Dealing with Grief is a Life-long Process
My grandma and I at the beach. “I’m sorry for your loss.” “They’re in a better place now.” “At least they’re no longer in pain.” …
Classic Car Show and Shines in a Small Logging Town
Growing up in the small, rural town of Roseburg, Oregon (population less than 20,000), there never seemed to be much to do as a kid. …
Hi Ho, Silver! A Lone Caterpillar
This lil guy is an Eastern Tent Caterpillar who was hangin’ around outside the screen door at my first apartment when I lived in DC. …
Jersey City Financial District
View of the financial district in Jersey City, NJ from the Hyatt Regency on the Hudson River. The smoke coming off the nearest building caught …
Seats of Possibility
Visiting my Great Uncle Gary back in 2008 was a difficult thing because I knew his diagnosis and that it meant his time left here …
NYC Sunrise on the Hudson River
I stopped at many spots along my road trip across the country when I moved east—Salt Lake City to see the mountains carved by glaciers; …
Happy Faces
One of my most favorite shots I’ve ever captured. Look at those happy faces! Seaside, OR. July 2008. About Hi, I’m Krystal! I’m a freelance …
Golden Hour on the Back Roads of Oregon
When I’m feeling nostalgic about life and how we all get to where we are going, I sift through old photos I took while living …
Driving Isn’t What it Used to Be
Some days, you just need to get away from it all. Back when I was living in Portland, Oregon, I used to love driving. There …
Winter Wonderland
Within a few months of moving to the DC area, there were record snowfalls. So much that we were effectively snowed in, but I didn’t …