Whether you're documenting a growing family, celebrating your senior year, or saying "I do," every season deserves to be remembered. My goal is to create a relaxed, enjoyable experience while capturing authentic moments you'll cherish for years to come.
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wedding
collections
Thoughtfully documenting every meaningful moment.
Your wedding day is about so much more than beautiful portraits. It's about the joyful tears, the quiet moments, and every celebration in between. I'll be there to document your day as it naturally unfolds so you can relive it for years to come.
collection 01
wedding
collections
Thoughtfully documenting every meaningful moment.
Your wedding day is about so much more than beautiful portraits. It's about the joyful tears, the quiet moments, and every celebration in between. I'll be there to document your day as it naturally unfolds so you can relive it for years to come.
collection 02
→ 1 hour engagement session
→ 6 hours of wedding day coverage
→ Fully edited online gallery
→ Print release
$1,800
collection 01
wedding
collections
Thoughtfully documenting every meaningful moment.
Your wedding day is about so much more than beautiful portraits. It's about the joyful tears, the quiet moments, and every celebration in between. I'll be there to document your day as it naturally unfolds so you can relive it for years to come.
collection 02
→ 1 hour engagement session
→ Planning meeting
→ 8 hours of wedding day coverage
→ Fully edited online gallery
→ Print release
→ Premium hardcover album
$2,000
Package 01
senior
sessions
Celebrating one of life's biggest milestones.
Your senior session should feel like you. Whether you're looking for something fun, adventurous, or timeless, we'll create images that reflect your personality and this exciting season of life.
Package 02
→ 2 hour session
→ 2–3 locations
→ Minimum of 50 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
$500
Package 01
senior
sessions
Celebrating one of life's biggest milestones.
Your senior session should feel like you. Whether you're looking for something fun, adventurous, or timeless, we'll create images that reflect your personality and this exciting season of life.
Package 02
→ 1 hour session
→ 1 location
→ Minimum of 25 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
$300
couples
sessions
A laid-back experience focused on the two of you.
Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, newly engaged, or simply want photos together just because, couples sessions are all about capturing your connection exactly as it is. We'll keep things relaxed and fun with plenty of movement, laughter, and those natural in-between moments that feel the most like you.
sessions
family
Package 01
couples
sessions
A laid-back experience focused on the two of you.
Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, newly engaged, or simply want photos together just because, couples sessions are all about capturing your connection exactly as it is. We'll keep things relaxed and fun with plenty of movement, laughter, and those natural in-between moments that feel the most like you.
Package 02
→ 1-2 hour session
→ Minimum of 25 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
$350
Package 01
couples
sessions
A laid-back experience focused on the two of you.
Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, newly engaged, or simply want photos together just because, couples sessions are all about capturing your connection exactly as it is. We'll keep things relaxed and fun with plenty of movement, laughter, and those natural in-between moments that feel the most like you.
Package 02
→ 30 minute session
→ Minimum of 10 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
$250
maternity + fresh 48
sessions
Documenting the beginning of your sweetest new chapter.
From your growing belly to those first sweet moments with your newest addition, these sessions are all about preserving a season that passes far too quickly. I'll create a relaxed experience that lets you soak it all in while I capture the little details and memories you'll never want to forget.
maternity session
sessions
Documenting the beginning of your sweetest new chapter.
From your growing belly to those first sweet moments with your newest addition, these sessions are all about preserving a season that passes far too quickly. I'll create a relaxed experience that lets you soak it all in while I capture the little details and memories you'll never want to forget.
fresh 48 session
→ 1 hour session
→ 2 locations
→ Minimum of 50 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
$400
maternity + fresh 48
maternity session
sessions
Documenting the beginning of your sweetest new chapter.
From your growing belly to those first sweet moments with your newest addition, these sessions are all about preserving a season that passes far too quickly. I'll create a relaxed experience that lets you soak it all in while I capture the little details and memories you'll never want to forget.
fresh 48 session
→ 1 hour session
→ 1 location
→ Minimum of 25 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
$300
maternity + fresh 48
family
sessions
A relaxed experience focused on genuine connection.
Whether we're chasing your little ones through a field or documenting a quiet evening together, family sessions are all about preserving this season exactly as it is. I'll guide you every step of the way while leaving plenty of room for authentic moments to unfold naturally.
sessions
family
Package 01
family
sessions
A relaxed experience focused on genuine connection.
Whether we're chasing your little ones through a field or documenting a quiet evening together, family sessions are all about preserving this season exactly as it is. I'll guide you every step of the way while leaving plenty of room for authentic moments to unfold naturally.
Package 02
→ 1-2 hour session
→ Minimum of 25 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
$400
Package 01
family
sessions
A relaxed experience focused on genuine connection.
Whether we're chasing your little ones through a field or documenting a quiet evening together, family sessions are all about preserving this season exactly as it is. I'll guide you every step of the way while leaving plenty of room for authentic moments to unfold naturally.
Package 02
→ 30 minute session
→ Minimum of 10 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
$300
"Carissa was amazing to work with for our wedding! She made us feel comfortable throughout the entire day and was so kind and easygoing, even with the uncertainty of a winter wedding and the weather. She did a wonderful job working with our bridal party and families, making everyone feel at ease. We loved getting sneak peeks so quickly, and our full gallery was delivered faster than we expected. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and we'll cherish them forever. I would highly recommend Carissa to any bride, couple, or family looking for someone talented, professional, and genuinely enjoyable to work with!"
KIND WORDS
Kendal Grim
"Carissa has been our family photographer for years. I’v trusted her to capture so many of our most important events and she always captures the perfect pictures. My family and myself, have been blessed to have her to work with. Carissa is kind, reliable, easy to work with and does a great job understanding what I’m wanting to capture in the pictures. I would and do recommend her everyone needing a photographer!"
KIND WORDS
Christina Parden
Carissa did great job of capturing who my kids are in their senior sessions. Their true selves. She has great ideas for locations and knows just how to have them pose. My kids both said the poses felt kind of awkward but to trust the process. She knows what she is doing! She also knows how to capture the light to make the pictures amazing. I appreciate that she allows the kids to bring in anything that represents the person they are. Carissa does a wonderful job of making them feel relaxed and comfortable so they can have a fun session. She has taken 2 of our kids senior pictures and we will absolutely be using her for our third!
KIND WORDS
Trisha Plate
family
sessions
Thoughtfully documenting every meaningful moment.
Your wedding day is about so much more than beautiful portraits. It's about the joyful tears, the quiet moments, and every celebration in between. I'll be there to document your day as it naturally unfolds so you can relive it for years to come.
collections
wedding
family
sessions
Thoughtfully documenting every meaningful moment.
Your wedding day is about so much more than beautiful portraits. It's about the joyful tears, the quiet moments, and every celebration in between. I'll be there to document your day as it naturally unfolds so you can relive it for years to come.
collections
wedding
$1,800
→ 1 hour engagement session
→ 6 hours of wedding day coverage
→ Fully edited online gallery
→ Print release
family
sessions
Thoughtfully documenting every meaningful moment.
Your wedding day is about so much more than beautiful portraits. It's about the joyful tears, the quiet moments, and every celebration in between. I'll be there to document your day as it naturally unfolds so you can relive it for years to come.
collections
wedding
$2,000
→ 1 hour engagement session
→ Planning meeting
→ 8 hours of wedding day coverage
→ Fully edited online gallery
→ Print release
→ Premium hardcover album
family
sessions
Celebrating one of life's biggest milestones.
Your senior session should feel like you. Whether you're looking for something fun, adventurous, or timeless, we'll create images that reflect your personality and this exciting season of life.
sessions
senior
$500
→ 2 hour session
→ 2–3 locations
→ Minimum of 50 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
family
sessions
Celebrating one of life's biggest milestones.
Your senior session should feel like you. Whether you're looking for something fun, adventurous, or timeless, we'll create images that reflect your personality and this exciting season of life.
sessions
senior
$300
→ 1 hour session
→ 1 location
→ Minimum of 25 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
family
sessions
A laid-back experience focused on the two of you.
Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, newly engaged, or simply want photos together just because, couples sessions are all about capturing your connection exactly as it is. We'll keep things relaxed and fun with plenty of movement, laughter, and those natural in-between moments that feel the most like you.
sessions
couples
family
sessions
A laid-back experience focused on the two of you.
Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, newly engaged, or simply want photos together just because, couples sessions are all about capturing your connection exactly as it is. We'll keep things relaxed and fun with plenty of movement, laughter, and those natural in-between moments that feel the most like you.
sessions
couples
$500
→ 1-2 hour session
→ Minimum of 25 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
family
sessions
A laid-back experience focused on the two of you.
Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, newly engaged, or simply want photos together just because, couples sessions are all about capturing your connection exactly as it is. We'll keep things relaxed and fun with plenty of movement, laughter, and those natural in-between moments that feel the most like you.
sessions
couples
$300
→ 30 minute session
→ Minimum of 10 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
family
sessions
Documenting the beginning of your sweetest new chapter.
From your growing belly to those first sweet moments with your newest addition, these sessions are all about preserving a season that passes far too quickly. I'll create a relaxed experience that lets you soak it all in while I capture the little details and memories you'll never want to forget.
sessions
maternity + fresh 48
family
sessions
Documenting the beginning of your sweetest new chapter.
From your growing belly to those first sweet moments with your newest addition, these sessions are all about preserving a season that passes far too quickly. I'll create a relaxed experience that lets you soak it all in while I capture the little details and memories you'll never want to forget.
sessions
maternity + fresh 48
$400
→ 1 hour session
→ 2 locations
→ Minimum of 50 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
family
sessions
Documenting the beginning of your sweetest new chapter.
From your growing belly to those first sweet moments with your newest addition, these sessions are all about preserving a season that passes far too quickly. I'll create a relaxed experience that lets you soak it all in while I capture the little details and memories you'll never want to forget.
sessions
maternity + fresh 48
$300
→ 1 hour session
→ 1 location
→ Minimum of 25 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
family
sessions
A relaxed experience focused on genuine connection.
Whether we're chasing your little ones through a field or documenting a quiet evening together, family sessions are all about preserving this season exactly as it is. I'll guide you every step of the way while leaving plenty of room for authentic moments to unfold naturally.
sessions
family
family
sessions
A relaxed experience focused on genuine connection.
Whether we're chasing your little ones through a field or documenting a quiet evening together, family sessions are all about preserving this season exactly as it is. I'll guide you every step of the way while leaving plenty of room for authentic moments to unfold naturally.
sessions
family
→ 1-2 hour session
→ Minimum of 25 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
$400
family
sessions
A relaxed experience focused on genuine connection.
Whether we're chasing your little ones through a field or documenting a quiet evening together, family sessions are all about preserving this season exactly as it is. I'll guide you every step of the way while leaving plenty of room for authentic moments to unfold naturally.
sessions
family
$300
→ 30 minute session
→ Minimum of 10 edited images
→ Digital gallery
→ Print release
"Carissa was amazing to work with for our wedding! She made us feel comfortable throughout the entire day and was so kind and easygoing, even with the uncertainty of a winter wedding and the weather. She did a wonderful job working with our bridal party and families, making everyone feel at ease. We loved getting sneak peeks so quickly, and our full gallery was delivered faster than we expected. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and we'll cherish them forever. I would highly recommend Carissa to any bride, couple, or family looking for someone talented, professional, and genuinely enjoyable to work with!"
KIND WORDS
Kendal Grim
"Carissa has been our family photographer for years. I’v trusted her to capture so many of our most important events and she always captures the perfect pictures. My family and myself, have been blessed to have her to work with. Carissa is kind, reliable, easy to work with and does a great job understanding what I’m wanting to capture in the pictures. I would and do recommend her everyone needing a photographer!"
KIND WORDS
Christina Parden
Carissa did great job of capturing who my kids are in their senior sessions. Their true selves. She has great ideas for locations and knows just how to have them pose. My kids both said the poses felt kind of awkward but to trust the process. She knows what she is doing! She also knows how to capture the light to make the pictures amazing. I appreciate that she allows the kids to bring in anything that represents the person they are. Carissa does a wonderful job of making them feel relaxed and comfortable so they can have a fun session. She has taken 2 of our kids senior pictures and we will absolutely be using her for our third!
KIND WORDS
Trisha Plate
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I love being by your side throughout your wedding journey. Before your big day, we'll meet to talk through your timeline, discuss your vision, and create a detailed photo list so you feel completely prepared.
When your wedding day arrives, my goal is to capture every meaningful moment—from the emotions and quiet in-between moments to the joyful celebrations and all the little details that make your day uniquely yours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I'm based in Dannebrog, Nebraska, and I'm happy to travel! A mileage fee of $0.76 per mile applies for locations outside a 20-mile radius of Dannebrog. Reach out with your location, and I'd be happy to provide a custom travel quote.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
