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I'm Karissa — a senior, sports, and family photographer based in southern Minnesota.

I help seniors feel confident in front of the camera and make the entire process easy for parents, from planning outfits and locations to delivering timeless images you'll cherish for years.

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I'm the photographer behind Karissa Kristine Photography, and I specialize in high school senior portraits + athletic sessions — while also documenting families and those seasons in between. I'm all about photos that feel like YOU — natural, joyful, flattering, and never forced.

 beautiful personality.

I take photos that make you look fabulous & show your

Hey friend—I'm Karissa. photographer, hype girl, and professional "you look amazing" reminder.

Meet your new photographer BFF...

You don't need to know how to pose — I've got you.

From outfit planning to picking the perfect locations, I'll guide you every step of the way so you feel comfortable, confident, and totally yourself. Expect lots of laughs, encouragement, and that "wait... I actually LOVE this" feeling.

My sessions are relaxed, personality-filled, and never awkward — just you, looking amazing and having fun doing it.

While most of the people in front of my camera are seniors and athletes, I bring that same confidence-building energy into every family session, too.

what our photoshoots are like...

I've loved photography from day one — not just because it's pretty, but because it tells a story.

Ever since I was little, I've loved flipping through old photo albums and hearing all the stories attached to the pictures — who was there, what was happening, and why that moment mattered. Photos have this way of taking you back... and I've been obsessed with that kind of magic ever since.

I'm based in Waseca, Minnesota. Most days you can find me chasing around my three kids, cheering from the sidelines, or taking a walk around Clear Lake with my hubby Brock and our pup Jax.

Photography started with stories for me — and now I get to tell the stories of seniors stepping into who they're becoming, athletes pouring their heart into their sport, and families holding onto the seasons that fly by.

I'm all about capturing the real stuff — confidence, connection, big laughs, and the moments that feel like YOU. It's about holding onto the gifts in front of us: the people we love, the seasons that fly by, and the milestones that shape us. My faith and family are the foundation of everything I do, and I truly believe each person was created with so much purpose and beauty — inside and out.



My love for love
(cheesy, I know) is how I wound up a photographer...

I've been holding onto moments since day one.

Fast facts about Karissa

Years Capturing memories

4+

happy clients

250+

beautiful light obsession

Endless

bASED + TRAVEL READY 

Southern MN

An iced chai with extra cinnamon... or a fun little beach drink on vacation 😉

My drink of choice is...

Sun-kissed + effortless — comfy, cute, and always camera-ready.

My style icon is...

Gold hour session + belly laughs + a gallery that feels like YOU.

The best part of my day is...

FAVORITE SEASON:
Summer nights + golden light

FAVORITE THING TO DO:
Long walks and good talks

I'M ALWAYS HERE FOR:
Fresh flowers in the house

THE BEST SOUND EVER:
Big laughs (especially from my kids)


my favorite things

— Danielle W.

"Getting photographs with Karissa seriously just feels like hanging out with a friend!"

— Jenna B.

"We have done multiple sessions with Karissa because I love her work!"

Let's work together!

think we'd make great friends? me too.

You deserve photos that feel like you — joyful, natural, and full of heart. Whether you're celebrating your senior year, hyping up your team, or soaking up sweet family seasons... I'm here to capture it all with ease and lots of fun.

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