digital

editorial

and film

photographer.

There's a quote that reads "The only people you need to make proud are the 8 year old version of you and the 80 year old version of you." Little me would be so excited that I took the leap and pursued the thing that lights me up, that makes me feel alive, and that brings me so much happiness. There are a million reasons why photography is important to me, but here are a few of the big ones:

I absolutely love documenting moments for people, whether they are big milestone moments or just capturing everyday life. I believe these photos are the memories people will look back on with so much joy and nostalgia - freezing memories in time.
Connecting with others! So many of my "clients" end up becoming friends and people I love to keep in touch with any cheer on. Let's be honest, I have the best job in the world! It's so fun to create art with my clients and turn someone's vision into something tangible.
Photography inspires me and allows me to romanticize my life and the lives of others. And who doesn't need a little more romance in their life?!

I'm Karissa, an Orange County photographer based in Costa Mesa, California, but love traveling all over the world. My husband Jason and I have two Great Danes who we are mildly obsessed with. I'm a follower of Jesus, a laid back enneagram nine personality type, an adrenaline junkie at heart, a bit of a coffee snob, & I love a good adventure and being out in nature as much as possible!

My husband Jason and I met at work while we were auditors at the same CPA firm. (Nerd alert) It was love at first sight and we had an intimate wedding in Hawaii with our friends & family in 2018!
I love to travel and have been to 20+ countries and counting!
In the winter you can probably find me snowboarding, and in the summer you can find me on the beach with my nose in a book.
I love getting my adrenaline pumping. I've been bungee jumping 3 times and skydiving twice.
I first picked up a camera in college!
One of my favorite parts of my day is making myself an espresso drink in the morning (latest go-to is an oat milk cortado)!