Several months ago, I had an idea: What if I could photograph someone professionally without being in the same room—or even the same country? I took everything I had learned from 30+ years on both sides of the camera and developed my LIVE Remote Headshot system. Today, I can personally direct your lighting, poses, angles, and expressions—and capture the images on my end through your smartphone. 🌎📸 And I KNOW it works. I’m not doubting my service or wondering whether I have something valuable to offer. I’ve seen what a professional image can do for someone’s confidence, visibility, and how they show up in their business. My challenge now is simply getting it in front of more of the right people. I have the capacity to photograph 5 clients a DAY. Right now, I’m photographing about 5 clients a WEEK. That tells me there is room to grow—and my job now is visibility. That’s why being included in the Built From Experience Spotlight means so much to me. ❤️ Seeing my name, my image, and what I’ve created displayed alongside so many of the Skool community owners, mentors, and members I admire is incredibly humbling—and incredibly affirming. It tells me something important: My efforts ARE being seen. My message IS getting through. People ARE beginning to understand what I’ve built. I’m not starting over. I’m building from decades of experience—and learning how to get this new way of photography in front of the people who need it. Several months ago, it was an idea. Now it’s real. And I’m just getting started. ❤️📸🌎 @Heather Boers @Michelle Spark @Michelle Cyr @Jennifer Turner 😍

I had my session today with Cristal, and to say her photos are AH-MAZING does not do them justice! If you need to get new photos for your Social Media posts, Skool Posts, Youtube Thumbnails or anything else, Cristal vancarson is who you need to see!! I upgraded to her annual plan, and I have already gotten ALL of my money's worth!! Go check out her community....SHE'S AWESOME!! @Michelle Spark Thank you not only for believing in me, but also for sharing your experience with your own community. Your support, encouragement, and referrals mean the world to me. I'm so grateful to be part of your branding journey, and I can't wait for your next session! 💛🌎📸

I had the pleasure of creating new headshots for Somatic Pleasure Skool owner @James Humecky , and this session came with an exciting purpose—James has a new film project coming up this week, and he’ll be ACTING in the production! 🎬🔥 I love when photography gets to be part of someone’s next chapter. These images capture different sides of James and give him fresh, powerful headshots as he steps in front of the camera. Congratulations, James, on this amazing acting opportunity! 👏🎥 I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to hear how everything goes. Please keep us posted—we’ll be cheering you on! 🎬📸🔥

When your client is THIS excited about his new headshots… you share the shoutout! 🙌 Goose wrote: “If ur in the market for some PROPER pics to better represent your personality, u should probably hit her up too… bc she clearly knows a thing or 2 about this!!” 😂❤️ THIS is exactly what I want my headshots to do. Not make you look stiff. Not make you look like somebody else. I want to capture YOUR personality. Goose brought the energy, the attitude and the personality — and we had so much fun creating these images! 📸🔥 And remember, I photograph my clients LIVE over a video call, so we don't even have to be in the same place. Thank you, Goose, for trusting me with your images AND for one of the most entertaining testimonials I've ever received! 😂❤️ Photography by Cristal 📸 Hollywood-Level Headshots From Anywhere

@Madelein Basson 🎬 We're so excited to have you here! Helping moms stop surviving and start living again while building skills, confidence, and freedom is such a meaningful mission. I know there are so many women who will be encouraged and empowered because of the work you're doing. I also noticed your profile photo, and I'd love to help you elevate it! 📸 As a member of Photography by Cristal, you receive a complimentary profile picture upgrade from your current photo. If you're ever ready for a fresh, professional headshot, I offer LIVE remote headshot sessions using just your smartphone. I capture the images on my end while guiding you through posing, lighting, and expression in real time. ✨ No studio. ✨ No expensive camera. ✨ Same-day edited images. ✨ Most sessions take less than 30 minutes. I'm looking forward to getting to know you, learning more about your mission, and supporting your journey however I can. Welcome to the community, Madelein! 💛📸🌿