Mini Session || Christy's Cherry Blossom Portraits

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Cherry Blossom Love: Kim & James|| Lifestyle

"Flowers are love's truest language."

-Park Benjamin

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Mini Fashion Session | Olivia's "Night Out"

"Elegance is the only beauty that never fades"

-Audrey Hepburn

If there is one thing to be said about Olivia it is that she is one of the most elegant youngins' I have ever met!  Her presence is never without grace and she has an impeccable sense of style.  

A combo of natural beauty, sophistication, and youth made her so easy to photograph.  

This shoot was another mini fashion session for D.C. based boutique Proper Topper's fall brochure

Enjoy!

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Karissa 

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All clothing items in this shoot can be purchased at D.C. based boutique Proper Topper

Kim & James | Mini Fall Lifestyle Shoot

FALLing in love.....

There are so many wonderful things to say about Kim and James!  To steer away from this shoot being too "engagement" I shall refrain from discussing their OBVIOUS chemistry and love/passion for one another (Do with that what you will!).

This shoot was another fun one for the delightful boutique Proper Topper to use for their Fall brochure.  Just a good ol' casual lifestyle shoot.  

Scenario: Beautiful couple playfully engaging on a brisk fall day before/after casually hat shopping.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

#fallingforpropertopper

Xx,

Karissa

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Fall Fashion | Proper Topper Lifestyle Shoot

Fall Fashion: Cute boots, cozy scarves, and a dash of happiness

Fall fashion is by far my favorite.  Before our lives are consumed by a rigid winter we get a chance to enjoy throwing on a light jacket and scarf over our cute dresses.  Personally, my scarf collection begs for a new member and boots consume a good portion of my daily fantasizing.  

Combining my love of fashion with photography is something I had never considered.  Being a part of this lifestyle shoot for Proper Topper's Fall collection was a blast.

Note:  These photos were taken in 90 degree weather!  What extraordinary trooper models.

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Visit www.propertopper.com for the clothing featured in this shoot!

Elena Faye | Fairy Extraordinaire

You're NEVER too old to play dress up.

Elena Faye is proof that playing dress up is fun and looks great at any age!  This little mini shoot was a blast to do and even MORE fun to edit.  I have wanted to do some more dramatic editing for a while and Elena agreed to be my subject.

I wanted to portray her as a mythical creature and bring out her AMAZING eyes to create a life like fairy.  Welp, mission accomplished I'd say!  This wonder brought the beauty to the table and I got to capture and enhance it.

This shoot has inspired me to do others like this with intense editing.  

I just love when a product turns out how I imagined!

Thank you Elena for working with me.  Can you be a mermaid next?!

Enjoy Xx

Karissa Renee

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Emily | Eat Your Heart Out Modern Day Pin Up Shoot

Emily is one of my favorite people to photograph.  She is the ideal candidate for any pin up shoot!  Big blue eyes, tiny waist, curvaceous hips, and a nice bosom (teehee!)  I also cant forget the fact that she looks stunning in red lipstick.

These photos were taken earlier this year as a gift from Emily to her significant other.  Most of them are racy so I did not post them, but I just had to share the mild ones to show off how great this girl looks!

 Emily, you are GORGEOUS xoxo