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A fun and adventurous wedding + elopement photographer Based In Northern California. 

 i'm Karyssa.

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From the BIG cheesy smiles to the happy tears, I'm here to capture all that pure joy and emotion that is genuinely YOU!  I live for chasing all the warm and glowy light, exploring new places, and most of all having FUN. My job as your photographer goes beyond just showing up and taking your photos, I strive to create a unique and memorable experience that you will cherish for years to come. Making true + genuine connections with all of you sweet humans is what makes my heart happiest!  If this sounds like your jam, then I'm your gal!

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    We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer to capture the special moments on our big day. From our engagement shoot to our actual wedding, Karyssa went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make us both feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We got to just be ourselves, but with some professional direction! She truly takes her time to understand the couple, and what works best for them. Her photos are hands down my favorite photos of us EVER! I truly cannot recommend Karyssa enough -she is THE BEST. 

-Alli + Abhi

    Ryan and I had the pleasure of working with Karyssa in the midst of Covid. She stuck by us through the entirety - from postponements, change of locations, and even 2 new dates.  To say this girl isn’t a die hard for her clients is an understatement. She was always there for us when we needed her- advice, check ins, and always making sure we had everything handled. 

    When it came to our special day, I’ve never seen a vendor work as hard as her. She delivered everything we could have asked for and more- our photos are our favorite thing about our wedding process. Her punctuality, flawless editing ability, professionalism, organization, and overall friendly nature is really what makes her an asset to anybody’s wedding! 

  She’ll forever be our friend and go to photographer girl for all of our photo needs as our family grows.

-Emily + Ryan

    I don’t even know where to start when it comes to Karyssa! We came across her work and fell in love. She is the best ever when it comes to making your vision come to life! She makes you feel so comfortable during your session, you kind of forget you are taking pictures! I love that she has been with us every step of the way... engagement, marriage and family pictures. I would never think about going to another photographer. We truly could not thank Karyssa enough for capturing all these special moments in our lives. She’s the best!! I can’t wait for our next session! 

-Ariel + Dylan

   We love working with Karyssa! When she shot our engagement photos, it was the first time my husband had professional photos taken and he was nervous. Karyssa put us both at ease with her sweet and energetic personality and her professionalism. We were in awe of the beautiful photos she took at our wedding and didn’t think twice about asking her to take our maternity photos. You will not be disappointed working with Karyssa. She goes above and beyond for her clients and takes a great deal of pride in her work. We look forward to working with her in the future as our family grows and we want to capture each milestone.

-Steph + Devon

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Karyssa is THE best photographer out there! She did both our engagement photos and wedding all by herself and left us in awe. She is the absolute sweetest person you'll meet and she takes the stress out of everything. Her photos and creative vision are incredible and will leave you speechless every time you look at them. We plan on hiring Karyssa for so many future events and we could not think of a better photographer to recommend to everyone.

-Chris + Stephanie

Our elopement experience wouldn't have been the same without Karyssa. From casual photos the day before to capturing our moment, to traveling through Glacier National Park to find the most iconic and memorable pictures possible...Karyssa made the best day of our lives the best it could possibly be. Her personality and kind heart allowed us to be ourselves in our most intimate moments, which is what made capturing our moments so powerful. We love you Karyssa! 

-Raleigh + Zach

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