Based in California.
Available for destination weddings worldwide.
As a California wedding photographer specializing in editorial wedding photography, my work is an ode to emotion — romantic but grounded, cinematic yet deeply personal. I create for the ones who feel deeply, who notice light shift across a room, who believe love can be art. Photography, for me, is more than preservation. It’s translation — turning fleeting moments into something that breathes, that still feels alive years later.
Romantic, grounded, cinematic, and deeply personal
Wedding & Editorial Photography for the creative soul
I picked up my first camera in 2007 — PhotoBucket era (iykyk) — and I’ve been obsessed ever since. With a background in customer service and fashion retouching, I went full-time in 2023 and now create cinematic, intentional work across weddings, elopements, and live music.
I proudly work with couples and creatives of every identity and orientation.
Every story is welcome here.
Wedding, Editorial, and Music Photographer
about CARISSA
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Carissa Dugoni
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— Gina & Rob
Dream Capture Studios provided us with excellent communication throughout the planning process. Their quality of work and value was wonderful - Carissa listened to all my requests and then added their special magic to our photos. We loved our time with Carissa and Tyler, and our pictures were amazing and captured our special day beautifully. Our photos are everything we could have hoped for and more. We highly recommend Dream Capture Studios to any couple looking for a talented and professional wedding photography team.
We loved our time with Carissa and Tyler
Carissa (and Tyler) were and absolute dream to work with! We instantly clicked with them during our consultation phone call and knew they were the ones. During the photoshoot, Carissa and Tyler were incredibly patient and helpful with positioning us, despite my fiancee's and my awkward fumbling. They were so charming and charismatic that we didn't want the session to end just so we could talk more! During the wedding they were even better. They blended into the background perfectly, so much so that we didn't even know they were present to get most of the shots they did! Carissa and Tyler are genuinely two of the kindest, most talented individuals and we cannot recommend them enough. We're sad our wedding is over just because it means we can't work with them anymore! If you want to have gorgeous, creative shots for your wedding, you NEED to contract Dream Capture Studios immediately. Thank you again Carissa & Tyler for making our day special!
Carissa and Tyler are genuinely two of the kindest, most talented individuals
— Samantha & Brittany
— Rough & Ready Vineyards Team
We absolutely love working with the talented team at Dream Capture Studios! Every wedding day with them is seamless thanks to their professionalism, organization, and excellent communication. Their fun and personable approach brings so much joy to the day, ensuring it’s full of smiles, laughter, and unforgettable memories. It’s always a pleasure to recommend Dream Capture Studios to our couples as one of our preferred vendors. They consistently deliver incredible results and elevate every event they’re part of. We’re so grateful to have them as part of the Rough & Ready Vineyards family and can’t wait to continue collaborating on many more amazing weddings in the future!
Every wedding day with them is seamless
— Joey & Alicia
Carissa was incredible, she was responsive, kind, and easy going. From our first interaction, we knew that we had to hire her for our wedding. She did an amazing job with our engagement shoot and and even better job with our wedding. Her time estimates were spot on and I have zero regrets going with Dream Capture Studios. She blew us away with her skills and I would 100% hire her again. 10/10
I would 100% hire her again. 10/10
— Anna & Carson
We hired Carissa for our May 2025 wedding and were so very pleased. From her warm and low-key affect, to her reliability in communication, to her flexibility in working with our no-frills style and budget, she was a wonderful presence on the day of our wedding and made us feel secure throughout the planning process. She was responsive with some additional photo edits we requested, which reflects our felt sense of her dedication to quality. Would highly recommend working with her!
Would highly recommend working with her!
— Katie & Mike
We had so much fun on our wedding day with Carissa, Tyler, and team. Beyond having a blast taking photos, we felt comfortable and the direction given was so easy to follow. They really make you feel like a model! The photos Carissa gave us hang proudly on many different walls in our home, and the video Tyler made is always something we watch each year on our anniversary. Very special team, highly recommend!
They really make you feel like a model!
— Samantha & Garrett
Dream Capture Studios was a fantastic choice for our wedding photography. From the beginning, their communication was flexible, clear, and punctual - exactly what we needed during the busy wedding planning process. On the day of, their photographers were incredibly knowledgeable, directing us expertly when we were unsure of what to do. The final photos are detailed and truly timeless, capturing all the special moments we'll treasure forever. Overall, Dream Capture Studios was a great choice that we highly recommend to any couple looking for talented, professional wedding photographers.
The final photos are detailed and truly timeless
— Dora & Ryan
Dream Capture Studios was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our very first interaction, their communication was clear and professional, which put us at ease throughout the entire planning process. On the day of, the photographers were attentive to every detail, capturing all the special moments beautifully. They came prepared with great examples of photos we should take, and their expertise really shone through in the final product. The Dream Capture Studios team brightened our entire day with their warm and positive energy. We are thrilled with the photos and would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated wedding photography team.
Their expertise really shone through in the final product.
— Sammy & Aaron
Carissa and Tyler of Dream Capture were absolutely incredible to work with for our wedding. They are both so fun and personable, which made us feel super comfortable during our engagement shoot. On the day of the wedding, they were with us the entire day and were a dream to work with. They are both so talented and they captured so many amazing moments with an amazing eye for details. We continue to get compliments on how beautiful and dreamy our pictures are. The quality of the photobook and flashdrive included in our package was also so much more than we expected. I cannot recommend Carissa and Dream Capture enough! Thank you for making our day unforgettable❤️
I cannot recommend Carissa and Dream Capture enough!
— Allisha & Kennith
I absolutely loved working with Carissa and Tyler. They made everything look amazing! And they were really understanding about us having to move our wedding date due to Covid. I could not have asked for a better photographer for our special day.
I could not have asked for a better photographer
— Gabrielle & Kyle
If there is anything you must do for your wedding day, it's choose Dream Capture Studios for photography and videography. They went above and beyond to make sure our day was great and the memories were captured beautifully. Their level of professionalism is unmatched and we couldn't be more glad that we hired them to make our day so special. Carissa and Tyler are incredibly friendly and they made my husband and I feel very comfortable in front of the camera. We absolutely will recommend Dream Capture Studios to anyone who asks us about wedding vendors.
They went above and beyond to make sure our day was great
— Alyssa & Eric
Carissa and Dream Capture Studios did a wonderful job documenting our wedding! She was professional and easy to work with and guieded us through our day. Carissa delivered a great portfolio of posed and candid photos from the day
She was professional and easy to work with
— Shelby & Bennett
Dream Capture Studios captured our wedding day perfectly! Our photos turned out amazing and had the fall element we were looking for. The video was beautiful as well! We will cherish these memories for years to come!
We will cherish these memories for years to come!
— Amanda & Alex
Took amazing wedding photos but almost 3 years after my wedding i asked for an edit to one of the photos due to a member from my wedding party passing. I wanted to edit a photo to get a solo shot of her and Carissa did not hesitate and did a beautiful job. I am so grateful to have worked with the kindest people.
I am so grateful to have worked with the kindest people.
— Veronica & Andrew
Carissa/Dream Capture Studios is so pleasant to work with from the beginning to the end. I met her & her husband at a bridal expo and when I saw her work/vibe I knew at that moment she was the one I wanted and I didn’t want to look any further. So happy I did because the photos & all the details she effortlessly put into it made me one happy bride and was worth every penny! I would hire her for ANY photo shoot I need for the future. Hire her..you will not be disappointed!!
Hire her..you will not be disappointed!!
We offer collections ranging from 4 hours for elopements to 10 hours for full day coverage. With flexible payment plans, we make it easy to budget for your special day!
