Clarissa Wylde Photography

I would give Clarissa 100 stars if I could. If we had to go back in time I would hire her again and again and again. She made our special day and the ones leading up to it PERFECT, let me explain: we knew we wanted to get married in Zion National Park which requires some permits and behind the scenes not fun paperwork.. she completely took care of them and made the process so smooth for us. Throughout the months leading up to our day, we chatted and video called multiple times to talk about what we wanted (specific photo spots, how we wanted the day to flow, what time we wanted to start everything etc), not only did she help us figure out what we did and didn't want, she planned a full itinerary and PDF'd it (with a cute design) that truly helped my adhd brain not panic over what time we were doing what activities. The day before, we met her for coffee after she had been out scouting the best locations for us.. One of the things I told her I wanted was for us to have a super private vow exchange in a slot canyon (our immediate family attended the actual ceremony) and she literally found a hidden slot canyon that was totally UNTOUCHED. You could tell by the sand that no footprints had been there for a very long time (See pics for how freaking incredible this spot was). Then the day of when she arrives, she brings my husband and I our exact coffee orders from the day before! A much needed surprise <3 She also made us cookies and had her car packed with waters and snacks for us throughout the day. Her energy throughout the day was so uplifting and fun and just what we needed.. and by the end of the day she was eating dinner and dancing with us because she felt like family! Now onto the photos... these photos exceeded my expectations in every single way. Clarissa was hyping us up constantly while she was taking them, so that combined with our newlywed bliss truly helped create the photos of our dreams. We never felt awkward, stagnant, or "posed". Everything felt so natural and I can feel that when I look back at our photos. It actually took us months to create our album because we had such a hard time choosing favorites.. they are all perfection, everything I wanted and more. Clarissa is not just an elopement "photographer", she's a planner, coordinator, snack maker, enthusiastic vibe bringer, photographer, and friend all in one. For reference I booked a 10 hour package with her! She custom made it to fit my needs and I have no doubt she can do the same for you :) 1000/10 recommend

Clarissa is the best! A photographer is arguably one of the people you’ll spend the most time with on your wedding day, and Clarissa does an incredible job making sure it’s a positive experience with absolutely stunning results! Seriously, if you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate, just book her and you will not regret it! Clarissa took the time to get to know us and what we wanted so she could get all those beautiful shots, and she went above and beyond to make the whole experience upbeat, fun, and as stress free as possible. She was so organized throughout the whole process and wedding day that I didn’t have to worry about any coordinating and she worked so well with our family to make everything flow seamlessly. She scoped out some areas for our after-wedding beach photos and found us the perfect spot! It was such a joy to work with Clarissa from beginning to end and the pictures are gorgeous!

I am SO GLAD that we picked Clarissa!! We were initially drawn to her breathtaking nature photography. My husband and I were so nervous about the photos as neither of us are very comfortable in front of the camera. From the moment we met Clarissa that nervousness faded right away. She took time to get to know us, our interests, and our vision for the photos. She was so enthusiastic about the wedding and even helped me make decisions about my bridesmaid dresses, sharing her sister's wedding photos to show me an idea similar to mine! I am so thankful for her patience, kindness, and artistic eye. Clarissa went above and beyond to make our day special, and her joy is completely contagious. We were able to completely relax and know we were in good hands. When we recieved the photos back we were overjoyed, they are absolutely stunning. I cannot recommend Clarissa enough, she is worth every penny! (I have so many favorites it was hard to pick just a few for this review!)

Words cannot express how wonderful and easy it was working with Clarissa to capture such an important milestone of our lives. The planning surrounding a wedding/elopement can be super stressful, but having Clarissa on our team was like a breath of fresh air. Not to mention the final photos were stunning — got all the compliments from our family and friends! We felt so taken care of even from our initial chat, and it always felt like she had both the big picture and small details in mind, from outfit ideas, to photo spots, to permits/regulations, to making sure everyone felt comfortable (e.g., our relatives and even our doggo!). Even though we kept unintentionally throwing hurdles her way (sorry!), she took everything in stride and brought great attitude and energy through it all — which was contagious and much needed because I was feeling stressed and grumpy at times. Late night and super early morning start time back-to-back? No problem. Stubborn fur baby who won't look at the camera? Easy peasy, cue the impressive animal noises. A gazillion last minute things that changed/we forgot to mention? Piece of cake. Her style of photography and portfolio are what initially drew us in (the natural look instead of the currently trending styles), but what really sealed the deal for us was how thorough she was from the beginning in that we didn't feel stressed/uncertain about how things will play out. She was both very professional but still felt like our bff (like, how???). It was also like she was proactively trying to help reduce our stress, like even researching things for us we didn't think to look into. She made difficult logistics look simple. Her prices were affordable and well worth it. If you are on the fence about hiring her, I would suggest having a chat with her and asking all the questions and concerns you have (even if it seems like a tall order because she'll at least talk it through with you and try to work with you). At the end of the day, we wanted someone we could trust with the photos and to make us look good and was easy to work with/did not add to our stress, and that's what we got plus so much more. Clarissa, we can't thank you enough. It was less than a year, but we truly enjoyed your company. We greatly appreciate all you've done for us and had a blast gallivanting through the mountains with you.