meet Carissa

I have a degree in Visual Art and Design and a diploma in Digital Marketing and many years of experience in women’s retail. In 2011 I started my Masters’s at AUT with a focus on photography. During this time my family and I had a family photo shoot and the experience was average. It made me realise that I could combine my love of art and photography with my pre-existing people skills.

I began to read anything and everything I could about portrait photography. I photographed anyone who would let me and halfway through 2011 I opened my very own photography business. I now have a portfolio of amazing families, weddings, and events, and an extensive commercial portfolio.

My family is my world and photography is the perfect match for my romantic soul. I’m all about real moments, belly laughs, kids, climbing trees, funny faces, and crazy dance moves… I have loads of photography experience and a quirky sense of humor.

Portrait photography drives and pushes me to be a better photographer and human. I love that every family is different, and every client is unique and I get to create an experience and capture moments that they cherish.

I love that many of my clients come back yearly so that they have regularly updated photographs of their families.

What an amazing privilege!

What’s important to me and my business ~ A fun experience and capturing beautiful unique photographs. No one should miss out on professional photos due to cost. I’ve spent many hours working out packages that can be tailored to any budget.

I am a photographer because I love what I do, how it makes others feel, and what I can create.

Please get in touch, no question is too big or small!