wedding photography

Every Moment Matters

Serving DC Metro & Tampa Bay

You are officially one step closer to marrying the love of your life and I am here to help capture the raw beauty of this special day. Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event and I know you are putting in a lot of work to make this beautiful day come together, therefore it certainly deserves to be documented. The cake will be eaten, the flowers will eventually wilt, but your photos will stay with you for a lifetime and beyond! From the details to the emotions and everything in between, I am here to capture your today for the sake of tomorrow...

Celebrating Your Big Day

Perfectly captured

capturing every detail

Timeless & Elegant Photos

Wedding Photo Collections start at $3650

All Wedding Collections include:

  • Complimentary Engagement Session
  • Unlimited Hand-Edited Full Resolution Digital Images
  • Private Online Gallery
  • Print Release
  • Wedding Timeline Planning Assistance
  • Unlimited Consultations/Meetings
  • Tax Included in Pricing Listed

on average, couples spend $4800

Each Collection varies in the amount of time included but the minimum coverage time is 6 hours. Reach out today to view all of the Collections and see what is included with each! Need less time? I am always happy to customize a collection just for you!

How many hours of coverage is included?

While shot lists sound helpful, I find that they actually limit my creativity and ability to capture your day in the best way possible. However, I always ask if there are any special shots you have in mind and I do ask for your preferred family groupings for a "family photo list". Other than that, my couples trust me and the vision I have to create a beautiful gallery of their day!

Do you work from a shot list?

Absolutely! I love a good adventure, especially when a love story is involved. Travel rates are customized to each location and are applied for locations 100+ miles from McLean, VA or Clearwater, FL. Reach out today to learn more!

Do you travel?

frequently asked questions

Hi, I’m Karisa—a wedding photographer with a passion for storytelling, natural beauty, and capturing the moments that matter most.

To me, photography isn’t just about taking pictures—it’s about preserving the emotions, the energy, and the fleeting moments that deserve to be remembered forever.

Before becoming a photographer, I worked as a Registered Nurse, where I saw firsthand how quickly time passes. That experience deepened my love for capturing life's most meaningful moments—not just for today, but for generations to come.

I currently live in Northern Virginia with my husband (who proudly serves in the Coast Guard) and our two dogs, but Clearwater, FL, will always be home. That’s why I continue offering wedding photography in Tampa Bay, where my love for light, beauty, and storytelling first began.

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me lifting at the gym, lost in a romance novel, or spending time with my husband and our pups.

If you’re looking for a photographer who will hype you up, make you feel comfortable, and capture your love story in the most beautiful way possible, you've found the gal for you!

Behind the Scenes

meet your photographer

Your wedding day is filled with moments that are meant to be felt forever—the way your partner looks at you, the happy tears during a first dance, the laughter shared with loved ones. My job is to capture them all, effortlessly and authentically.

But my role isn’t just about showing up on your wedding day—it’s about guiding you through the planning process so that when the big day arrives, you can be fully present, trusting me to capture every beautiful, unscripted moment as it unfolds.

When the time comes, I won’t just be behind the camera—I’ll be by your side, adjusting your veil, fixing your train, making you laugh when you’re nervous, and reminding you to soak in every second. My goal is for you to genuinely enjoy your wedding day, knowing that every emotion, every detail, and every fleeting moment is being captured beautifully.

I believe in a balance of structure and spontaneity—keeping things organized and stress-free while leaving space for natural, joy-filled moments to unfold.

From our first call to your final gallery, I’ll be there to guide, support, and hype you up every step of the way. That means:
✔ Candid, natural moments mixed with elegant, timeless portraits
✔ Creating a seamless, stress-free timeline
✔ A fun, effortless photography experience

Every love story deserves to be remembered, and every image I deliver is poetically signed with love, ensuring that your memories are preserved with intention, care, and artistry.

If you’re looking for a photographer who will be your biggest supporter, your calm in the chaos, and the one capturing every heartfelt moment, you’re in the right place. Let’s start this journey together—contact me today!

My Approach

meet your photographer

We love Karisa!

"....Reaching out to Karisa was such a great experience. She was very friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and professional. After our initial call...we knew with both her talent and personality, she would be a perfect fit for us. We are absolutely thrilled with our engagement and wedding photos...Karisa’s warm personality truly sets her apart—she treats you and your partner like friends rather than just clients...she genuinely wants to capture the best photos for you and she really takes the time to do that. She listens to your requests of what you are envisioning...has many creative ideas of her own...after working with Karisa we both felt that she truly has a knack for making everyone feel at ease in front of the camera, resulting in stunning photos that reflect energy and personality...I can wholeheartedly say that choosing Love, Lomax Studios was the right decision...delivered our photos well ahead of schedule...provided valuable tips and details before our sessions and throughout our planning process...her lovely presence made our wedding day even more special. We love revisiting our engagement and wedding photos often - her creativity and attention to detail are remarkable. We are so grateful to have chosen Love, Lomax Studios. The beautifully edited photos reflect the love, emotions, and joy of our wedding day...captured more than we could’ve ever asked for. We can’t thank Karisa enough for preserving these memories for us. We will cherish her work for the rest of our lives. We love Karisa and highly recommend Love, Lomax Studios to anyone in search of a talented and professional photographer—you won’t be disappointed!...Thank you for everything, Karisa!!

View the full review on Wedding Wire, Zola, & Google (Jessica T.)

MR. & MRS. MILLER

xo,

Felt like one of our friends...

We hired Love, Lomax as our wedding photographer which included an engagement shoot, and were BLOWN AWAY with her work!

From the start Karisa was very easy to work with and is an incredibly kind, caring person. A photographer captures really intimate moments, and my husband and I felt so comfortable with her. She did a great job coaching us through the poses and went to a variety of locations to make sure we got all the shots.

Specifically for the wedding, she was incredibly organized by sending us a wedding questionnaire and creating a very detailed timeline, making sure she knew all the important photos we wanted to get. On my wedding day, she felt like one of my friends and was hyping my husband and I up all day. She was super respectful of our time and made sure we got photos efficiently so we could enjoy as much time with our family and friends.

Regarding her work, she is an AMAZING photographer. We got so many compliments on our engagement and wedding photos, many people saying they look like they could have been in a magazine. All of my friends and family that interacted with Karisa on our wedding day spoke so highly of her and said we made the right decision hiring her. I cannot recommend Love, Lomax enough!!

MR. & MRS. MCGOVERN

xo,

Eased all our anxieties...

Our experience with Karisa at Love, Lomax Studios was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. Before we booked her, she eased all our anxieties by having a call with us...One thing we really appreciated was how clear her pricing was. Nothing made me more anxious that reaching out to a vendor and having no clue what the financial commitment might be. With Love, Lomax Studios, we could see up front what the cost would be and everything a package included. My husband and I went for the "capturing everything" package and it was everything we could have wanted and more. Karisa was so easy to work with- both in person for the engagement shoot and then wedding...Her communication style is clear, loving and friendly, and concise...felt supported by her, in a way I hadn't even expected from a photographer, and she was so fun and game to try goofy shots we had in mind...my makeup artist commented on how professional she was, knowing exactly how to work around the other vendors onsite, in a way that apparently isn't always the case with other photographers. Not only is Karisa a delight to work with...extremely skilled...her photographs are AMAZING. Every single person who sees them can't help but gush over them. Karisa has such an eye for capturing intimate, beautiful, and real moments. It made choosing photos for our album so hard, but of course Karisa stepped in to help us there too! I could go on, but in all hiring Love, Lomax Studios was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others in the area. Thank you so much, Karisa!

Read the full review on The Knot, Zola, & Google (Erin C.)

xo,

MR. & MRS. KARRAT

lifelong memories

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