Welcome, I am Christine Crossen,
the one behind the lens.

Hi, I’m Christine, an Arizona photographer who believes in capturing people exactly as they are.

I’ve spent over 20 years behind the camera, starting on film and growing into the moody, soulful style I am known for today. I believe my roots in film photography makes me look at the subjects with more care and how the light truly captures the subject. Photography has always been the way I make sense of the world, a way to honor what’s real, what’s tender, what’s overlooked, and what’s beautifully human.

I’m based in Phoenix, AZ, and I specialize in portraits, fantasy, cinematic, creative, documentary, branding, and editorial work. My approach is simple: I want you to feel seen, safe, and celebrated.

Whether you’re an alternative soul, a queer couple, a new parent, a creative, or someone stepping in front of the camera for the very first time, you belong here. This is a space where your story matters.

I capture what’s real, the soulful, the unique, the beautifully honest.

My style is shaped by the things I love the most:

• Moody lighting
• Expressive storytelling
• Documentary honesty
• Alternative and creative aesthetics
• Abandoned places and forgotten corners of the world

I’m drawn to the lost and overlooked, the things people walk past without noticing. I bring that same attention into the way I photograph people. I slow down, pay attention, and capture you with intention and care

I want you to feel like yourself in your photos, not a version of you shaped by stiff poses or forced perfection. Real connection always looks better than anything staged.

I‘m an urban explorer at heart. I love wandering through places time has abandoned, weaving stories out of the echoes left behind. I’m also a mixed-media artist, creating pieces inspired by tarot, mythology, forgotten objects, and the magic of found materials. Creativity is the thread that runs through everything I do.

When we work together, expect warmth, laughter, direction when you need it, and space when you don’t. My goal is always the same: to create photos that feel like you, expressive, authentic, and alive.

A little about me beyond the camera

I‘m an urban explorer at heart. I love wandering through places time has abandoned, weaving stories out of the echoes left behind. I’m also a mixed-media artist, creating pieces inspired by tarot, mythology, forgotten objects, and the magic of found materials. Creativity is the thread that runs through everything I do.

Let’s make something beautiful together.

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, welcoming a new life, elevating your brand, or simply wanting to honor your authentic self, I’d be honored to tell your story