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Greater Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Inclusive Wedding Vendors That Practice Sustainability, Give Back & Help Communities | Southern California | Crystal Lily Creative

In case you missed it, I shared a blog post listing out the 6 Benefits of Choosing Vendors That Give Back and people didn’t hate it; probably because despite the horrible stories we see in the news on a daily basis, people are inherently good and most people want to do good things, haha! When […]

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It isn’t news that having a wedding or any large event comes with dollar signs, but what if some of those dollar signs went back towards meaningful causes and making an impact beyond a single event? The average cost of a wedding varies greatly depending on where you live, but couples in the United States […]

6 Benefits of Choosing Vendors That Give Back | Crystal Lily Creative | Southern California + Florida + Destinations

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Downtown Los Angeles Arts District Wedding | As We Dwell | Southern California Wedding Photographer

This intimate Downtown Los Angeles Arts District wedding at one of LA’s newest wedding and event venues, As We Dwell, was full of emotions. M+A got married in front of their closest friends and family and celebrated their next milestone with a ton of love and laughter. And tears, there were also tears, haha. From […]

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This sweet couple had so much love surrounding them on their wedding day. From their Cathedral ceremony to downtown fun in the Los Angeles Arts District, these two made sure to make the most of their day. Their wedding party was vibrant and their families were excited! The best part of all, was the love […]

Just married couple cross the street outside Downtown Los Angeles

Colorful Downtown Los Angeles Arts District Wedding Party | Southern California Wedding Photographer

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Cozy Home LGBTQ+ Portrait Session in Los Angeles | Southern California Lifestyle Photographer | Crystal Lily Photography

This cozy home portrait session took place in my “studio” in Los Angeles with Ashley and Tyler and we could not be happier with the photos! Ashley and Tyler found me through a post shared on Instagram by Dancing With Her and I’m so glad they did! If there’s anything I really enjoy about photo […]

lesbian couple sitting on the floor drinking coffee at home in Los Angeles

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This intimate Los Angeles destination wedding ceremony at White Point Beach in Southern California was worth the wait. Deziray and Bobby got married with their immediate family and two munchkins as witnesses in June and it was so sweet to photograph. Deziray reached out in January, 2018 to ask if I would be available that […]

White Point Park beach elopement and wedding ceremony in Los Angeles California with Crystal Lily Photography

White Point Beach Park | Intimate Los Angeles Destination Wedding | Crystal Lily Photography | Southern California + Destinations

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The Fig House | Open, Colorful, Retro Inspired Wedding & Event Venue | Los Angeles, California | Crystal Lily Photography

Do you love an open floor plan and colorful spaces? If so, The Fig House is a place you should check out! This open, colorful, retro inspired wedding and event venue in Los Angeles is absolutely perfect for people who want to throw a party with personality. I had the opportunity to visit this venue […]

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This playful elopement anniversary session on the Brooklyn Bridge and around the neighborhood of DUMBO in New York City encapsulates the entire reason why Crystal Lily Photography exists, because it’s FULL of love, laughter, fun, personality, and good vibes! Crysbel reached out to me after stumbling across my Instagram page while she was looking for […]

Playful Brooklyn Bridge Elopement Anniversary Session in DUMBO | New York City | Crystal Lily Photography | Los Angeles, Florida, NYC & Destination Wedding Photographer

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5 Places to Take Engagement Photos That Will Highlight Your Personalities | Crystal Lily Photography | Los Angeles South Bay | California + Florida + Destinations

Engagement photos aren’t a requirement and not everyone wants them, but having an engagement session is a great way to get to get comfortable with working with a professional photographer before your wedding day. Plus you’ll get wall worthy photos of you and your favorite person together that weren’t taken on an iPhone, haha! If […]

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What’s more fun than taking engagement photos with your high school sweetheart? Taking THEMED engagement photos! This Harry Potter inspired, spring engagement photo session in a Melbourne, Florida beer garden outside of Orlando was more than worth spending a little extra time away from Los Angeles for. Alex and Darek wanted to do something a […]

Harry Potter Inspired Spring Engagement Photos | Melbourne, Florida Beer Garden | Los Angeles Wedding Photographer | Crystal Lily Photography

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