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Personal Brand Photos for Melissa Fredericks’ MKOS Rebrand | Crystal Lily Creative | Brand Photographer & Consultant | Los Angeles, California + NYC + Florida

Have you been thinking about getting personal, or even professional brand photos done to help draw your audience in? Would you like to cultivate a community of people who feel more connected to you and encouraged to engage with what you have to share? If you answered “YES!” to both of those questions, then personal […]

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In late 2019, I decided I wanted to make a shift in my business–a really big one. I decided I was going to start photographing fewer weddings in order to focus more on working with impactful brands. I knew that at the top of that list would be brands in the health and wellness space. […]

Beach Yoga Mini Session | El Segundo, California | Crystal Lily Creative | Brand + Lifestyle Photographer | Los Angeles + NYC + Central Florida

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Fall Wedding At The Lake House | Fort Pierce, Florida | Crystal Lily Photography

This fall wedding at The Lake House in Fort Pierce, Florida was so full of love, laughter, and good vibes that not only was I smiling throughout the entire wedding day and on the drive home, but also because I couldn’t stop smiling to myself while I was editing the photos. Melissa and Brandon had […]

Two marriers, one male, one female, kiss after their wedding ceremony.

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What does empowerment mean to you? To me, empowerment is knowing what you’re capable of and trusting yourself enough to go for what you want. When you do that, you inspire other people and it trickles down. (I know because so many people have inspired me.) It’s about identifying who you are, what you have […]

Defining Empowerment by Making an Impact | Purposeful Brand & Lifestyle Photography For Impactful Brands & Thoughtful People Who Want To Make A Difference | Crystal Lily Creative | Los Angeles, California

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5 Fun, Easy Date Night Ideas For Homebody Couples | Crystal Lily Photography | Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer

Date night doesn’t have to be a major production unless you want it to be. If you want to keep the connection with your favorite person, but neither of you are into the idea of a three figure meal that still leaves you feeling hungry (you know the ones) there are plenty of things you […]

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Travel is, hands down, the best thing money can buy and it would be hard to convince me otherwise. Meeting and photographing these newlyweds in Vevey, Switzerland was so much fun for this Los Angeles photographer! I met Eduardo and Pierre while traveling to spend time with a dear friend in Geneva, Switzerland and we […]

LGBTQ Newlywed Photo Session in Vevey, Switzerland | Crystal Lily Photography | Los Angeles, California Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer

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Cloudy Morning Sunrise Venice Beach Engagement Session | Crystal Lily Photography | Southern California & Destination Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer

When you plan for a sunrise engagement session in Venice Beach, but end up with a cloudy morning instead, you end up with vibrant pops of color against a gray backdrop that is nothing short of eye catching. I met Alexis and David at the main entrance to the Venice Boardwalk while the street lights […]

An interracial couple hold hands, looking at each other on the beach.

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It’s here!  That time of year, where a LOT of people get engaged (or not, but a new chapter of some kind is still ahead) and plans for the new year begin to unfold.  If you’re shopping for a photographer (or if you’re a photographer, hoping to attract new clients), you’re probably wondering why the […]

lesbian couple smiling at each other over coffee

Core Values & Why They’re Important | Crystal Lily Creative | Wedding, Lifestyle & Boudoir Photographer | Southern California, Florida, & Destinations

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

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 […]

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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 […]

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

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