Bride and groom sharing a quiet, romantic moment in warm California light — Los Angeles luxury wedding photography by Carissa Woo

Carissa Woo · California Luxury Wedding Photography

Luxury Meets Color.

California luxury wedding photography inspired by sunshine, joyful celebrations, and timeless storytelling.

Los Angeles · South Bay · Palos Verdes · Orange County

California Wedding Day — Named Best Wedding Photographer, Los Angeles & Orange County, Best of 2025 Editor's Choice

Named Best Wedding Photographer

California Wedding Day

Los Angeles & Orange County

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Carissa Woo Photography — California Luxury Weddings with pops of color

Featured Weddings

Capturing colorful memories, a lifetime.

Carissa Woo, photographer

hi, i'm carissa

LUXURY MEETS COLOR.

and every love story deserves both.

For over 17 years, I've photographed weddings across Southern California with one simple goal: to create timeless images that feel as joyful and vibrant as the day itself. My couples value beautiful design, authentic connection, and celebrations filled with love—and I can't imagine a better job than preserving those memories.

Made For

Sunny Days
&
Dance Floors

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Southern California weddings, photographed in full color

The Experience

A joyful, stress-free process.

01. Inquire

Tell me about your day and what matters most.

02. Plan

We'll plan together and capture every detail.

03. Celebrate

You soak in every moment. I'll be there for it all.

04. Reminisce

Relive it all through timeless images you'll cherish forever.

Investment

Your Story, Your Way

Photography, film + the moments in between.

Wedding Collection

THE COAST

Starting at

$4,500

Photography-focused collection.

MOST LOVED

Featured Collection

THE GOLDEN HOUR

$7,000

Photo + Film + Content Creation

Wedding Collection

THE CALIFORNIA DREAM

Starting at

$9,000

Our most complete wedding storytelling experience.

Wedding Films

Your day, in motion.

Relive the voices, movement, laughter, and little moments that photos alone can’t capture. Our wedding films are created to feel natural, emotional, and completely you.

Meet Carissa

More Than Photos. It's How It Feels.

A little glimpse into the heart, color, connection and energy behind Carissa Woo Photography.

Love Notes

Kind words from joyful couples.

"Carissa captured our wedding day so beautifully — every photo feels like a piece of art. We couldn't be happier."

Emily & James

Terranea Resort

"She has this incredible way of making you feel at ease while somehow catching every laugh, tear, and golden moment."

Sophia & Michael

Ojai Valley Inn

"The color, the light, the emotion in every image — we will treasure these photos for the rest of our lives."

Jessica & David

Malibu Beach

South Bay Venue Guide

The South Bay Bride’s venue guide.

Come venue scouting with your local South Bay wedding photographer.

Urban Palms venue walkthrough
Urban Palms

Gardena, California

Rolling Hills Country Club venue walkthrough
Rolling Hills Country Club

Rolling Hills Estates, California

Ocean Canyons venue walkthrough
Ocean Canyons

Palos Verdes, California

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Let's create something beautiful together.