Get to know Karisa

the Lady Behind The Lens

started from the bottom

My journey to entrepreneurship. 

When I was a kid, I remember cultivating this appreciation for the art of photography and I would daydream about growing up to be a nature photographer. From my very first photograph of a Powder Puff flower, I was mesmerized by the detail that cameras could preserve.

As I grew up, I thought to myself that it wasn't quite feasible to be a successful photographer, and so I turned to the medical field. It's always been a calling of mine to help others, so nursing was the perfect field for me. Or so I thought...

Fast forward to March of 2020: I was halfway through my orientation as a brand new registered nurse when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. From the very beginning, I was thrown into this whirlwind of panic and fear of the unknown that came with this virus...

From frustration to freedom

Helping others in a different way.

For a year and a half, I worked on the COVID unit at my local hospital trying to navigate the complex world of nursing (which is difficult enough without a pandemic thrown into the mix). 

As time went on, I watched nurse after nurse walk away from the bedside. This stretched us thin and forced us into situations that made it almost impossible to provide safe and adequate care to our patients. I can't count how many nights I would go home riddled with anxiety and disappointment as I felt I could never do enough. 

Even after pursuing travel nursing for a year and still finding myself frustrated, overworked, and losing my empathy, I finally made the decision in April of 2022 to leave nursing. The best part? I haven't looked back since!

Since April 1, 2022, I have been helping others in a new way. Through the power of photography, I have helped to preserve the most precious and valuable moments in life so that others can treasure them for a lifetime and beyond. 

Karisa working on the COVID unit, 2020.

the best thing ever

I wouldn't change a thing.

One good thing that came out of the COVID pandemic is that I met my husband, Nick. We got married on October 21, 2022 and we have enjoyed every single moment! Even our own wedding photos  continue to inspire me to capture love at its finest.

My heart and soul treasures each moment captured on our wedding day, and I strive to give this same gift of documentary-style imagery to my couples so that they can look back on the small moments they may not have gotten to witness for themselves. 

Nick and I were long distance for about two years when he was stationed in Puerto Rico (thanks, Coast Guard), and we are over the moon that we are now living together as a family again here in Northern Virginia! Baby Riley (our golden retriever) is also very happy to be back with both mom and dad, as well as living in such a dog-friendly community. We even adopted another pup named Flynn since coming to the DMV!


Alisa Sue Photography ©

my biggest passion

Capturing today for the sake of tomorrow...

My time working as a nurse instilled something so deep in my soul that it made it a no-brainer to turn to photography when I found myself ready to change careers: Photos freeze time so that we can revisit our best memories when we need them most. 

I've heard so many stories from patients that usually ended with something along the lines of, "I wish I had a picture to show you."

We never know what tomorrow may bring or how well our memory will hold up against the test of time. Photos ensure that you never forget the happiest moments in life. Photos preserve the legacy of today so that it can be shared with the future. Photos allow us to show the world what is most important to us here and now. 

With my help and expertise, I'll be right there to freeze the best moments in life for you because that is what everyone deserves. And rest assured that each moment will be signed with love...

my favorite things

A Peek Behind the Scenes

Alright, we'll cut the sappy stuff for now. Here are some fun bits about me for you to know (not sure what you'll use this info for but hey, there might be a trivia question about me one day!).

cheesecake

FAVORITE TREAT

mimosas

FAVORITE ADULT BEVERAGE

beach please!

FAVORITE CHILL-DAY ACTIVITY

Ready to Capture

lifelong memories?

I know I'm ready! Let's freeze time and have some fun. Click the button below to shoot me a message and let the brainstorming begin. Don't be shy with the details either!

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xo,

MR. & MRS. PETERNEL

Karisa is truly INCREDIBLE! We found her on instagram for our engagement photoshoot and instantly loved her! During the photoshoot she not only made us feel great and have fun but the photos were STUNNING! There was no doubt that we needed her to capture our wedding also… but we were moving out of state… so she packed her bags and booked a hotel! We are SO thankful for her flexibility to be there on our big day. Not only did she travel for our wedding but she found a second photographer local to us to satisfy the package we wanted! It truly felt like Karisa was a guest at our wedding and all of our family loved her. We never realized how important choosing a photographer was until we had Karisa’s happy smile by our sides the whole day. The wedding photos are everything we could have dreamed of and more. We can’t wait for Karisa to capture more special moments in our life!

Everything we could have dreamed of...

MR. & MRS. ROTHERMEL

We are beyond thrilled with the photos Karisa captured for both our engagement session and wedding day. As people who aren’t typically comfortable in front of the camera, she made us feel at ease and made us look amazing in every shot. On our wedding day, with some timing challenges, Karisa’s calming presence and organized approach ensured everything stayed on track, and we were able to capture all of the important moments with ease. The final photos are absolutely stunning and perfectly reflect the joy and love of our day. If you’re looking for a photographer who not only delivers beautiful photos but also goes above and beyond to make sure your day is captured in the best way possible, we absolutely recommend Love, Lomax Studios. Karisa truly captures the essence of your love and creates beautiful, lasting memories that you will treasure forever.

Made us feel at ease...

MR. & MRS. BONISH

If you’re searching for a photographer in the MD/VA/DC area I would highly recommend Karisa. She is an excellent communicator and lays out her services very clearly. She was very easy to work with and responded quickly to all questions. She did our engagement session as well as our wedding and we are so pleased with how everything turned out. She took some exquisite black and white shots we absolutely love! Additionally, she graciously made the drive to capture our wedding in northeastern PA. We are very happy with our photos and Karisa! I would highly recommend her.

Excellent Communicator...

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