Clarissa Wylde Photography Reviews
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Gabriela Sent on 01/09/2025We love Clarissa!
Hiring Clarissa was hands down one of the BEST choices we made for our wedding.
Our wedding day would not have been the same without her! All our guests loved her and we do too! My husband and I have spoken so many times about how special and amazing that day was for us. Our main memories are looking into each other's eyes and kissing and hugging the whole day with such an amazing side of adventure! We couldn't have planned things better if we tried, and this wouldn't have been possible without Clarissa! But where to start with all the help she provided us?
First of all, she helped us with the permits and planning, she checked in on us and was SO fast to answer any questions I had. Prior to the wedding she sent us a gift box which included luggage tags, a calendar, and a Yosemite candle and after the wedding she sent us a customized holiday ornament with our pictures. She even sent us a gift so we could enjoy going over our wedding pictures for the first time. Not only that but she created the timeline of the day for us and sent questionnaires to make sure we were all on the same page for the wedding. Once in Yosemite, she met with us the day before over coffee to discuss all the details, and she event scouted all the locations for our photos the day before, so she was more than prepared! She even had the wedding timeline as her screen saver! I haven’t even mentioned the actual pictures yet which are STUNNING! She is such a talented photographer with such a beautiful romantic vision and somehow she managed to make us FULLY comfortable in front of the camera.
Clarissa is someone that has an attention to detail that doesn’t come naturally to many people. She is so patient and thoughtful I could keep going on forever with compliments on this review. Picking her as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we could have made. I only hope for the best for her and that everyone will fight over her for their wedding day. If you have any doubts BOOK HER. You won’t regret it!
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Kristi Sent on 04/13/2024Amazing experience & gorgeous photos!
Clarissa is the best! A photographer is arguably one of the people you’ll spend the most time with on your wedding day, and Clarissa does an incredible job making sure it’s a positive experience with absolutely stunning results! Seriously, if you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate, just book her and you will not regret it!
Clarissa took the time to get to know us and what we wanted so she could get all those beautiful shots, and she went above and beyond to make the whole experience upbeat, fun, and as stress free as possible. She was so organized throughout the whole process and wedding day that I didn’t have to worry about any coordinating and she worked so well with our family to make everything flow seamlessly. She scoped out some areas for our after-wedding beach photos and found us the perfect spot! It was such a joy to work with Clarissa from beginning to end and the pictures are gorgeous! -
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Holly Sent on 09/28/2023All I can say is that Clarissa is amazing and you will not be disappointed!
All I can say is that Clarissa is amazing and you will not be disappointed! The most important thing to me was a shot that captured the beautiful Lake Tahoe setting and us, so that we could have it as a piece of art not just a wedding photo. Clarissa, not only delivered on one of those shots but so many that I am having a hard time choosing!
Not only were her pictures stunning, but she made the whole process easy. Even when I changed our October date to April last minute because I decided I wanted snow, she just rolled with it.
Being a planner and not being able to make a "reservation" like you normally would with a venue, made eloping a very scary thing for me. From the start, Clarissa did a great job giving us options and scouting locations, so that when the day came I felt relaxed and knew that we had a good plan on how the day would flow.
As for the day of, it couldn't have gone any better! I was worried about how my now husband would handle 6 hours of photos when I could hardly get him to do a 20 min mini session, but Clarissa made everything so easy that he was totally at ease the whole time.
Then the icing on the cake was the album she created! It is one thing to see all our photos on the computer but then to get this album.... It was just beautiful and brought the day to life all over again! Considering it took me two months just to create our announcement, I can't imagine how long an album like this would have taken me, not to mention I would not have been able to make something with that kind of quality myself. I really can't recommend Clarissa enough and Thank you Clarissa for making our day so amazing and special! -
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Ellen Sent on 07/05/2023Stunning photos and an experience that was like a breath of fresh air
Words cannot express how wonderful and easy it was working with Clarissa to capture such an important milestone of our lives. The planning surrounding a wedding/elopement can be super stressful, but having Clarissa on our team was like a breath of fresh air. Not to mention the final photos were stunning — got all the compliments from our family and friends!
We felt so taken care of even from our initial chat, and it always felt like she had both the big picture and small details in mind, from outfit ideas, to photo spots, to permits/regulations, to making sure everyone felt comfortable (e.g., our relatives and even our doggo!).
Even though we kept unintentionally throwing hurdles her way (sorry!), she took everything in stride and brought great attitude and energy through it all — which was contagious and much needed because I was feeling stressed and grumpy at times. Late night and super early morning start time back-to-back? No problem. Stubborn fur baby who won't look at the camera? Easy peasy, cue the impressive animal noises. A gazillion last minute things that changed/we forgot to mention? Piece of cake.
Her style of photography and portfolio are what initially drew us in (the natural look instead of the currently trending styles), but what really sealed the deal for us was how thorough she was from the beginning in that we didn't feel stressed/uncertain about how things will play out. She was both very professional but still felt like our bff (like, how???). It was also like she was proactively trying to help reduce our stress, like even researching things for us we didn't think to look into. She made difficult logistics look simple.
Her prices were affordable and well worth it. If you are on the fence about hiring her, I would suggest having a chat with her and asking all the questions and concerns you have (even if it seems like a tall order because she'll at least talk it through with you and try to work with you).
At the end of the day, we wanted someone we could trust with the photos and to make us look good and was easy to work with/did not add to our stress, and that's what we got plus so much more.
Clarissa, we can't thank you enough. It was less than a year, but we truly enjoyed your company. We greatly appreciate all you've done for us and had a blast gallivanting through the mountains with you. -
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Bruno Sent on 05/17/2022Surprise Proposal at Peekaboo Slot Canyon
I honestly don't know where to start! From the very beginning, Clarissa provided me more than just a photographer service. She provided guidance, consultation, and her honest opinion towards making an idea into reality. That idea? Proposing to my girlfriend (now fiance!) at one of her bucket list locations!
Clarissa went above and beyond to ensure we chose the right location, tour guide, and even time of the day for the best lighting. When she first heard I wanted Antelope Canyon, she was quick to inform me of their mask mandate which would hurt the raw emotions being captured in the photo, then immediately offered an alternative location - Peekabo Slot Canyon in Kanab, UT. IT WAS THE PERFECT SOLUTION! Clarissa was by my side throughout the entire time leading up to the big day, which mind you, was a 3-4 month process of planning and her dealing with my constant questions/worries.
Immediately after the big proposal, she took the extra step in making sure we had additional photos to choose from AND even joined in on the fun with some awesome sand dune fun! No more than 24 hours after the event, Clarissa shared half a dozen sneak peek photos to share with our friends and family.
As a hobbyist photographer, choosing a photographer was always hard to come by since I could never find somebody to replicate what I would want. Clarissa hit the nail on the head from the very beginning.
Do yourselves a favor - bask in the moment and let Clarissa capture it. -
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Sara Sent on 07/23/2020Amazing Photographer
Clarissa is very kind, professional, flexible, and helped us to feel comfortable when taking the photos. She is very passionate about her job, and you can tell from the result of every single photo she takes. My husband and I had her shoot our wedding on February, 2020, and we are very happy with our amazing wedding pictures, they are very beautiful and high quality, you won't be dissapointed at all! I highly recommend Clarissa for your wedding pictures! -
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Tanya Sent on 01/15/2019Great Experience!
Clarissa was very prompt replying to emails as we planned for the wedding. She had us list any family combinations or special moments we wanted photographed, and all those moments were captured. Everyone that has seen our wedding pictures has commented on how beautiful they are, and my husband and I are very pleased with the quality of the pictures. Clarissa gave us online access to our wedding pictures less than two months after the wedding. She listened to all of my husband and I's suggestions for the album, and it came out gorgeous. I have friends that paid more than double with other photographers and didn't get the quality of pictures/album that we received. -
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Katie Sent on 03/31/2025
Yosemite Elopement
We can’t recommend Clarissa enough for your wedding! We booked Clarissa early January 2023 for our June 2024 wedding and she has been absolutely incredible throughout the entire wedding planning process. Not only did she provide tips and advice for a perfect Yosemite Elopement she also provided such a sense of relief, we knew we were in great hands. She truly helped us plan the whole wedding and helped coordinate the day of to make sure everything flowed smoothly. Sure, every wedding day has some hiccups but Clarissa was great at reassuring us and her calming presence put both of us at ease during our big day. Clarissa showed us pictures throughout the day which was really nice to reassure us that we got the pictures we wanted. We had our ceremony at Glacier Point and hiked out to Taft Point for sunset. Clarissa and her assistant Christy went out the night before to scope out the area to make sure we got those perfect dreamy shots we always had envisioned. Clarissa lives in California so she shot at Yosemite before so she knew of all the perfect places to go, especially since we have never been! She gave clear and concise instructions on where to stand and how to pose. We trusted her vision and we could not have been happier. I would highly recommend her for any destination wedding. Throughout our entire wedding process I felt like Clarissa wasn’t just our photographer but she quickly became our best friend. We booked an 8hr session, which comes along with a photo album which is a very nice touch! The photos came out absolutely breathtaking. Every time we look at our pictures it takes us right back to that unforgettable day. If you’re a type A bride who wants everything a specific way for your special day, Clarissa is your girl! -
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Anna Sent on 08/23/2024
1000/10 recommend
I would give Clarissa 100 stars if I could. If we had to go back in time I would hire her again and again and again. She made our special day and the ones leading up to it PERFECT, let me explain: we knew we wanted to get married in Zion National Park which requires some permits and behind the scenes not fun paperwork.. she completely took care of them and made the process so smooth for us. Throughout the months leading up to our day, we chatted and video called multiple times to talk about what we wanted (specific photo spots, how we wanted the day to flow, what time we wanted to start everything etc), not only did she help us figure out what we did and didn't want, she planned a full itinerary and PDF'd it (with a cute design) that truly helped my adhd brain not panic over what time we were doing what activities. The day before, we met her for coffee after she had been out scouting the best locations for us.. One of the things I told her I wanted was for us to have a super private vow exchange in a slot canyon (our immediate family attended the actual ceremony) and she literally found a hidden slot canyon that was totally UNTOUCHED. You could tell by the sand that no footprints had been there for a very long time (See pics for how freaking incredible this spot was). Then the day of when she arrives, she brings my husband and I our exact coffee orders from the day before! A much needed surprise -
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Andrew Sent on 01/10/2019
Andrew & Tanya
Clarissa is a first-rate photographer. She is kind, assertive, and flexible. Tanya and I had her shoot our wedding on September 2018. Despite the weather getting up to 94 degrees during the ceremony, she made sure to get all of the shots we discussed, and even a few spontaneous ones that came out beautifully.
She was accessible during the planning process, and helped coordinate the venue as the special day grew closer. Plus, Clarissa was able to get our album to us in time for our first Christmas as a married couple.
I highly recommend Clarissa as a photographer for your wedding - you will not be disappointed! -
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