Sabrina and Jeremy are long term clients of mine from their engagement session back in 2014, their wedding in 2015, getting pregnant in 2017, and now they have their adorable boy, Noah, in 2018! We have already done the newborn and 3 month photos for their little man, but I had to post this blog from their maternity photos because it was one of my favorites! Sabrina looked stunning in her red dress and was a glowing mother-to-be. Jeremy, the proud soon-to-be father was already head over heels for the arrival of his son! Being a part of their new journey as parents was such a blessing for me! I love following my couples throughout these important stages in their life! Seeing their life's biggest moments come to pass and documenting their story throughout the years makes us have more than a photographer/client bond. We are friends, we are family, we are sharing in these times together, and this is why I love what I do so much! I love living life with my clients, documenting and creating memories that will stand the test of time. I want to give them photos that they will hand down to generations to come, and cherish throughout the good and difficult times. I am passionate about what I do, because I believe in celebrating and commemorating life's moments! And I want to give them my very best for the best days of their lives <3 Thank you Sabrina and Jeremy, for allowing me to be a part of your life journey together! I cannot wait to continue through with Noah's photos, and to see you two growing in love and family throughout the years to come!
Nicole and Adam's Seaside Wedding-Kiana Lodge-Poulsbo Washington-Seattle Destination Wedding
Flying out to Destination Weddings is one of my favorite things, especially when it is for as sweet of a couple as Nicole and Adam! I have known Nicole for a few years now, and I was thrilled to photograph her wedding. She got married up by Seattle, Washington in a beautiful seaside town called Poulsbo. The place they picked was the Kiana Lodge, located right by the water with towering trees and rocky beaches surrounding it. It was on that beach where they first started dating, and now the Kiana Lodge would forever echo their wedding vows within it's walls! As a super fun and outdoorsy couple, this was a perfect location. There is even a giant log on the beach that they climbed on for photos! The day was spent in love, fun, and laughter and lots of photos! And even though it was a March wedding in the notorious rainy Seattle area, God blessed them both with a beautiful sunshine day! It was a perfect destination for an even more perfect couple! Enjoy this look into their special day!
Photography: Larissa Bahr Photography
Venue: Kiana Lodge
Kathleen and Phil - Sedona Arizona Engagement Session - Bell Rock - Red Rock Canyon
Our original plan with Kathleen and Phil was to have them do a beach session at Laguna Beach, but as they both lived in AZ, finding a weekend that worked for them to come up was proving difficult. So, when they asked if I they could fly me over to them to do their engagement session, I jumped at the chance! We immediately brainstormed ideas for where to go and settled on Sedona, Arizona. I flew in on a Sunday morning, and met with them early Sunday afternoon in Sedona. There were so many beautiful places to go, but we settled on Bell Rock and a beautiful river area off Oak Creek Canyon for their engagement session! I was able to visit the Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon in addition to Sedona while on this trip! It started out amazing with doing this awesome engagement session at Bell Rock, and continued to be an epic trip as we traveled throughout AZ! Enjoy the photos!
Pirate Tower Engagement - Amanda and Josh - Victoria Beach Engagement Session - Treasure Island - Laguna
Amanda and Josh are a vivacious and fun-loving couple who have a passion for life and one another! Photographing their engagement session was a blast! Amanda had three gorgeous outfits planned out, and we even hit up three different beach locations in Laguna! Our first stop was one of the coves by Laguna State Beach where we adventured onto some rocks to get some unique vantage points. Next we traveled over by the Montage Laguna Beach to Treasure Island Cove. We wandered around on the tide pools and under the archway that graces that beautiful beach. Our last stop was Victoria Beach! With it's famed Pirate Tower, Victoria beach is a true treasure in SoCal. I loved photographing the uniqueness of this beach, and the red dress Amanda choice made a statement all on it's own! It was a wonderful engagement session full of laughter and fun, and I am very excited for their wedding this summer!
Gillian and Jordan - Yosemite National Park Wedding - Elopements - Glacier Point Photographer - Majestic Hotel
Before working with Gillian and Jordan, I didn't know if I would meet a couple who both would be as crazy as I am about spending all day out exploring and taking photos! We started out this beautiful day in Yosemite National Park by meeting up at 6:30am to have a first look by 7:00am at a beautiful bridge outside the Yosemite Majestic Hotel. Gillian looked stunning, and had even done her own hair and makeup starting at 3am! They exchanged their personal vows together by the river, wanting the moment to be just with the two of them before the ceremony. It was a beautiful moment in the midst of a stunning view! After this exchange, we made sure to hit some of the highlight spots such as Yosemite Falls and the Tunnel View before the crowds came out in full force. Then it was time to head up to Glacier Point for the ceremony! Up above the valley, we had a gorgeous view of Half Dome and the roaring waterfalls! Gillian and Jordan's family and a few close friends gathered with them to witness and celebrate their ceremony. There were 20 people in all, and I was closely acquainted with half of them as Gillian was the youngest of three, all of whom got married one year after the other, and for whose weddings I was the photographer! It all started with the eldest, Tiffany and her husband, Mike, followed by the middle, Sean and his wife, Caitlin, and now it was Gillian and Jordan! I loved having all of them together again, and loved being a part of another special day for this amazing family! They are not only clients, but they have welcomed me into their family, and I love them all so very much!
After the ceremony we took more photos at Glacier Point then went back down to hit up a few additional locations in Yosemite Valley. We had been going for 7 solid hours already jumping from place to place, so we decided to take a break and regroup at the Yosemite Majestic Hotel. When we met back up, we took some photos around the hotel, and started the reception! Food, drinks, toasts, and the traditional dances all commenced, and it was a fun and intimate reception! We even took a little bit of time at sunset to take some group photos and a few additional photos of Gillian and Jordan! At the end of the day we had spent 14 hours running around Yosemite, and Gillian and Jordan were still smiling by the end of it! I was amazed as usually I am the one holding back because I don't want to wear my clients out, but these two were right there with me the whole time! And it was a joy to spend the day with Gillian and Jordan who were so happy to be together out in a place they loved so much! Jordan had grown up going to Yosemite, and now it will always be a very special place for them together. Here in Yosemite National Park they vowed to love and cherish one another and to be partners always! And may they live happily as adventurers for ever after!
Hiro and Veronique - Ritz Carlton Wedding - Dana Point Photographer - Strands Beach - Sunset Photos
Hiro and Veronique got in touch with me about a month before their wedding saying that they were having a small weekday elopement style wedding with only their immediate family. It was going to be at the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel, and I was very excited about it! It was a beautiful day in Laguna Niguel, and I loved seeing their immediate family come together to support them! The ceremony was beautiful up on the cliffside overlooking the ocean. Veronique's father walked her down the aisle to meet her groom, and the mothers beamed on and wiped the occasional tear as they watched their son and daughter get married. After the ceremony we took photos around the Ritz Carlton, and made our way to Strands Beach in Dana Point. The sunset was glorious full of gorgeous clouds and pastel colors. We made the most of our time there enjoying the colors and scenery for their wedding day. It was as if it was a personal wedding gift to them! Congratulations Hiro and Veronique! May your life together be filled with days even more beautiful than this one!
Photography by: Larissa Bahr - Larissa Bahr Photography
Hair and Make-up: Jaime Michele Makeup Artistry
Venue: The Ritz Carlton in Dana Point
Highlights of 2017 - Destination Wedding Photographer - Travel Photographer - Yosemite - Channel Islands - SoCal - NorCal
At the end of the year it is good to look back on all you have done, and where you have been! I was blessed to be able to travel all over California from San Diego to Yosemite to San Francisco to the Channel Islands off the coast of Santa Barbara and many places in between! Each place had it's own beauty, and each place was made wonderful by the amazing couples that chose that spot for their wedding day! I was lucky enough to be chosen as their photographer, and to be able to document each of their unique love stories! What I love most is capturing their stories in a way that shows the beauty and love they have together! 2017 was a great year filled with many wonderful and adventurous couples, and I cannot wait to see what 2018 has to bring!
Yosemite National Park Wedding
Temecula Creek Inn Wedding
Old Ranch Club in Seal Beach Wedding
Ranchos Las Lomas Wedding
Cordiano Winery, San Diego
Ranchos Las Lomas
San Francisco Wedding
The Retreat at Wedgewood
Fullerton Train Station
The Inn of the Seventh Ray
San Juan Capistrano
Strands Beach, Dana Point
Costa Mesa Fairgrounds
Saint San Rafael
Heritage Museum of Orange
The Majestic Garden Hotel
Temecula Wedding
Hidden Oaks Retreat Center
Friendly Hills Country Club
Fullerton Arboretum
Highland Springs Resort Wedding
Channel Islands National Park
Kaitlyn and David - Temecula Creek Inn Wedding - OC Wedding Photographer
It was a beautiful day at Temecula Creek Inn for the morning of Kaitlyn and David's wedding! And that was just the start of this wonderful day where these two would pledge their love and lives to one another. Surrounded by their bridesmaids and groomsmen, the two of them spent their getting ready times in laughter and fun. And as the time for the ceremony drew near, they stole away for a quick moment together. David waited on the outside of the historic stone house at Temecula Creek Inn, and Kaitlyn stood inside the doorway just out of sight. She reached out her hand to hold his, and the tears began to flow. This was their moment before walking down the aisle to touch and to speak together, but to wait to see one another for a few minutes more. Afterwards, the time for the ceremony began, and the look on David's face was priceless as he watched his bride walk down the aisle. More tears flowed, and their smiles lit up the ceremony. I loved seeing the raw emotion that could not be contained as these two soulmates said their vows to one another. Their families have been best friends for all of their lives, and they grew up playing together and going on family vacations. A few years ago, they fell for one another on a family vacation! It was a beautiful story, and now a new chapter has begun with these two becoming one. After the ceremony, we had a great time taking photos of the two of them, and soon started the party at the reception! Dancing and laughter rang through the night, and everyone had an amazing time. It was such a privilege to be a part of their special day, and I know they will have an amazing life together! Congratulations to Kaitlyn and David, and cheers to best friends forever!
Photography: Larissa Bahr - Larissa Bahr Photography
Venue: Temecula Creek Inn
Wedding Planning: Alexa Castro, Pure Lavish Events
Floral Design: Cristina Barragan, Posh Peony
Hair and Make-up Stylist: Erica, 10.11 Makeup
Cake: Tiffany Veloz, Sugar Divas
Cinema: Austin, Rex Films
Entertainment: Dj Kenny
Photo Booth: Pixster Photo Booth
Rentals: Oak Tree Wedding Rentals
Bridal Dress Shop: Mary Me Bridal
Wedding Dress: Watters
Tux Shop: Men's Wearhouse
Tux: Vera Wang
Katelyn and Bobby - Old Ranch Club Wedding - Seal Beach - Orange County Photographer
Photography and Videography: Larissa Bahr - Larissa Bahr Photography
Venue: Old Ranch Country Club - Old Ranch Country Club Events
Coordination: Andrea Gonzalez and Kathleen Mesinas - Old Ranch Country Club Events
Officiant: Reverend Carolyn Alexander - Alexander Officiants
Floral Design: Wendie Monrroy - Wendie Monrroy On Main
Hair and Makeup: Kaity and Diane - Vanity Belle Beauty Boutique
DJ: Alex Espinosa - Extreme DJ Service
Cake: Sweet Traders - Sweet Traders
Invitations: Katie Andrianos - Le Paperie and Company
Dress: The White Dress - The White Dress
Viola: Daniel Morris - Daniel Morris Music
Maria and Henry - San Francisco Wedding - Bay Area Photographer - Holy Rosary Chapel
Maria and Henry were amazing to work with! They had been referred by one of my past wedding clients, and I am so glad we were connected. They had just moved out of state, and were planning their wedding back in the Bay Area, a place I frequent a lot now! Their wedding was held at The Holy Rosary Church in San Rafael. It is a beautiful church, and the grounds are very unique with lots of great architecture and trees. Witnessing the two of them being together was very fun. They laughed, played around, and had the best smiles throughout their whole day! Their friends and family celebrated with them, and they toasted and danced the night away. Maria, Henry, and I were able to sneak out during the reception for some quick sunset photos as well. It was a beautiful event, and an even more beautiful love story between these two! Congratulations to Maria and Henry! Enjoy their photos!
Photographer: Larissa Bahr - Larissa Bahr Photography
Venue: Most Holy Rosary Chapel - Most Holy Rosary Chapel
Ceremony Coordinator: Jacqui Devine - Most Holy Rosary Chapel
String Trio: Corelli Strings - Corelli Strings
Officiant: Father Mark Reburiano - St. Isabella's Parish
Reception Venue and Catering: Piatti Mill Valley - Piatti Mill Valley Restaurant and Bar
Limo: Epic Limousine - Epic Limousine
Bridal Bouquet: Catherine Cowman - The Bud Stop
All Other Flowers: DIY (Marisa Jose, Jon, Bride and Groom)
Hair and Makeup: Marisa Perel - Marisa Perel Makeup and Hair
DJ: Jorge E A Castillo
Cake: Susie Cakes - Susie Cakes
Bridal Gown Designer: Essense of Australia - Essense of Australia
Bridal Shoes: Kate Spade - Kate Spade
Wedding Rings: Cartier and Design Jewelers - Cartier and Design Jewelers
Grooms Suit: Joseph Abboud - Joseph Abboud
Grooms Shoes: Gordon Rush - Gordon Rush
Invitations Designer: 4 Love Polka Dots - 4 Love Polka Dots
Leslie and Andy - Long Beach Engagement Session - Lighthouse engagement - Queen Mary
Leslie and Andy were so fun to work with! They were super cute, laughed together, and were very natural with one another. We chose Long Beach for their engagement session because they have spent a lot of time together out there. They absolutely love to fish together, and have often gone out on fishing excursions out of Long Beach. The area definitely had a lot of sentimental value for them both! It was a beautiful day as we made are way around ShoreLine Park by the Long Beach Aquarium. And we ended with a gorgeous sunset! I am so excited for their wedding! Congratulations to Leslie and Andy!
Bridgette and Paul-Franciscan Gardens Wedding-San Juan Capistrano Mission-Los Rios Historic District
My first meeting with Bridgette and Paul was over Skype, and they were so sweet and fun from the get-go that I knew I wanted to be their wedding photographer! They live in Boston, but they were holding their wedding in Southern California where they both grew up. We started with an engagement session in Dana Point, and we had a blast. The two of them make each other laugh all of the time, and they both have the best smiles! Their engagement session only made me even more excited for their wedding day which was going to be held at the beautiful Franciscan Gardens. Their big day arrived, and it was a beautiful sunny SoCal day! They got ready at Franciscan Gardens, then we walked over to Mission San Juan Capistrano for their first look. Paul waited in eager anticipation to see his bride, and when she tapped his shoulder and he turned towards her, the biggest smile broke out upon his face! The two of them light up with the joy and excitement of being there together on their wedding day. It was so sweet! We made our way around Mission San Juan Capistrano, utilizing it's gorgeous architecture before going back to Franciscan Gardens to get the ceremony underway. Franciscan Gardens is really a gem. Surrounded by ivy covered walls and beautiful trees, it is a slice of garden paradise within the city of San Juan Capistrano. The ceremony was performed Bridgette and Paul's good friend Rae Heitkamp. She did a beautiful job! After the ceremony, Bridgette, Paul, and I went to the Los Rios Historic District. Congratulations and well wishes were shouted by people passing by as we walked down there, making it all the more fun. When we returned for the reception, we spent the rest of the evening laughing throughout the toasts and they all danced the night away! Everyone crammed the dance floor, and the night flew by until Bridgette and Paul were sent off with a shower of wedding poppers! It was a fun filled event filled with all the people closest to Bridgette and Paul, and I am so grateful that I was able to photograph their special day!
Photography: Larissa Bahr - Larissa Bahr Photography
Coordination: Ashley Powell - Agape Planning
Venue: Haley Gooding and Melissa Russell - Franciscan Gardens
Catering: Melissa Russell and Haley Gooding - 24 Carrots
Officiant: Rae Heitkamp
Floral Design: Michelle Morales - Growing Grace Floral Design
Hair and Makeup: Noemi and Katie - Beauty and the Beach
DJ/MC: Mike - Elevated Pulse Productions
Photo Booth: James Brent - Orange Box Photo Booth
Cake: Ellen Evans - Susie Cakes
Desserts: Paolo - Solunto Bakery
Bridal Gown Designer: Sweetheart Gowns
Groom’s Attire: Hugo Boss
Invitations Designer: Minted
Joe and Jasmine's Disneyland Engagement Session - Disney, California Adventure
When your love story begins by meeting while working at Disney World, you can't help but have a Disney engagement session! And this magical engagement session will provide you with all of the feels as you view Joe and Jasmine's love story! We had so much fun racing around, weaving through Parade traffic to reach different locations throughout Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Not only did we hit the iconic locations such as Sleeping Beauty's Castle or the Ferris Wheel Overlook in California Adventure, we also went to toon town, and found some lesser known (and less crowded!) places to adventure to! We even braved the teacups ride to get some great photos! It was interesting for all of us as I would tell them to look at each other while the world was swirling around them, and I, in turn, was looking through my camera lens to capture those perfect moments! But it was worth doing! Enjoy this fun and wonderful engagement session, and may the Disney magic live in all of our hearts!
Avalon and Matthew-Harris Grove, Temecula Estate-San Diego Wedding Photographer
Avalon and Matt's wedding was perfect! They were married at a private estate in Temecula called Harris Grove. It was a gorgeous property located in the hills of Temecula. Harris Grove is filled with gorgeous towering trees, a beautiful lake, and a bridge that led to a small island where the ceremony was to take place. Not only was the property amazing, but Avalon and Matt are two of the sweetest people that you will ever meet! They were super easy going and relaxed for their big day, and they just had fun! Their first look was so sweet and perfect, and they were so natural together that my second shooter and I were just able to sit back and let the moment unfold! We had plenty of time to take photos around the estate, utilizing the giant trees and beautiful lake as our background. And we finished up early enough for them to get some down time in before the ceremony. The ceremony itself was packed with people crossing the gorgeous white bridge that led to the island. There were plenty of tears to go around as the guests witnessed this beautiful ceremony, but Avalon and Matt were full of smiles and joy as they committed their lives to one another. After the wedding ceremony, we took more photos then started a reception full of dancing, toasts, a cute dessert bar, and great food! Laughter rang out for the toasts, and everyone packed the dance floor! Avalon and Matt performed a beautifully choreographed first dance, and everyone was delighted! Their day was very special and was filled with people who truly loved them. I loved being able to capture their story, and have plenty of photos to prove it! Enjoy viewing this beautiful wedding!
Location: Harris Grove, Temecula, CA
Photography: Larissa Bahr - Larissa Bahr Photography
Coordination, Floral, and Design - Cindy Wu - A Touch of Lavender Coordination and Floral Design
DJ: Ryan Girgis - DJ Tempoe
Cake: Debbie McLaughlin - Cakes to Celebrate
Catering: Anne Taylor - Anne Taylor Catering
Rentals: Premier Party and Tent Rentals
Ashley and Sean-The Retreat at Wedgewood-Orange County Wedding Photographer
Ashley and Sean’s wedding was a whirlwind of fun! From the adorable Father and Daughter first look to the literal ring pop that Sean pulled out during the exchange of the rings, everyone was laughing and having an incredible time. The two of them celebrated every moment of their special day with laughter and style! The were married at the Retreat at Wedgewood in Corona, and we were blessed with a beautiful sunset for taking their portraits. It was great seeing all of the friends and family who gathered to share in the celebration of Sean and Ashley’s marriage. The toasts were filled with good-nature jokes and stories, and people poured on the dance floor to dance the night away with them! Congratulations to Sean and Ashley! It was a beautiful wedding, and wishing you an even more beautiful marriage!
Elizabeth and Brian-Rancho Las Lomas Wedding-Orange County Wedding Photographer
I had the privilege of being at Rancho Las Lomas twice in row for weddings! Elizabeth and Brian's wedding day was gorgeous with lots of sunshine! They got ready at Rancho Las Lomas in the villas provided, and it was a fun time with lots of activity going on. Elizabeth and Brain also shared a first look together where they were able to spend that special time with just the two of them before the wedding craziness began! It was a full day, but a very fun one as we explored Rancho Las Lomas to take advantage of their beautiful property. The ceremony was filled with lots of laughter and promises to stand together. And the reception went by in a blur of dancing and fun! Elizabeth and Brian were definitely made to be together. They are very natural with one another, they are a true team together, and photographing their special day was incredible! Thank you for letting me share in your once-in-a-lifetime day! Congratulations to you both!
Venue: Rancho Las Lomas
Photography: Larissa Bahr Photography
Coordination: Confetti Skies
Videography: Xposure Films
Florist: 800 Rose Big
DJ: Vox DJs
Catering: 24 Carrots Catering
Cake: Simply Sweet Cakery
Officiant: Jon Krist Weddings
Hair and Makeup: Raven Reungchai and Sophia Poch
Photo Booth: Phancy Photo Box