NOW THAT YOU FOUND LOVE

Tell me, what IT IS that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?*

Black and white romantic wedding photograph showing intimate moment between bride in lace dress and groom in suit.

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A romantic embrace between a couple in formal attire standing on the shore with calm ocean waters behind them.

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A candid sunset wedding portrait capturing a moment of genuine laughter.

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Experience
Black and white photo of couple dancing with parasol at wedding reception.

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Curiosity guides my artistic vision, with cameras as extensions of my heart. My work captures authentic beauty, creating soulful and timeless photographs that narrate stories of love, connection and experience.





A romantic black and white moment captured between newlyweds sharing a tender kiss in an outdoor garden setting.
You are my inspiration.


A joyful person in a suit sits in a white Chiavari chair while being lifted by a crowd during an outdoor celebration.
I am an observer and your collaborator, not to intrude or to choreograph you, but to amplify your vision.


Dynamic black and white photo of two dancers performing an energetic swing dance move on a tiled floor.
My goal is always to make you feel at ease in front of my camera, and to portray you in your truest form, highlighting the beauty of you and your loved ones in the photographs I take for you.
Two women in formal dresses, one in black and one in white, share a candid moment outdoors in black and white photography.
Being in tune and flowing with the day unfolding: capturing the sacred, romantic, tender, serious, sentimental, silly, lighthearted, joyful, spontaneous, unscripted and unexpected...


A romantic black and white moment captured on a balcony overlooking misty mountains, showing affection and elegance.
Embracing them all, and weaving a beautiful tapestry of images to treasure, for as long as stars are above you.
A couple in wedding attire dance together under a white parasol at their wedding reception in black and white photography.
Capturing the emotions and beauty of your wedding celebration in an intentional, intimate and timeless way.


A black and white portrait of someone wearing a bridal veil and looking upward with a thoughtful expression.





To me, photography transcends the visual; it captures life's essence.









A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony with the couple holding hands under a floral arch while exchanging vows.
Telling stories of love, connection and experience.

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A romantic black and white wedding photo of a couple embracing on a balcony with misty mountains in the background.

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Intimate black and white wedding portrait with flowing veil in desert setting.

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A romantic sunset wedding photo of newlyweds embracing in a sunlit garden.

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An intimate black and white portrait of newlyweds sharing a tender moment.

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Ethereal double exposure portrait of a bride in white against a blue background.

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Black and white image of flowing wedding dress and footprints in sand.

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A seabird soars over the ocean against a misty gray sky.

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A couple walks along a beach at sunset holding a parasol.

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A desert wedding photo with a flowing veil caught in the wind against mountain backdrop.

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A Pablo Neruda love poems book rests on a teal background with delicate white flowers.

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A romantic black and white moment of an embracing couple by the ocean shore.

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A romantic black and white photo of a couple standing in a lush garden with a white dress and suit.

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A tender black and white portrait of an intimate embrace between a couple dressed in formal attire.

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A vintage black and white wedding cake topper shows a miniature couple standing beside decorative tiers.

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Approach

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A newlywed couple celebrates their wedding entrance at an outdoor venue with guests cheering in black and white photography.
She captured moments I would have never seen if it weren’t for her and truly captured the essence of the fun at our wedding.


A couple in formal attire poses on a street with Spanish-style architecture and palm trees in black and white.
SHE WAS MORE THAN JUST A PHOTOGRAPHER; SHE WAS LIKE A FRIEND AMONGST OUR GUESTS, CAPTURING THE MOST CANDID, SWEET MOMENTS WITH A UNIQUE STYLE THAT PERFECTLY BLENDED ROMANCE AND FUN.


A heartwarming black and white photograph shows an affectionate elderly couple embracing and laughing together outdoors.
SHE MADE EVERYONE COMFORTABLE AND HER BRILLIANT AND RICH PHOTOS CAPTURED BOTH MOOD AND SETTING IN A WAY THAT ELEVATED EVERYTHING!


A romantic black and white portrait of a couple in an intimate embrace sharing a tender moment in soft lighting.
I AM BLOWN AWAY BY HER EYE—SHE SEES US: OUR LOVE, OUR HUMOR WITH SUCH BEAUTY AND LIGHT.


A romantic black and white wedding photo shows a couple in an intimate moment during their first dance.
CLARISSA – I THINK WHAT YOUR PICTURES DO IS MAKE US SEE THE BREATHTAKING BEAUTY AND STRENGTH AND FRAGILITY IN EVERYDAY PEOPLE – AND THEN WONDER IF WE AREN’T JUST AS AMAZING OURSELVES.
VERY POWERFUL.


A bride in a short white long-sleeved dress and flowing veil poses against a pink wall.
CLARISSA IS A WONDERFUL PHOTOGRAPHER. SHE IS KIND, SMART, GENTLE, AND EMBRACING.


A tender black and white moment at a wedding as couple embraces while wedding party members smile in background.

WHAT ATTRACTED ME TO CLARISSA'S STYLE WAS THE ELEGANCE AND TIMELESSNESS THAT SHE CAPTURED IN HER PHOTOS ...AN UNCANNY ABILITY TO CAPTURE LOVE IN PEOPLES FACES AND LIGHT WITHIN MOMENTS. IT'S LIKE NOTHING I'VE EVER SEEN.


SOULFUL DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
 SANTA BARBARA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER




*Quote by Mary Oliver