Out of Twig Reviews
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Lauren K. Sent on 11/11/2022I need more than 5 stars!
How can I give more than 5 stars! Karissa is not only a very talented photographer but also a stunning person! We did a mini engagement session with her and immediately feel in love with her style! Day of the wedding (even though we were behind schedule) she remained calm, confident and displayed great leadership to get through all shots we wanted! One of the shots we were so married to (no pun intended) was “golden hour” pictures… and even though family pictures went over she made sure to keep us on track to make those pictures - and we are so thankful!!! Our teaser pictures came from those and they were everything we hoped for!!
Wedding photography can feel stressful… you feel like you are being pulled in every direction, forced smiles and herding family feels like herding cats… not with Karissa and her husband… they have a gentle guiding voice that prompts you through each thing, they stay fun and lively to help you give natural smiles and they were very patient with our huge family with nine flower girls and ring bearers!!
It was also very helpful that they let us just naturally be us… she didn’t try putting us in poses that felt forced, instead she would give simple instruction to get us in the direction of what she was looking for then gave us the space to make it our own! Another special moment of our day is that we added a last dance - just my husband and I (and Karissa) in the space - we kind-of surprised her with it, but she was all for it! She was a wonderful addition to our day and we are so stinking excited to see our wedding pictures!!! -
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Sarah Sent on 06/29/2023
Amazing photographers!
We couldn't be happier with our choice of wedding photographer. Karissa and Jeremy took our engagement and wedding photos. They made us feel comfortable being in front of the camera right away. It rained everyday leading up to the wedding day, even the day of right before our first look and Karissa always had a plan B in mind. She really calmed my nerves. The engagement photos and previews to our wedding album are stunning and I can't wait to see the rest of the our photos. -
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Emily Sent on 11/03/2022Stunning engagement and wedding photos from the kindest team with an artistic eye!
12/10 would recommend Out of Twig Photography for any and all photography needs in VA! They were one of the first vendors I booked for my engagement photos and wedding, and I'm SO happy with how everything has turned out! Karissa and Jeremy are an absolute joy to work with -- they are both extremely kind and down to earth, and also super professional. It's easy to tell they love what they do, and that is reflected in the beautiful photos you get as a result! Our engagement shoot was in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it was a bit more overcast and windier than we were hoping for a Labor Day weekend shoot. But Karissa made the most of the lighting and weather conditions and was able to create some stunning shots for us! We also ended up having rain (aka a hurricane) on our wedding day, but Karissa and Jeremy were absolute troopers and were out in the rain, directing family, bridesmaids, bride and groom etc. to make sure they were able to capture each special moment I wanted to remember from the day. They made the most of the somewhat limited photo locations at our venue since we couldn't be outside for long, but they still delivered the most amazing photos that were better than I could have ever expected! I cannot thank Karissa and Jeremy enough for everything, and I'm so glad I was able to work with them and get to know them! :) -
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Danielle B. Sent on 01/04/2021
Karissa is the best!
Karissa captured both our engagement and elopement photos in Southwest VA and we could not have been happier to work with her twice! She makes you feel comfortable and supported as a client, no matter the location! We originally planned to take engagement photos at Raven’s Roost Overlook but an ice storm shut down the Blue Ridge Parkway as we were en route. Thanks to Karissa’s quick thinking, she suggested we meet her down the mountain at a campground next to Devil’s Backbone Basecamp to take photos. We were so impressed with her professionalism and creativity that we knew we would love to work with her for our future ceremony. Fortunately, we were able to host our elopement ceremony at Raven’s Roost Overlook in October 2020 and Karissa was there to capture it all. Her photography style is natural and a little moody which I love! You never have to think about how to pose or where to direct your attention because she is always ready to direct you and create space for you to just be yourself. She is a genuinely kind and engaging person which makes taking lots of photos even more enjoyable. The turn around time and pricing for all of our sessions were on par with the quality of all of our photos. I would absolutely hire her again to capture a special moment in my life. Karissa- you are so talented and wonderful. Thank you!Out of Twig's reply:
Ahh! Happy New Year to you both and I had so much fun working with you and being present for your special moments. It was truly my pleasure, all the best for your 2021 adventures. Hope our paths meet again in the future! :) -
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Gustavo P. Sent on 03/24/2020
Amazing Engagement Photoshoot
Karissa is AMAZING!!!
My fiancee and I skew towards more awkward. However, Karissa did an amazing job of quickly making us feel comfortable with the engagement photoshoot and capturing beautiful moments that we cherish.Out of Twig's reply:
Hi! It was really great working with you both so far; thank you so much! I'm so looking forward to your wedding day!! -
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Callie O. Sent on 12/19/2019Amazing experience!!
Karissa was amazing!! She was so personable and so easy to get to know! She fit right in with our family and we were so happy with the pictures she took! Would definitely recommend her to anyone I know!Out of Twig's reply:
Thank you Callie! What a beautiful day, it was my pleasure to be part of your wedding. :) With a great view of the city to boot! -
Lindsey Sent on 12/03/2020
Karissa makes it feel effortless.
From the first e-mail with Karissa she made it so we never had to worry. I always knew our photography was taken care of. She was laid back and easy-going, making it feel like you had known her for years. I worried that our DIY wedding that ended up happening on a day full
of downpours would make it difficult to capture the little moments and details. Karissa exceeded my expectations in every way. Nothing was missed.Out of Twig's reply:
Lindsey, thank you for your kinds words. I loved being part of your beautiful day and meeting the sweet people who love you both! Congrats! -
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Colleen H. Sent on 11/26/2019Beautiful photographer!
My husband and I got married this October and we are so delighted with our wedding photos! Karissa was able to capture such incredible moments that we will cherish forever. The quality of the photos is amazing and we loved her ability to capture both candid and posed photos. I would absolutely recommend her!!Out of Twig's reply:
Cliff and Colleen, it was my pleasure ~ thank you guys for being incredible people! I wish you all the best in your life and marriage. -
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Lindsey Sent on 03/01/2019Wedding Photography
Out of Twig did both of our engagement and wedding photos! I couldn't have been happier with the quality and style of her photography! Everything was taken care of and perfect. She captured every single important moment for me, even the ones I didn't know to ask for! She was so professional and kind as well. It made the day easy to remember. Everything was so beautiful!Out of Twig's reply:
Aw, Lindsey! I enjoyed your wedding day very much, you and Cole are so kind! :) So glad you love and are enjoying the photos! Thank you! - Karissa -
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Amy Sent on 10/26/2018Truly Beautiful Photos
Karissa (and Alex) were such a great photography team during our wedding, my husband and I have yet to stop talking about it and it's been over a month. We met Karissa a few months before the wedding when we had our engagement shoot (highly recommend doing this!) and we knew immediately that we were going to love her. Our engagement photos were such an awesome sneak peak of what we'd get at the wedding we couldn't wait! We had a list of photos that we 100% wanted her to take at the wedding and she made sure that it happened and that we were happy with our photos. They turned out amazing and she had them ready for us in only a month-separated into groups based on type and everything! One of the things we loved is how stealthy her and Alex were: when we were viewing the reception photos we had no idea that they were even there to capture those moments-they were sneaky and not distracting which was great! One thing I would recommend is having them come a little bit earlier than we did (about 2 hours before wedding) so you can get more getting ready shots/shots with bridesmaids/groomsmen and don't feel rushed. That's my only complaint of the day and we still got plenty with our time especially because she made sure we had enough time to get our photos after the wedding and made us feel comfortable and not rushed.Out of Twig's reply:
Thanks Amy & Taylor! It was a pleasure being a part of your engagement and your wedding day. You were both troopers considering it was a very rainy day, and I'm so glad it let up enough for us to grab photos outside. Also, what a great dance party! :) - Karissa -
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Josie Sent on 09/12/2018I have nothing but good things to say about Out of Twig! Karissa captured our wedding and engagement pictures perfectly! She was so easy to work with and her smile/energy makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I was blown away at how much I loved every single photo! I’m definitely having a hard time deciding which ones to put around the house! Thank you so much!
Out of Twig's reply:
Thanks Josie!! You guys were great. I love so many from both your engagement session and your wedding!! -
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Sarah Sent on 09/04/2018Karissa provided us with the BEST engagement and wedding photography! Before my husband and I saw the pictures, I could not have imagined just how gorgeous they would turn out, but they are stunning. I had so many people asking "WHO did these?!!" and another bride-to-be's mother wanted to book her on the spot. I'm not kidding when I say that I still look at them every day. They're on my walls, my desk, my phone and laptop screensaver. Professionally, she provides top notch service, very reasonably priced, detailed on what you want to capture, and the creativity to capture what you didn't even know was there. A five-star rating doesn't even come close to what she and her team can do!
Out of Twig's reply:
Thanks Sarah!! :) It was my pleasure!! -
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Sara B. Sent on 12/05/2019Wonderful!
Working with Karissa was a breeze! She captured beautiful photos of us and made us feel comfortable at the same time! We can’t wait to work with her for our wedding!Out of Twig's reply:
Thank you Sara! :) It was great meeting you and Wilmer. I'm looking forward to your wedding as well! - Karissa :) -
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Diane Sent on 09/05/2018We did engagement photos and they turned out awesome. I like the style of her photos which is why we chose to go with OOT. It was our first time getting our pictures taken together, and Karissa gave good direction for some poses. Towards the end of the shoot we were very comfortable and having fun which led to us getting some great shots that we have hanging up in our home :)Out of Twig's reply:
Thank you Diane! :) Loved so many from the beach portion of our shoot! You guys were fantastic.
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