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Me {photography}

I am a new wife, a soon-to-be mommy, and a full-time financial analyst.  Portrait & wedding photography is not just my hobby, but one of my true loves.  I enjoy making people feel beautiful; capturing love on film is my passion.  

Please click on the contact me link for more information or to schedule a shoot. 

xo - Chrystal Nicole Walker Cienfuegos


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Beauty… when you look into a woman’s eyes and see what is in her heart.

~Nate Dircks

I wanted to share some pics from a boudoir shoot with a beautiful new friend of mine.  She is one of “Peaches”‘ best friends and after meeting her I can definitely see why.  Her inner beauty is just as apparent as the beauty you see on the outside.  She has one lucky hubby (and a perfect body to too!)  hehee

Confession:  With my new thunder thighs I get quite jealous editing these b-pic pictures (especially ones like these that don’t even need any real editing), but at least it’s motivation for my post-prego workouts, right?

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I’m so glad you loved your pics sweets, you made the job very easy!!  (Only posting two for privacy plus I don’t want to sizzle your monitors…)

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xo

Erin Zeller - Those sure are beautiful. You sure are an amazing photographer! Maybe when I lose a million baby pounds I could do something like this for hubby's 30th bday coming up in 5 months :) Can you make chubby bunny's look good too? :)

ibykifu - ibykifu... V%F5 Deo De Galilea Montijo ...

idulegyk - idulegyk... how to draw graffiti art alphabet ...

huge crush

I have a huge crush on this website:

http://www.paperbackswap.com

Not only have I aquired a whole new library of books I really needed for the baby, but I was able to get rid of some really ridiculous books that we do not need.  You know, the kind of books that just collect dust and piss you off every time you have to move them but your conscience won’t let you throw them out?  Those ones.  They are dwindling by the week and I love it.

At this website, you receive a credit everytime you send one of your unwanted books to someone that requests it (and you can use media mail which is dirt cheap).  Then you can request books with those credits.  Every book is worth 1 credit.  EASY PEASY, right!?? 

I love it.

And I cannot, seriously CANNOT believe there are people out there who are silly enough to be interested in having some of these books that I’ve been hating on for so long.   But alas, they are out there.  :)  Thank you oh silly ones.  And thank you universe for this fantastic website.  I love it.  It makes me a very happy girl. 

Check it out!

Cortney - I love it too--I now have a huge pile of summer reading that I only paid a few bucks for. yay!

Jennie - Friend me!! I'm an addict, too. Isn't it blissful? :)

Melissa McClure - why aren't we friends on PBS?? (I'm addicted to it too)

Tisha - Yeah, thanks for introducing me to it! It's been great for me too!

pretty as a peach

“The ripest peach is the highest on the tree.”

-James Whitcomb Riley

We wanted to give her an alias.  I decided it would be Peaches cause I think she’s pretty as a peach.  Her skin reminds me of a peach and she makes me happy.  Peaches make me happy so there you go.  I guess Nectarines make me a bit happier but it didn’t sound as good.

These boudoir photos are of my good friend “Peaches”, she’s pretty much one of my favorite people on the planet.  :)  We actually did two shoots so I’m posting my favorite from each.  I think she’s gorgeous…ridiculously funny as well.  And smart.  But sorry boys, she’s not available.  You’re still allowed to look though, I’ll allow it.

Shoot #1 Fav

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Shoot #2 Fav

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And a bonus image.  Yes, that is who you think it is.

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Pretty as a peach I say.

Virginia - Nice! I likey!

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Recently, my friend Chris had to move away. Today, I was thinking about how crappy that is.  Chis is one of the two super cool dudes who inspired me to get my first DSLR..and a Nikon at that.  We’ve had a lot of good times (mostly made up of me envying his lens bag and camera) and I miss him.  Luckily, I know he’s back home with his GORGEOUS lady-friend (whom I adore) so that makes it all worth it.  I just wanted to write a little blog today to share his URL with you so you can browse the eye candy and get a print or two.  It’s good stuff.  :)

This is my friend Chris (who never lets people take his picture but I am sneaky like that):

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Here is his website:

http://www.karmative.com/

We miss you Chris!

Cassiopeia - Great photos! I actually KNOW the model at the beginning of the slideshow! We went to high school together and she is a model/actress now. Small world! :)

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Beware of him who hates the laugh of a child.

-Johann Kaspar Lavater

Bringing the blog back from the dead…

I am so excited to share these pics from a shoot a did with my close friends and their adorable boys.  The best part of the day was hearing their laughter throughout the shoot.  I LOVE hearing kids laughter and giggles.  :) And to make things even better, one of these boys has his very own language.  hahaa  So cute.  We shot these in their backyard which was perfect as the kids were totally relaxed and having a good time hamming it up for the camera.

I think being pregnant definitely makes photographing children more exciting.  It’s funny - when I photograph little girls I think to myself, “I TOTALLY want our baby to be a girl” and then I flip 100% to wanting a boy as soon as I start photographing a family with boys.  I guess that just goes to show that I really don’t care.  Enough about me…here are my favs from the shoot:

Sometimes I get into Black & White moods and I was totally “in it” when I was processing these.

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mmmm…shoulder.

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mmmmmm…watermelon :)

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just a little update

A baby is something you carry in your body for nine months, in your arms for 3 years, and in your heart forever.

-Mary Mason

I don’t feel like I’m posting enough personal posts (well not enough posts in general but that’s another story) so anyway, I thought it was time for a little update.

I’ve been shooting boudoir like a madwoman.  I’ve got another boudoir shoot on Saturday at the Hard Rock that I’m super excited about as well as a maternity shoot (aww!).  The following weekend I’m doing 2 family shoots with some close friends.  I’m looking forward to not just taking the photos but spending the time with everyone. I had to take a little break for a few weeks because I was just so tired but I’m getting my energy back so I should be good to go for the next few months.

Speaking of that, the pregnancy is going great so far.  I haven’t been sick once (knock on wood), and I mean pregnancy sick, not just sick in general.  I’ve been fighting a cold for over a week now, but on the pregnancy side of things, I feel really lucky to have gone though the first few months without any problems.  Next week I’ll be 3 months and in my first week of the 2nd trimester.  Crazy, right?  I’m going to start belly pictures this weekend.  I think I’m starting to grow.  It’s especially noticeable after I eat.  Fatty patty!!

I’m still researching birth like crazy and I’m in awe of how in the dark most women are about birth options.  I swear they should teach this stuff in high school…but alas, they don’t.  I just feel lucky that my mom has pointed me in the right direction and I feel educated & confident enough to say what I need instead of just letting the obstetrician/midwife take charge.  I’m actually looking forward to the birth, believe it or not.

The calendar is already getting packed with bridal showers/baby showers/bachelorette parties/weddings…it blows my mind, I thought everyone I knew did this last year and the year before!!  hahaha  Love is definitely in the air.  The busy-ness should make the pregnancy go by pretty quickly, oh and speaking of that, I can’t wait to buy cute maternity dresses for some of those late weddings!!  Sexy-time!

Baby names are QUITE the issue between me and the man.  Sometimes I think he might be saying he doesn’t like the name idea just because it’s coming from me.  I think I might start telling his mom or dad the names I like and then his they can present them.  I bet it would make a difference!  He loves names ending in S and X which don’t really flow with our last name, he doesn’t think that’s important so round and round we go.  :)  At least we have 6 months left!

And speaking of him…I must say that I think he’s the best husband ever.  Sorry ladies.  I win.  haha  No but seriously, he is so kind and patient with me when I’m feeling tired or bloated, he just says the most amazing things, and with a paralyzing amount of sincerity.  I am so in love with him, in case I haven’t said that enough.wonderwife-128

I guess that’s it for my boring update!!  PS I hope you are all watching Big Love cause that show is goooood this season!

More fun and creativity to come soon…………….xo - wonderwife

Tisha - New post please!

verlee - yay for an update! i can't wait until you post belly pics. :-) woohoo!! ... oh names. i totally understand what you mean about names flowing with your last name. i'm like that too when i think about names, how it will sound, etc... not like we'll be having any, any time soon. glad to also hear your first trimester is going smoothly without any sickness. you lucky girl! ;-)

alyssa - lovin the update! glad the pregnancy is going good for you and i can't wait to see you soon!

Yo' Mama - Dude, I couldn't believe the latest episode of Big Love. I can't believe that Nikki was totally busted and the whole thing blew up. They have great writers. I am so glad that you inherited the ability to have an easy sick-free pregnancy. It's so much of a blessing.

Dish - Fight for Zander. Seriously.

Erin - Love this post. I've been waiting to read an update! I can't wait to see your little teeny belly in a few weeks! Love is seriously the best thing in the entire world and I can't wait for you to experience a different and unbelievable love with your new baby in a few months. It is completely insane and one of a kind. Thinking of you!!!

our beautiful birthday girl

“Your birthday is a day to celebrate “you” as a gift to the world.”

-Unknown

I have been laughing for the past hour because I cannot believe out of all the photos I took of our beautiful birthday girl, there are only TWO that are “blog appropriate”.  Can you believe that?  TWO!  Her hubby is going to love his gift!  :)

I am happy to share these photos of my gorgeous friend with you.  Our birthday girl was just a dream to work with and editing her photos make me want to just crawl under the bed and never come out.  Her skin and features are so perfect, I was at a loss as to what to even do with the originals!  (I am not just saying that!!)

I have a cute one of her “sipping” the champagne out of the bottle, but yet again, it is not blog appropriate.  But it did remind me of all the fun we had during this shoot.  I love my girlfriends and am thrilled they are so willing to be my photographic guinea pigs.  And how lucky am I that they just so happen to be some of the most beautiful women you’ve ever seen?  

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Here are our two…one from the “pink outfit”, and one from “librarian”.  

Enjoy and happy birthday!!  I hope you have a wonderful birthday celebration tonight!!!  ::BIG HUGS::

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Stephanie - love these shots Ms Chrystal!! So hot and so secretive at the same time

Cassiopeia - Wow!! Happy bday! Your pictures turned out AMAZING! :) Way to go, Chrystal!

Jennie - Love the sexy librarian!!! These are amazing.

Erin - Wow...these are hot! She's beautiful and your photos are amazing as always!

Nina - Sexy, sexy, sexy.

jordana - absolutely amazing. chrystal, you are insanely talented. and bday girl, you are a complete and utter knock out!

Sarah - my oh my... what beautiful pictures. I'm not surprised that the combo of super talented photographer and lovely lady = fantastic pictures!

Helena - Beautiful and sexy! Happy Birthday V!

Melissa McClure - H-O-T

a good reason

Where there is love there is life.

- Ghandi

I know I’ve been behind, and slow on pictures/posts, but there’s a good reason!!

I’m excited to share with all of you that I am……..

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Almost 9 weeks.  We are due September 25, 2009.

Excited is an understatement!!!!!!!!!  :)

Amber Dawn - WOW! Congratulations!!!! Is this your first? You're gonna LOVE being a mom! :)

alexis - i am so happy for you guys. i can't wait to catch up and hear all about it. i hope you are feeling well. love you guys

SuperHeros Mom - Chrystal - I bought the baby a pair of infant Converse tennis shoes. I'll put in pink ribbons if it is a girl.I'm so happy for you two!!!!

D Rom - Yea! and I'm an Aunt! Woo Hoo!

Daniel Galang - AWWWWW! Awesome!! Congratulations! That is amazin!

cristina thornburg - Congratulations, Chrystal! I am so happy for you!

Adriana Rubalcaba - Congrats!!!! That's such exciting news!! YEAH!!!!!

Sami - Ya Baby! You are having a BABY! OMG! I sure wish it would happen to me...

MA5EN - Awesome news! Congratulations!!!

Chrystal - thank you everyone!! you are the greatest!!!! PS Yes, Alex. That is a toothbrush. :) They can tell if you are pregnant by the molecular make-up of your saliva.

Melissa McClure - WOO HOOO!!!!!!

Brenda - Felicidades!!!! xoxox

Erin Zeller - I couldn't be any happier for the two of you. This is the greatest gift in life. We are thrilled for you and can't wait to celebrate with you the journey of pregnancy and then motherhood. This will be the best thing you ever do in your entire life. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sylvia Borgo - WOnderful news! Big congrats!

Alex - Is that a tooth brush?

Amy - Omigosh!!! Congrats, Chrystal!!! That's awesome!!!! Woohoo!! You're going to be one hot mama!!

susan yee - congrats, girlfriend!! :D

Yo' Mama - Hoot, hoot!! F.I.N.A.L.L.Y....... :-D

Aaron - Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mistie & Kim - Woo hoo!! Congratulations!! Jolly Ranchers help for morning sickness- just in case.

Kristy - I'm so excited for you and Dalin! You are going to be such a great mommy and Dalin is going to be such a wonderful daddy!! And don't worry I'll help you think of some good baby names (i.e., no comic book names!!). This is the kinda news I needed to help cheer me up :)

Courtney Rae - I can't wait!!!! Congratulations:)

Tisha - Whoo hoo!! Great news!

Katie - I'm so incredibly happy for you Chrystal. You are going to be the sweetest, hottest, most fun mom that exists!

Cortney - CONGRATS!!!! I am SOOOO happy for you guys!!

Rebekah - omg! Your pregnant!!!!!! We are getting old and I'm getting scared.

Stephanie Cutler - Congrats Chrystal!! that's sooo exciting. so happpy for you!!!

Kristen White - Congratulations! Motherhood is a dream.

verlee - OMG! that is so awesome. :) congrats!! woohoo!!

Virginia - Yippie Yippie! Congrats to you and your hubby! What wonderful news!

SHERA - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! YEAH!

sarah - eeeek! i'm SO beyond excited for you guys. I can't even imagine how happy you are. congrats :)

Nina - CONGRATS!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

alyssa - by the way- i love dalin's blurry face in the background!!

alyssa - I couldn't be any more excited for you...seriously- I am excited like you were my own sister!!!! don't ever ever ever ask me to keep a secret for almost a whole week again- i was over-flowing with excitement and had nobody to share it with!!!

Jennie - Okay, this blog entry needs some comments!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! So excited for a baby Cienfuegos. You two are going to make such fun, fabulous parents! And, damn, is that kid gonna be beautiful.

jordana - Yippee!

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Art is a mystery.

-Unknown

I can only post a few boudoir photos of this woman because she prefers we keep her identity a mystery.  I omitted hair color, height, and eye color - yet, her beauty is anything but a secret.   The moment we pointed the camera at her, she turned it on, taking full charge of each moment with confidence and grace.  Her poses were calculated, her outfits impeccable.  Heather and I were very impressed!  I’m sure her husband will be even more so…and I am thrilled to have been a part of it.  :)

You did fantastic, mystery girl.  You are beautiful.  

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xoxo

Jennie - All I've got to say is: SEXY!!! Love these shots! That first one is beautiful and so suggestive in a still sophisticated manner.

jordana - Dang! The hotness is amazing!

my niece is cuter than yours

case closed.  :)

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alexis - would you be interesting in photographing us? we want to take pictures with reese now that she is a little bigger... six months. can you believe it?

D Rom - That's right!