Location: Taft Point, Yosemite
Floral: Finley's Flower Co
Dress: Besa Bridal
Cambry & Dylan
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Hi friends, Carissa here! Dream Capture Studios began with a passion for photography that was sparked in high school, where I offered photoshoots to my fellow cheerleaders. That passion quickly evolved, and at just 17 years old, I shot my first wedding in 2012. From that moment, I knew capturing weddings was what I was meant to do. In 2013, I officially launched Dream Capture Studios, and since then, I've expanded my business and honed my skills across a variety of photography genres.
What truly excites me about shooting weddings is the chance to capture all the raw, genuine emotions of the day. No matter how many weddings I photograph, there are always moments that bring tears to my eyes. My approach is laid-back and relaxed; I believe in keeping the day as stress-free as possible. I’m a "go-with-the-flow" photographer, stepping in with direction when needed but always aiming to keep the shots candid and natural.
Some of my favorite moments to capture are the first look and the bride & groom portraits—these are where I can really get creative. And I never miss the chance to get on the dance floor, camera in hand, to capture those lively, joyful moments.
Outside of photography, I’m a proud mom of two, and I love spending time with my kids, often taking them on little adventures. I’m also passionate about gardening and caring for my house plants. My husband and I are both natural artists who found our way into business together through our shared love for photography and videography. He’s worked with comedian Jo Koy, shooting arena shows and even contributing to Jo Koy's recent Netflix special.
Our photography style is unique—dreamy and timeless, with an emphasis on true-to-color editing. I’m a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to editing, focusing on color correction and retouching to create magical, memorable images that our couples will cherish for generations.
At the end of the day, I hope that when you work with us, you leave not just with beautiful photos but with the feeling that you’ve gained a friend.
a little about us:
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Our wedding collections start at $2,200. We offer flexible payment options to make it easier for you to budget for your big day.
Wedding packages start at $2,200
THE IVERSON FAMILY
Carissa was FANTASTIC. She took artful, classy photos and managed to sneak around and get some INCREDIBLE photos when we had no idea she was even there. I can't express how beautiful the finished product was. 10/10 would recommend.
Brittany & Samantha
Carissa (and Tyler) were and absolute dream to work with! We instantly clicked with them during our consultation phone call and knew they were the ones. During the photoshoot, Carissa and Tyler were incredibly patient and helpful with positioning us, despite my fiancee's and my awkward fumbling. They were so charming and charismatic that we didn't want the session to end just so we could talk more! During the wedding they were even better. They blended into the background perfectly, so much so that we didn't even know they were present to get most of the shots they did! Carissa and Tyler are genuinely two of the kindest, most talented individuals and we cannot recommend them enough. We're sad our wedding is over just because it means we can't work with them anymore! If you want to have gorgeous, creative shots for your wedding, you NEED to contract Dream Capture Studios immediately. Thank you again Carissa & Tyler for making our day special!
Sammy & Aaron
Carissa and Tyler of Dream Capture were absolutely incredible to work with for our wedding. They are both so fun and personable, which made us feel super comfortable during our engagement shoot. On the day of the wedding, they were with us the entire day and were a dream to work with. They are both so talented and they captured so many amazing moments with an amazing eye for details. We continue to get compliments on how beautiful and dreamy our pictures are. The quality of the photobook and flashdrive included in our package was also so much more than we expected. I cannot recommend Carissa and Dream Capture enough! Thank you for making our day unforgettable❤️
Tristan &
Carissa is not only super nice to work with, but flexible and just wants to make your day the best it can be for you! She has done both my wedding photos and most recently our family photos and we love them! Shes talented, affordable, punctual and anyone would be lucky to work with her. Thanks Carissa!
THE RAGOSHKE FAMILY
We had a wonderful experience with Carissa! She was great with pose suggestions and open to our ideas; and from what I have seen of the finished products, they look beautiful. She was warm and very friendly to work with. Thank you Carissa for doing such a stellar job at our wedding!
THE SUMMERS FAMILY
I absolutely loved working with Carissa and Tyler. They made everything look amazing! And they were really understanding about us having to move our wedding date due to Covid. I could not have asked for a better photographer for our special day.
