Karissa Mays Photography

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•Pets•Newborn•Engagement•
•Wedding•Maternity•

10/28/2026

Me every time I deliver a gallery.
Every single time 😅

10/25/2026

A little country, a little fall, and a whole lot of personality 🍂🧡

A few favorites from this family’s session, because I couldn’t pick just one!

10/22/2026

Same session, two different personalities, and I loved every minute of photographing them. 😂🤎

Pretty sure they both had their own ideas about how this session was going to go, but the camera got the best moments. 🐾

And If you’ve ever thought your dog wouldn’t sit still long enough for photos, I promise you, they don’t have to!

10/21/2026

Polling for 2026 Xmas mini date. Please vote if you’re interested so I can finalize booking date! 🎄

10/20/2026

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Throwing it back to one of my favorite maternity sessions.
I didn’t do enough of these this year, so if you’re expecting get on my schedule before it’s too late. These are the moments you can’t get back!

#ɢɪʀʟᴍᴏᴍ

10/14/2026

If you know me at all, you know I will absolutely stop mid-conversation to pet a cute dog. So naturally, pet and animal portraits are becoming a bigger focus for me. 🤎

As I’m leaning into this chapter, fall is really perfect for it. The colors are pretty, the light is dreamy, and your doggo will look like they’re starring in a very expensive outdoor commercial, even if they spent the first ten minutes eating leaves like mine 🙃

So whether it’s a dog, horse, or any other beloved animal (except snakes, sorry not sorry 🥴) I want to capture the personality, chaos, sweetness, and general weirdness that make them yours. Because they’re family. Even when they’re being dramatic.

🍂 I have very limited availability left for fall sessions, so if you’ve been thinking about getting photos of your animal, THIS IS THE TIME!

Send me a message and let’s get your favorite furry, fluffy, or slightly uncooperative family member on my calendar 🐾

10/13/2026

Been a while since I posted a little cutie pie 🥰

07/28/2026

After 3 years in business, it’s time to share the face behind the camera.

I’m Karissa.

One day I picked up a camera and never put it down. My favorite sessions are maternity and any four-legged client.
The best sessions are the ones that feel more like an adventure than a photoshoot. If we end up with dirty boots and sore cheeks from laughing, I’d call that a successful day.

Outside of photography, you’ll usually find me outside with my dogs, tending to my garden or my ever-growing collection of houseplants, convincing myself I definitely have room for one more.

Things you should probably know about me:
• I never know where my phone is 🫠
• I have chronic RBF but I’m actually really nice. 😅
• I love punk rock as much as I love country music, and my Vans as much as my Ariats.
• I’ll gut a deer, but boogers make me gag.
• I’d take my chances with a tiger before I’d touch a garter snake. (Even a dead one.) 🥴
• My camera bag is stocked with dog treats and peppermints for ponies.
• Dog hair is my wardrobe staple.

I’m the worst client I’ve ever had. Put a camera in my hand and I’ll make magic, but point one at me and I suddenly forget how to act like a normal human.

So if you’re nervous about your session, don’t be. I guarantee I’ll make you laugh (either with me or at me!), and before long it’ll just feel like we’re hanging out.

I’m really glad you’re here! 🤍

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Canandaigua, NY

Website

http://karissamays.com/

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