What an incredible experience today! ❤️ A HUGE thank you to the Unplug & Play Summit for inviting me to be part of this event and giving me the opportunity to bring my Remote Photography experience LIVE to your members! Today was especially exciting because it was my first LIVE Zoom event photographing multiple people remotely — and I loved every minute of it. 📸🌎 I was able to guide people LIVE through: ✨ Lighting ✨ Angles ✨ Posing ✨ Expressions ✨ Camera confidence All while photographing them remotely using their own phones! This is exactly WHY I developed my Remote Headshot system. I wanted my photography to reach beyond geography and give people the opportunity to experience a professionally directed photoshoot no matter where they live. Today showed me that this can be so much bigger than individual headshots. 📸 Individuals ❤️ Couples 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families 🌎 Communities 🎤 Summits & LIVE events Thank you to the Unplug & Play Summit, the organizers, and everyone who showed up and trusted me to photograph them today. You gave me the opportunity to try something NEW with a system I created — and that means more to me than you know. ❤️ I have a feeling this was the first of many LIVE Remote Photography events! Photography by Cristal 📸 Your photographer can be anywhere. So can you. @Mary Nunaley 💜

We're thrilled to have so many fresh faces joining us this week, just in time for the Unplug and Play summit. I know that each of you is bringing your own flavor of curiosity and commitment to play. @Ayisha Taylor is a mom of 5 looking to ease the screen time struggle with her 1.5 and 4-year-old, and she's here to learn alongside us. @Alex State from Las Vegas came through a @Dale Cox invitation and is fully committed to homeschooling two little ones through play. @Alida Vermeulen from South Africa is stepping into grandparenthood and is excited to be here. @Tami Ekpo has a 14-year-old with a passion for the science behind cooking, and she's diving into ideas for meaningful connection around food and learning. You'll definitely want to visit the Culinary Classroom and the Curious Kitchen Classroom. @Melinda Pate from Southern California is a homeschooling mom of 5 and creator of fun-based learning printables. @Patrick Taylor from Central America has that adventurous, inquisitive child in him that makes play so alive. @Chris Pallister from Clevedon is a newly-retired granddad to 4 who loves the idea of helping kids discover life beyond screens, and he's rekindling his passion for photography too. The photography session with @Cristal Vancarson tomorrow may be of interest. @Frances Scully is a curious educator and grandmother of 8 who coaches others on child engagement. @Khanyi Mzolo wants to rejuvenate connection between his son and grandson through intentional play, what a beautiful three-generation goal. @Demetrice Odds from Florida is a veteran and AI consultant focused on calm creativity, and she wants to connect her godchildren with life off their tablets.

Here’s some more pre-recorded sessions you don’t want to miss. @Jen Staniforth shares ideas around #Emotional Regulation Through Play w/Jen a great segue to our play sessions later this week. @Betty Jo Winters has a fun and upbeat session designed to help you #How to Choose the Best Toys with Betty Jo for your kids. With back to school and the holidays approaching, it’s worth a listen. One aspect many families find challenging is how to teach kids about money and finance, @Gopika Ashok M has us covered with an excellent session on #Finance in 60 Seconds Be sure to check the calendar for the times of today’s live sessions. We have more fun in store.

TODAY is the day! ❤️📸 I’m so excited to be offering FREE LIVE Remote Portrait Sessions as part of the Unplug & Play Summit! ($97 vlue)🕐 Today at 1:00 PM Pacific And this isn't just for headshots! I’ll be photographing: ✨ Individuals ❤️ Couples 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families 📸 Professional Headshots & Portraits I’ll photograph you LIVE remotely, using your phone while I personally guide you through the lighting, positioning, posing, and expressions. You can even bring your spouse, partner, children, or family, and let’s create something special together! No photography experience needed. No studio needed. Just have your phone hands-free on a stand or tripod and find a spot near a window with beautiful natural light. I’ll take it from there! And the best part? 🎁 Your portrait session is FREE as part of the Unplug & Play Summit! Come experience what Remote Photography is really like — and walk away with memories we created together from wherever you are. 📸 TODAY | 1:00 PM PACIFIC I cannot WAIT to photograph you! ❤️ Photography by Cristal Your photographer can be anywhere. So can you. Here is the link: https://calendar.app.google/ehJ3NPVJ9KeJY5zM9

Wow, what a great session with @Dale Cox we learned quite a bit about food science and some kitchen safety- the replay is in the classroom if you missed out #Simple Science w/ Food Scientist Dale This afternoon we have two family friendly sessions that are sure to get you smiling. Coming up at the top of the hour is @Mayelice Castro and we'll be talking about introducing French to your kids. Then, at 3 p.m. CDT, @Cristal Vancarson former model and professional photographer will be offering complementary family photo sessions - just bring your phone and she'll walk you through the process. I know @Dan Mowinski, @Nat Carey, and a few others were interested in this one. Open to all - link for both sessions is in the calendar.