Hi, I'm Crystal Dorothy
First and foremost, I am a mother to two wild and silly boys. They are my constant inspiration, and a huge part of the journey that has led me to this place of pursuing my dream. They are my world! I also have a pretty rad husband, Fredric. We recently relocated to Homewood, but have lived in Birmingham since 2005.
I didn’t always know I wanted to be a photographer, but photography was a continual interest of mine. After I graduated from UAB with a degree in Public Relations & Communications, I started out working in the nonprofit sector. I absolutely loved it, however, once I became pregnant I decided to be a SAHM for a bit. It wasn't until my first child was born, that I seriously started getting back into photography .
I started off with modeling portraits of him, then I slowly built up from there. By the time my 2nd kiddo turned 1, I was ready to make a real go of it.
It’s incredible how fast time flies when your children are born, and before you know it they are saying their first words and taking their first steps. The images of my children take me back to each stage and stir up so many emotions. Those photos are so incredibly special, and I would love nothing more than to provide other families with such timeless keepsakes. I love meeting new families in all stages of life, and of course, capturing the moments that captivate your life.
Although my clients are primarily interested in family photography, I also specialize in birth, boudoir, branding, and custom/artistic shoots.