Alright, this surprise proposal and engagement session is a little EXTRA special. I might be biased because it’s my baby bro.. But I had been planning a styled shoot in the dunes with another photographer when I realized my brother and his GF (who have been together for 6 years) would make the best models. […]

I’ve been counting down the days to meet Hilary and Rondel! After being booked for nearly a year + some change, I assisted Hilary in a lot of their out of state planning. She shared so many details with me along the way that I couldn’t wait to see everything come together. I was not […]

These two honestly take the cake thus far on the bad-ass couple factor. Sietske’s hair was out of this world with the mohawk type look on a bride, it was creative, different and completely fitting to her style. Then you have David who looks like he rolled up on his Harley in style with that […]

Venue : A Simple Affair Events A Simple Affair Coordinators: Meagan Shaw & Sydnee Paul Photography: Karissa Russ Catering: Michael Boyle Florals: Acacia Dress: Rent A Dress Stationary: Jess Salmeron Rentals: Bloomingbelle Hair: Jen Rose Model: Ashley & Brandon Fish 

She knew I had the ring, but didn’t know when I was going to propose. I imagine it was similar to how my Mom and Dad felt around Christmas time when I was a kid. I knew there were presents coming, but they were my presents and I wanted them now, I did not want […]

Photographer | Karissa Russ & Co Venue | The Boulders of De Luz  Florist | Suede Petals Wedding  Dress+accessories+shoes | Jana Ann Couture  Suit+Tuxedos | Zeglio Custom Clothiers Rentals | Farm & Field Events Skull designer | Divine Bovine  HMUA | Bing Studio Makeup Cake | Segura’s Baking Co  Invitation suite | LAI&D Installations+Macrame | […]

The proposal story (Told by Steven) “On December 10th, In Disneyland at Snow White’s wishing well. We’d always visit Snow White’s wishing well and this time we had gone with Monique’s family (brother, brother’s girlfriend, mom and dad). As we said our wishes and threw our coins into the well I said: “but wait, one […]

The internet is really a magical place when it’s used for good. Tory was looking for a wedding photographer when she came across my account on the Knot. I get a message saying “Is this Karissa Russ?!” I’m like well yaaaa… hahah Long story short, we knew each other a long long time ago like […]