For the Bride who wants to

DIG A LITTLE DEEPER

Your day will go by in the blink of an eye

But I'll ensure you'll have memories to cherish for a lifetime

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You've been searching for someone who can give you

A fun and meaningful experience

 Genuine images of your love

But you're little worried.

You are afraid of stiff and awkward images, 

A rushed and stressful experience

wasting your time and money

Friend, I totally know how you feel 

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 At my own wedding I knew I needed a photographer I could trust so that I could relax and be myself with.

 That is what I give every single one of my brides. It is my goal to know them well enough that not one meaningful moment will be missed.

I will invest in you as a person

Because you Deserve a photographic experience that is

Stress-free

Authentic

Meaningful

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" We felt so comfortable with Christa and she made our day smooth and easy. For once I felt like I didn't have to worry and could just soak up the joy of the day."

- Molly Jones

 
 

MY METHOD

 
 

To Dig Deeper

Photography is not just one more thing to check off the to-do list.

Your wedding day will go by in the blink of an eye and it is rare that you get a moment alone to focus on the reason why you are doing all of this in the first place!

That is why I treat your time in front of my lens as special. 

It is time set aside to reflect on your love and shower one another with affection.

I can capture genuine images you will cherish

(and show to your grandkids when you are wrinkled and wise) 

by being a friend that will help you be yourself. 

And a real friend: 

Cares about you (not just what you can do for them)

Alleviates stress wherever they can

Gives wise and helpful advice before you need it

And helps you create memories you'll cherish forever

 
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"If you're camera shy like I am and feel awkward having a camera follow you around, Christa's great at easing the tension and making the whole day as stress-free as possible. Her photos turned out absolutely lovely."

- Marissa + Josh

 

SO... HOW DOES IT WORK?

 

1. The Friendship Begins

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- We get to know one another over video chat to make sure we are a perfect fit


- We make the friendship official with a contract and deposit


- We spend some time together and have our engagement session! 

 

2. We Have a Heart to Heart

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- I share everything you need to know to have an amazing experience in the CNP Bridal guide


- I listen to your dreams for your big day and help craft the perfect photography timeline


- We chat about all the significance and heart you've put into the big day

 

3. We Make Memories

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- You have have a stress-free wedding day and I document all of your meaningful moments


- I hand select and fine-tune every image and deliver the gallery 5-6 weeks after the wedding


- We create your wedding heirlooms that will last with your love

 
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"Christa has a way of instantly putting you at ease. We were able to be in the moment on our wedding day, & relive those magical moments though her photos."

- Jill + Chris

 

TAKE A PEEK AT MY SWEET COUPLES

 
 
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"Christa simply exceeded our expectations as both a photographer and friend. I can honestly say I've never felt so beautiful as I felt when looking through the photos Christa captured. We're so thankful! "

- Jonai + Nate

 

THE DETAILS

 
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Photography is an Investment

But it is one that will last long after you say "I do"

After you run down a tunnel of cheering family and friends,

you'll want to be certain your most precious memories were documented well.

 
 

$2700

starting price for a local wedding  

 

$400

for a local engagement session

 
 

I would love to help you be the care-free & radiant bride you were meant to be

 
“The weather is always so nice here that there is nothing to stop you.” I was talking with a sweet woman named Jannet that goes to my church. She and her husband are from Minnesota and spend the winters with their children and grand kids out here in California. This week they are heading home (I am sad to see them go) and I asked her about the differences between the two states.⠀ ⠀ Without hesitating, she told me that the fast-paced lifestyle of California is the hardest thing to adjust to. Then she made the observation from above and I thought it was so profound! ⠀ As someone who tries to reclaim a slower pace of life, I found this fascinating and it bolstered my belief that syncing our lives with the seasons helps us to live in the present. ⠀ ⠀ Even though changing my soaps and candles for seasonal scents and swapping my dish towels and a handful of coffee mugs for seasonal colors and patterns, might seem small and insignificant, but that little change helps me to live a slower life and flourishing life.⠀ ⠀ Have you made this observation too? What do you think caused the face paced lifestyle of California? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
I chopped my hair off. And to be honest I didn't like it at first. I didn't feel like myself and I didn't want to share with anyone. I felt like my hair wasn't representing who I was and I was upset about it. But what I realized, is that being upset about a haircut is just silly. ⠀ ⠀ A hair cut doesn't define who I am. Nor does my job. Or what others think of me.⠀ ⠀ The worth of a person is not held within their appearance or how productive they are in society. They have worth simply by being human.⠀ ⠀ And after getting used to it and figuring out how to do it - I started love the new cut. But I am thankful for the rollercoaster experience because it reminded me how easy it can be to lose sight of the things that truly matter.⠀ ⠀ Double tap if you agree!
Over our recent vacation, I realized that the more time I spend off my phone and away from my screen, the more I feel like an actual human. Since being back in the normal swing of things, I have been leaving my phone in another room and not getting it until after I have been awake for two hours. It has been a bit of an adjustment but one that is well worth it because I feel more grounded and less scattered! ⠀ ⠀ Are you like this too? I'd love to know how you set boundaries with your screen time. #christanormanlifestyle
⠀ Connect with the person you love most with this week's conversation starter: What is one thing I could do for you that would lessen your workload and give you the opportunity to have more downtime? ⠀ ⠀ You can ask your significant other this question later tonight! Tag them below so they have time to think about this before they get home! #cnpcultivateconnection
Catherine + Justin met while getting their Doctorate in Physical Therapy. They were good friends right from the get-go. During this season of life, time with friends almost always involved flashcards and highlighters. There was no sudden moment, no pros and cons list, just an ordinary day they looked up from their anatomy books and realized they were in love.⠀ ⠀ And now they are getting married! Double tap to congratulate this sweet couple!
 
 

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“The weather is always so nice here that there is nothing to stop you.” I was talking with a sweet woman named Jannet that goes to my church. She and her husband are from Minnesota and spend the winters with their children and grand kids out here in California. This week they are heading home (I am sad to see them go) and I asked her about the differences between the two states.⠀ ⠀ Without hesitating, she told me that the fast-paced lifestyle of California is the hardest thing to adjust to. Then she made the observation from above and I thought it was so profound! ⠀ As someone who tries to reclaim a slower pace of life, I found this fascinating and it bolstered my belief that syncing our lives with the seasons helps us to live in the present. ⠀ ⠀ Even though changing my soaps and candles for seasonal scents and swapping my dish towels and a handful of coffee mugs for seasonal colors and patterns, might seem small and insignificant, but that little change helps me to live a slower life and flourishing life.⠀ ⠀ Have you made this observation too? What do you think caused the face paced lifestyle of California? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
I chopped my hair off. And to be honest I didn't like it at first. I didn't feel like myself and I didn't want to share with anyone. I felt like my hair wasn't representing who I was and I was upset about it. But what I realized, is that being upset about a haircut is just silly. ⠀ ⠀ A hair cut doesn't define who I am. Nor does my job. Or what others think of me.⠀ ⠀ The worth of a person is not held within their appearance or how productive they are in society. They have worth simply by being human.⠀ ⠀ And after getting used to it and figuring out how to do it - I started love the new cut. But I am thankful for the rollercoaster experience because it reminded me how easy it can be to lose sight of the things that truly matter.⠀ ⠀ Double tap if you agree!
Over our recent vacation, I realized that the more time I spend off my phone and away from my screen, the more I feel like an actual human. Since being back in the normal swing of things, I have been leaving my phone in another room and not getting it until after I have been awake for two hours. It has been a bit of an adjustment but one that is well worth it because I feel more grounded and less scattered! ⠀ ⠀ Are you like this too? I'd love to know how you set boundaries with your screen time. #christanormanlifestyle
⠀ Connect with the person you love most with this week's conversation starter: What is one thing I could do for you that would lessen your workload and give you the opportunity to have more downtime? ⠀ ⠀ You can ask your significant other this question later tonight! Tag them below so they have time to think about this before they get home! #cnpcultivateconnection
 
 

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