Museum-Quality Portraits That Celebrate Your Family’s Legacy
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Crystal Tseng Portraits offers a minimalist, art-driven approach for families and individuals seeking refined portraiture. My studio in Ellicott City, Maryland provides a serene, gallery-like space where your session unfolds with relaxed direction and intentional design. I bring a warm, upbeat, and supportive energy to every session while creating portraits in a modern editorial style—clean, timeless, and centered on emotion and connection. From the first conversation to the final artwork, I guide you through a simple and thoughtful process that feels both elevated and effortless. With meticulous attention to detail, I also help families design personalized wall galleries for their homes, offering framed art, heirloom albums, and museum-quality prints that preserve your story for generations. If my style resonates with you, I would be honored to create artwork for your family.
Experience with us
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Guided Consultations – Tailored planning for every session, including styling and location
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Personalized Styling Support – Outfit guidance, hair & makeup (upon request)
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Relaxed, Expertly Guided Sessions – A comfortable, enjoyable environment where your true self shines
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Magazine-Level Retouching & Editing – Each image is meticulously polished to perfection
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Exclusive Props & Wardrobe – Thoughtfully selected gowns, baby props, and accessories for a refined touch
Minimalist
Crystal creates photos that incorporate the concepts of minimalism to allow the beauty of your photos lasting forever. Her photos are elegant and clean with a strong focus on emotions and connections. Each portrait is designed with quiet elegance, art that enriches your space, never competes with it. Minimalist by design, emotional by nature. Crystal believes that photos that capture emotions and love remind us of the values that matter the most in our lives. This belief has helped her bring up the genuine laughs, smile, and interactions in families. If you believe in these values and have a faith to the power of love like Crystal does, please let Crystal capture the precious moments for your family.
Hello
I am Crystal, the artist and photographer behind Crystal Tseng Portraits. I started photography because I was very curious about the technical terminologies of a camera and was fascinated by how I could possibly manipulate the shutter speed, aperture, and lighting directions to express how I see the beauty of this world. I also have tremendous passion on how a simple arrangement of the furniture or decorations in a room can easily change our mood and create peace to our mind. By now I have more than 12 years of photography and design experience. And every day I enjoyed a lot on helping families create arts and feel blessed that I can take pictures of my clients in a style that is de-cluttered and peaceful to empower the love and living quality we are pursuing. If my photographic style speaks to you too, please don't hesitate to contact me. It would be an honor for me to hear about your story and be your family photographer.
"The tailored care & attention to detail..."
Catherine, Ellicott City
"Excellent! Always willing to listen and very easy to work with."
Sandra, Syksville
"Phenomenal work...Love how our baby was positioned for poses and the quality of photos."
Ben, Baltimore
“Exceptional, fun, Pictures are perfect. Our family is absolutely enamored with our acrylic photo album.”
Sierra, Washington DC
why do families & Professionals love us
Professional Yet Heartfelt Our clients often tell us how much they appreciate not just our professionalism, but the genuine warmth and kindness we bring to every session. We take time to truly connect, listen, and respect your unique concerns and hopes. Many leave not just with beautiful photos, but with a relationship that feels like family.
A Comfortable, Relaxed Experience Whether it’s your very first photoshoot or you’ve done this before, we’re here to make you feel completely at ease. We specialize in creating a relaxed and supportive environment — especially for little ones, first-timers, or anyone who feels camera-shy. Many clients say they didn’t expect to laugh so much or feel so comfortable in front of the lens!
Personalized with Love and Care This isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience — it's completely tailored to you. We guide you through every step with clarity and compassion, saving you time, energy, and stress. Our boutique-style service means you're never just another client — you're our priority, from start to finish.
Emotional, Lasting Quality When you receive your portraits, be prepared for tears, laughter, and a heart full of emotion. Our clients often say their images made them "wow" out loud, smile for days, and even cry happy tears. Every portrait is crafted with care and printed with quality so exquisite, you’ll want to treasure them forever.
Join the countless families and professionals who trust Crystal Tseng Portraits to capture their most precious moments. We can’t wait to make your photography experience unforgettable!
