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Romantic, Florida Wedding At Sydonie Mansion | Crystal Lily Photography | Wedding Photographer | Los Angeles, Orlando, & Destinations

This romantic Florida wedding at Sydonie Mansion, outside of Orlando gave me all the feels! I knew I was going to love photographing Shameka and Jose’s wedding after spending time with them during their engagement session at Cypress Grove Park. If you’ve never visited Sydonie Mansion or attended a wedding there, I highly recommend you […]

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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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Here’s Why I’ve Been Talking So Much About Sustainable Weddings & Impactful Brands That Want To Make A Difference | Crystal Lily Creative | Purposeful Brand & Lifestyle Photography | Los Angeles, California & Destinations

I have an unpopular opinion about weddings: they’re indulgent. There. I said it. Be honest. You know I’m right. But don’t revoke my good vibes card just yet. This perspective doesn’t mean I don’t like weddings, because I do and I LOVE getting to work with thoughtful couples. I say weddings are indulgent because, they […]

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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 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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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 […]

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

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