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El Matador State Beach Surprise Proposal + Engagement Picnic | Malibu, California | Crystal Lily Photoraphy

If you’re looking to get engaged on a beautiful, rocky beach with cliffs beside the ocean, then El Matador State Beach in Malibu, California is for you. S. reached out to me in the fall to ask if I was available to photograph her and her girlfriend, B., because S. was planning to propose and […]

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This LGBTQ engagement session at Vista Hermosa Park near Downtown Los Angeles was so sweet to photograph. These two met in such a unique way online when Jenna (shorter) found a Youtube vidoe by Jasmine (taller) and reached out to chat about the subject matter. “I found her Youtube video and sent her a message […]

LGBTQ+ Engagement Session at Vista Hermosa Park | Downtown Los Angeles | Crystal Lily Photography | Brand & Lifestyle 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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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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Joshua Tree, California | Wedding Elopement Anniversary Session | Palm Springs

I couldn’t be happier with this wedding elopement anniversary session in Joshua Tree National Park just outside of Palm Springs, California. After moving to Southern California in 2012, leaving to travel in 2017, and returning periodically for clients over the last two years, I FINALLY made it to Joshua Tree!  AND I got to photograph […]

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Planning a destination trip to Cuba for your wedding or engagement?  This LGBTQ+ destination photo session in Havana will make you want to pack your bags! When you meet people you immediately know you want to spend time with, it’s a pretty special thing. It’s safe to say that’s how Ishak and Felix feel about […]

Havana Lovers | LGBTQ+ Destination Engagement in Cuba | Los Angeles Wedding Photographer

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