Hey there, I’m Carissa…

Your easy going, always laughing, West Coast loving documentary wedding & elopement photographer from Edmonton, Alberta.

Channeling the wisdom of the fabulous Lizzo, my business mantra is simple: "If I'm shinin', everybody gonna shine." With a genuine attitude and relaxed attentive nature, my only goal is to hold space for you to shine bright and fearlessly. Inclusive to all, sans discrimination, I am here for you just as you are. 

In my own life when I think about my favourite photos, it's the ones that I can feel. it's the ones that evoke emotions and stand the test of time. Nostalgic, honest, and timeless—that's the essence I aim to weave into your visual narrative.

My mission is to ensure that when you revisit your photos years down the road, each image sparks a flood of memories, capturing not just how it looked, but how it felt. Let's craft a visual masterpiece that tells the timeless story of your unique journey through life.


my why/my heart

Purposefully capturing what 

makes you whole, with intention and heart 

Creating a space where you can truly be yourself and enjoy your wedding day 

When you look back on your gallery and relive all the feeling-filled memories (including those split second moments you didn’t realize were happening), you’ll know these memories are yours to cherish forevermore. 

Your safe space and advocate to do your day your wedding let’s celebrate you.

Let's capture
your journey

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when you whole heartedly let me in I am able to whole heartedly capture you exactly as you are. 

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here are THE Fun Facts.

I'm A Vancouver Island Girl

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I was raised on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. I am forever an Island baby at heart. Yes, that's me in the yellow swim suit!
Even though Alberta is now my home, I am always making time to travel back to Victoria and love documenting all the beauty that the West Coast has to offer; including your love! 

I did the wedding thing my way

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I married my best friend at our own intimate West Coast wedding in 2019 and can completely understand the pressure, emotions, and excitement you’re feeling. That’s why I’m here to be your loyal supporter cheering you on to stay true to you and nurture a day that is uniquely yours.

I’m a trained doula & Love Birth Photography

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I’m certified in the practice as a Holistic Doula and my Reiki level one. I have a deep passion for capturing authentic birth stories and the raw moments that encompasses that journey. In another life I would’ve have loved to have studied to be a midwife.

And a few more … because you're worth it

Enneagram 2w3 / Empath | Sarcastic Humour / dog lover/ True Crime Nerd / RuPaul’s Drag Race Obsessed / 24/7 Fan of The Office / wanderlust / Thrift Shopper / House Plant Babysitter / Smudging & Meditation / bookworm

Real connections,
genuine hearts.

Every human has a story, meet some of my people

If I’m shinin’,

everybody gonna shine