Hi! I'm Raisa.
I am a portrait and cosplay photographer operating since 2022 and serving NYC and Long Island. I specialize in moody, cinematic, and editorial shoots. That often means that many of my photos are on the darker rather than brighter side. You’ll find that I love non-traditional ideas, playing with colored lighting, and occasionally adding subtle, immersive SFX in Photoshop. My services are inclusive of all backgrounds. I strive for body type and skin tone inclusiveness (including those of the alien and fantasy varieties) and am LGBTQ+ positive. About half the clients I photograph are queer! Although cosplay photography is where I got started, I also enjoy shooting couples and grads. Check out my work in my portfolio in the menu above to decide if I’m the right fit for you! When you're ready, contact me to get started.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
"The photos from our sessions have always turned out cinematic and true to my vision, plus a little something extra from Raisa's creative style!"
-Amelia
"Raisa is great! She has a talent for spotting good locations and staging professional looking shots on the fly. She also has a good sense of humor and makes the shoots fun."
-Adam
"She brings her own ideas and creativity to the shoot and works with you to produce the best possible shot."
-Pat
"She has such a good eye for lighting and location. I'm literally glowing in my photos!"
-Mandy
"I have been shooting with Raisa for years now. She is SUCH a talented photographer. She handles cosplays with weird skin colors so well, because she has such a great understanding of lighting and shadow."