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Carissa Woo Photography

Carissa Woo Photography

Gardena, CA
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    She is amazing

    Carissa is simply the best. She’s talented, personable, professional, and overall amazing at her craft. As a wedding planner, it is so important to curate a wedding day team that I know will help me run the day flawlessly. Carissa is amazing at what she does and returns the photos quickly. I recommend her to every single one of my couples!
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    Anthony Sent on 12/21/2022
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    Thank you Carissa and Michelle

    We had the pleasure of working with Carissa and Michelle on our wedding day. They were thorough, upbeat and very helpful in directing us. It rained on our wedding day and they were attentive to pauses in the rain so we could still have photos outside. The photos we have seen so far turned out beautifully, and we can't wait to see more. Working with them was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!
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    Alison Sent on 11/14/2022
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    Highly Recommend!

    My (now) husband and I worked with Carissa for our engagement shoot, my boudoir shoot, and our wedding day.

    Carissa is kind, timely, and professional. She goes above and beyond for her clients. She makes you laugh during the photo shoots which give you the best smiles and photos! Carissa has a quick turn around for sneak peak photos and your entire photo album. She’s quick to respond to email and text messages.

    We can’t wait to work with her for our family photo shoots in the future. We highly recommend Carissa!!!
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    Suzanne Sent on 09/06/2021
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    Awesome photographer!

    Carissa did a wonderful job taking photos for our wedding. She was quick to respond to messages, friendly, and super easy to work with. She sent us gorgeous photos the morning after the wedding, sneak peaks a weeks later, and a full album within a couple of weeks. She is a true professional!
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    Carissa Woo Photography is AMAZING

    Carissa Woo’s work speaks for itself, with all the amazing photography and videography you can view on her website and social media. When it came time to planning our wedding, it was without hesitation that we reached out to Carissa. Her energetic and professional approach put us at ease right from the jump.

    We started with our engagement shoot in West LA, where Carissa and her team took us on a fun tour of amazing backdrops. Being photographed for hours can be quite a tiring and self-conscious experience, but we ended the day feeling so excited to get married. She brought so much fun, energy and warmth out of us.

    Our wedding day was quite the marathon, with a tea ceremony in the morning, wedding party photos during the day and the wedding in the late afternoon / evening. Carissa and her team's energy never wavered, keeping us going and capturing all the unforgettable moments we can cherish forever. Weddings being typically a stressful experience, Carissa and her team moved seamlessly throughout the ceremony and reception.

    A true testament to the quality of Carissa's work is that we cannot stop looking through the photo gallery and videos. They say your wedding day flies by, which we can say that it truly did. We are so incredibly glad that Carissa and her team were the ones who captured our special day so we can relive that day for the rest of our lives. They captured the true emotion, happiness and magic of everyone there. 

    If you are looking for a professional, caring and amazing photographer/videographer for an engagement photo shoot and/or wedding, Carissa and her team are your answer. You won’t be disappointed, just happy on the happiest day of your life.
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    Michelle Sent on 10/14/2019
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    Epic Photography, Amazing Energy

    Carissa and her team were absolutely amazing! Carissa did our engagement and wedding photography and she literally cannot take a bad photo. Each and every photo is a beautiful moment and memory and she was able to capture it all, literally didn’t miss anything, so we can cherish these photos and memories forever. Carissa is a true professional and in working with her it’s so clear that she knows exactly what she’s doing and on top of that she makes it SO fun!! She livens up the group and us to create stunning, epic photos. No one feels awkward or looks awkward- all of the photos capture the true energy and liveliness! She made it so easy our wedding day because we trusted her skill, creativity, and eye for the perfect photos. Also the entire process leading up to the engagement shoot and wedding were both so seamless because she’s communicative, organized and prepares you on what to wear, bring, etc. We absolutely loved her energy and couldn’t imagine our wedding day without her!
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    Beautiful Photography and Videography with Fast Delivery and Packages Catered for You!

    Out of all the photographers I reached out to for quotes, Carissa was the only one that reached out to talk over the phone. She got to know who I am and what I was looking for in a photography/videography team. She worked with our budget and was able to stagger her shooting time with the other photographer so we could have more coverage time for our wedding. She was able to capture well posed photos as well as the candid ones, directing with ease without being bossy. My main goal was to get all the obligatory shots with our loved ones and with the scenery as quickly as possible so that we could also be present and enjoy our time together with our guests. It was a snap because Carissa and her team had worked our locations before and were efficient. Speaking of efficiency, the sneak peak photos were delivered the day after the wedding and we received everything pretty quickly. Carissa Woo Photography made everything user friendly -- not only did we get a USB drive of all of our photos, but an online gallery where we could view/download the photos via zip drives. The invoices were able to be paid all online as well. Carissa is easygoing and very sweet. She even sent us "Mr." and "Mrs." mugs along with our photos. Thank you Carissa Woo Photography for capturing our perfect day!
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    Great experience!

    Carissa is incredibly professional and well organized, and my husband and I were so glad to have her as our wedding photographer this year. During our first session together taking engagement photos, my husband and I were both a bit camera shy at first, but Carissa did an amazing job cueing us on how to pose, and we ended up having so much fun working with her. We also noticed that Carissa was extremely quick at capturing all her photos in just the right moment, and were really amazed to see how she still somehow managed to make every shot look perfect. On our wedding day, we ended up having limited time to take photos at our ceremony venue, but Carissa was so efficient that she was able to take all the shots we planned out and still get us to the reception early enough to enjoy cocktail hour with the guests! Two weeks later, we've already received over 800 photos that Carissa took on our wedding day, and I am so happy to see that every single one looks beautiful.

    Thank you Carissa for making everything run so smoothly, and for all the beautiful moments you've captured on our special day!
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    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - Beautiful and Gorgeous Photography

    We had an INCREDIBLE DAY with Carissa Woo :) She is so easy to work with and guided us through every step of the day. The photos were beautiful, natural and our personality shined through. She took time to get a sense who we are as a couple and made suggestions that would bring out our love for each other. The engagement shoot and wedding day photo shoots were so much fun. My bridal party were able to be themselves in front of the camera and Carissa captured the perfect moments
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    A Dream To Work With

    Carissa truly spoiled us with so much love and beautiful talent. Time and time again she brings her energy, warm smile and amazing team to help deliver and this time it was for my very own wedding.

    Looking back I couldn't imagine anyone else shooting my wedding and I'm so endlessly thankful for all of her time that she spent to give us such a wonderful experience throughout the planning process, our engagement shoot and all throughout our wedding day.

    Her ability to make you feel comfortable is unmatched and leading up to any shoot, she was so responsive and helpful. I will ALWAYS recommend Carissa to anyone looking for a photographer that puts her clients first 110%.

    Thank you, Carissa!! We love you!
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    Carissa Woo was the most amazing wedding photographer. She made me feel comfortable and excited about my wedding from the very start. I felt like we could be best friends. Carissa made sure to take photos of the details and captured moments that I wouldn't have remembered if she wasn't there. Every picture she took was breathtaking and you felt you could not live without that photo. Carissa loves what she does and it is evident in the way she interacts with the bride and groom and their families and friends. Our relatives are still talking about the way she made everyone feel and were in awe when they saw the photos of the wedding. She made the photo taking fun, interactive and produced a beautiful product. Carissa is the best photographer, ever! We would absolutely recommend her to all of our closest family and friends.
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    Yowza! Carissa Woo was a blast to work with and was able to bring out the best in us during our wedding! She was able to get the best shots, where nothing looks rehearsed or forced but instead natural and happy. Her creativity and calmness helped tremendously throughout the day and the end result were the fantastic photos we'll cherish for the rest of our lives and make our Facebook profile pitcures! Having never had a photographer follow you around before, it definitely felt more like a friend capturing our most heart felt moments while also encouraging a showcase of love. All in all, we're ecstatic we found and glad we chose Carissa as our wedding photographer! We would absolutely recommend her to friends and family.

    P.S. She also shot our engagement photos which also turned out spectacular as well!
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    If you want the best of the best, you HAVE to book Carissa! A friend recommended Carissa to take our wedding photos, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Not only did the photos blow our minds, but she is the most down to earth photographer I have ever met. She knew exactly how to handle my family's unique needs when it came to the group photos as well. My grandma is 98 and can't stand for long periods at a time. Carissa made sure to take her photos first so she wasn't standing around waiting and in pain. Kudos Carissa! I love this girl!!!
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    I used Carissa for my engagement shoot as well as my wedding and I'm so glad I did.

    She made us feel very comfortable because her style is natural and organic. And sometimes she'll be silly just to get a laugh out of us (and those made the best shots!).

    My biggest fear for a wedding photographer was one who takes center stage and obstructs the guests' view. Carissa and her team were not like that at all, in fact I don't know how they got the amazing shots they did because they were so inconspicuous.

    And the follow up after our engagement shoot and wedding was outstanding. She provided us with our images and album within the time she promised and she even sent us a personalized pillow along with a hand written note! While Carissa's professionalism and her eye for capturing that perfect shot makes her a great photographer, the attention to detail and her warm personality really put her over the top for me. I highly recommend Carissa.
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    Carissa is an excellent photographer and one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. I needed someone who would lead the day in the hustle and bustle of wedding chaos. She took charge and made sure we stayed on schedule and took all the photos we wanted.

    Carissa is professional, responds timely to emails and inquiries and was truly a pleasure to work with. The photos we have seen so far are absolutely gorgeous. I am so happy we spent the extra money to invest in such a good photographer because those photos are all that we have once the day is over.

    Thank you Carissa. I can't wait to use you again!
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    Carissa Woo was easy to work with and a really fun and creative photographer! :)
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    Carissa is a wonderful photographer!! She did an amazing job capturing our special day.
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    We are so happy with our wedding pictures from Carissa! She was great at giving directions while keeping it super chill, which is exactly what we wanted. She sent links to the digital pics within days which was shockingly fast, and the dvd with the images followed shortly after. Great experience, thanks so much Carissa!
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    Carissa provided my fiance and I the perfect experience at our engagement shoot. Shy and a bit self-conscious at first, she was able to lighten up the mood and help us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Carissa captured amazing moments during the session. She is extremely professional but easy going at the same time. I would definitely recommend her!
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    Carissa Woo is an amazing wedding photographer. We met over coffee just once but my husband and i felt extremely comfortable with her light hearted manner. She is extremely easy to work with and makes the wedding photograph process fun and delightful. Her pictures brought tears to my eyes when i viewed them for the first time - tears of joy! I definitely recommend Carissa as she is flexible, easy to work with and a beautiful photographer.
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    Carissa Woo is fabulous! We knew we wanted a phenomenal photographer for our wedding day and didn’t know where to go. Carissa came highly recommended from our wedding coordinator, Nicole Alexandra Designs, and I am so beyond thrilled we chose HER for our wedding day. I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we made, as I know we will forever value and treasure reliving the special moments from our engagement photo shoot, rehearsal, and our big day. I could have never imagined such a wonderful experience.

    Carissa’s professionalism and promptness, along with her kindness went a long way. We received compliment after compliment on how easy and wonderful she was to work with. She was never in the way, but yet continued to capture the most amazing shots. I feel so special that we had the opportunity to share our wedding with Carissa. She was beyond incredible and the work she has produced is insanely amazing.

    I would strongly suggest using Carissa Woo Photography! I am more than happy to discuss and share the wonderful work she did. Please feel free to contact me if you would like kaceykennedyroth@gmail.com.
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    Great service, creative eye, & professional ! Would use again and absolutely recommend.
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    Carissa is the most fantastic photographer ever! We knew she was the one even before we met her. Just look at her blog! Her photos are amazing. And wait until you meet her in person, she's so warm and funny. You feel so relaxed and comfortable with her that you sometimes forget that she's there. Her vision is unexplainable, she'll shoot you in a place that you would have no idea is anything special, then it will turn into one of the most fabulous pictures you can think of!! Her photography is bright and colorful (which I love)!! My wedding party was also a little rowdy, which wasn't an issue for her at all. Love her! She's my life photographer and will use her to photograph ever monumental event in my life :)
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    Carissa was a great photographer! EVERYONE loved our pictures and even had 2 of our friends ask her to be their wedding photographer. Yup, they were that impressed. She's lively, happy, professional and focused. She knows the moments to capture and when to capture them. My biggest suggestion to a bride in regards to pictures is if you want a specific picture, let her know. She did ask me if I wanted anything specific beforehand, but I wish I had thought about it sooner. Specific meaning, couple with flower girl, couple wrapped around with veil, groom's picture acting out a football play, etc. She captured all the specific pictures I asked for. Carrissa did a wonderful job!!!
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    Carissa was awesome! she worked with my budget. My Pictures were amazing! it was a pleasure to work with her
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    Working with Carissa was fantastic and my wedding pictures came out amazing!!!
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    Carissa was amazing! Christian did an awesome job as her 2nd shooter. Carissa really captured every special moment for us! She was super engaging and taught us awesome poses!
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    Carissa Woo is the best wedding photographer I could have asked for. She is creative, efficient, gives GREAT direction, accessible, professional, and knows how to make a girl feel and look her absolute best. Even my sister and one of bridesmaids are both interested in booking her for their own weddings (once they're engaged!). If you're looking to hire a wedding photographer, Carissa Woo is the one to trust. Wedding date: July 20, 2012
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    We love Carissa Woo Photography! From our initial meetings, Carissa made us feel very comfortable. She showed us samples of prior weddings she had shot and helped us with suggestions for our timeline of our reception, which was truly helpful in creating a smooth flowing program.

    On our wedding day, Carissa was prompt and professional. With so much going on and getting pulled in so many directions, she was assertive but very respectful and professional. One of the benefits of our initial meetings was that she gained a sense of our personalities ahead of time which came through in the shots on the wedding day. She clearly explained what she wanted in each shot and was able to capture a range from lighthearted to beauty and sophistication.

    Carissa has always been prompt in her follow up and deadlines. She seamlessly integrated herself with our other vendors and adapted well when inevitably things don’t go exactly as scheduled. She really captured the beauty of our venue and the day as a whole. Just days into our honeymoon, she emailed a link to her blog with photos of our wedding so we could relive the memories/moments of our most special day. Then, at a later date, we received another link to all of the photos that were taken throughout the whole day with the option of forwarding the link to family and friends so they could admire and order prints, as well. A month later, as the contract stated, we received our photo disc. Even the packaging was so nice and professional!!! Just a couple of weeks after that, we met with Carissa to talk about our wedding album design. To our amazement we had already received an email with a sample of what our album layout would look like within one week!!! It was gorgeous! Carissa really has a special eye and creative ability of capturing those moments! We can’t say enough fabulous things about Carissa. We are completely honored to have had her as our photographer and now consider her a great friend.
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    Carissa exceeded by expectations!! She is the best photographer I could ever ask for! here are some reasons why:
    **Organized-she asked us for a list of photos and people we wanted and executed this perfectly on the wedding day
    **Fun and creative- I always have the same look in every photo and I'm camera shy- she gave up examples of different poses and made us laugh to give us amazing natural photos.
    **Special effects- she does great editing i.e I had a friend holding my veil and Carissa edited out my friend and it looks magical!
    **Works fast- I was surprised to see my how fast I received my photos online and a cool looking CD that she had costumed with our picture on it
    **Best personality and works great under pressure

    Carissa is simply the best! You will have so much fun taking pictures! The best decision I made for our wedding!
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    Carissa Woo was our chosen photographer for our wedding day and she was exactly the professional you want for your event. We took first look pictures, wedding party pictures, and family pictures, while managing to capture shots spontaneously as they happened. We loved working with Carissa since she has this style where she doesn't interfere with the progression of events, but she captures it almost candidly to get the real emotion of what is occurring. She has the experience in this industry and it shows. I really like how personable she is as well, one thing that stood out was how some kids at our wedding were following us around taking group pictures, so she trusted them with her lighting equipment which they were really happy to help out with and be a part of the wedding. I give Carissa Woo Photography the highest review out of all the vendors we hired for our wedding. I look forward to working with her again.
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    Carissa is a wonderful person! She is a personable person who works very hard to get all the best shots. We were very blessed to have her capture our wedding and I will suggest her to every bride I come in contact!
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    Carissa Woo is an amazing photographer. She shot our engagement photos, wedding, and a boudoir photoshoot. She makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera and provides simple directions throughout the photo session. Carissa had one of the best price packages of any photographers I investigated. I'm also grateful for her recommendations for a florist, DJ, and candy buffet who all became my wedding vendors and were amazing. I'll definitely call her for baby photos :)

    Mr. and Mrs. Sterling
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    I was lucky to have found Carissa at a Bridal expo, my fiance at the time wanted to book her right away before anyone else would book her before (scared that we would lose her). My husband is super shy when it comes to taking pictures, but Carissa made us feel extremely comfortable with her. She is very energetic and gets us in the mood to capture the special moments on camera. We are SUPER HAPPY to have had her capture our day and the pictures are just as AMAZING as our engagement photo shoot with her. I am so excited that I share my photos with everyone and they're just as amazed at Carissa's work. I can't wait to work with Carissa again!
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    We had Carissa do our engagement shoot and wedding. She is great to work with and she really has pure passion in what she does. She is easy to talk to, responsive, dedicated, and her quality of work is amazing.

    We have beautiful photos from our engagement and wedding that will last a lifetime!

    She makes us feel really comfortable and makes us look our best. She gives great direction and coaching during the shoot by showing us sample pictures on her phone or showing us how to pose.

    We really love and enjoy working with Carissa and we will be doing our maternity shoot with her as well.
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    William Sent on 06/06/2012
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    Everything was great with Carissa.

    She always came prepared and tried her best to make both of us feel very comfortable while she was taking shots of us.

    most importantly, the pictures came out GREAT.

    I would definitely recommend her to my friends =)
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    Jolene Sent on 04/17/2012
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    Carissa jumped into shooting our wedding as if she knew exactly what we wanted. She captures the real emotion in the moments, the honesty and moments that couldn't have been planned. Carissa is sweet, efficient, understanding and amazing at capturing an artistically beautiful picture while making sure she captures the important moment.
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    Oh how we will miss working with Ms. Carissa. I knew this was our photographer after we first met at the long beach bridal expo. Her passion and love for her work really speaks volumes. Not only were the pictures amazing but we have fun along the way. Carissa has a way of making you feel comfortable which brings out the best moments.

    Thank you Carissa for helping us remember a moment in our lives through your extraordinary work.
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    Florence Sent on 02/15/2012
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    I highly recommend Carissa Woo as your photographer for any event. She is wonderful to work with as well as a sociable and fun personality to be around.

    You will not be disappointed.
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    Roberta Sent on 11/13/2011
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    Carissa is amazing! Great personality and creativity! You will love your photos and love working with Carissa!
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    Selena Sent on 10/11/2011
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    Carissa was great to work with! Shes very creative with her pictures and knows how to work with whatever environment you happen to be in. We got our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures back in record time and we loved all of them. I would recomend her to anyone!
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    Breathtaking. Gorgeous. Amazing. These are a few of the comments that we have gotten about our photographs. Carissa is a true professional and her love and passion show in her work. We are blessed to have found her and she truly captured all the love of our wedding. I cannot recommend her enough. She put up a slew of great photos the very next day and we can't wait to see everything!
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    Carissa is an amazing photographer and has a very calming and relaxed personality...just what a frazzled bride needs!

    Highly recommend her!!
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    Amor Sent on 06/26/2011
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    carissa was great, and her work was amazing!! she made our day so special.we definatley will be using her for future events
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    Myriam Sent on 06/26/2011
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    Carissa Woo provided an outstanding experience from the very start. She was so flexible to work with and responsive. In my planning experience, being a responsive vendor was the most important quality in planning a wedding and in the decision to hire that vendor. Carissa went above and beyond to meet our needs as a couple, was efficient and effective in assisting us (as we are not experiencd models) in posing just right in order to capture that special moment. She finds ways to translate a "posed" expression into a natural final product. Carissa's work is fresh and modern which made our wedding photos really feel current and not dated. I loved working with her and her fabulous team of assistants. They worked so hard and nonstop all day (and the day was about 14 hours) to provide us with beautiful memories that will definitely last us a lifetime. Thanks Carissa for your professionalism, care, and positive attitude throughout! I will definitely be referring your services to anyone looking for a top notch photographer.
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    Eileen Sent on 06/03/2011
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    Carissa is an amazing and professional photographer. She was able to provide my husband, myself and our family and friends with gorgeous shots that are posed and candid.

    She is very responsive and flexible and helped to guide me through my wedding planning of the timeline to ensure that we were able to have time for the best wedding pictures.

    During the wedding ceremony and reception, she and her team of photographers were soooo awesome. She was able to give us the direction (for poses) and got some amazing shots. She has a very creative eye and was able to get shots in different backgrounds that we will cherish forever. After the ceremony, my husband and I only had a small window of time to take pictures- and Carissa was on it. She made sure that we got some seriously amazing pictures. She posed us, gave us the direction that we definitely needed and made us look and feel like wedding model pros (usually my husband and I take very awkward pictures :) .

    I would recommend Carissa to any bride. Her talent shines in her work itself but her professionalism and dedication to her work made me feel like she really cared about getting my husband and I the best pictures possible. And she did!! We love the results and we are excited to show everyone these pictures!!!
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    Sally Sent on 05/20/2011
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    Carissa was FABULOUS!!! We loved HER! She was very creative and took an initiative at our wedding. She was on top of details and we really enjoyed working with her. I had many guests comment on her professianalism and politeness and were very surprised to see her assistant on the floor frequently to take pictures of us. We loved those small detail pictures. There are no words to express how pleased we were. Thanks Carissa & Erika!
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    Diane Sent on 04/05/2011
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    Carissa has a great eye for photography. She is a true natural. We had the best experience with her from start to finish. The engagement session was so much fun. She gave us great direction but brought out our true personalities. We didn't have a doubt that our wedding pictures would come out amazing and they sure did. There were creative shots, candid shots, and most importantly classic shots. We love her romantic, fun and colorful style. Carissa and her assistant work hard the whole entire wedding. She is great with all of the guest. We received our pictures in less than a month and our album in 2 months. Carissa treated us like family and we will alway keep in close touch with her an trust her with all of our future events.
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    Maria Sent on 03/24/2011
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    Our experience with Carissa couldn't have been better, and our photos are wonderful. Carissa brings a tremendous amount of experience, professionalism and creativity to the sessions, and also the ability to make you feel natural, which allowed our photos to be true artwork that also depict who we really are. Our photos are us, and even more so they are one of a kind. After this experience, Carissa will be photographing our family for years to come.
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    Alissa Sent on 03/23/2011
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    Carissa was professional, friendly and responded to emails quickly. The photos came out so beautiful. I would recommend her to friends and family.
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    Eric Sent on 03/16/2011
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    The photos from our casual & formal engagement sessions & our wedding came out so amazing, better than we could have ever expected. My wife & I are both rather awkward in front of the camera, but Carissa made us very comfortable and coached us throughout the shoot. Aside from her work, our families particularly appreciated her friendly and professional demeanor. She has so much energy and she is always smiling. Carissa would get along with anyone. You are lucky if Carissa Woo is your wedding photographer.

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    Melanie Sent on 03/07/2011
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    Wedding Date Nov 13


    I have to say, choosing Carissa to be our photographer was one of the best decisions I made about our wedding planning! She was easy to work with, punctual, had an awesome personality, was right in our price range, very professional, unintrusive, and her pictures were gorgeous.
    Carissa has a natural eye for photography and really knows how to add romance and fun into each shot. She gave us a variety of shots...just as we wanted, fun, candid, classic and romantic. Our albums came out amazing and everyone wants to hire Carissa after
    seeing them. She designed them herself and made sure we were 100% happy with the proofs before she went into print. The wedding day went by in the blink of an eye but we will cherish our pictures forever.


    She is highly recommended by us!
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    C.h. Sent on 03/04/2011
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    Words cannot describe the quality of Carissa's work. Simply beautiful, one of a kind photography. Very impressed by her professional high quality work. She has a great eye for detail and has a unique and creative style. We had lots of variety and color in our album. Carissa is dedicated, professional and has a pure passion for photography. She cares just as much about the final product as you will and do everything to make sure you are happy. It was a pleasure and an honor to have Carissa shoot our wedding. It definitely won't be the last time we use her!

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    Nishell Sent on 03/04/2011
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    Carissa is very talented. I've had the priviledge in working with Carissa for my engagement sessions, boudoir session, and my wedding. You bet that when I have my first born, I will be calling Carissa for baby portraits, and whatever excuse I have to work with her again. I am a big fan.

    Our pictures turned out amazing. The pictures are fun, bright and vivid.  Carissa was able to capture spontaneity in a way that only the most talented photographers can. She has a rare talent in not only being able to capture the moment, but also to pose people in a way that seems natural and comfortable. Our wedding day was beautiful, mostly in part, because of Carissa's expert eye.






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    Andrea Sent on 10/20/2014
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    Carissa Woo is wonderful. She is quick, efficient, & super nice!

    Our engagement shoot was absolutely perfect. We almost got in trouble by some security guard and she managed to sweet talk her way out of it, so if you want a certain shot she will get it. She is bubbly and makes you feel really comfortable in front of her lens. She gave great direction and really captured what my husband and I really feel for each other.

    For our wedding day it happened to be the hottest day of the year. Literally it was like 110 degrees. It was pretty horrible and nobody was in the best of moods with that kind of heat. We all were troopers and got through it. Now that I have my photos back I can tell you that we look freaking amazing! I thought I would be disappointed with how melted we all felt, but I am so glad that it did not translate into the pictures. I will say that looking back I wish I had a few pictures that we didn’t attempt such as my husband and his sister by themselves or just me on my own, but it was just too hot to think so I blame no one but the sun.
    I also used her for my photo booth. Her photo booth company is called Heart You Photo Booth and it is an open air one so lots of people fit in the shot. Everyone had a blast! Her backdrop was gorgeous and her props were lots of fun! I received the pictures in the online gallery a few weeks after and she even posted a picture a couple days after the wedding for us to share with our friends and family via social media.

    It was a magical day and Carissa and her assistants stopped time with our love. I would recommend her to everyone because of her talent and efficiency. I gave my wedding party a pep talk before we took photos and I told them to pay attention to her direction because she’s fast. You will think she didn’t get the shot, but I promise you she did. It was true! She was super-fast, but got every shot right. My photos are beautiful and I am really glad we found her. She truly is in love with love <3
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    Alicia Sent on 12/12/2011
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    Carissa was great to work with! She did our engagement photos and our wedding and we got some wonderful shots! She is very reliable, flexible, and very easy to work with. A photographer was the toughest vendor for me to find for my wedding. It was the only thing I didn't have any referals for. I found Carissa at a Bridal Expo and once I saw her portfolio of work, I was confident I was in good hands! Everything turned out wonderful!
    Thanks Carissa!
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    Cris Sent on 05/10/2011
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    Carissa a one of a kind photographer. We liked her since our first meeting at her studio in Redondo Beach. Her studio is vibrant and inspirational. We really got to know Carissa during our e-session. She was also very interested about us. She gave us great direction and made us feel comfortable. Her creative style really came through with our pictures. On the wedding day, Carissa and her assistant showed up 30 minutes early. She was upbeat and lively the whole entire day and night. Again, she gave great direction and really had one goal in mind, getting us as many great pictures as possible. The family loved her and we are more than satisfied with our pictures and album. My wife looks at the album every day. Carissa Woo is highly recommended by us.
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    Maggie Sent on 10/26/2014
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    My husband and I met with too many photographers before we picked Carissa Woo Photography. Carissa fit our budget and we clicked with her more than anyone else. She was able to give us a discount for working with Ace the Day and she made the perfect package for our needs and wants. When we explained our “modern with a vintage flair” military wedding, Carissa loved it! Our engagement shoot was a blast! For the first part, my husband wore an older military uniform, and I found a cute vintage dress. We also had his tuba and a handful of books for different props. Our pictures were a mix of fun, spontaneous, romantic and even a few artistic shots. During our wedding day, Carissa was there from getting ready to almost the end. While we were doing our romantic and wedding party pictures, her assistant was getting pictures of everyone at cocktail hour. It was wonderful to see everyone having a good time. Choosing a photographer was very much a personality and budget decision for us. I’m very happy with our decision.
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    User1025674 Sent on 11/25/2012
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    Carissa was wonderful! I bought a deal for boudoir pictures from her business. I am very shy, but wanted a surprise for my husband on the night of our wedding. She did a wonderful job at making me feel comfortable and beautiful. There were so many pictures to choose from! I had to rent a hotel room to do the shoot in, but it is my understanding that she is getting a studio soon. I would recommend her as a photographer and especially for boudoir shoots! It was great for me and my husband!
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    Very flexible, great photos and she gives good directions! All around loved Carissa and we were very happy we chose her and her assistants as our wedding photographers!
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