Hey there, potential new client, collab partner or lifelong friend! You have come here to get to know me & to see if we jive, so let’s dive in. 


I am an animal lover, sci-fi nerd (Trekky for life), planet preserver, plant collector & sober livin’ human. I identify as LGBTQ+ (Pan), and pride myself on being inclusive and open to any type of couple, regardless of who they love, skin color, faith, gender identity, body type or physical ability. My pronouns are she/her and I’d love to know yours.


I have been photographing weddings and families for over ten years and I hold a BFA in Fine Art Photography & a BA in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Louisville. While I am based out of Louisville, Kentucky, I love to travel & shoot adventure elopements or micro-weddings in epic locations, where we hike to our ceremony spot and bond along cliff sides and muddy boots!


Being civically engaged is an important part of who I am and how I connect to my local community. I’m currently serving as a mentor for the Louisville Youth Group and I am the member of the non-profit organization, Inclusive Kentucky Weddings, which is aimed at connecting the LGBTQ+ community with wedding and event vendors in our area who stand for fairness and welcome LGBTQ+ clients.


I would love the opportunity to get to know you and create something special together. For a quote or to set up a meeting, please email me at: crystalraeludwick@gmail.com


Text edited by Heather Yenawine.

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