Hi, I’m Crystal. I’m a South Louisiana native who has pretty much always had a camera in hand. My photography journey actually started way back in high school.
Funny enough, I originally thought I wanted to be a dental hygienist. I gave it a shot, but after my first year of college, I quickly realized I was not where I was meant to be. My dad encouraged me to take some classes I would enjoy, so I signed up for a few art courses. That was the moment everything shifted, and honestly, the rest is history.
I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art with a concentration in photography from Nicholls State University. In 2007, I officially launched Crystal Sanderson Photography. Since then, I have photographed more than 400 weddings, and I still get excited before every single one.
More than anything, I truly love what I do. I care deeply about people, their stories, and creating something meaningful that will last for generations.
Along the way, I also married my high school sweetheart. Together, we’re raising two incredible kids who bring us so much joy.
When I am not behind the camera, you will find me spending time with my family, cheering on our kids at cross country and track meets, or relaxing at home with our Goldendoodle. I also enjoy browsing antique shops, trying new restaurants, reading a good book, and sipping on a cold glass of lemonade. It is always lemonade for me.
If we have the chance to work together, I want you to feel comfortable, cared for, and confident that your memories are in good hands.
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"Mrs. Crystal is amazing! She is incredibly talented and made our day so easy. She did our engagement photos, pre-bridals, and wedding photography. From start to finish, she made wedding planning simple. My husband is not a fan of taking pictures, but she made him feel comfortable and at ease, and he actually had fun! We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for us. We highly recommend Mrs. Crystal for her talent and dedication. She is the complete package!"
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"Crystal was an absolute dream to work with! She captured my wedding so beautifully and quickly delivered my album. Not many photographers are as involved as she was, and I appreciated it so much. She knew all the details of my wedding and photographed them perfectly! In the middle of my reception, my dress wouldn’t stay attached to the bustle, but Crystal pulled me aside and fixed it for me. Thanks to her, I had no complications for the rest of the night. 10/10, I would recommend her to anyone!!"
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"Thank you so much for being such an important part of our wedding day. Your professionalism, talent, and attention to detail helped make our celebration truly unforgettable. We are incredibly grateful for your hard work and dedication - it showed in every aspect of the day. Thank you again for helping create memories we will cherish forever."
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"I can’t put into words the value of what you have given us. We will treasure your photography for the rest of our lives. Camron & I would like to thank you for capturing our wedding day so perfectly. We are in love with our pictures and how you captured all of the small details that are really the “big” details. You are phenomenal at your job, and you have a special gift. Many thanks to you - it was everything we dreamed of and more!"
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"Crystal was absolutely amazing. I knew from the moment I got engaged that I wanted her for our wedding! She was more than what I even expected! She was so easy to work with! Made me and my entire wedding party feel so comfortable. Hands down one of the best!"
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"We can't thank Crystal enough for all that she has done for us this past year, between bridals, the wedding, our prints, and the beautiful wedding album. She captured so many precious memories for us, and we are so grateful. Not only do I love all of our pictures, but I also so enjoyed the experience of working with her. She made the whole process so easy and fun! I cannot thank her enough, and I look forward to working with Crystal again in the future."
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"Oh my goodness! We cannot stop gushing over these photos! They are stunning. You captured the emotions and special moments so beautifully. Pure magic! We cannot thank you enough. I knew you were the right choice! I just knew it! Counting my blessings!"
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"I cannot say enough great things about Mrs. Crystal. She is not only an exceptional photographer but an exceptional person! She is so easy to work with and makes you feel at ease during every session. Her work is absolutely beautiful and I am so glad that I chose her to photograph my special day!"
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"Crystal is truly an angel! Photography is more than just a job for her. She truly wants to get to know each couple and tell their story through her photography! Her work is superb! I cannot say one bad thing about her. So incredibly happy I
decided to work with her!"
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"Crystal came highly recommended by a family member and she had glowing reviews online so choosing her for our wedding was an easy decision. From the first meeting, Crystal welcomed us into her studio and spent time getting to know us and what we could expect if we chose her for our wedding. Crystal's professionalism and personality is unmatched. Everything we could have wanted in a photographer! Aside from how helpful Crystal was throughout the planning process, her work speaks for itself."
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"Thank you so much for the absolute best Christmas gift! I am completely in awe of them! If I haven’t looked through them all 20 times, I haven’t looked once. You and Brenna did such a fantastic job of capturing the joy and love that we overwhelmingly felt that day! You made sure to get photos of families and couples along with all the great candid shots. Some of our friends and family have suggested that they should be in magazines! We LOVE them!"
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"We were so blessed to find Crystal to photograph our wedding! Throughout our entire wedding journey, she went above and beyond paying close attention to every detail. She made the process easy and stress free! Out of all of our vendors, she was the easiest to work with and knew exactly when certain events needed to be photographed. My husband and I both feel that throughout our wedding planning process, Crystal became like family. She captured our wedding day perfectly, capturing every detail to a tea."
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"From my very first phone conversation with Crystal, I knew she would be an absolute pleasure to work with on our wedding day. She was excited to learn about our day; ready to brainstorm about photo locations that would maximize our schedule but still capture NOLA's romantic charm. Having her at the helm alleviated a lot of my stress on the wedding day. If you choose Crystal, congratulations, your experience with her will truly be the best you can get!"
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"When we first met with Crystal we were impressed by her professionalism, charming personality, and, of course, her beautiful work. Crystal had thought of everything - even a multi-layered storage system to make sure our images would be protected for years to come. We booked Crystal and I’m so grateful that we did. Crystal was an absolute treasure. She stayed calm and positive and found creative solutions to every situation. By the day of the event, she genuinely felt like part of the family."
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"Of all of the vendors that we hired for our wedding, using Crystal Sanderson as our photographer was our best investment. It’s truly amazing how much she goes above and beyond her job duties throughout the entire process to make sure your vision is coming to life. She became my confidant and go-to person for everything. I found myself both crying and laughing viewing the pictures. Her integrity is a blessing for the wedding industry."
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"Crystal was the absolute best!! After she did my sisters wedding the year before me, I had no doubt she’d be the one doing mine. I love my images so much!! Not only does she have such great quality photos, but her vision for all of our sessions (engagements, bridals and wedding) was wonderful. She is also the sweetest person and photographer I’ve ever met, which is one reason we love her! It is obvious how much Crystal loves what she does and she’s so great at it! Highly recommended to all!"
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"Crystal and her team were incredible to work with. She was able to capture every little detail and every special moment of our day. Our wedding album is perfection!! She has captured our fairytale."
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Email | crystal@crystalsanderson.com
Phone | 985.876.0121
Address | 625 Lafayette St. Suite A Houma, LA 70360