I had seen some of the Grinkie Girl photos on the walls during acting classes I was taking a few years back since Christi's old studio shared the space. I loved the style of the photos and knew I wanted to also be a Grinkie Girl, so I looked into it and booked a shoot. I was so nervous when I first arrived since I am not a model, but Christi made me feel really comfortable in front of the camera. For inexperienced models like me, Christi really directs the shoot and helps you find the poses that will flatter you the best. If something isn't working, she doesn't force it. She photographs your face where it always looks beautiful, and she finds those "in-between" moments, between smiling and relaxing, so nothing looks overly posed or unnatural. I loved my first shoot and knew I would be back.
A couple of years later I saw that she was doing some photos in a house that was completely decorated in a classic retro style and I decided that would be my next one. I did more full-body shots in this shoot, which was a challenge for me since modeling is not easy, but her coaching got me where I needed to be and one photo, in particular, is to this day my favorite shot of myself. During the pandemic, we were all feeling a bit down, and I saw that Christi was doing Mermaid photoshoots! I have always wanted to wear a tail and I love how Christi photographs me so I knew I had to book one. This was my favorite shoot. I felt beautiful and confident and I absolutely love every single picture we took. It was so hard to narrow them down! Also, if you love shoes... My gosh, the shoe collection! The options you have when you work with Christi are unmatched. I know I will be back. If you are looking for a photographer that will bring out your inner beauty and make it shine on camera, look no further.
