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The Cinematic experience


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Wedding + Elopement photographer in Joshua Tree, California
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The Cinematic experience


A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT IT'S LIKE WORKING WITH ME

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LEARN ABOUT THE PROCESS


The Cinematic experience


A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT IT'S LIKE WORKING WITH ME

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Getting to Know You

When you inquire about a session with me, I highly encourage you to spare no detail! Share your LOVE STORY with me, your JOURNEY, and everything that makes you.. YOU!

Share your desires for how you want to tell your story. Like a picnic date by the water, sharing a bike ride in the park, or sharing a pizza at the spot you had your first date!

No idea is "too much"!

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Save the Date

 

After confirming the time and date, this is the part where you pay the retainer to lock in your session to the Calendar!

Once that is done, you will receive your Session Guides. These hold all the information you need to prepare you for your session, help build your outfits to better tell your story, and some heads up with parking and which paths to take!

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Photography session guides for wardrobe, location and photoshoot
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Planning

Now is the planning process!

I will take every detail you share from your inquiry and questionnaire to bring your story to life! This will make your session really emphasize who YOU are!

From here, I will send you suggestions of locations that really set the scene. I will get started on your storyboard to connect all the ideas into a story with a beginning to end!

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Light sage green floral and botanical pattern with delicate leaves and blooms on black background.

Your Session

 

The day is finally here! I'll throw on some music, you will dance, run, play! All the things that make you feel the most like YOU! You will be so in the moment that you'll forget there's even a camera there!

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Happy Mail

Sneak peeks will be delivered to your Online Gallery within 24 hours of your session! This is the "TRAILER" to the rest of your gallery!

Then the magic behind the scenes happens (a week or two) and DING! Your Gallery is Delivered! This is the part where you get to relive your session but this time through my lens!

After viewing & you want to hold these moments in your hands, you can have your photos professionally printed straight from your Online Gallery!

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Testimonials

Words cannot convey how exceptional Crusita is; she is hands down the best photographer I've ever worked with! If you are looking for a photographer who will exceed your expectations and create breathtaking photos while listening to your needs, Crusita is the one to choose. She is a true gem, and I have been so lucky to have been blessed to have found her. She truly is the best in the business!

Michael & Stephanie

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