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Hey there! I’m Crystal VanAntwerpen, the face behind Crystal V Photography. I’ve been capturing weddings across Michigan since 2012, and in 2025, I’ll be celebrating my 13th year in the biz! I’m so pumped that you’re here, checking out my work to see if we’re a good match for your big day.

My Approach:
I’m all about creating timeless, beautiful photos you’ll want to hang on your walls. But here’s the thing—I don’t want your wedding day to feel like one big photoshoot. I’m there to capture the real moments—whether it’s laughter, happy tears, or that sweet dance with your best friends. My goal is to give you a gallery of gorgeous, authentic images that tell the story of your day and make you smile every time you look at them.

A Little About My Background:
I’ve got a Bachelor’s in Marketing (so I know how to make your wedding photos look good and get noticed!). I’m also a Social Media Specialist and an obsessive learner. I’ve trained with some incredible photographers, taken endless online courses, and snapped everything from weddings to business photos. I even teach businesses how to create awesome photo content!

Fun Facts About Me:

  • Music I’m Into: Pop (Taylor Swift, Chappel Roan), Trip Hop (Boards of Canada), Hip Hop (Eminem, Nelly), 80s Hair Bands (Bon Jovi), Boy Bands (NKOTB, NSYNC), and Broadway (Wicked, Hairspray).

  • TV Shows I Love: Bridgerton, Schitt’s Creek, Succession, and Glee.

  • Favorite Foods: Veggie stir fry, Ruffles All-dressed potato chips (WTF is up with these only being in Canada?!), brisket & mac-n-cheese, Lindor chocolate truffles, Chipotle chicken tacos, and chocolate cake with raspberry filling.

  • When I’m Not Working: You’ll find me hanging out with my teenage daughters (usually playing Mario Kart or hitting up Starbucks), hiking, paddleboarding, quilting (yes, seriously), or reading everything from business books to spicy romance novels.

  • Random Tidbits: I’m a Coloratura Soprano (yep, I’ve sung in tons of choirs in high school, college, church, and have taken a lot of private lessons), love road trips, and am absolutely obsessed with chasing the aurora borealis.



How can I help you?

I am here to ensure that your wedding day is captured as beautifully as it can be. I’m all about getting you those true-to-life images and crisp clear portraits so you can remember how stunning you looked as well. Although I’m capturing the scene of your wedding day, I am most focused on putting YOU in the nice light and taking photos that are classic and timeless. I know my photos often become profile photos and galleries shared with friends and family, but the ultimate goal is to get them up on your walls and in a physical album where they become part of your home.

I am enthisastically a LGBTQIA+ inclusive photographer as well, and am happy to recommend other wedding vendors who are like-minded.

I can’t wait to chat with you about your wedding and what I can do for you! Be sure to inquire as soon as possible because summer and fall dates fill up quickly!

  • “Crystal was an amazing photographer to work with; she was easy to communicate with from start to finish. She emailed with us and we had a really nice and in-depth phone conversation to get started. She asked a lot of questions to get a good idea of what we were looking for and on the day of the wedding, I trusted that she was capturing everything that I wanted and more and I didn't have to worry or even think about it. And the photos are evidence that my trust was well founded!” - Erin H.

  • Crystal was amazing! We got our pictures from our wedding in October and were blown away by her amazing angles and ability to capture the perfect moments! She was professional, easy to work with, and all around awesome. I would 10/10 recommend using her for your special day! - Alexandra M.

  • Crystal was absolutely amazing. Look no further if you are looking for a skilled and professional photographer who is extremely easy to work with. Crystal made my wife and I, as well as our whole bridal party, feel comfortable taking the photos. I am not someone who enjoys taking pictures, but Crystal made this part of our wedding entirely stress free. She knew exactly what she was doing and seemed to always be in control of everyone in the room to move things along. Crystal was able to get all of the shots that we requested, even when they weren't the easiest of shots. She did an amazing job capturing every special moment of the best day of life and we could not be happier with how our pictures turned out! Highly recommend! - Andy Z.

  • Hiring Crystal was honestly the best decision I ever made!! I highly recommend that when you book her, you listen to ALL her suggestions. She helped me shape my timeline and kept me and my crew on track the whole day. You can just tell Crystal has been photographing weddings for years. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable during our engagement session and that reflected on our wedding day as well. Having someone you feel comfortable with makes a world of difference during your wedding day. Thank you Crystal!!! We loved our photos so much!!! - Sarah A.