Photographs remember the moment so you never forget.
It's easy to take everyday for granted during school- time with friends, that special corner in the library where you like to study, your favorite lunch line. Living in a community of your friends seems like the perfect life- and then you graduate. Almost overnight those everyday moments become precious memories. It's a cliché but it's true- the time goes by so quickly and you soon start to forget all the things you take for granted right now.
We offer custom graduation photoshoots for seniors. Our philosophy is that your experience at school is different from everyone else's- so your photos shouldn't look the same as everyone else's. We'll capture photos in the iconic locations you love, but then we'll venture out to create other photographs that are unique to you. If you're looking for a photoshoot experience that's more custom than common, we have you covered!
High School
Yale University
University of New Haven
Southern CT State
WHAT TO EXPECT
Many of our clients are new to professional photography, so here is an overview of our process:
INITIAL INQUIRY
PLANNING CALL WITH KARISSA
GUIDED PHOTOSHOOT
PHOTO REVIEW & SELECTION CALL
PHOTO EDITING & DELIVERY
client reviews /
“Karissa took beautiful and artistic photographs of my daughter that I will treasure forever.”
She combines a personal flair of creativity and warmth with a professional demeanor of planning and responsiveness. She really takes the time with her clients and addresses every idea & request, offering guidance every step of the way. One of a kind! Thank you!!
- Dana
“Karissa's ability to capture natural, powerful and beautiful moments blows my mind away.”
After our first photoshoot with Karissa we fell in love with her kindness, gentleness and ability to bring us to the present moment. Her photographs have become a representation of how we honor our family. She has taken photos of my family multiple times. We love her!
- Barbara
STUDENTS
A selection from our photo sessions!
OUR PACKAGES
We tailor each photoshoot to reflect you and your time on campus. We also carefully edit each photograph by hand to ensure the highest quality and artistry of each image you order. Here is what is included:
Our packages start at $1000 and include a planning call with Karissa, a one-hour photoshoot either on campus or in our New Haven studio, a photo reveal & selection call, and five edited digital photographs of your choice. Each package is designed to give you a set of beautiful photographs that are unique to you.
make it
Special
What can we add on to your session to make it perfect for you? Here are a few ideas- let us know!
- Add professional hair & makeup styling
- Add a friend or group of friends!
- Add an additional location
- Add balloons, a cake or cupcakes
- Add champagne
*Note: There will be a fee for some of the additions- ask us if you're interested.
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
are you ready?
LET'S get started!
I can't wait to help you plan your perfect photoshoot! Send us your contact info & we'll get started.
