CAPTURING
MOMENTS —
TELLING
STORIES
Karissa Van Tassel is not just a photography brand—it’s an invitation into a world where location, story, and time transport you.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Founded by Karissa Van Tassel in 2009, the vision for KVT Photography is steeped in the beauty of a single moment, the romance of a traveler, and the exquisite light of slow sunsets. These photographs aren’t just images; they are heirlooms—snapshots of joy, intimacy, and style that will be cherished across generations.
"KARISSA CAPTURES THE LIGHT WITHIN FRAME after FRAME after FRAME. I ACTUALLY SEE MYSELF DIFFERENTLY NOW. I SAW BEAUTY THAT DAY and IT WAS MY OWN.
— Dana, headshot client
ABOUT
THE ARTIST
I’m Karissa. Photographer. Traveler. Wife & mother. I use my photography to connect people with the inherent beauty and strength within themselves and the world around them.
My background in marketing and design shapes everything I create—I’m drawn to clean lines, timeless composition, and the subtle choreography that turns candid moments into something cinematic. My work has been featured in a variety of media, and my photographs are held in private collections around the world. My photographs are recognized for its balance of simplicity and the warmth of genuine emotion.
For me, photography is about connecting people- to their stories, their memories and even to their own reflections. It’s about showing you your beautiful smile, bringing you back to a special trip to Paris and helping you see the natural beauty right outside your door. These are the moments I live to capture—the ones that prove style is eternal, emotion is universal, and the human spirit, in all its glamour and grit, is the most beautiful subject of all.
xo,Karissa
WHAT WE STAND ON (AND STAND FOr)
01
CHOCOLATE is BASICALLY A BUSINESS EXPENSE
02
QUICK, CURIOUS, PLAYFUL and STRONG
03
YOU'LL FIND A WAY or FIND AN EXCUSE
04
PEOPLE REMEMBER HOW YOU MAKE THEM feel
05
PASSPORT STAMPS > ALL OTHER PLANS
06
CHAMPAGNE and POTATO CHIPS
FROM the
HIGHLIGHT REEL
A few of my favorite people, places, and memories!
marrying my love!
in Paris
our sweet pup
my kids
on the job in Paris
Our Approach
SIMPLICITY
Our photographs are a chance to step back from the chaos of everyday life. In order to keep that consistent our images tend to have a simple subject and clean lines.
NATURAL
The best photographs come from natural emotions. While we do everything we can to set the stage, the something special is our images is the spark from within our clients.
EVOCATIVE
We hope the moments we capture make you pause for a moment- whether you're looking at a piece from our fine art collection or a portrait of your mother.
