Teresa's Wedding!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all had a safe and happy long weekend! Happy 4th of July to all my US friends as well! :)

It can sometimes take a long while for me to get photos back from weddings that I do, so when I get an email directly from a photographer with photos... I jump on the chance to share!!!
Thank you so much Denise from C'est Chic Photography (www.cestchicphoto.com)for sending me these gorgeous photos! :)

Teresa is absolutely stunning! She and her entire bridal party were a blast to work with.
Vicki (www.teeze.ca) and I arrived for hair and makeup @ 6am so we could keep these lovely ladies on schedule... and here is the result :)







And there's the happy couple :)

Again, big thank yous to Denise for providing me with these beautiful images and to Vicki for, once again, being an amazing stylist and my partner in crime lol

Have a fabulous day!!!

Hugs... Crystal :) xo

Henna collaboration!

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to share a sneak peak of images from the Fabulous Feminine's(nbphotos.ca and crystalized artistry)collaboration with the amazing Bhupi of henna4you.com

As you can see... henna is not just for traditional ceremonies anymore! Consider how much fun henna would be before a girls night out OR a beautiful henna garter or "surprise" for under your wedding gown! ;)
Check out my Facebook page for more images!

The stunning Alex...rugby goddess #1


Sexy Michelle...rugby goddess #2


Ethereal Dee... our yoga princess :)


Hugs til next time...
Crystal xo :)

Inside Fitness Top 100 Hot & Fit!

I had such a great time working with Judi of Stone Photography and the sweet and beautiful Monica Winn for submissions for Inside Fitness Magazine 100 Hot & Fit!

It's always exciting and nerve racking waiting for the issue to come out to see if your model and work has made it.... low and behold.... YAY!!!!!!

Thank you Judi and Monica for including me in this project and I can't wait till we shoot again!

Look for Inside Fitness Hot & Fit 100 on news stands NOW!!!

Big Hugs... Crystal xo

Bride Nancy.. a Natural Beauty!

I remember meeting Nancy at a Wedding show almost a year ago... how time flies!

Many of the brides I encounter have the same concern as Nancy did regarding her makeup for her wedding day. This concern is that they don't want to look too "made up". This can be very scary for brides who don't wear a lot, or sometimes any makeup on a regular basis. Why, all of a sudden, would you cake on a ton of makeup and colour to look completely different on your wedding day?

The last thing you want is for your groom not to recognize you walking down the isle! lol

With Nancy, my goal was to give her a look that enhanced her natural beauty. I stayed very neutral with her colour pallet, using champagne, and earthy browns on the eyes and peach cheeks and lips.

The most important thing to remember for any bride is that regardless of the amount of makeup you usually wear, a professional makeup artist will be able to bridge the gap between the look you want and the type of "camera ready" application necessary for the most photographed day of your life!

I absolutely LOVE this photo of Nancy and her Hubby Bill... thanks to "my" Nancy of nbphotos

for these stunning images!

Hugs and Happiness Always.... Crystal xo

IMATS & meeting Kandee Johnson!

So for those who are asking "what the heck is IMATS?" it is the

International Makeup Artists Trade Show!

And why, you may ask, is there a photo of my wristband?! lol

Well I'm ashamed to say that I took ZERO photos while at the trade show! Why? 'Cause it was INSANE there!!!

For all of you that know me, even a little, you know that my attention span is non existent when surrounded by bright, flashy, sparkly goodness! There were great classes and speakers AND even better deals!!! lol So much makeup... sooooo little time! (I've definitely got to start an IMATS fund for next year).

Now, if the IMATS weren't enough... I was ridiculously excited to be able to attend the last EVER "Glaminar" workshop presented by my new found FAVE makeup artist Kandee Johnson.

This workshop was so informative and inspiring, I'm still mentally processing through all the information she shared with us.

It was an absolute honour to meet Kandee, though I was slightly embarrassed to admit to her that I had only been following her you tube channel for about 2 weeks. There were some big time Kandee fans there and they were awesome! I LOVE being surrounded by open minded and artistic people that are so passionate about what they do. What an amazing way to spend my Sunday!

Keep checking back for posts about some of my new favourite products from IMATS!

Big Hugs... Crystal

Amy and Abel"s Engagement shoot!

Here are a couple of photos (courtesy of nbphotos) lol from Amy and Abel's engagement session... Amy is such a classic beauty! (Abel's pretty cute too!) hehehe

I can't wait for their wedding in December! Not only do I get to prep Amy and her girls for the wedding but I also get to be with them all day!!! So excited!

Stay tuned for photos from their winter wedding!

Hugs... Crystal xo

Kim & Mike's Wedding!

Kim was such an awesome bride to work with! She and her hubby Mike are so laid back, as was their bridal party, that it made the entire day so very relaxing (even if we were dodging cars in they ally way during photos!).

Kim opted for a very classic bridal look with a little more "oomph" with a warm red lipstick... MY kinda gal!!!
Kim and her sisters each have very different personal styles which makes each of them so stunning!

I had an absolute blast getting everyone ready and spending the day doing photo styling and makeup touch ups... I have the BEST job!

Wishing you and your beautiful family absolute happiness... always!

Hugs... Crystal xo

Photos courtesy of nbphotos

Kali & Mike's Engagement!

It's not everyday that I have the opportunity to work with a fellow redhead, so when I first met the fabulous Kali you could say I was a just little bit excited! Lol

I absolutely adore Kali's personal style and was so happy that she loved the natural makeup application for her engagement session with Nancy of nbphotos.

As you can tell from the photo below, Kali and Mike are all about fun. I'm so excited be a part of their upcoming Wedding day!

Stay tuned for a slightly more Glam version of Kali for her November wedding!

Until then... stay Fabulous!

Hugs... Crystal xo

Photos courtesy of nbphotos

Linda & Ryan part 2...the Wedding!

So... I would like to start off by thanking the talented Bassem for capturing this "action" shot! Contrary to popular belief, I don't really enjoy having my photo taken... I have my very own "Crystalized" angle hahaha... few have found it... many have tried! LOL

Thanks B!

NOW... on to the beautiful, emotional and fun filled day that was Linda & Ryan's Wedding!

I was so very blessed to be Linda's makeup artist for her engagement shoot in the summer and then again for the entire Bridal party for her Wedding day.

It's obvious that Linda is stunning, she really did make my job VERY easy!

Linda is such a sweet and caring woman. Her entire Bridal party were such an example of close and loving family and friends. It was my absolute pleasure to work with all of these beautiful women! A VERY special thank you to Linda's Mom who allowed me to touch her up with blush and lipstick! (I consider this an honour as she does not wear makeup ever!) Thank you!

Once again I was privy to the antics of a bridal party gone wild! lol I spent the day with crazy crew... the relentless rain did not hinder them! Big props once again to the uber talented Bassem who can ROCK a photo shoot in any weather!!!

Linda and Ryan... I wish you both much love and happiness always!

It was absolutely wonderful getting to know you both.

Big Hugs... Crystal xo

In case you missed it... photos courtesy of Bassem

Melanie's Wedding!

It was definitely worth the drive to Mt.Forest to get the stunning Melanie and her BFF's ready for her wedding day! Melanie wanted a classic, timeless look for her big day and I think we achieved that nicely. Neutral tones and the peach/pink hue of a blushing bride!

As you can tell, the bridal party was a hoot! They kept Nancy of nbphotos on her toes and from what I hear.... there was an issue with the boys keeping their pants on?!?! lol
Congratulations Melanie and Jerry... wishing you many years of happiness!

Hugs... Crystal xo

Beautiful Bride ~ Shannon!

Talk about a classic beauty... Shannon is timeless!

It was my absolute pleasure to get Shannon ready for her Wedding. The rain did not cloud her shine!

It's always a HUGE bonus when I know the wedding photographer and in this case Shannon had one of my FAVES (and closest friends) Nancy of nbphotos!

I was speechless when I first saw these images of Shannon, they truly encompass the feeling of old Hollywood glamour... not to mention they're killer shots for my portfolio! lol

All the best to Shannon & Chris for a wonderful life together!!!

Big Hugs... Crystal xo

Photography by nbphotos