Hi, I’m Cryss!

I’ve always been drawn to creativity. From making homemade films as a child, to honing my piano skills and writing original songs, and then learning audio engineering, filmmaking and photography, I’ve never stopped creating.

My photography journey first began around late 2008, with a Nikon D40. I mostly photographed family and friends, who often noticed the natural and thoughtful way I captured moments. Life was busy, though—my son had just been born, and I hadn’t given much thought to pursuing photography as a career. I eventually sold that camera, but photography never quite left my mind.

I continued to take photographs over the years—albeit, strictly on my mobile phone—but in 2019, I returned to photography with focus. I studied, experimented, and applied everything I’d learnt from years of storytelling across different mediums. It didn’t take long before I realised my strength lay in conceptual photography—crafting images that feel like a snapshot of a larger story, whilst still clearly showcasing their own inner narrative. My son has been an integral part of this process, helping to bring my ideas to life.

Now, I’m proud to bring my approach to your experience—listening, collaborating, and crafting images that are original, expressive, and meaningful. After all, every photograph begins with a person and their story!

May we laugh together,
cry together,
and form a lifetime of friendship.

Fundamentally, we all have a north star for wanting to be photographed, and often the first reason we cite is but a chapter of the entire story. Guided by a gentle hand of psychology, my raison d’être is to reach deeper and invite you to uncover your Why—your core reason for wanting to be photographed—and use it to honour self-perception, personal renewal, or the simple fact that it’s okay to be human. Through this introspection, innate emotion naturally unfolds and reflects in you, your session, and your photographs. This is something that cannot be posed or directed. It is raw, it is empowering, and it is perfectly imperfect.

An immersive experience
tailored to your needs.
Every idea, fully realised.
Guided, not directed.
Yours, mine, ours.

Whether you are drawn to the imaginative depth of fine art or the intimacy and personal expression of portraitures, each collaboration is rooted in your vision and guided by your Why. Together, we uncover the story you wish to tell and bring it vividly to life, crafting images that are evocative and truly yours.

It all starts with a conversation. We get to know each other, discuss your ideas and determine the best way to go about making them a reality. From there, I’ll gladly handle all of the planning, actively keeping you informed along the way.

On the day of the shoot, your comfort and confidence are my top priority. With a process that is both collaborative and adaptable, we'll not only capture the images that matter most to you, but also explore creative variations to expand upon them.

Shortly after your session wraps, you’ll be able to review a proof gallery and choose the images and tangible keepsakes that resonate most. I'll then hand-edit each of your chosen images and release your final collection to you upon completion.

I am based in Orlando, but available nationwide.