Get to know Karisa

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 Arlington, VA! 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...