I would give Clarissa 100 stars if I could. If we had to go back in time I would hire her again and again and again. She made our special day and the ones leading up to it PERFECT, let me explain: we knew we wanted to get married in Zion National Park which requires some permits and behind the scenes not fun paperwork.. she completely took care of them and made the process so smooth for us. Throughout the months leading up to our day, we chatted and video called multiple times to talk about what we wanted (specific photo spots, how we wanted the day to flow, what time we wanted to start everything etc), not only did she help us figure out what we did and didn't want, she planned a full itinerary and PDF'd it (with a cute design) that truly helped my adhd brain not panic over what time we were doing what activities. The day before, we met her for coffee after she had been out scouting the best locations for us.. One of the things I told her I wanted was for us to have a super private vow exchange in a slot canyon (our immediate family attended the actual ceremony) and she literally found a hidden slot canyon that was totally UNTOUCHED. You could tell by the sand that no footprints had been there for a very long time (See pics for how freaking incredible this spot was). Then the day of when she arrives, she brings my husband and I our exact coffee orders from the day before! A much needed surprise <3 She also made us cookies and had her car packed with waters and snacks for us throughout the day. Her energy throughout the day was so uplifting and fun and just what we needed.. and by the end of the day she was eating dinner and dancing with us because she felt like family!

Now onto the photos... these photos exceeded my expectations in every single way. Clarissa was hyping us up constantly while she was taking them, so that combined with our newlywed bliss truly helped create the photos of our dreams. We never felt awkward, stagnant, or "posed". Everything felt so natural and I can feel that when I look back at our photos. It actually took us months to create our album because we had such a hard time choosing favorites.. they are all perfection, everything I wanted and more.

Clarissa is not just an elopement "photographer", she's a planner, coordinator, snack maker, enthusiastic vibe bringer, photographer, and friend all in one.

All I can say is that Clarissa is amazing and you will not be disappointed! The most important thing to me was a shot that captured the beautiful Lake Tahoe setting and us, so that we could have it as a piece of art not just a wedding photo. Clarissa, not only delivered on one of those shots but so many that I am having a hard time choosing!
Not only were her pictures stunning, but she made the whole process easy. Even when I changed our October date to April last minute because I decided I wanted snow, she just rolled with it.
Being a planner and not being able to make a "reservation" like you normally would with a venue, made eloping a very scary thing for me. From the start, Clarissa did a great job giving us options and scouting locations, so that when the day came I felt relaxed and knew that we had a good plan on how the day would flow.

As for the day of, it couldn't have gone any better! I was worried about how my now husband would handle 6 hours of photos when I could hardly get him to do a 20 min mini session, but Clarissa made everything so easy that he was totally at ease the whole time.
Then the icing on the cake was the album she created! It is one thing to see all our photos on the computer but then to get this album.... It was just beautiful and brought the day to life all over again! Considering it took me two months just to create our announcement, I can't imagine how long an album like this would have taken me, not to mention I would not have been able to make something with that kind of quality myself. I really can't recommend Clarissa enough and Thank you Clarissa for making our day so amazing and special!

Clarissa hands down made our wedding day the best day of our lives. We found her through extensive internet searches and immediately loved her work. Our experience with her just got better and better. We started to chat about how we envisioned our big day. We had absolutely no idea what we wanted other than an outdoor wedding with a beautiful view and our closest family in attendance. Clarissa planned every detail for us from the different locations we took pictures at throughout the day, to having the ceremony at Horseshoe Bend, the permits, the timeline, her husband was even our officiant. Once we received the photos we were blown away. She truly captured our day perfectly. Clarissas talent is unmatched, and her kind demeanor was an added benefit. I would choose her to be our photographer over and over again.

Clarissa is exceptional! As a photographer, she’ll be one of the people you spend the most time with on your wedding day, and she ensures it’s a positive experience with stunning results. Clarissa took the time to understand us and our preferences to capture everything we wanted and used her expertise to get amazing shots. She went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable, fun, and stress-free. Her organization and coordination were flawless, allowing us to relax while she worked seamlessly with our family. She even found the perfect location for our after-wedding beach photos. Working with Clarissa was a delight from start to finish, and the photos are absolutely beautiful! If you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate—just book her and I’m sure you won’t regret it!

I honestly don't know where to start! From the very beginning, Clarissa provided me more than just a photographer service. She provided guidance, consultation, and her honest opinion towards making an idea into reality. That idea? Proposing to my girlfriend (now fiance!) at one of her bucket list locations! Clarissa went above and beyond to ensure we chose the right location, tour guide, and even time of the day for the best lighting. When she first heard I wanted Antelope Canyon, she was quick to inform me of their mask mandate which would hurt the raw emotions being captured in the photo, then immediately offered an alternative location - Peekabo Slot Canyon in Kanab, UT. IT WAS THE PERFECT SOLUTION! Clarissa was by my side throughout the entire time leading up to the big day, which mind you, was a 3-4 month process of planning and her dealing with my constant questions/worries. Immediately after the big proposal, she took the extra step in making sure we had additional photos to choose from AND even joined in on the fun with some awesome sand dune fun! No more than 24 hours after the event, Clarissa shared half a dozen sneak peek photos to share with our friends and family. As a hobbyist photographer, choosing a photographer was always hard to come by since I could never find somebody to replicate what I would want. Clarissa hit the nail on the head from the very beginning. Do yourselves a favor - bask in the moment and let Clarissa capture it.

Working with Clarissa is a breeze! She takes a careful and thoughtful approach on everything from A to Z. From understanding location logistics to providing outfit inspirations, she guided us seamlessly through the entire process. Initially, we teamed up with her for our engagement photos and when the wedding rolled around, she was the only person we would consider. Her friendly demeanor and passion for the work she does, makes the activity of shooting photos incredibly fun and easy-going! We trusted her with running the show, and would do the same over and over. She provided great insight, direction and meticulous execution for some of the biggest events in our life, capturing perfectly the love we have for one another. Thank you again, Clarissa! Your work is amazing and we'll cherish it forever.

Words cannot express how wonderful and easy it was working with Clarissa to capture such an important milestone of our lives. The planning surrounding a wedding/elopement can be super stressful, but having Clarissa on our team was like a breath of fresh air. Not to mention the final photos were stunning — got all the compliments from our family and friends!

We felt so taken care of even from our initial chat, and it always felt like she had both the big picture and small details in mind, from outfit ideas, to photo spots, to permits/regulations, to making sure everyone felt comfortable (e.g., our relatives and even our doggo!).

Even though we kept unintentionally throwing hurdles her way (sorry!), she took everything in stride and brought great attitude and energy through it all — which was contagious and much needed because I was feeling stressed and grumpy at times. Late night and super early morning start time back-to-back? No problem. Stubborn fur baby who won't look at the camera? Easy peasy, cue the impressive animal noises. A gazillion last minute things that changed/we forgot to mention? Piece of cake.

Her style of photography and portfolio are what initially drew us in (the natural look instead of the currently trending styles), but what really sealed the deal for us was how thorough she was from the beginning in that we didn't feel stressed/uncertain about how things will play out. She was both very professional but still felt like our bff (like, how???). It was also like she was proactively trying to help reduce our stress, like even researching things for us we didn't think to look into. She made difficult logistics look simple.

At the end of the day, we wanted someone we could trust with the photos and to make us look good and was easy to work with/did not add to our stress, and that's what we got plus so much more.

Clarissa, we can't thank you enough. It was less than a year, but we truly enjoyed your company. We greatly appreciate all you've done for us and had a blast gallivanting through the mountains with you.