Let’s preserve your unscripted, candid moments for nostalgia’s sake.

Through the ups and downs, your life is a whirlwind of amazing adventures. These milestones are a collection of gorgeous moments that pay ode to the legacy you are building. It is so much more than a pretty photo, it's a feeling, it's a moment paused in time, it is everything to you.

As your lifestyle photographer, there’s nothing I’d love more than to help you pause time and preserve these twinklings for evermore.

With a mix of posed, editorial, and artistic imagery, candid direction, and newfound friendship, you’ll walk away from our session knowing your memories have been artfully captured for your safekeeping. Displayed on your walls or in a fine art album, your photos celebrate you being YOU and the journey you’ve been on thus far.

These are the chapters of your story, the bookmarks of your adventure. I’ll create a safe space for you to relax and forget the noise of the world, even if it’s just for a few hours, so you can spend quality time with the ones you cherish. Wherever your happy place may be, you can count on me to be there with all my understanding, love, and space for you.

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Choose your picture-perfect collection

couples & engagement

A two-hour session that’s less about posing and more about presence. Whether we’re chasing light in the mountains or staying close to home, it’s all about documenting your connection in a way that feels true to you.

This is time set aside just for the two of you—to slow down, tune in, and create something honest and beautiful together.

Travel outside the Edmonton area is subject to an additional fee, which we can chat about when you book.

investment from $750

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starry-eyed love

family sessions

Time doesn’t slow down—but photos let us pause.

These sessions aren’t about perfection. They’re about your family as you are—honest, playful, and beautifully real. I let your children guide the flow so things feel more like play than posing, capturing moments that reflect your true rhythm together.
My approach is always to tell your story—through images that feel authentic to who you are, both as individuals and as a family.

investment from $750

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a lifetime of memories

maternity & newborn

This season is tender, fleeting, and full of quiet magic. Whether you’re waiting to meet your baby or have just welcomed them earth-side, these sessions are about honoring the shift—into parenthood, into a new rhythm, into the start of something beautifully unknown.

No pressure to perform or pretend. Just space to slow down, breathe it in, and document the love that’s already growing between you.

investment from $750

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sharing in a new chapter

birth photography

As a mother myself, I know how deeply personal and different every birth experience can be. There’s no right way to feel—whether you’re counting down the days with excitement or navigating it all with quiet focus.

What remains constant is the love—overwhelming, all-consuming, and already present before you even meet your baby.

Please note: I’m only able to take on birth clients from January through April due to my wedding season schedule.

investment from $2300

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unconditional love captured

Frequently asked questions

Similar to how I take on a wedding day, my approach is rooted in storytelling. If you are looking for someone to pose you throughout the entire shoot -- then I might not be the one for you. I like to foster a relationship with my clients that allows for them to trust me and let go of perfection. Documenting our time together in an authentic and meaningful way I will prompt you throughout the shoot all while artistically capturing our time together.

Q. CAN WE HAVE THE RAW IMAGES?

Q. HOW MANY IMAGES CAN I EXPECT?

Q. WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE OUR PHOTOS?

Q. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BOOK WITH YOU?

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Q. How would you describe your approach to lifestyle work?

I do not give out any RAW files or unedited images! This is a huge part of the whole process and why you hired me- to be your creative eye! I promise I will give you the best of the best!

Q. CAN WE HAVE THE RAW IMAGES?

Q. HOW MANY IMAGES CAN I EXPECT?

Q. WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE OUR PHOTOS?

Q. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BOOK WITH YOU?

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Q. How do we know if we are good fit for each other?

For lifestyle sessions you can expect roughly 40+ images. For weddings I shoot on average 50-70 photos per hour, pending on what is going on in the day. I shoot with a story telling perspective so I try to make sure I am giving you as many photos as I can that tell the story of your day!

Q. CAN WE HAVE THE RAW IMAGES?

Q. HOW MANY IMAGES CAN I EXPECT?

Q. WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE OUR PHOTOS?

Q. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BOOK WITH YOU?

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Q. How do we know if we are good fit for each other?

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Delivery times vary. 4-8 weeks depending on my workload but I work my butt off to get them to you as fast as I can.

Q. CAN WE HAVE THE RAW IMAGES?

Q. HOW MANY IMAGES CAN I EXPECT?

Q. WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE OUR PHOTOS?

Q. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BOOK WITH YOU?

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Q. How do we know if we are good fit for each other?

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A signed contract and a 30% non-refundable retainer! Boom. You are family and we are in it for life!

Q. CAN WE HAVE THE RAW IMAGES?

Q. HOW MANY IMAGES CAN I EXPECT?

Q. WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE OUR PHOTOS?

Q. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BOOK WITH YOU?

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Q. How do we know if we are good fit for each other?

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A collection of heart-filled stories to celebrate your life’s journey

Let’s document your story

From your “we’re engaged!” to “we're going to have a baby” moments, there’s no greater adventure than life itself. This is your untold story, your epic legacy. This is our chance to transform these little moments into big memories.

Carissa Marie Photography is a wedding and elopement photographer based in Edmonton, Alberta, with roots on Vancouver Island. She specializes in emotive storytelling and artful, documentary-style imagery. Available for destinations worldwide.