Young man in athletic clothing holding a basketball during a coaching session.
A male DJ with short hair, glasses, and a beard, wearing headphones around his neck, is performing at a music event under blue lighting.

ChiCityRaisedMe.

Black and white photo of a shirtless man with tattoos, wearing a chain necklace, and a Palace waistband, with his back to the camera. The man has a shaved head and is holding his left hand up, showing his palm. Several people's faces are visible in the background.
A muscular man with a shaved head, wearing a white shirt with colorful city names, stands on a stage with purple lighting, smiling and looking out at an enthusiastic crowd taking photos and clapping.
Person wearing a red 'NOPATTER' NBA jersey and a baseball cap, looking at a wall display of red, black, and white thread spools.

BIO / CRISTINA ANDRADE

Chicago raised and creatively wired, I’m a Latina, first-gen photographer, videographer, and creative intuitive who builds brands through story, rhythm, and emotion first precision visuals. Over 10 years of experience—born and raised in Chicago’s underground music scene, where culture isn’t a trend, it’s the source.

My work lives at the intersection of culture and strategy—capturing events, familiar ceremonies first. Secondly producing social-first campaigns, developing visual identities, and editing content with intention (not trends-for-trends’ sake). I’ve supported local businesses, creatives, and teams by creating consistent, high-quality content systems—so marketing stops feeling like stress and starts feeling like momentum.

Rooted in community and driven by impact, I bring a real passion for philanthropy and projects that give back. If you’re building something real, I’m the one who helps it look real..

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Images of four musicians performing outdoors on a stage with a building backdrop. The first musician, a woman, is playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone. The second musician, a man, is playing a drum set. The third musician, a man, is playing an electric guitar, and the fourth musician, a woman, is playing a bass guitar. All are engaged in a live music performance.

La Rosa Nior

A young man wearing a hoodie and backpack sitting alone on a bus, looking out the window, with sunlight casting shadows inside the bus.

Jordan X Trashhand 2nd Shooter

A church wedding ceremony with a priest, bride in a white wedding dress, two men and a woman in formal attire, and a young girl in a white dress, standing in front of a nativity scene with Christmas decorations inside a church.

Baptism Ceremonies

A decorative arrangement featuring a clear acrylic stand with a white plastic tool labeled 'EFFORTLESS LOOK,' surrounded by scattered clear and gold decorative stones. In the background, dried pink roses are set against an orange backdrop.

Product Photography

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Happy Ever After’s

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