Abby
Carissimo

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Photography

2017

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for the kind of love that lingers.

Bride and groom in wedding attire celebrating on the steps outside a building, surrounded by guests blowing bubbles.

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Close-up of a bride's hand fastening buttons on her wedding dress with a veil in the background.

A digital line drawing of a cake with a heart and ribbon decoration, topped with a pyramid of champagne glasses tied with bows.

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Welcome to Abby Carissimo Photography

You deserve wedding photos that feel like more than a highlight reel.
I document days the way they actually felt—quietly chaotic, full of laughter, unexpected softness, and the kind of joy that sneaks up on you. My work blends film and digital with an intentional, honest approach that’s less about posing perfectly and more about preserving the real, fleeting magic of your day.

If you’re drawn to handmade details, windblown hair, and the gentle rhythm of a wedding that feels like you—you’re in the right place.

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Bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers at the entrance of a building, with greenery outside.

inspired by slow mornings, stolen glances, and love that feels like coming home

A bride and groom sharing an intimate moment with foreheads touching, smiling in a forest setting during wedding.

A bride in a white wedding dress with a long train and veil holding a bouquet, standing next to a groom in a black suit and tie, smiling in front of a modern outdoor reflecting pool with a cityscape and greenery in the background.

A black background with the phrase 'You deserve a break.' written in bold white letters in the center.

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A person wearing a long, light-colored tulle skirt and beige high-heeled shoes standing next to a seated person in a dark vest and beige pants in a room with black and white patterned flooring.

Let’s craft something you’ll hold onto for years—an heirloom made from laughter, light, and love.

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Meet abby

A woman in a dark green dress standing in a grassy field with cows grazing in the background, overcast sky.

Nighttime baseball game at Fenway Park with players on the field, spectators in the stands, and bright lights illuminating the scene.

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Illustration of a gift bag with a bow at the top, outlined in red. The bag is empty.

Outline drawing of a cute cat with a large bow, depicted with simple lines in blue.

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I’m Abby—a wedding photographer, knitter, and slow-living enthusiast based in Northern Virginia. My work is rooted in intention, drawn to soft light, real emotion, and the quiet magic of in-between moments. I believe your wedding photos should feel like the beginning of an heirloom—honest, artful, and deeply personal.

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The Experience

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Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands and walking through a field.

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Interior of a decorated event space with long dining tables, floral centerpieces, candles, and pink napkins, under string lights at dusk.

Bride standing outdoors in front of greenery, wearing a white wedding gown with a long veil, holding a bouquet of white roses, smiling at the camera.

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Lifestyle

Abby is truly the best of the best! She made me & my husband, who are camera shy, feel so comfortable and captured us in such a beautiful way. My wedding pictures will be treasured for generations and having Abby be the one to shoot them was such a gift. Abby is so talented, she feels like a close friend at the end of the day and is really amazing at capturing every moment.

Annemarie & Kiernan
She made every single dream of mine come true with my wedding photos, and I will spend forever trying to find the words to thank her. She made my entire party/family/guests feel like they were working with a friend, and made me feel like an absolute princess the entire time. She’s a PRO at keeping things running smoothly, keeping everything on time, and being both a professional AND a friend that you feel like you’ve known forever. . 1000% recommend, you will absolutely not go wrong by choosing her - in fact, consider yourself lucky that you get the opportunity to work with her.

Kelly & Steve
Abby is an amazing person and we really enjoyed her company. Second, she is a very gifted and extremely talented woman with and eye for photography and aesthetics. It was very natural working with her, she was very smooth with her process, and she helped our awkward (very introverted) selves look camera worthy with ease. I absolutely do not regret prioritizing a talented photographer for our wedding, Abby was absolutely perfect. I do regret not being able to give her 6, 7 stars. Thank you so very much :’)

Audrey & Zane