Crystal Olsen
Photographer

Sherman Oaks, CA

Available for hire as: Wedding Photographer, Pet Photographer, Portraits, Modeling Shoots, Scenic shooting.
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[Photography References]

I’ve been a photographer since age 12, which may explain why my interest in photography is so diverse. I have a philosophy for each type of photography:

PORTRAITS:
I love the challenge of photographing people who feel they are not photogenic. It's a big pay-off for me when a person gets their photos back and proclaims, "I look good in these photos!"

WEDDINGS:
Photographing weddings are enjoyable because the love in the air is contagious. Note the differing photographic styles represented in the weddings sampled on this website. Before photographing a wedding I meet with the couple to investigate what style of photography the couple feels best represents their personalities.
CHILDREN:
When I photograph children, my motto is, "Just let them be children." I take time with children so that I can eventually capture that perfect moment when they don't really notice the camera any longer. Parents' involvement is a big plus.

PORTRAIT

SAMMY
To create this shot, we set up the backdrop and the leaves, but it took the arrival of Sammy’s father, for his face to light up like this: it's the look he only gives his dad.
 

JUSTIN
Whenever I can, I like to utilize the available light in any given situation; I wanted to capture this musician in an honest moment, when he had tuned out the camera.

OUTDOORS
Natural light.


 

ANKAH
Photo Winner: Petco Photo Contest, SF Bay area, 1998.

WEDDINGS

Jordan, reflection:
Intdoors, natural light.
 
Jordan & Michelle: Santa Rosa, CA. 2004.
Outdoors, natural light.

Michael & Alison: Morgan Hill, CA.

Shoes & Veil

Bride & Flowers

NATURAL LIGHT
All these photos were taken without a flash, utilizing the available light in each environment.
 

STUDIO
studio lights

STUDIO
studio lights

MISCELLANY

GIRAFFES
Second Place Winner: San Diego Wild Animal Park/ Kodak Safari Photo Contest, 2002. Featured in San Diego Wild Animal Park’s national ad campaign.

A flower shop in Manhattan.

IRIS
Monet Garden
 
Haiti, Wahoo


Update: 2005, Mar 8