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This is my best friend.

Carissa — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:02:09 +0000

Years ago, back before I knew that I would have a career in photography, I had this friend. Everyone once in a while I would call my friend up and we would go downtown or to a park and we would take pictures. Lots of them. She would snap some of me, I would take some of her. and then we would go back home and change our profile pictures (but I should have left that part out).

I came to realize it had been over two years since we had one of these little excursions. Well, that problem has now been remedied. Brittany has been my dearest friend and closest confidant for more than half of my life. She is the most genuinely kind-hearted person I know, especially towards me when I least deserve it. So, the least I could do was take some new pretty pictures for her facebo..I mean, grandchildren to look at someday.
I love you, Brit!

Wedding | Cecilia + RJ

Carissa — Fri, 13 May 2011 02:47:28 +0000

I feel nothing but thankfulness for having been apart of this special day in Cecilia and RJ’s life. Each lovely detail led to another and they all came together beautifully to represent the love that RJ and Cecilia share with eachother and their family. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t taking notes for my own wedding someday. Be sure to look at how perfectly Justin DeMutiis photographed this enchanting backyard wedding.

Wedding | Tampa Palms | I + S

Carissa — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:35:23 +0000

Here is just one of the many weddings I’ve been shooting with Justin DeMutiis.

Engagement | Straub Park | M + S

Carissa — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:16:50 +0000

Marsha was all smiles and Shane was so easy-going, it was a breeze photographing this couple – especially with Justin DeMutiis directing them. See all the fun he captured here.

These trees seem to have forgotten…

Carissa — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:11:00 +0000

and I love them for it.

“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.” – John Burroughs

Wedding | Glen Lakes Country Club | B + H

Carissa — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:54:48 +0000

Heather glowed from head to toe. The entire day I never saw an expression come across her face that wasn’t beautiful. She could charm a fish right out of a fish bowl, and everyone who was in her presence felt her loveliness – especially Broc. Second shooting for Justin on their wedding day was a blast and I feel honored to have been able to capture the love that Broc and Heather share so deeply.

Wedding | The Marriott Waterside | S + L

Carissa — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:25:49 +0000

I’ve been a rather busy bee these days; the kind of busy that made editing these photos more like therapy than work. This month I was particularly blessed to second shoot for Justin DeMutiis three times, and each of those times the ceremonies have been held out-of-doors in some splendid weather. Be sure to check out how beautifully Justin captured this day here and stay tuned for some more peeks at what I’ve been up to.

Wedding | Lange Farm | M + K

Carissa — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:36:22 +0000

This is a wedding that I second shot with Justin DeMutiis, with whom I have had the continual honor of photographing beautiful weddings. Mike and Kristen’s wedding and reception took place at the Lange Farm. What a gorgeous venue (and bride and groom!).

Summer in Missouri

Carissa — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:26:01 +0000

“Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” – Russel Baker

Wedding | Selby Gardens | P + E

Carissa — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:15:13 +0000

I have had the great fun of being able to second shoot for Justin DeMutiis twice now, and I am glad to finally be sharing some of the images with you. It was such a happy day of capturing Pierre and Errin, who were wonderfully care-free, say “I do” surrounded by the beauty of Selby Gardens. You can find Justin’s fantastic photos from their wedding here.