my approach
I want to bring people back to what truly matters on your wedding day without making you feel like you have to “get it right.” I’ll artfully document the epic venue locations, the florals that belong in an art museum, the multi-day affairs, the sunset sailboat ride, and the details you’ve spent so much time and energy curating for your big day. You can also expect to see unplanned memories.. I honor them with just as much weight as the first look or the walk down the aisle. You never have to pose perfectly or hide your real emotions. With me, you’re allowed to be nervous, goofy, teary-eyed, overwhelmed, or loud with joy - and it’s all going to be captured with care.
I'm here to do your story justice - not just the aesthetics or the highlight reel, but the feeling.
My heart is to remind you - you are so deserving of having this experience remembered down to the last detail. You get to be fully in the moment and confidently know that I'm going before you and documenting every piece with intentionality - a truly luxurious feeling.
When you look back on the gallery, you'll remember how it smelled, how it sounded, how it felt to be there, fully known and fully loved. The biggest day of your life is going to be captured in a timeless way that allows you to return to it, again and again for generations to come.
perfection isn't the goal..
Presence is.
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what i offer
my couples spend an average of $7500
Engagement sessions are included in every package.
Detailed wedding pricing is available upon inquiry.
wedding day coverage
engagement session
wedding weekend coverage
extra sessions
Anywhere from 5-10 hours of wedding day coverage.
Includes rehearsal dinner coverage the night before your wedding - to capture the special toasts from brother, bear hugging your guests and all the giddiness on the eve of your biggest day.
2 hours spent your way! Bridal shower, couples shower, bachelorette weekend, gown try-on with your favorite people, moving into your home together - the options are truly endless!
45 - 60 minute session frolicking around downtown, in your home, or going to your favorite bar. Let's create a fun vision together!
you're our girl
There are honestly not enough good words I can say about Carissa! She single handedly kept me sane throughout my entire wedding - she felt like a personal friend through the whole planning process. All of my guests commented that everywhere they looked, Carissa was there taking pictures. She is super talented and your go-to hype woman! I am beyond happy that we found Carissa and had her there to capture our special day.
c + t
Carissa could almost sense what I was feeling before I even knew it.
She captured every part of our day perfectly and every promise she makes she delivers on.
My father went into the hospital the day we went on our honeymoon and passed away two weeks to the day after we got married - the photos she took that day were the last photos we have of him and will forever cherish. 100/10.
c + n
Booking Carissa was hands down one of the best decisions we made. She is so funny, kind, laid-back and fit into our wedding day seamlessly. Working with her felt like hanging out with an old friend. Not to mention - Carissa is incredibly talented at what she does and captured our day beautifully! I am so blown away by our gallery and feel like I am re-living the day every time I look at it. I am so thankful that we found Carissa - our wedding day would not have been the same with anyone else!
k + s
Frequently Asked Questions
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All travel is waived from Nashville TN to Charleston SC! Everywhere in the Southeast, travel is included. So Highlands, Greenville, Asheville, Boone, Savannah, even FLORIDA... no travel fees. Anywhere out West, Midwest or Northeast, there will be a travel fee.
Yes! Eight weeks before the big day, I send over a pre-wedding questionnaire for you to fill out. It has all the information I need for your day - timeline, of course, other vendor info, contacts, family shot list, and MORE. We can hop on a phone call to go over everything if you'd like. I'll also chat with your planner to ensure everyone is on the same page!
The non-refundable retainer is 30% of your total package price. The remaining balance will be due 30 days prior to the wedding day. This goes for sessions, elopements and weddings.
For any session, delivery is 2 weeks and weddings are 8 weeks. I always send a sneak peek to hold you over until the full, beautiful gallery is delivered!
I do! I have a list of great photographers I've worked with for years who are amazing at what they do and just really wonderful people. A second shooter is always helpful - a different angle, a different perspective of the day. I can't be in two places at once so it is nice to have!
