Because your senior photos should be

as fun as you are!

Because every season deserves to be celebrated!

Your go-to high school senior and sports photographer serving Waseca, Owatonna, Mankato, Southern Minnesota, and beyond — bringing golden light, confidence, and hype-girl energy to every session.

We'll explore. laugh, and create images that actually feel like you. Whether that means golden fields, downtown murals, sports action, or just chasing beautiful light, every session is designed around your personality. No copy-and-paste poses here — just confident, creative photos that tell your story.

Seniors and athletes are my specialty, but I also photograph growing families, new babies, and the seasons in between — with the same relaxed, real-life approach.

It's an entire experience you'll remeber.

Senior photography isn’t just smiling at the camera for a cute picture.

meet Karissa

I'll guide you every step of the way (no awkward moments) while capturing natural, joyful photos you'll never stop loving.

I'm a senior, sports, and family photographer based in Southern Minnesota — and I'm here to make this whole experience easy, fun, and 100% YOU.

You can relax — I've got you.

Hey! I'm Karissa!

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Bold, dramatic sessions that celebrate your grit, heart, and story.

1:1 mentoring and my go-to photography tools I truly love.

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Fun senior sessions that feel effortless and 100% you.

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Real connection, big laughs, and photos you'll love more every year.

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CLIENT REVIEWS

"Karissa took my senior pictures and I loved them! I was a little nervous but she made me feel super comfortable. She was super helpful with the poses and had great locations to capture my pictures. I would definitely recommend Karissa to anyone who needs their pictures for any event!"

— Cherilyn M.

"I would definitely recommend Karissa to anyone who needs their pictures for any event!"

"We had our family photo shoot and Karissa did an amazing job! She was so good with our 5 year old and newborn and had amazing ideas on posing."

— Allyssa Tomlinson

"I love every photo and will definitely be using Karissa again!!"

"She has an incredible gift—not just for photography but for capturing the essence of love, light, and connection in the most breathtaking way. The quality of her work is impeccable, with every photo telling a story that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

Beyond her undeniable talent, Karissa’s kindness and warm spirit bring such a sense of ease to the session. She made the entire experience effortless and so much fun! What a blessing it is to have received the most authentic, heartfelt photos—memories we will cherish forever."

— Ashley Spain

"Karissa is truly one of a kind! There are many photographers out there, but NONE like her."