Whether you need a new headshot, online dating profile picture, or just want to celebrate your birthday, you're in the right place. I've been a photographer for more than a decade and love working with people to create incredible, meaningful portrait sessions. Your photo shoot experience includes a consultation so we can determine how to customize the session just for you, as well as professional hair & makeup prior to your photoshoot and a full, guided photo session. In the end you will have photographs to treasure for the rest of your life!
A great portrait shows who you are-
not just what you look like.
A great portrait shows who you are, not just what you look like.
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Whether you need a new headshot, online dating profile picture, or just want to celebrate your birthday, you're in the right place. I've been a photographer for more than a decade and create easy, wonderful portrait sessions for my clients that include a planning consultation, as well as professional hair & makeup prior to your photoshoot and a full, guided photo session. In the end you will have beautiful photographs you're excited to have, use & share!
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*Note: Not all options are included with all session types.
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In order to make your photoshoot exactly what you want it to be, we plan & customize your session to make sure everything is as seamless as possible, including:
Hello! My name is Karissa Van Tassel and I am an accredited photographer based in New Haven, Connecticut. I am passionate about the power of a photograph to connect us to each other, to our memories, and even to our own reflections.
My team and I create timeless photographs for our clients, but it is so much more than that. I've spent the last decade developing an experience for you that is both fun and memorable. I've created partnerships that give us access to unbelievably beautiful products so your photographs aren't just beautiful, they are truly works of art. In short, my team and I take great care with every detail of your photoshoot- from the makeup we use (do you have any allergies?) to the backdrops and wardrobe we purchase and even the final products you take home.
When I'm not at the studio I love to travel, capturing new photographs for my fine art series. My work can be found in private collections around the world, and has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, National Geographic, Forbes, MSN, and Connecticut Cottages & Gardens. I am a fellow at Yale University's Morse College and live in New Haven with my husband, Dr. Paul Van Tassel, and our three kids.
Your Photographer
what is the COST?
do you have a studio or work on location?
do you photograph men?
do you photograph events?
The cost varies depending on the type of shoot due to the amount of prep, time required, and what's included with the different genres. Click above on Headshots, Portraits or Students to get an idea of the cost of your session, and then reach out if you have additional questions!
how far out do i need to book you?
DO YOU INCLUDE DIGITALS?
Questions?
what is the COST?
do you have a studio or work on location?
do you photograph men?
do you photograph events?
The short answer is both! The KVT Photography studio is a beautiful space located in New Haven that is well-equipped for any type of session. Studio sessions generally include hair & makeup as we have a full makeup counter there. We also offer several off-site locations at no additional charge as they are spaces we know well so extra time is not required. Custom locations are also an option, but may require an additional fee due to extra time required to scout the site ahead of time and the possible need for extra lighting equipment.
how far out do i need to book you?
DO YOU INCLUDE DIGITALS?
Questions?
what is the COST?
do you have a studio or work on location?
do you photograph men?
do you photograph events?
Of course! While we specialize in working with women, we photograph men in every genre, as well. Let us know what you're looking for and we'll get started!
how far out do i need to book you?
DO YOU INCLUDE DIGITALS?
Questions?
what is the COST?
do you have a studio or work on location?
do you photograph men?
do you photograph events?
how far out do i need to book you?
DO YOU INCLUDE DIGITALS?
As we specialize in portraits & headshots, we do not photograph events, unfortunately.
Questions?
what is the COST?
do you have a studio or work on location?
do you photograph men?
do you photograph events?
The studio will book sessions up to five months out, but usually 2-3 weeks prior is plenty of time for us to plan your session.
how far out do i need to book you?
DO YOU INCLUDE DIGITALS?
Questions?
what is the COST?
do you have a studio or work on location?
do you photograph men?
do you photograph events?
how far out do i need to book you?
DO YOU INCLUDE DIGITALS?
While Karissa is adamant about the power of a print, she also recognizes the value and importance of having the photographs as digitals, so every photograph you order will also be delivered digitally.
Questions?
Karissa Van Tassel specializes in professional headshots, women's portraits, senior portraits and family photography in Connecticut, New York and Paris. Photo sessions may take place on location or in Karissa's New Haven, Connecticut (CT) portrait studio.
Connecticut (CT) Headshot Photographer
Karissa Van Tassel is one of the best headshot photographers in Connecticut (CT), specializing in headshots that show her clients' personalities. Karissa's studio is located in New Haven, but she also travels to capture her clients on location depending on their needs and what they would like to convey. Karissa's studio sessions include professional hair & makeup so you feel photo ready before your photo shoot. Her images are classic, professional and timeless. Karissa works with individuals in a wide variety of professional fields, including lawyer headshots, professor headshots, actor headshots, artist headshots, designer headshots, entrepreneur headshots, writer headshots, executive headshots and more.
Connecticut (CT) Portrait Photographer
Karissa Van Tassel specializes in women's portraiture in her New Haven studio. She works with clients to create a custom photo shoot for the women she photographs. Studio sessions include a consultation, professional hair & makeup, access to the studio's wardrobe of gowns & fabrics, as well as a one hour photo shoot. Karissa's portraits of women are beautiful, powerful and empowering.
Connecticut (CT) Student Photographer
Karissa offers portrait sessions both for high school seniors and college students. Her student sessions can take place either in her New Haven studio or on location at a park or local campus. In addition to working with CT high school seniors, Karissa works with all of the local universities, including Yale University, University of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University and more. Her student sessions are classic and timeless.
Connecticut (CT) Family Photographer
As a mom herself, Karissa loves working with children and families throughout Connecticut (CT). She captures baby photos beginning at 3 months, and loves capturing children's photographs, student photographs and family photographs, depending on the needs of her clients. In her children's photographs she engages kids enabling her to capture authentic moments
Karissa's portrait studio is based in New Haven, but she serves Connecticut, New York and Paris, as well as the following areas: Hamden, East Haven, Branford, Guilford, West Haven, Milford, Orange, Westport, Madison, Hartford, Newtown, Cheshire, Stonington, Mystic, North branford, Wallingford, Stratford, Bridgeport, Trumbull, Shelton, Monroe, Shelton, Wilton, Oxford, Seymour, Ansonia, Bethany, Prospect, Southington, Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Middletown, Haddam, Killingworth, Deep River, Essex. Clinton and more.
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If you would like to either learn more about our photo sessions or begin booking a session, please fill in the form at right. We will follow up in the next day or so! In the meantime, feel free to call us at 475.350.7727 or email hello@karissavantassel.com.
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