Calgary Headshot Photographer | Crystal Mercredi
Professional Headshots, LinkedIn Portraits and Personal Branding Photography.
Crystal Mercredi is a Calgary-area headshot and brand photographer working with executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners and corporate teams. Through Life and Portraits, Crystal creates photographs for LinkedIn profiles, company websites, speaking engagements, media features, marketing campaigns and other professional uses.
Her process begins with a conversation about your goals, your audience and what your photographs need to communicate. She then guides you through expression, body language, wardrobe and positioning—helping you look comfortable, confident and recognisably yourself.
Crystal has photographed thousands of executive headshots over the past decade. She holds a Master of Photographic Arts from the Professional Photographers of Canada and has completed a certificate in Marketing and Strategic Communications. This combination helps her consider not only how a portrait looks, but how it will support the person or organisation using it.
Calgary, Alberta | Corporate Headshots and Professional LinkedIn Portraits | © Crystal Mercredi
Crystal Mercredi
Calgary, Alberta
Associate Member of Headshots Matter
Crystal is obsessed with photography, branding and community. Her work as a headshot and brand-focused photographer is fuelled by helping highly driven leaders strengthen their visual presence through striking, strategic imagery that gets noticed.
Before each session, Crystal works with you to identify your goals and understand the audience you want to reach. This helps guide the subtleties of expression, body language, colour, lighting and more as she shapes your headshots and business portraits.
The images you create together are more than pictures. They are thoughtful communication tools designed to help you move towards what comes next.
Let’s create a visual impression you can be proud of—one that makes people want to talk with you, listen to what you have to say and learn more about what you have to offer.
Contact:
Crystal Mercredi
P / (780) 381-7929
E / crystal@lifeandportraits.com
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Headshot and Branding Photography in Calgary
Professional Headshots
Polished portraits for business profiles, company websites, announcements, directories and professional communications.
Executive and LinkedIn Portraits
Approachable, confident portraits created for leaders, executives and professionals building their public profile.
Personal Branding Photography
A broader collection of portraits and supporting images for entrepreneurs, consultants, speakers, authors and business owners.
Corporate Team Headshots
Consistent headshots for employees, leadership teams and boards—photographed at your Calgary workplace or another suitable location.
Commercial and Workplace Photography
On-location photography showing your people, services and working environment for websites, campaigns, publications and company communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crystal Mercredi’s studio located?
Crystal’s private studio is located in Chestermere, approximately 20 kilometres from downtown Calgary and a few minutes east of Stoney Trail. The studio offers free parking and an alternative to travelling into the city centre.
Can Crystal photograph our team at our Calgary office?
Yes. Crystal can bring a professional headshot setup to your workplace, making it easier to photograph employees, leadership teams and board members with a consistent visual style.
What is the difference between a headshot and a personal branding session?
A headshot session concentrates mainly on photographs of your face and upper body. A personal branding session provides more variety and may include different clothing, settings, compositions and environmental portraits for use across your website, social media and marketing.
What if I feel uncomfortable being photographed?
Crystal provides clear guidance throughout the session, including help with posture, expression and body language. Her process is designed to help clients settle in and create portraits that feel natural to them.
Does Crystal offer photography beyond individual headshots?
Yes. In addition to individual and team headshots, Crystal creates personal branding, commercial and workplace photography for businesses, educational institutions, government agencies and community organisations.
What Others Are Saying
“Crystal understands the elements of what makes a brand, beyond just what goes into a photo. Crystal has extensive experience in the industry, and her marketing and communications experience offer so much. I had the pleasure of working with Crystal on multiple occasions for corporate portraits and events — she’s been professional, responsive, creative and has added more than just ROI. Highly recommend working with Crystal, and will do what I can to make it happen from Calgary.”
MEGAN LANGPAP
