I know what it feels like to wish you still had a photo. Years ago, I lost almost my entire photography portfolio in Hollywood after some angry boys destroyed my pictures at a carwash. Later, after moving, Facebook deleted my account after 14 years — and with it, thousands of memories, conversations, and images. Some photos you never get back. And sometimes you don’t realize what they meant until they’re gone. So now I’m curious… What’s one photo you wish you still had? 💜 Cristal Tokyo, Japan circa 1987

30 years behind the lens. Hollywood. Tokyo. Pageants. Kids. Pets. Corporate headshots. Remote sessions from living rooms around the world. I've seen it all — and I'm an open book. This is your space to ask me anything. 👇 Not sure if remote headshots will work for you? Ask. Wondering what to wear? Ask. Nervous about being on camera? Ask. Curious about my time in Hollywood? Ask. Want to know if your child is ready for the industry? Ask. No question is too small. No experience required. Just show up as you are and ask away. I'll answer every single one. 💜 Drop your question below — and if you see someone else's question that resonates, give it a like so I know what matters most to this community. ⬇️

What photo of yourself do you love the most — and why? 📸💜 Not because it’s “perfect.” Because it captured something real. Drop it below if you want ✨

💜 Okay… be honest 😂 Who here secretly wants a glamour shoot…but the idea of actually being photographed makes you want to disappear into the woods forever? 💀🌲 Because most people think they need to:✨ lose weight first✨ know how to pose✨ be younger✨ feel confident first✨ “photograph well” naturally But honestly? Almost everyone feels awkward at first. Even the people you think look effortless 💜 The magic usually happens the moment you stop performing and finally let yourself be seen ✨ So tell me…Would you ever do a glamour shoot? 👀 Photography by Cristal AVEDA