Fine Art Portrait Photography in Palmer, Alaska

  • Senior Portraits • Family Sessions • Headshots • Personal Branding • Elopements • Weddings • Kids

  • High school senior portraits with the golden hour sun all around her hair
  • Senior girl sitting sitting for her high school senior portraits on the train tracks in Palmer, Alaska
  • Senior boy standing on a plane in the Palmer, Alaska airport. Pioneer peak rises up behind him.
  • High School senior portraits of a girl walks thru a field of weeds with the mountains in the background.
  • Black and white high school senior portraits on a black background in windswept studio.
  • Senior guy posing for high school senior portraits in flannel stands infront of a sunset in wasilla, alaska. The clouds and mountians are pink.

Portraits that stop the scroll....

Portraits that stop the scroll....

Woman in brown dress standing in grassy field by a lake with mountains in the background.

Welcome to Windswept Studio, where your story becomes art. I'm Christal, a fine art portrait photographer based in Palmer, Alaska, specializing in senior portraits, child portraits, family photography, personal branding, headshots, and weddings. I create timeless, emotive images in natural Alaskan landscapes, and fun creative portrait sessions in the studio for people who want more than just a photo — they want to feel something when they look back.

Do you struggle with feeling nervous or awkward when it comes to being photographed? Let's change that together and give you an experience that leaves you feeling empowered and self-assured. I'll be there every step of the way to guide you through the process. We'll discuss clothing choices and locations, and I'll provide direction on posing to ensure the best results. Let's get creative and capture unique images that showcase your personality. We’ll photograph at multiple locations, finding beautiful light and gorgeous Alaska backdrops. Let’s celebrate you!!!

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What People Are Saying

“Words could never describe how precious it is to have someone be able to capture your child for exactly who she is. ❤️ Loving these senior pictures of Avery so so much!”

-Emily - Senior Portrait Client

“Christal, I cannot thank you enough! I absolutely love these photos. What a great way to commemorate turning 50!”

-Jackie - Headshot Client

In studio headshot of Christal with Windswept Studio

Hello! I’m Christal.

I am a headshot, wedding + elopement, and senior portrait photographer based in Palmer, Alaska. My passion for photography started in high school, where I took a film photography class and developed a love for the craft. With every opportunity, I continued to learn and develop my skills. Today, I call Palmer, Alaska, home with my family. We live on 5 acres with our teenagers, a small peony farm, and a handcrafted soap shop (www.twistedbirchsoaps.com).

Ready to Book Your Alaska Portrait Session? Let’s Talk!

I’m so glad you’re here! Whether you’re booking senior portraits, a family session, headshots, your wedding, or modern clean kids portraits— I can’t wait to hear all about it. Drop your details below and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours. Please check your spam if you don’t hear from me within 24 hours.