My sister, Carey, and her husband, Matt, have been married for over a year now! I did a one-year anniversary shoot with them, and we were able to bring out Matt's Mustang! I have been wanting to use it for a shoot for awhile. We had some unfortunate car problems that prevented us from reaching our original destination, but we were able to photograph at this little spot in Irvine! Afterwards, we went back to their house and took some photos on their balcony as the sun set! It was a great shoot and everything turned out wonderfully! It just proves to show that life will not always go as planned, but you can still enjoy the ride along the way!
Fall Maternity Session-Janessa and Justin
I have been able to photograph several maternity sessions, but this one was different-this was for my sister and her husband! They are expecting their first baby, and it is a boy! It will be the first grandchild in our family, and the first nephew for his three adoring aunts waiting to spoil him! Though we may have to share with his two Grandmas that will be in the area as well ;) Needless to say, this little boy is going to born into a family of love! I couldn't be more thrilled for my sister, Janessa, and her husband, Justin! They are going to be incredible parents, and I look forward to being a part of this chapter in their lives! Enjoy the photos, and share your congratulations on the soon-to-be parents!
A Beachside Proposal Story-Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach
On Labor Day, I had the privilege of photographing a beautiful proposal between Eric Johnson and his beautiful girlfriend, Melissa Labbadia. The setting was the Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach, and it was a gorgeous day with perfect weather! Eric's plan was to stay at the Montage with Melissa, then go out to dinner after a sunset walk on the cliff above the beach. Little did Melissa know that at a beautiful cliff overlook, Eric planned on asking her to spend the rest of her life with him. They came to the overlook where the Montage had set up a heart made out of tea lights, and after a few minutes on the overlook, Eric went down to one knee and asked Melissa to marry him. She said yes and it was a beautiful time of joy, tears, and love! I loved capturing this special moment that they will remember for the rest of their lives, it was such a precious moment that I will cherish as well!
Congratulations to the soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Johnson!
Santa Cruz Redwoods Wedding Session-Sabrina and Jeremy
When meeting with Sabrina and Jeremy to go over their final details for their wedding, I asked them where they were planning on going for their honeymoon. They let me know that they would be in Monterey, San Francisco, and Yosemite! Immediately the wheels in my head started turning as I asked them about the dates that they would be there. The weekend after their wedding I was going to be in Santa Cruz to photograph another wedding! I love the Redwoods in Santa Cruz, and have photographed several engagement sessions there, but never a wedding session. So, I proposed meeting up with them on their way up from Monterey to San Francisco to photograph in the Santa Cruz Redwoods! Sabrina was willing to bring her dress along, and the idea took flight! We met up on the Thursday morning following their wedding, and spent a few hours running around the Redwoods with cameras and wedding apparel! Hikers and families called out their congratulations as they passed us by, and we had an amazing time photographing in God's beautiful creation! The majesty of the Redwoods has always inspired me, and Sabrina and Jeremy, being the huge nature lovers that they are, were thrilled to have more photos taken out in the Redwood forest! It was like a fairytale come to life with the magical morning light filtering through the trees, lighting up Sabrina in her gorgeous wedding dress and Jeremy in his dapper, grey suit! I was so excited the entire time, and now I am excited to share with you all this gorgeous session!
Haley and Brad-Santa Cruz Wedding-The Hollins House
Haley and Brad got married in beautiful Santa Cruz, California! Their wedding was filled with lots of laughter, fun, and of course lots of love! The bright colors of her decor matched the glowing sunshine of the day. And it was a perfect day for their wedding. I loved traveling to Santa Cruz for this joyous occasion! And I am thrilled to share the photos of their special day!
Leilani and Aaron-Grand Tradition Estates Wedding in Fallbrook, Ca
Leilani and Aaron had a gorgeous vintage/gasby inspired wedding at the Grand Tradition Estates! It was a day filled with fun, laughter, and lots of dancing! I have known Leilani since High School, and I was so excited when she asked me to be her photographer. It was great seeing her marry the love her life, and perfect counterpart, Aaron! Congratulations you two, and enjoy the photos!
Photographer: Larissa Bahr
Second Photographer: James Tang
Venue: Grand Tradition Estate
Floral: Studio West Design
Cake Design: Amazing Cake Creations
Sabrina and Jeremy-Fullerton Arboretum Garden Wedding
I met Sabrina at a bridal show in February 2014, and I met with her and Jeremy shortly thereafter at my office. I loved them from the start, and we started with doing an engagement session for them! They are a super fun, outdoorsy couple so we did our shoot out in a field in San Juan Capistrano. I had the best time with them both, and afterwards they booked me for their wedding on July 25th, 2015! These two are perfect for each other. They are so in love, so fun, and so perfect together! It was a joy to photograph their engagement and now their wedding! The day was perfect with beautiful sunshine, stunning wedding colors, and of course this wonderful couple committing the rest of their lives together! I am so excited about these photos from their wedding! The Fullerton Arboretum provided the perfect backdrop for this gorgeous couple, and their wedding party was a blast to photograph! It was a great wedding, and I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I do!
Photography by Larissa Bahr; Second Photographer: Tommy Hyunh
Tiffany and Mike-Scripps Pier and Sunset Cliffs Engagement Session
Tiffany was a bridesmaid at a wedding I photographed last year, and after she got engaged she bought her dress at Mary Me Bridal, the bridal store that my office is located above, so you could say that it was meant to be! She was interested in doing a beach engagement session, and told me how her and her fiancé, Mike, lived in San Diego. I have photographed several times in SD, but I had never been able to photograph a couple at a favorite spot of mine, Sunset Cliffs. So, I proposed that location, and Tiffany came up with Scripps Pier as well! The day was gorgeous, Tiffany and Mike were so fun to work with, and I loved the result of their engagement shoot!
Marissa and Austin-Citrus Park Wedding
Marissa and Austin had a beautiful wedding at their church followed by an enchanting ride on a trolley to their reception site. Their wedding was made up of gorgeous DIY details, and lots of friends and family coming to support their big day! These two were a joy to photograph as their happiness of being married spilled over into every photograph! I had a great time capturing their love story on one of the most important days of their lives!
Yareli and Eric-Old Town Orange Maternity Session
When Yareli contacted me we talked about a few different ideas for her maternity session. We decided on doing a city maternity session and Downtown Orange matched the perfect setting! I am so excited about this shoot! And I can't wait to do the newborn photos for their little boy!
