I'm Larissa!

I am a wife (married 13 years to the man that took me on my first date) and mom of two (Quinnley is my sweet, tender artist, and Camden is my funny, charismatic wild man).
I have been an educator (middle and high school science for a decade as well as professional learning and development for adults) and a photographer for even longer (obsessed with helping others embrace their authenticity and share it with the world.)
A few of my favorite things...
Why I love what I do...
I know what it's like to struggle to love the woman in the mirror, to fight against the pressure to define my worth based on my looks, to feel the need to take up less space, to be less, to be MORE, to be... not me. I have struggled all my life to find my place and to properly define my self worth and if I am being honest, I still get lost sometimes and I'm still walking that journey of self-love.
But here is the thing that I know in my head and have to remind my heart sometimes: I am both a masterpiece and work in progress. I can be both amazing and evolving, simultaneously. Knowing that I have not yet arrived cannot stop me from enjoying the journey and Babe, I hope you read that again. Because it's true for you too.
You really deserve to be reminded just how beautiful and fierce you are - right now, without changing a damn thing. You are worthy, enough, incredible even as you chase after the goals you have set. You deserve to celebrate all the progress you have fought for and the accomplishments you have made a reality to get to this point.
I promise that while it can be a little nerve wracking to slip into some lingerie and have someone point a camera in your face, it really is much more than sexy pictures. It's a purposeful time set aside to honor and celebrate what it means to be a powerful woman. Something magical happens when we push past the nerves and that voice in the back of our heads that says this is a bad idea and bravely embrace the opportunity to shed the layers of clothes, insecurity, labels, and opinions of others to better reveal the skin that we are in. The images that we will create will be tasteful and beautiful but also sexy and powerful. They will be ones that you may want to share with your partner but even more so, they will be images that shed a new light on your incredible curves and a way to honor this stage of life. We will work together to plan out the vibe that you love, find the perfect items to wear to make you feel amazing, and then I can help guide you through the perfect poses to show off your ass... I mean assets. ; )
It only takes a couple of brave minutes to reach out, book your session, and create these images. But that time could spark a life-changing opportunity, one in which you are able to see a little bit clearer just how magical you are! It's time. Time to step outside that comfort zone (because let's be honest, nothing all that fun happens in there anyways...) and become ART when you are authentically yourself. You won't be alone - I will be there every step of the way and as your personal hype-girl, I have got your back. Let's do this, babe!




(Here is a sneak peek from my recent boudoir session. It was so life-giving and still makes me smile a little when I see these images! )


