Alrighty, folks, let's peel back the layers, I'm a dash of bubbly, and I sprinkle kindness!
⇢ Mum of Three (Very Grown) Men: Yep, you heard it right, three strapping young lads who I just adore!
⇢  Beach Bum at Heart: Oh, that's my happy place, my soul-soothing sanctuary. Give me sandy toes, crashing waves, and a beach sunset, and I'm in pure bliss! 
⇢  Mountain Lover: Now, if you ever catch me grinning from ear to ear on a rainy, foggy day in the mountains, don't be surprised. It's like stepping into heaven on earth for me!
⇢ BBQs, Tunes, and Family Jam Sessions: Some of the best moments in life involve firing up the BBQ, cranking up the music, and jamming out with my sons. Well I just dance, my boys are the musos! check out @zaccrossband ....
⇢  Dancing Queen to Mamma Mia: Consider me disco "dancing queen" material! 
⇢  The Cozy Comfort of Log Fires: Ah, the smell of a log fire crackling away on a chilly evening. It's like a warm hug for my soul.
⇢  Margaritas & Good Reds: Margaritta for a summer disco night or a good soothing red by the fire with my favourite person.

No matter who and where we are, we’re all souls wandering this beautiful Earth, with a different story to share. No tale is one and the same. And that’s why I LOVE documenting love stories and hopefully yours too!

"I guard my inner zen like a squirrel
hoarding acorns   – fiercely, and with
the occasional nutty escape!" 

My photography journey began as a passionate quest to capture the raw, unscripted emotions that
make each love story unique. What fuels my love for this art is the chance to freeze time,
to immortalize the laughter, tears, and intimate moments that make your wedding day unforgettable.

Every shoot is a fresh canvas, where I paint with emotions, crafting a narrative that's uniquely yours.

“Every wedding, every shoot, I see the world through a whole new lens. Your story will be different from the last, and this ignites my passion all over again.”

“IT IS ALL ABOUT THE RAW BEAUTY OF FEELINGS
 AND THEIR IMPRINT ON THE SOUL.”

Carissa is the owner and the principal creative behind the lens. Elk and Fir has a flurry of awards and 5 star reviews from her couples! A creator of frozen memories that will wow you with stunning backdrops, intimate close ups capturing emotion, cinematic framing, free candid moments lit up with smiles and that look of love, panoramic and detailed views of the venue, along with breathtaking purposeful editing.

Her stills are elegantly shot, and beautifully produces the final product with warm, organic, earthy tones that captures the rawness of your day filled with emotion. Her no. 1 aim is to capture ‘emotion’. 

This profession is an honour because I love letting my couples enjoy their epic day and surrender to the celebration,
WITHOUT fixing on taking photos. My style is completely candid and natural, with a dash of simple guided posing.
So many personal tricks to my imagery.....

Rain, hail or shine, I won’t miss a beat