{A Summer Senior Session in Downtown West Bend}
There are some people who just light up a room the moment they walk in, and Ashtyn is definitely one of them! From the moment she stepped in front of my camera, I couldn’t get over her striking blue eyes and the kind of radiant smile that makes you smile, too. Her session was full of laughter, ease, and so much joy…it was impossible not to leave feeling brighter.
A West Bend-Mallard 2026 senior with big dreams and a creative heart, she’s involved in just about everything…softball, volleyball, dance team, band, choir, drama, and speech! She’s a total powerhouse when it comes to juggling school life, but what shines most is her passion for people and her natural positivity. She’s the kind of person who finds the bright side, solves problems with a calm mindset, and makes everyone around her feel welcome and seen.
Outside of her busy school schedule, she loves spending time with friends and family, reading, writing, and learning anything new. (Fun fact: she read 52 books last year!) With a plan to study English after high school, I can already tell this girl is going to make her mark wherever she lands!
Ashtyn—you are an absolute light! You make the world around you brighter just by being in it! I have no doubt you’re going to do incredible things, and it was such an honor to capture this sweet season of your life. Thank you so much for choosing me to tell this part of your story. I’m beyond grateful to have you as part of Team 26!
See Ashtyn in TEAM 26’s spring mini session!


















Welcome to the CB Blog! I’m Carissa Behounek, a photographer based in Algona, IA that specializes in weddings, seniors and babies. I hope you grab some coffee (or a margarita) and enjoy viewing my latest work and getting a little peek into my life! I’m thrilled you stopped by!




