I've been on both sides of the camera for over 30 years. As a model. As an actress. As a photographer. And the #1 thing I hear from people is… "I just don't photograph well." But here's the truth — nobody hates photos of themselves. They hate the direction. So I want to ask YOU directly: What's the #1 thing holding you back from getting your headshot done? No judgment. Just drop it below. 👇 I read every single one.

The question was posed in another platform concerning shooting in Kelvin. The inquiry was about is it necessary or not. I didn't have a technical answer, but I stated that I shoot in Kelvin because the auto white balance doesn't always get it right, or where I prefer it to be. I told them that 5600k is normally my go to but I make adjustments based on the hugh of space that I'm working. This setting puts me at the edge of the blue line and I adjust up or down as needed. However, I hardly ever go above the 5600. What are your thoughts on white balance settings?

One of the biggest mistakes I made when I started my photography journey was believing that great photography was only about having the best equipment. I spent too much time worrying about gear and not enough time simply creating, experimenting, and connecting with people. What I eventually learned is that photography is really about seeing. It's about noticing light, emotion, expression, and telling a story. The camera is just a tool. Over the years, I've realized that some of my favorite images happened because I was present, curious, and willing to try something new—not because I had the newest camera. If you're just starting out, my advice is simple: don't wait until everything is perfect. Use what you have. Practice often. Photograph the people and moments that move you. Every image teaches you something. The truth is, your eye and your heart will always matter more than your equipment. 📸✨ What's one mistake you've made that ended up teaching you something valuable? Photography by Cristal Book Your Session here.

Your image speaks before you do. Before you shake a hand, introduce yourself, or walk into that room, your image already has. It's already told people whether to take you seriously. Whether to trust you. Whether to remember you. That's not pressure. That's power. And most people are leaving that power on the table. I've spent 30 years on both sides of the camera — modeling in Tokyo, working in Hollywood, and now behind the lens helping real people show up the way they were always meant to be seen. My gift is simple: I see the beauty in everyone. And I know exactly how to bring it out. So let's talk. 👇 What does your current image say about you — and what do you WISH it said? Drop it in the comments. No judgment. Just a real conversation. Because here? We speak art into existence. 📸🎬 Book Your Session Here

Chased this bee around for 5 minutes with my phone out looking a little bit strange to passers by I'm sure. Who doesn't love bee's though? This fluffy monster is camera shy maybe.