booked up with my couples & weddings but if you love love love my work - contact me & I will try to squeeze you in!

you've got questions, i got answers

Are you ready to go on an adventure together? Head on over to my contact form, hop in my inbox, and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours!! Let’s go!!

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