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Oh Alaska, where to start? As a huge wildlife and nature lover, I dreamed about going to Alaska for years! Finally in 2018, my dreams were realized when two of my best friends, Brad and Jessica, agreed to go with me. We didn’t travel the typical way, by cruise ship, instead we wanted to experience […]

A Wedding Photographer’s time in Alaska – Part 1

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Natalie and Jake were one of my last engagement sessions in earlier March. We had a beautiful day at Strands Beach in Dana Point, choosing to brave the rain forecast that had been going on all week. The rain held off, and we were blessed with beautiful clouds and a gorgeous pastel sunset! Winter and […]

Natalie and Jake-Strands Beach Engagement

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I am a traveler. I absolutely love to go to new places, to experience new things, and to find adventure wherever I go. One of the most unique and adventurous trips I have had the privilege of going on was a 10 day expedition cruise to Antarctica! We went with Silverseas Cruise Line, who I […]

A Wedding Photographer’s Time in Antarctica

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Mike and Jasmine found me through Instagram and booked me for their wedding and engagement photos! They chose Noguchi Garden for their engagement session, and we had a blast running around and taking photos at this fun little spot! It is a little art area in Orange County tucked away behind some corporate buildings. Definitely […]

Mike and Jasmine-Noguchi Garden and Target Engagement Session

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It isn’t always easy trying to capture a proposal, especially when it is Christmas time and a lot of people are out and about! Deepak contacted me a week prior to the proposal with the idea to do it at Rogers Gardens the day before Christmas Eve. The original plan was to propose in one […]

Rogers Gardens Christmas Proposal-Deepak and Reena

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I am so excited to share this wedding that took place at The Homestead in Oak Glen!! Amanda and Gio are an incredible couple, and they decided to be a little unconventional for their wedding day. They did a first look so that they could walk in TOGETHER for their ceremony. As Amanda said, “We […]

Amanda and Gio-The Homestead Oak Glen Wedding-Exotic Animals-Larissa Bahr Photography

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Brianna and Alex got married a few years back, and I had the privilege of being their wedding photographer! We had so much fun for both their engagement and wedding shoot, that when Bri asked me about doing anniversary photos, I was so excited! These two are naturals in front of the camera, and so […]

Brianna and Alex-Joshua Tree National Park Anniversary Shoot-Star Photography

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If you can’t tell from most of my wedding work, I absolutely love the outdoors! Scenic landscapes, beautiful places, and wide open spaces just win me over heart and soul! Photography is my passion, and I adore weddings, but at least once a year I like to take a trip with no agenda except to […]

When a wedding photographer goes on safari! Maasai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru, Kenya

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When I look back on my life, I want to see that I helped others, and that I used my time and talents for more than just myself. I want to know that I lived out my God-given purpose on Earth. So though I love what I do, and I have blessed to travel to […]

Ekenywa-Bringing hope and a future to the children of Kenya

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What is better than a super bloom spring time in California? Spending it with these two right here! Kristin had her heart set on rolling hills and mountain views for her and Roi’s engagement session, and so we picked Chino Hills State Park as their engagement location! It turned out better than we could have […]

Spring is in the air! Kristin and Roi’s Super Bloom Engagement Session