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About Wildflower Photo Co. – Lake Arrowhead & Big Bear Wedding Photographer
Hi, I'm Karissa Reckling—your go-to Lake Arrowhead & Big Bear wedding photographer. For over eight years, Wildflower Photo Co. has been capturing heartfelt, adventure-filled weddings across Southern California. As a boutique team, we specialize in mountain weddings, elopements, intimate weddings, engagement sessions, and full-day celebrations at Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear, and nearby Inland Empire venues.
What sets us apart:
Local Expertise – Having shot countless weddings at iconic Alpine venues, we know the best spots for those golden-hour shots—think Lake Arrowhead sunsets and Big Bear panoramic backdrops.
Full-Service Wedding Partner – Beyond photography, I help with timeline creation, location scouting, vendor referrals, and wedding-day coordination—so you can truly enjoy your day.
Authentic Storytelling – Our natural, photojournalistic approach highlights real emotions, candid moments, and epic landscapes—bringing your love story to life.
Flexible & Customized Packages – Choose from adventure elopement, intimate wedding, full-day, or destination wedding packages (with optional second shooters, albums, liability insurance, and more).
Value for Your Money! You Won't Regret Booking with Wildflower Photo Co.!
My husband and I had THE MOST AMAZING experience with Karissa and Mike! We can't say enough good things about them. From our first conversation to the moment we received our gallery, we felt so well taken care of. Since we're from NJ and were eloping in northern CA's Redwood National Park, we needed help with scouting and planning locations. They were so helpful through the process. We originally thought of just booking the photography package but we saw their videos for other couples and opted for both photography and video. We are SO glad we did! We often talk about how it was the best money we were ever spent. Karissa and Mike took the time to ensure we had everything we needed and were SO accommodating, professional, kind, and TALENTED! They made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Our photos are framed around our home and we played our elopement video for all our friends and family at our reception in NJ on our one year anniversary. Our guests were so moved - many tears were shed! We hope to be able to work with Karissa & Mike again for a photoshoot sometime! :)
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Isabella Sent on 07/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Wildflower is the best!
Karissa is an amazing photographer. She is professional, flexible, and kind. Our photos are absolutely beautiful and capture all the emotions from the day. She made sure to fit the photos into our wedding day, rather than taking large chunks out of the day for photos (which I loved). We will cherish our photos forever!
Kylie Sent on 07/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Wonderful!
Wildflower photography was the best choice for our wedding photos. They were so organized during the actual photo taking, they were sweet and encouraging, they were patient and kind, and the photos turned out PERFECTLY! Leading up to our wedding I was worried about how the photos would turn out, but I was more than satisfied. I wish I could print every single one! Going with Wildflower photography will not disappoint you!
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Lily Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
HIGHLY recommend Wildflower Photo Co. for your special day!
I highly recommend using Karissa and Mike’s photography and videography services for your special day! They are such an incredible couple who bring so much joy and enthusiasm to their work. They were reliable, grounded, and always willing to go above and beyond to make sure you have the best time.
We no longer live in Los Angeles so we were relieved that Karissa could accommodate our schedules. She even met us at the venue the week before our wedding to go over last minute details with the venue coordinator. Karissa is such a breath of fresh air who makes you feel at ease through her presence and genuine nature.
Karissa shot our engagement photos over a year ago and my husband and I were so excited after we received them! The photos were gorgeous and I’ll never forget how comfortable she made us feel that afternoon. We could not wait for her and Mike to be part of our wedding day.
We received our wedding photos and the video and were blown away with how incredible it all turned out! They certainly captured the details and the overall ambiance of the whole day. You can tell they absolutely love what they do because their work shows how much of their hearts they pour into it. Thank you Wildflower Family for all the beautiful worked you produced. It wouldn't have been the same with you!
Alessandra Sent on 11/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Simply the best!
We cannot recommend Wildflower Photo Co enough!!!
Our journey with Karissa and Mike, who are just really genuine, hard-working, thoughtful, kind-hearted people with a good sense of humor, started in 2019!
Throughout the road bumps of planning a wedding through a pandemic, Karissa and Mike were really there for us and we truly consider them as friends now!
Their natural style is what drew me to their work in the first place - nothing is over-edited or too posed. Our first time being photographed professionally was our engagement shoot with Karissa in Malibu - it was just so much fun, the time flew by, and we didn't feel like we were being photographed!
After our initial plans of a big wedding were delayed, we decided to "elope" with our immediate families and Karissa and Mike were instrumental to this happening! They weren't just our photographers, but also our coordinators. On the day that we had planned to have the ceremony, a surprise blizzard hit Mammoth Lakes, but Karissa and Mike were so calm, so prepared, and so supportive. Without prompting, they came up with back-up plans for us and even scouted out alternative location during the storm (and Karissa was pregnant!). That really illustrates their commitment to their couples.
Karissa always remembers the details and listens to your requests. Her ability to remain composed in any situation is quite remarkable.
Mike's ability to compile tear-jerking, heart string-tugging videos is just incredible. He created a memory of our ceremony that we will always treasure.
Karissa and Mike are just the best. Four other couples who are our close friends have all used Wildflower Photo Co., because they are just that good - both their photo AND video are phenomenal. If you're looking for an experience where you are made to feel special, Karissa and Mike are THE best hype team. They are also just a joy to be around.
Rosie Sent on 05/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Couldn't be happier with our wedding photos!
I cannot recommend Karissa and Mike more for your wedding photography. From the first email exchange, I knew we were in great hands. Karissa is super responsive, organized, kind, and professional. They even sent us a little welcome gift (which we ended up using for our wedding vows)! Karissa and Mike clearly communicate with you all along the way (email and phone call meetings) to make sure they have your vision for the day of. On our wedding day, Karissa and Mike were a source of calm and positivity. Our ceremony had a chaotic start and they worked hard to keep my husband and I focused in the beauty of the present moment. Now let's talk the cherry on top - their GORGEOUS photos! Karissa and Mike were able to give us our entire gallery soon after our wedding and my husband and I, our families and friends were blown away. The color, composition, vibe of the pictures are absolutely stunning. They caught all the most important moments with minimal direction during the reception. Cannot say enough positive things about our experience working with Wildflower Photo Co! Lock them in now before they're booked!
Jacob Sent on 11/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Wildflower Photo Co For the WIN!
My wife and I met Karissa and Mike back in 2019 after we had just gotten engaged and instantly knew we had to hire them. Not only are these two adorable and fantastic people but they're downright professionals through and through.
They made us feel at home especially during 2020 when we had to postpone our wedding multiple times, always finding time to check in with us and see how we were doing/if we had any questions. In addition, they were also very gracious to add on their videography services complimentary to us which made those darker times during the pandemic feel that much brighter.
On the day of our wedding we had the best experience with them. Mike was fantastic at leading the way when it came to getting the shots of the groomsmen and myself leading up to the First Look. Karissa (who was entering her third trimester of pregnancy by the way) was instructive and kind-hearted always ensuring she was getting the necessary photos, but also keeping things fun and playful!
I cannot say this enough, but I consider Mike and Karissa to be like close friends which is not always the case when it comes to vendors. They go above and beyond for their clients and the quality of their work speaks for itself. My wife and I could not be happier and our decision to hire them has been one of the best we've made in the entire wedding planning process! If you want photographers that will make your wedding day an experience to be remembered then please do yourself a favor and hire these two! You won't regret it.
Thank you Mike and Karissa for everything! We love you guys!
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Jenny Sent on 09/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The Best Team!
We had an intimate adventure wedding in Lake Tahoe and Karissa and Mike truly made our wedding dreams come true! They are so kind and easy to connect with, have bountiful resources and planning information, and they capture the most beautiful moments through photography and videography. The quality of their work is incredible - we will always cherish our wedding photos and video (accompanied by gorgeous music). Most importantly, they helped create an unforgettable experience where we could soak in every moment and tailored it to our wedding dreams. We are so grateful for them and their kind artistry. Highly recommend!
Jane Sent on 03/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The Best Photography Team!
Booking a wedding photographer can be a daunting task! There are so many photographers in Southern California and it can be hard to know where to start. When we found Karissa and Mike, we fell in love with their work. However, after meeting with them, we knew we had to book them. We instantly clicked; they made us feel so at ease and it felt like we were chatting with friends! This was all pre-COVID.. When we were thrown the postponement curveball (twice), they could not have been more understanding and supportive. They really went above and beyond and were so gracious in the rescheduling process. While we haven’t had our wedding yet, we did opt to do a Joshua Tree adventure session with them in the meantime. We were blown away by the pictures!! The day was so much fun and we could not recommend Karissa and Mike enough! If you are able to book them for any photography sessions, guaranteed you will have the best day and love the end result!! They are truly a special, amazing team. We can't wait to have them photograph our wedding.
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Katie Sent on 01/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The absolute BEST!
Wildflower Photo Co. did an incredible job with our wedding photography. They are extremely responsive, work with you to map out the ideal photography for your big day, really know their stuff and capture absolutely stunning photography (seriously, our friends and family couldn't stop raving about them!).
They also ended up being the saving grace of our big day. We initially had a large wedding planned for the summer, but due to COVID-19, we ended up having to elope without our family and friends in Las Vegas. Karissa updated our plans and was so flexible, kind and empathetic about how difficult this decision must have been for us. The whole process was so seamless and she made our big day so much less stressful. She mapped out a day shooting in Red Rocks Canyon and captured really stunning photos, but also allowed us little moments to soak up the day along the way, really making our big day so special. She also sent us a selection of photos 24 hours after our big day, which was awesome, especially since none of our family or friends were there. It allowed us to share these photos with them a day after the event, allowing them to get a special glimpse into our big day, which was really special.
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Wildflower Photo Co. includes the following photography services in the starting price:
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files
Wildflower Photo Co. includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Slideshow
Digital Files
Wildflower Photo Co. offers the following photography styles:
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Wildflower Photo Co. offers the following photography services for weddings:
Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits
Wildflower Photo Co. offers the following photography materials for weddings:
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
Wildflower Photo Co. is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
