Hello! I'm Orit Harpaz. In Hebrew, my first name means little light and my last name means golden mountain. Light is central to my world. Photography is all about seeing, using and shaping light.  I try my best to embody luminosity. I'm an eternal optimist and a great listener.

Some people call me an anomaly because I was born, raised and still live in LA. I'm proud to be a native Angeleno. LA's richness of diversity - in culture, religion, language and people stirs up my creative energy.

My Israeli "Aba" (dad in Hebrew), inspired my photography niche. He documented our family with every visual recording device that was available from the early 50's till today. I have a treasure trove of childhood memories that surpasses the average kid of the 70's. These visual souvenirs have helped form my identity. Those photographs are evidence of knowing how I fit into my OG family unit - feeling loved, cared for and cherished. I intend to create these foundational and formative souvenirs for every family that comes in front of my lens. 

For the last 25 years, I've been a documentary family photographer driven by intuition who strives to capture the art that exists in genuine interactions - without excessive styling or direction. Capturing and preserving connections of love is what I find most inspiring. These are the moments that help define our identity, our history and our link to those we love and care about. 

I am mother to a sweet and loving 20 year old son and wife to my talented husband and best friend of 25 years. My family is my rock.