Hey!

I’m Crystal Broussard, the face behind the camera (where I much prefer to be) - here you can read some things about me, learn a little about why I became a photographer & see my answers to life’s burning questions.

Get to know me.

I’m quiet, but I also have a voice. I’m an introvert, but I can also talk to anyone. I’m a homebody, but I also love nature.

I burn incense, diffuse essential oils, write in a journal every day, & talk about energy/vibration as though it is law. I’ve taught myself a lot about human behavior & have a deep appreciation for psychology.

I have over 30 house plants (which is not enough, imo), I grow my own herbs & veggies & would love to someday have a space where I can homestead, raise chickens, & do outdoor yoga in peace.
#lifegoals [:

I’m also a mother — a single, self-employed mother!
I have 2 boys and 1 girl ranging from kindergarten to high school & they are all very active in sports & other extra curricular activities.

I’ve been told I’m good at giving advice & have adopted the role as “therapist”, it seems, among my friends. I’m a pretty good hype-man/cheerleader & love to give a good pep talk.

Oh, & I love coffee.
So, if you’re looking to spend some time with a gal who is a little bit hippy, who will lift you up, remind you how awesome you are & has a decade’s worth of experience in photography - I just may be the one for you!

Below are some additional random facts & answers to photography related ?’s.

Can’t wait to hear from you.
x - Crystal

Random Questions - just for fun!

Abundance. I feel like that covers a broad area, haha. (Is that cheating?)
Maya Angelou. Because I do not know how many times I’ve seen a quote from her & resonated in a much different way. Phenomenal woman.
Whatever that thing is called to make sparks for a fire, seeds, & another human so I’m not lonely. I know people aren’t things…. but this is also all hypothetical, so it’s okay.
Either Tony Robbins or Gabrielle Bernstein. The homeboy & the homegirl, if you will.
Learn all the things they didn’t teach you in school sooner. Like budgeting, credit, taxes, re-parenting, etc.

Photography
FAQ’s

I’m located in Durant, Iowa. (Which is a small town between the Quad Cities & Iowa City)
I started photographing & editing as a teen, but I started my business in 2010, photographed my first event in 2011, quit my full-time job in 2012 & have been working as a photographer since. I have photographed approximately 300 weddings & 3x as many sessions.
I really like to photograph as authentically as I can. I tend to create a lot of prompts for my clients to do to capture then in a more candid & relaxed state. I’m very much a person who photographs off vibes, etc. so I spend a lot of time trusting my skills & instincts vs. having a concrete plan outside of an itinerary.

My editing is a little more moody but I also try my best to create a look that will withstand the test of time, avoiding being too stylized or trendy as I’ve found this does not hold up over time.
At my core, I’m an artist. I was the “art geek” in school, always had a sketchbook in hand & I love creating. In my spare time, I still paint - primarily clay pots, if I’m being honest, but it’s always been within my nature to create art. Photography was something that fell in to my lap & I discovered that, through editing, you can create so much more than what your camera captures & this became something I really enjoyed - the bonus is that photography also brought me out of my shell as a person through meeting people from all walks of life. Being a photographer is a true blessing in my life.