Wildflower Photo Co.

Best of Weddings (1x).

Southern California + Destinations

About this vendor

You know that amazing travel host…the one that has snacks waiting for you when you arrive and provides you with all of the best tips, insider knowledge, local hidden gems, road maps, and resources for you to have the best trip possible? I’m basically that person for your wedding day experience. I’m Karissa from Wildflower Photo Co. Based in Southern California, I travel throughout the world capturing couples’ beautiful and unique stories. I am a big ol’ nature lover, and my happy place is exploring the outdoors with my husband, dog, and son. My heart is most full while hiking, camping, road-tripping, or sitting around a campfire with my favorite people. You deserve an incredible, heartfelt, and meaningful day rooted in YOU. I am here to document each moment in a significant way that threads all of the raw, epic, and heartfelt moments together in a beautiful visual story that will bring the day to life for years to come. When you hire me, not only do you get a photographer, but a planning buddy, a resource provider, a location scout, a timeline builder, and a support system. By the time your big day arrives, I'm your friend, your teammate, and your biggest supporter. I put all my attention and time into listening to your stories and your dream photography vision. I absorb the meaningful details and moments you strive to experience so that I can transform your visions into a reality and document the real, raw, heartfelt, and epic moments that tie your special day together. I LOVE getting to meet new friends and can’t wait to learn about your story! So let’s get to know each other. Let’s chat through your elopement/wedding day vision, answer your questions and start planning your best adventure yet.

Details

Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files
Drone
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party

Awards and Affiliations

2024 'Best of Weddings'

out of 5.0

12 reviews

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Zachary R

My husband and I had THE MOST AMAZING experience with Karissa and Mike! We can't say enough good things about them. From our first conversation to the moment we received our galler...

y, we felt so well taken care of. Since we're from NJ and were eloping in northern CA's Redwood National Park, we needed help with scouting and planning locations. They were so helpful through the process. We originally thought of just booking the photography package but we saw their videos for other couples and opted for both photography and video. We are SO glad we did! We often talk about how it was the best money we were ever spent. Karissa and Mike took the time to ensure we had everything we needed and were SO accommodating, professional, kind, and TALENTED! They made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Our photos are framed around our home and we played our elopement video for all our friends and family at our reception in NJ on our one year anniversary. Our guests were so moved - many tears were shed! We hope to be able to work with Karissa & Mike again for a photoshoot sometime! :)

Jamie P

We loved working with Karissa! From beginning to end she was communicative, organized, asking engaging questions, and always working to get to know us as a couple to showcase us at...

our best! She was a wonderful addition to our wedding day team and we loved spending the day with her. We are not used to being in front of the camera but Karissa made us feel right at home - offering prompts when we needed them and capturing candid moments between. She went the extra mile and you can see it in her photos. We could not be happier with our decision!

Lily N

I highly recommend using Karissa and Mike’s photography and videography services for your special day! They are such an incredible couple who bring so much joy and enthusiasm to th...

eir work. They were reliable, grounded, and always willing to go above and beyond to make sure you have the best time. We no longer live in Los Angeles so we were relieved that Karissa could accommodate our schedules. She even met us at the venue the week before our wedding to go over last minute details with the venue coordinator. Karissa is such a breath of fresh air who makes you feel at ease through her presence and genuine nature. Karissa shot our engagement photos over a year ago and my husband and I were so excited after we received them! The photos were gorgeous and I’ll never forget how comfortable she made us feel that afternoon. We could not wait for her and Mike to be part of our wedding day. We received our wedding photos and the video and were blown away with how incredible it all turned out! They certainly captured the details and the overall ambiance of the whole day. You can tell they absolutely love what they do because their work shows how much of their hearts they pour into it. Thank you Wildflower Family for all the beautiful worked you produced. It wouldn't have been the same with you!

Natalia V

I cannot emphasize enough how amazing Karissa, Mike and the whole Wildflower Photo family are. They are truly the best, so do yourself a favor and book them for your wedding or elo...

pement! They really go the extra mile to help you make your vision come to life. Not only is their work amazing (we can't stop obsessing over our photos and re-watching our wedding video), but they also have such a calming presence that was invaluable on a day with so many moving parts. Karissa and Mike will listen to you, and do their very best to try to make anything you want to do happen - whether that's drone videography, sneaking away for sunset photos, or having multiple locations for first look and family/bridal party photos. They are the ultimate hype team. Our wedding would not have been the same without them! They captured our day in gorgeous photos, and an amazing video, in a way that felt so indescribably personalized and so US... it is hard to describe in words. I also have to put in a plug for videography - we initially were not sure if videography would fit in our wedding budget, but we ended up going for it and are so happy that we did. It was the best money we have ever spent. Wildflower edited our wedding footage in a way that perfectly showcased all the highlights from our day. The fee they charge is nothing when considering this footage is now one of our most prized possessions. It is truly spectacular and something we will cherish for years to come.

Jenny T

We had an intimate adventure wedding in Lake Tahoe and Karissa and Mike truly made our wedding dreams come true! They are so kind and easy to connect with, have bountiful resource...

s and planning information, and they capture the most beautiful moments through photography and videography. The quality of their work is incredible - we will always cherish our wedding photos and video (accompanied by gorgeous music). Most importantly, they helped create an unforgettable experience where we could soak in every moment and tailored it to our wedding dreams. We are so grateful for them and their kind artistry. Highly recommend!

Rosie H

I cannot recommend Karissa and Mike more for your wedding photography. From the first email exchange, I knew we were in great hands. Karissa is super responsive, organized, kind, a...

nd professional. They even sent us a little welcome gift (which we ended up using for our wedding vows)! Karissa and Mike clearly communicate with you all along the way (email and phone call meetings) to make sure they have your vision for the day of. On our wedding day, Karissa and Mike were a source of calm and positivity. Our ceremony had a chaotic start and they worked hard to keep my husband and I focused in the beauty of the present moment. Now let's talk the cherry on top - their GORGEOUS photos! Karissa and Mike were able to give us our entire gallery soon after our wedding and my husband and I, our families and friends were blown away. The color, composition, vibe of the pictures are absolutely stunning. They caught all the most important moments with minimal direction during the reception. Cannot say enough positive things about our experience working with Wildflower Photo Co! Lock them in now before they're booked!

Jane M

Today is our one year wedding anniversary and, looking back, hiring Wildflower was the undoubtably the best decision we made in the entire wedding planning process. Today, we watch...

ed our video and went through our photos. We really cherish these memories and it’s amazing how perfectly they captured the warmth, love, and fun of the day. Karissa and Mike were such a source of strength for us during our multiple Covid postponements. Their guidance during that uncertain time, planning the timeline and logistics of the wedding day, and incredible attention to detail was invaluable. We can’t recommend them enough for photo AND video. On top of having incredible artistic vision, they are also some of the most amazing people you’ll ever meet. Karissa, Mike, and their team are so kind, genuine, and adventurous. They bring a calming presence to the day when we were feeling so nervous! They made us feel so comfortable and empowered us to embrace spontaneity…we even jumped in the ocean during our reception and they were right there beside us!! We also hired Karissa and Mike for an engagement shoot in Joshua Tree and an adventure session in Malibu under the stars. They are truly special and cannot recommend them enough. If they are available, book them!!!

Sarah C

Karissa and Mike are some of the most magical folks you could ever wish to work with. They truly know all the ins and outs of photography, so you are guaranteed to get some incredi...

ble shots. But even more than that, they are the best to work with. They will put you right at ease from the first conversation. They’re with you every step of the way regardless of the type of wedding you are planning (large, traditional wedding, elopement, adventure, etc) and they’ll undoubtedly become your friends because you can’t help loving such fun and genuine people. Booking any other photography/videography team is a mistake.

Aaron N

Karissa & Mike are total rock stars! They're incredible at what they do, and—even better—are such a pleasure to work with. Responsive, accommodating, and generous, they helped my w...

ife and me adjust our "big wedding" plan down to something much more intimate in the face of the pandemic. We felt totally overwhelmed by having to plan a whole new event... so we were truly touched and bowled over by how ready these two were to fight for us. Wildflower Photo Co. had our back, and made our elopement easy, memorable, and perfectly special!

Emily J

Karissa and Mike's work speaks for itself! Not only did they take the most beautiful photos and video , but the two of them are the kindest, most professional and organized team to...

work with. From the moment we reached out they were quick to respond and helped guide us through all of the planning over the year and half leading up to our wedding. They truly go above and beyond. They captured our wedding day better than we could have imagined. The photos are simply stunning and we will treasure them for a lifetime! Highly recommend hiring Wildflower Photo CO!!!

Jacob W

My wife and I met Karissa and Mike back in 2019 after we had just gotten engaged and instantly knew we had to hire them. Not only are these two adorable and fantastic people but th...

ey're downright professionals through and through. They made us feel at home especially during 2020 when we had to postpone our wedding multiple times, always finding time to check in with us and see how we were doing/if we had any questions. In addition, they were also very gracious to add on their videography services complimentary to us which made those darker times during the pandemic feel that much brighter. On the day of our wedding we had the best experience with them. Mike was fantastic at leading the way when it came to getting the shots of the groomsmen and myself leading up to the First Look. Karissa (who was entering her third trimester of pregnancy by the way) was instructive and kind-hearted always ensuring she was getting the necessary photos, but also keeping things fun and playful! I cannot say this enough, but I consider Mike and Karissa to be like close friends which is not always the case when it comes to vendors. They go above and beyond for their clients and the quality of their work speaks for itself. My wife and I could not be happier and our decision to hire them has been one of the best we've made in the entire wedding planning process! If you want photographers that will make your wedding day an experience to be remembered then please do yourself a favor and hire these two! You won't regret it. Thank you Mike and Karissa for everything! We love you guys!

Alessandra C

We cannot recommend Wildflower Photo Co enough!!! Our journey with Karissa and Mike, who are just really genuine, hard-working, thoughtful, kind-hearted people with a good sense o...

f humor, started in 2019! Throughout the road bumps of planning a wedding through a pandemic, Karissa and Mike were really there for us and we truly consider them as friends now! Their natural style is what drew me to their work in the first place - nothing is over-edited or too posed. Our first time being photographed professionally was our engagement shoot with Karissa in Malibu - it was just so much fun, the time flew by, and we didn't feel like we were being photographed! After our initial plans of a big wedding were delayed, we decided to "elope" with our immediate families and Karissa and Mike were instrumental to this happening! They weren't just our photographers, but also our coordinators. On the day that we had planned to have the ceremony, a surprise blizzard hit Mammoth Lakes, but Karissa and Mike were so calm, so prepared, and so supportive. Without prompting, they came up with back-up plans for us and even scouted out alternative location during the storm (and Karissa was pregnant!). That really illustrates their commitment to their couples. Karissa always remembers the details and listens to your requests. Her ability to remain composed in any situation is quite remarkable. Mike's ability to compile tear-jerking, heart string-tugging videos is just incredible. He created a memory of our ceremony that we will always treasure. Karissa and Mike are just the best. Four other couples who are our close friends have all used Wildflower Photo Co., because they are just that good - both their photo AND video are phenomenal. If you're looking for an experience where you are made to feel special, Karissa and Mike are THE best hype team. They are also just a joy to be around.

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