I am incredibly honored to receive the 2026 Community Signature Photography Impact Award. This recognition means so much because it reflects the heart behind everything I do—not just taking photographs, but helping people see themselves with confidence, authenticity, and purpose. When I created Photography by Cristal, my dream wasn't simply to capture beautiful images. It was to create a welcoming space where people feel seen, celebrated, and remembered. To everyone who has trusted me with their story, stepped in front of my camera, supported my communities, or encouraged me along this journey—thank you. This award belongs to all of us. A heartfelt thank you to David R, Fatima Teixeira, Rositsa (Ro), and Ref Z for organizing such a creative and inspiring Community Signature Battle. It has been an incredible experience connecting with so many amazing people and communities. Here's to continuing to help people show up as their authentic, confident selves—one photograph at a time. 💛 📸 Authenticity. Confidence. Connection. Impact. @Ossie Osmond @James Humecky @David R

Everyone, help me give a huge welcome to Rositsa "Ro" Aleksandrova! 🥳💃 I am so excited to see Ro here today! This is definitely something worth celebrating! 🎉 Ro has an incredible energy that inspires creativity, joy, and connection. She reminds us that life is meant to be lived boldly, surrounded by amazing people who encourage one another to dream bigger and have fun along the way. I'm looking forward to seeing all the great things you'll continue to create and the positive impact you'll have on this community. Welcome, Ro! I'm so happy you're here, and I can't wait to see where this journey takes you. Let's keep building amazing lives together! 💚🚀✨ Everyone, give Ro a warm welcome in the comments! 🎊💜

Today I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Stephanie, the founder of Reframe & Rise Women and Skool Digital Summit Stage. I love working with community owners, speakers, and leaders who are making a difference, and Dr. Stephanie is doing exactly that through both of her communities. It was an honor to help her create fresh professional headshots that match the confidence, leadership, and passion she brings to her members. One of the most rewarding parts of what I do is helping people show up as the best version of themselves online. Whether you’re leading a community, speaking on a stage, launching a program, or growing your personal brand, your image matters. Thank you, Dr. Stephanie, for trusting me with your headshots and allowing me to be a small part of your journey. I can’t wait to see all the amazing things you continue to build with Reframe & Rise Women and Skool Digital Summit Stage. 📸 Photography by Cristal ✨ Professional photographer in your pocket 🌎 Live remote headshots from anywhere in the world. @Dr. Stephanie Murauskas ❤️

I have some exciting news to share! I offered my Remote Headshot Sessions as part of the SWAG BAG for the AI Driven Business Summit, and so far, I've booked 20 people! 🎉 Every session is complimentary because I'm intentionally building my remote headshot portfolio, meeting amazing new people, and growing both my photography business and community. More importantly, it's proving something I've believed all along: This system works. People are showing up, connecting with me from all over the world, and loving their results. I'm gaining new clients, new relationships, and new community members in the process. I also received one negative comment about my recorded speaker presentation. Honestly? I don't blame them. It was my first time creating a 20-minute presentation about my work. I pulled together clips from literally everything I've ever made, and it turned into nearly 20 minutes. Seeing myself on camera isn't something that comes naturally to me in the first place. But here's what I'm learning: Growth requires visibility. My business is calling me to show up live, make videos, speak more, and allow myself to be seen. It's uncomfortable. It's messy. It's imperfect. And I'm doing it anyway. Because every awkward video, every imperfect presentation, and every moment of discomfort is creating opportunities I never would have had if I stayed hidden. Twenty new connections are proof of that. So here's to showing up before you're ready, learning in public, and trusting that imperfect action still creates beautiful results. 💛📸✨

@Heather Boers Thank you for introducing me to @Rachelle Jean since April! She has a beautiful mission: helping women use their God-given gifts and callings to build successful online businesses that create impact, generate revenue, and expand Kingdom influence. ✨🙏💛 She is passionate about helping women: 🌿 Manifest the visions and dreams placed on their hearts 🌿 Learn marketing and sales 🌿 Grow their communities and audiences 🌿 Generate revenue while making a meaningful impact Welcome, Rachel! We'd love to know: ✨ What inspired you to create this mission? ✨ What are you most excited to build right now? ✨ How can our community support you on your journey? And if you're looking to elevate your personal brand, I offer Hollywood-Level Remote Headshots through Photography by Cristal—professional branding images created from anywhere in the world using just your phone. We're so happy you're here, Rachel! Welcome to the community! 💛📸🙏