You can stop doom-scrolling wedding photographers now.

Hey there!

Before you scroll past another perfectly posed couple in perfect light...
let me show you something real.

You've probably looked at dozens of wedding photography websites by now.

Everyone promises authentic & timeless.  But what are you actually looking for?

I want you to see what it feels like.

Three of my favorite things to capture:
-the guests
-the laughter
-the feeling

And how do you capture feeling?

After more than 20 years behind the lens, I know exactly which moments you'll wish you had captured. 

Let me show you some.  

your mom and sister held your hand after helping you into your dress

your dad taught your best man to tie a double windsor

YOUR MAID OF HONOR THOUGHT 18 BOILED EGGS WAS A GOOD IDEA

YOUR niece spent all morning MAKING ART FOR YOU

IT'S THE WAY...

BOTH of you cried during your first look

the candle-light made everything extra romantic

your dads door-dashed mcdonalds for a snack while waiting for things to start

it was so windy during the ceremony all the umbrellas broke

IT'S HOW...

your neice did the worm during the reception

your flower girl made sure everyone knew she was over it 

your grandma still THOUGHT blowing on the polaroid will make it develop faster

your MOH got gum stuck in her hair on the dancefloor

AND WHEN...

Whether your wedding style is...

DARK & MOODY

LIGHT
& AIRY

VIBRANT & COLORFUL

ARTSY & DOCUMENTARY

OR CLASSIC & TRADITIONAL

I GOT YOU.

I GET YOU.

I take FUN, candid, VIBRANT, real AF photos 
for HAPPY people in love.

MY PHOTOS ARE Colorful, FULL OF LAUGHTER, AND TELL STORIES ABOUT THE PEOPLE YOU CARE MOST ABOUT.

A little bit quirky, a little bit silly, a whole lot of heart.  Those are the couples I love working with.  Yes, I'll take photos of all the pretty details, but I'm obsessed with finding those little moments of joy being shared by friends and family.  Capturing the unique personality that you and your tribe bring to your event is my most favorite thing to do.  It's how you FELT.

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Number of years I've been a wedding photographer

30+

Number of states and countries I've photographed love in

250+

Number of weddings I've photographed

17,383,592

Number of records listened to while editing

This is how we do it.

Let's break some rules!  I'm all about finding ways to throw tradition to the wind and make the wedding day as personal and meaningful to you as possible.  I'll be your cheerleader for any crazy idea you have that makes your day YOU!  Want to release butterflies during the ceremony?  Hell yes.  Have a Mezcal toast instead of a champagne toast?   Me too?!   Karaoke instead of first dances?  Yes.  Please.   Fire dancers and aerialists for cocktail hour entertainment?  Call me now.  Let's have some fun!  And of course, if you're into colorful and fun wedding photography, that doesn't hurt either!

Dreaming of a destination wedding?  I'll come with!

Favorite Places I've Photographed:

Bucharest Romania
Martha's Vineyard
Puerto Rico
New York City
Great Falls Montana
Savannah Georgia
Puerto Vallarta
Phoenix Arizona
Oahu Hawaii
Los Angeles

I Can Also Shoot Film!

Add on some analog magic

I shoot both 35mm and medium format (square) film. You can choose between color and black and white or a mixture of both.  Film is available as an add-on per roll.


CGP

My Name is Crystal

I was named after Frosty The Snowman's wife.  Yes, even Frosty found love.  Look it up.  
More about me here. 

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Vibrant color is what inspires me most.  I love colorful wedding photography!

Color

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Nature inspires me second-most.  You're just as likely to see me relaxing in a hot spring in Eastern Oregon, as you are to see me jetting off to colorful Palm Springs.

Nature

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I'm pretty down-to-earth and easy going.  No stress, no drama.

Chill

Hey, it's me!

"She has some kind of MAGIC ABILITY"

CRYSTAL CAPTURED MORE ABOUT OUR DAY THAN I COULD HAVE IMAGINED POSSIBLE. HER GENTLE SUGGESTIONS WERE BEYOND HELPFUL AND SHE HAS SOME KIND OF MAGIC ABILITY TO BE PRACTICALLY INVISIBLE AND YET PRESENT IN 5 PLACES AT THE SAME TIME! THE COLORS AND EMOTIONS SHE SEES AND PHOTOGRAPHS ARE MY FAVORITE MEMORIES OF OUR WEDDING DAY.

- gretchen & Michael, Lost Lake Resort Wedding

see more reviews here

Watch What It's Like To Work With CGP!

FROM AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION IN THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE ALL THE WAY TO HANGING CANVASES IN THE COUPLE'S LIVING ROOM

READY TO HAVE

FUN TOGETHER?!

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