PORTRAITS
PORTRAITS DESIGNED TO CAPTURE, CELEBRATE and SHARE YOUR STORY.
PORTRAITS ARE A moment YOU'LL HOLD ONTO forever.
tell your story:
It's a moment just for you- a moment you'll hold onto forever. Our Signature Portrait Sessions are designed to capture who you are- at once strong, nurturing, beautiful, and sexy, the list goes on... Bring your favorite clothes- whether that's jeans and a t-shirt or a black tie gown- and then we'll add a few pieces from the studio's wardrobe- a sparkling sequined gown or a beautiful charmeuse silk. After that, my stylist will pamper you by doing your hair & makeup for your photo shoot! Once you're photo ready, I'll guide you through poses during your own magazine-style photo shoot. We will wrap up after a couple hours, but make sure you schedule a special night out because you are going to look & feel fabulous! In the end, your portraits aren't just beautiful photographs, they're beautiful memories, too.
Once you've booked your session you'll have an online consultation with Karissa to go over your vision for your photoshoot and discuss important details like styling and wardrobe.
You'll begin with hair & makeup styling by our professional stylist. Afterwards, we'll guide you through different poses as we move through the various looks.
ORDERING SESSION
A few days later we'll review the images from your photoshoot so you can relive the experience and select/order your favorite photographs.
review & selection appointment
CONSULTATION
WHAT TO EXPECT
Many of our clients are new to professional photography, so here's a quick overview of our process.
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STYLING & PHOTOSHOOT
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“KARISSA TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION WHAT'S IMPORTANT TO YOU.”
I couldn't have asked for a more supportive and professional photographer!
— Bridget, Headshot client
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Additional Offerings:
GET CREATIVE
Be the heroine in your own story! Let us know your concept or story and we'll design a photoshoot around it. Need some ideas? We can help with that, too. We love a challenge, so let us know what you'd love to capture!
BRING SOMEONE special
DREAM LOCATION
While it is fun to have a moment just for yourself, it can be even more fun to share it with a loved one. Let us know who you would like to bring and we'll add them in!
Karissa has lived in Paris several times, knows the city incredibly well and speaks French. We can do your dream shoot there- or in another fabulous location! Let us know what your vision is!
ready to get started?
How can we be of service?
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.
Thank you for reaching out! You should receive a response within one business day. Please call us 475.350.7727 if you don't hear from us or if you need information sooner.
Thank You!
WHO IS IT FOR?
Our portrait sessions are for everyday women who want to have a a beautiful portrait experience and capture something they and their loved ones will treasure forever. In the end, your makeover lasts just a day, but seeing yourself in a new way truly lasts a lifetime.
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AFTER
in their words /
client reviews
PORTRAIT CLIENT
“There it was: The Light Within. Frame after frame after frame.”
As a woman who is more than a little shy about her looks, I was nervous but Karissa put me at ease with both genuine warmth & professionalism. She was creative & reassuring. In the end, the experience changed me. I actually see myself differently now. I saw beauty that day... and it was my own. It had been there all along; I just needed someone to show me. Karissa did that.
- Dana
portrait client
“Karissa puts her clients at ease with joyful attention. The session was restorative and fun!”
Karissa sees our fullness, complexity and depth, and win working wiht her, one finds a playful, creative self. With gentle direction, she reflects this self back to you in artful, astonishing photos.
- Eliza
headshot client
“The way Karissa directs you to find the best 'you' is a little akin to magic!”
I did my first found of headshots with Karissa and plan to do another soon. She is so easy to work with and her team is amazing. Look no further!
- Leslie
CORE
VALUES
PHOTOS CONNECT US
In a world with AI friends and fake news, photographs have the unique ability to connect us- to our stories, to each other, to the world around us- and even to our own reflections. To that end, we take great care that our photographs are authentic and strong.
THE MAGIC is in the Details
The magic of a great photograph is that it looks effortless, but a hundred different details come together to create that effect. As professionals, we take care of the details- everything from backgrounds and lighting to styling, posing and editing are done with the utmost care and attention.
SERVICE ABOVE all
At the heart of everything we do, we are here to serve. We want our clients to feel seen and understood, to have a wonderful experience in the studio, and to cherish the photographs we capture together for many years to come.
