Chrystin Melanie Photography

10/03/2026

09/28/2026

Senior year looks pretty good on you, CJ!

I loved getting to take these senior photos for CJ, especially because he’s family. And how cool is it that we got to do them on his boat?!

So thankful I get to photograph these big moments for the people I love. Congrats, CJ! 🎓

09/26/2026

My nieces are SENIORS! 🎓 Jennalyn and Lydia!

Getting to take their senior photos was extra special, but getting to do this for them as their aunt AND their photographer? I loved every second of it.

And of course, we had to sneak in a family photo of the whole crew because these are the moments I never want us to forget.

I’m so thankful for a family who trusts me to photograph their biggest moments. Getting to document the people I love most is something I’ll never take for granted.

So proud of these two and so excited for everything ahead of them!

09/23/2026

Yesterday in NYC for the Evoto AI 8.0 Launch Event ✨


A little behind the scenes from an incredible day learning what’s new and what’s coming next with Evoto.

For my fellow photographers, Evoto 8.0 is bringing some seriously useful updates:

✨ More precise acne + freckle retouching while keeping skin looking natural
✨ Better shadow lifting while preserving the original light
✨ Cleaner, more precise cutouts
✨ Natural reshaping that preserves the background
✨ Background extension for different formats
✨ A more connected workflow from import → cull → edit → export → deliver

And honestly, the workflow improvements are what really caught my attention. Being able to build it once, run it across an entire set and still keep the work looking like you is a huge time saver.

For my future couples: what does all of this mean for you? More time spent creating, less time behind the computer, and more of your wedding gallery delivered without sacrificing the editing style you hired me for. 🤍

I’m excited to put 8.0 through its paces and see how much further I can push my workflow.

Photographers, want to try Evoto 8.0 for yourself?
👇🏻 I’ve got a referral link here:
https://ln.run/aOceH

Go check it out and see what you think.

09/21/2026

Check it out - Blog post on World's Best Wedding Photos - "The Business Plan Nobody Talks About".

What happens to your photography business when you can’t photograph weddings?
It’s not something we talk about enough.
I recently wrote about the part of building a photography business that often gets overlooked: planning for the unexpected, protecting your income, and building a business that can support you beyond the years you’re behind the camera.
This one is a little more personal, and I hope it gets you thinking.
If you’re a photographer, give it a read. ❤️

Vendor Credits:
Planner & Decor: Tammie Russell
Dress: Becker’s Becker's Bridal
Tux: Captains Quarters Traverse CityCaptain's Quarters
DJ: 405 Productions - Wedding DJs & Photo Booths
Hair: Amanda | Traverse City + Northern MI
Makeup: Traverse City Bridal makeup
Catering: From Scratch Catering & Event Planning
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Videographer: Sincerely, Staci
Couple: Lauren Lis

09/15/2026

Congratulations Arielle & Cameron!
Another beautiful wedding by my awesome team at Chrystin & Co.
Love that we can offer team services!

Venue: Roostertail Detroit

09/15/2026

Congratulations Megan & Crystal! 🤍

Megan is the cousin of a dear friend of mine, so getting to be a small part of their wedding journey was extra special. While I wasn’t personally available to photograph their day, my amazing associate Bethany had the honor of being there to capture it all.

This is one of the things I love most about being able to serve my couples. If I’m not personally available, you still have an incredible team behind you who can step in and give you the same thoughtful, elevated experience.

That’s what Chrystin & Co. is all about. A team of talented artists who are here to make sure you’re taken care of, no matter who is behind the camera.

Megan & Crystal, your day was beautiful. Congratulations, you two! ✨

09/09/2026

The light changed.
The rain came down.
The ch*****ne kept flowing.
And somehow, every frame felt like a still from a film.

Lauren & Tony's wedding day, preserved exactly as it felt.
Romantic.
Unapologetic.
A little wild around the edges.
The kind of beautiful that doesn't need explaining.

Congratulations Lauren & Tony!

Photography:
Venue: Private Estate
Planner & Decor:
Dress: Becker's Bridal
Tux: Captains Quarters Traverse City
DJ: 405 Productions - Wedding DJs & Photo Booths
Hair:
Makeup:
Catering: From Scratch Catering & Event Planning
Videographer:
Couple: Lauren and Tony

09/06/2026