i’m passionate
about the details that remind you of everything else… how your toddler’s fingers pressed into your back during hugs, how the eggs you made every morning for breakfast sounded in the pan, how your mother smelled, how warm you were by the sunniest window in your home.
hello, memory maker.
i’m Cerissa.
a DC/Northern Virginia lifestyle photographer who helps families, couples, and entrepreneurs capture the beauty in their truth.
I’m a mom of two, wife, nature lover and outdoor explorer, angler, and recovering concert addict who loves pauses in conversation. The ones you think are awkward. I love those. These moments are the building blocks of your day.
You invite me to experience time with you, and know I’ll make these moments mine, too.
My superpower? Making you feel like we’re just hanging out! (But shh. That’s because it’s what we’re doing.)
for you and yours
newborn, family, couples
I photograph what’s real, and you’re comfortable during your session. How? My sessions are hangout sessions! I become so invested in your moments, and you’ll see it in your gallery.
for your business
branding, lifestyle, headshots
I love working with small businesses and creative entrepreneurs. You’ll see that my personable approach is the same with professionals. I feel your business journey, and I care that the fabric of who you are is front and center in your branding.
“Cerissa is all good vibes and her photos capture natural lighting and feelings in a way that reminds me how much it’s worth bringing a talented professional to these special moments. I took a long time looking for someone who would be open and accepting of all kinds of people, and she definitely was! “
Ready to capture this season?
You focus on the memory making, let me focus on capturing it.
Ready to talk about all the things?
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let’s talk!