"I first picked up a camera at age 13, and have been refining my ability to capture the world around me in an honest, and artful light ever since. I was fortunate enough to have family who encouraged me to pursue an artistic career and found my way to photography at an early age. Simply put – I love what I do! It is a privileged to be an artist professionally. To share what I create with my clients knowing the work will inspire joy, and shape how important life moments are set to memory for the years to come, and for future generations. 

In the last decade I’ve had the opportunity to work with true powerhouse couples and industry leaders - innovators, creatives, and trendsetters. I’ve traveled the world because of this job, and experienced some of the most beautiful places on earth. I am not interested in making cookie-cutter pictures for my clients - I want to create iconic, emotional photographs that will instantly transport you back to those precious moments. I don’t prescribe myself to a specific niche of weddings - I shoot sunny outdoor events. I shoot sexy and moody urban events. Fabulous weekend long destination parties, and intimate ceremonies at home. I love it all, and I seek to embrace the unique energy and story each celebration will tell about the people in attendance.

I want to make images that bleed passion and color, seep humor and excitement, and expose the beautiful, whimsical, spontaneous moments of real life, family, and love."

- Larissa

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Larissa received a Bachelor of Fine Art in Photography from Kendall College of Art and Design, as well as a Masters in Photographic Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology in New York.

“Not only is Larissa a phenomenal artist, she is one of the warmest and most sincere people I have ever met. Her vision is utterly unique, beautiful and incredibly raw. It was an honor to have her as our photographer. She made our wedding magical and turned our memorable moments into works of art. There are no words to describe our gratitude.” 
Alexis and Filip

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Named Best Wedding Photographers in America by Brides.com and Brides Magazine
Named top photographers in San Francisco by CBS News
Named in Top Photographers in the Bay Area and San Francisco by Bridebox
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Photography - Kendall College of Art and Design, MI
Master of Fine Arts: Photography - Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

credentials and education

VOGUE
PEOPLE Magazine
Harper's Bazaar
The New York Times
Brides
Over The Moon
Grace Ormonde Wedding Style
Martha Stewart
Pacific Weddings
Cosmo
The Knot
The Today Show
Style Me Pretty
Green Wedding Shoes
BuzzFeed
The Wedding Channel
California Brides
Ruffled
Wedding Chicks
Destination Weddings and Honeymoons
WellWed
Southern Weddings Magazine
C magazine

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