ABOUT ME
hi there! my name is cristina maria sturniolo. heres a little about me: I grew up in ashburn, virginia & currently reside in chicago. I graduated from christopher newport university with a BS in psychology & a minor in photography & video art. I recently graduated from adler university with a masters in clinical mental health counseling, and am now working as a therapist at a behavioral hospital! but that doesn't keep me from doing what I love- photography!
I love connecting and communicating with people and my favorite way to do so is with photography! my love for the art stemmed from growing up with a grandfather who was also a photographer & the desire to follow in his footsteps. seven years & a whole lot of photos later, here we are! whether it be graduation, family, wedding, sports, or other, there's nothing I love more than capturing life's greatest moments and I hope you trust me to capture yours!
DON'T JUST TAKE IT FROM ME!
“I took my graduation photos with Cristina and cannot say enough good things about her and her photos!! Cristina was very professional, patient, and helpful. She posed me and made me feel comfortable during the shoot to get the best results. I LOVE my photos- THANK YOU!!”
- rachel
"When I was looking for my senior photos, I wanted to make sure I chose someone who understood what I wanted and didn’t ever complain about anything I asked for! My senior photos meant a lot to me because I was ending my education career at a University I love so much and I hated my high school photos. Cristina has been so compliant with every request given and even booked me in her calendar a whole YEAR in advance. That’s how flexible she can be. Lastly, I am not really good at being in front of the camera but during our shoot, I felt super comfortable and I loved how my photos turned out. If you’re looking for someone to take your senior photos or honestly any kind of photos, I would highly recommend booking a shoot with her!"
- steph