About
This is a photograph of a tree taken in Antigua, a place rich in culture and African history. Trees symbolize strength, growth and evolution and they give back to their communities for year. How solid do you want your foundation to be? .
With over 15 years of experience, Karise specializes in helping businesses grow by crafting their brand identities and telling their stories through strategic branding, marketing and communications. Her background in journalism, photography and education laid the foundation for her work as a Project Manager, Creative Director, and Graphic Designer, where she’s worked with companies such as Soft Sheen Carson Loreal, Match.com, Lasalle University, and many more to deliver results-driven marketing and branding solutions.
Karise holds a Master of Fine Arts in Media Design and has applied her expertise across diverse industries and global markets, including projects in Ethiopia, Ghana, Paris, London, Belize, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. As a published photographer and recognized by Who’s Who in America for Women in Business, Karise continues to empower brands to create lasting impressions that resonate with their audiences.
Currently, Karise helps small businesses elevate their market presence, developing innovative branding strategies that drive growth. She is also the Co-Founder of “That Gun Talk” Firearms Safety and Training in Philadelphia, where she has earned awards for excellence in leadership and community impact.
Published Works
Photographer : Photographed the cover of Vital Communications Magazine
Reporter and Photographer: Interviewed and Photographed the Elders in the A.M.E church for Rev. Dr. Gloria Nixon Pone, and the book,“Fruits of the Spirit”. Reportage included feature length stories on their lives and what its like to be a vessel in the community.
Reporter and Photographer Studied Abroad and developed a fundraising self published book “Ethiopia: Love Beauty Joy”. Reportage included stories on the historical culture in Ethiopia and the countrywide beauty.
Reporter and Photographer: The Dallas Weekly Newspaper
Reporter and Photographer: The Philadelphia Inquirer
Degrees:
MFA. Media Design, Full Sail University
B.A Communication Arts with a Minor in Fine Arts, Cheyney University
A.A. Photography, The University of Arts
“We don’t take pictures, we develop memories and grow businesses through developing visual communications.”