"Working with larissa was the easiest and best decision we made for our wedding. The first thing you notice about her work is the movement and emotion in each frame. Larissa has this magical ability to go beyond what you first see and capture something much deeper. Her photographs aren't just images, they are moments in time. When all is said and done, you have your memories and your photographs - One will fade; the other will last forever. I can't even imagine what someone else's forever images would be... Larissa's were utter magic.
When we engaged larissa to photograph our wedding, she suggested we also have engagement photos taken. Not being certain we wanted that, her explanation of us getting to know her and becoming comfortable with her photographing us before the big day made total sense. and we were so glad we did that! Not only were the engagement photos amazing, they did two things for us: they made us fall immediately in love with her and feel completely at ease in front of her lens, but it also created gorgeous memories of those months leading up to our wedding.
For our multi-day wedding, larissa wove in and out of every crowd, every ceremony, every moment with such grace and ease, not once did anybody feel nervous to be photographed. I was most impressed with larissa's energy, perspective, commitment to her craft and due diligence. She did so much preparation for our portrait shots that she even timed the sessions parts so that we were exactly where we needed to be to capture the perfect sunset light. she went above and beyond for the perfect shot, and captured moments that we didn't even know happened. She was patient and pivoted easily as things didn't always time out as they had planned for. Every moment of our days with larissa created a sense of ease and excitement that translated into amazing photos.
There is a reason larissa is one of the most sought-after photographers in the country. her perspective, work, professionalism, vision and talent all create magical work. Her energy, grace, love and passion make her the person you will always come back to."
- Umber Ahmad and Ray Crisara, Bride and Groom
"When all is said and done, you have your memories and your photographs - One will fade; the other will last forever."
about LARISSA
"When you allow the photographer to become your friend, the camera stops being a tool, and starts becoming a witness to your love"
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, and 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 Can't Wait to Tell Your Story.
about my amazing clients
My mother was a painter and jewelry designer, and my father is a jeweler specializing in custom engagement rings, so I suppose you could say I have art (and weddings) in my DNA. I first picked up a camera at age 12, and have been refining my ability to capture the world around me in an honest, and artful light ever since.
It all began when I signed up for a middle school photography class and made a makeshift darkroom in a bathroom of my parents home, photographing my friends and pets for school projects. That passion grew into the decision to forego traditional college and apply to Art School. At 19, I photographed my first wedding as a lead photographer for a large studio, and I was hooked. I continued on to Graduate school, where I earned a Masters Degree in Photographic Arts and started my own business. I knew photographing people was the work I wanted to do... Simply put – I absolutely love this life. 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.
The Story of how it Began.
get to know Larissa
When I'm not working
