Planning a Lake Tahoe microwedding or elopement?
Never-ever in my 12-year wedding career have I had a client regret holding a microwedding or elopement, but many regret not opting for a more intimate celebration. Planning a Lake Tahoe microwedding or elopement? Discover why these small, meaningful celebrations in one of the world's most beautiful locations are the perfect choice. Get tips on venues, guest lists, budgets, and more to create an unforgettable experience.
How to have a low stress family portrait session
It’s summer in Tahoe, the perfect time for unforgettable family portraits against stunning backdrops. Whether you dream of capturing the lakeside at sunset or the some of that backlit forested goldenness that's my special sauce, every session promises to preserve your vacation memories- regardless of the moods and whims of your most or least participatory family members! Forget stressful coordination, embrace every mood and moment, and follow my tips, tricks and direction to have a perfectly stress free family portrait session.
Inclusive Wedding Vendors: How to Find LGBTQ-Friendly Services
While planning a wedding can be an extraordinary and joyous occasion for some, it can also come with its fair share of challenges. A key aspect of the LGBTQ wedding planning process is choosing vendors who are skilled, inclusive, and supportive of LGBTQ individuals. As an ally and a wedding vendor who consistently strives to embrace diversity and respect all types of love, my biggest wish is that every couple finds vendors that meet their needs AND embrace their love story with warmth and acceptance.
5 Reasons Why Mammoth Lakes is Perfect for Your Elopement
Dreaming of a picturesque wedding nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains? Just far enough outside of major cities, Mammoth Lakes, Bridgeport, and Bishop offer breathtaking backdrops but with an added dash of serenity that Tahoe doesn't quite have. Stunning mountain vistas? Check. Pristine alpine lakes? Check. Hot springs? Check. I'm here to give you all the reasons why you should consider a Mammoth Lakes wedding over a Tahoe one and to ensure every moment is skillfully captured, raise my hand and suggest that you hire me!
Sunset Wedding at The Arch Tahoe | Jennifer + Ashley
Plan your dream sunset wedding at The Arch Tahoe with ease! Discover how Ashley and Jennifer orchestrated their unforgettable ceremony, expertly timed to capture the golden hour. Transition seamlessly to The Coachman Hotel for a reception under the stars. Get tips on coordinating between venues and ensuring guest comfort. Sprinkle your day with champagne celebrations at every turn! Start here to plan your destination Lake Tahoe wedding adventure today!
Felina Restaurant and Events Wedding | Ridgewood, NJ
Sometimes there is a rare instance when wedding photographers must replace themselves for a wedding due to unforeseen circumstances. Spoiler alert: I was the replacement, not the one who needed one. My first wedding of 2024 was one where I stepped in for a near and dear friend and it was an absolute dream - from the venue to the couple to the dance party to the guest list. Hayley and Randy's memorable New Jersey winter wedding, complete with a raucous dance floor that surpassed even MY standards!
Anchored in Love: Tips for Planning Your Perfect Destination Boat Wedding
Stuart's family hails from Scotland and Vera's family hails from Eastern Europe. Although the two found love and live in Lake Tahoe, their wedding was going to be a destination wedding for most of their family and they decided there was no better way to show off their backyard than with a boat wedding on the expanse of Lake Tahoe. It was the first time Stuart's family had been in one location since 1987! A destination boat wedding isn't for everyone - but if you are the adventurous type it's a great way to show off the beauty of your chosen wedding location.
Gold Hill Gardens Wedding | Newcastle, CA | Zoë and Jordan
This extended group of friends has now hired me and shared me and referred me more than any other group in my decade plus history as a wedding photographer. I have photographed FIVE weddings between all of them, multiple engagement sessions, maternity sessions, family portraits, graduations, and more. There is no compliment higher than being referred out again and again and again and this group continues to pay me the highest of compliments. While Zoë and Jordan's gorgeous Gold Hill Gardens wedding in Newcastle, CA was a bit more traditional than this group usually goes, their October wedding had plenty of non-traditional surprises up it's sleeves.
The Best Locations to Propose in Lake Tahoe: A Guide to Popping the Question
Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful locations in America (and I'm not just saying that because I live here), but it's also one of the most photographed. It's no wonder that so many people find it to be the perfect location for a wedding proposal. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or prefer a more intimate setting, Lake Tahoe offers a variety of unique and intimate locations. Here are my recommended locations for some of the best spots to create lasting memories, get down on one knee, and say "YES!"
Virginia City Wedding Photographer | Piper’s Opera House | Brenda + Dillon
When Brenda first contacted me about being her Virginia City wedding photographer she gushed over my love for guacamole, enticed me with BBQ and promised me a man dressed as a miner with a donkey. We never found the miner, or the donkey, but they did have a pistol packing preacher in a top hat (he had to check his gun at the Opera House gun check), fry bread, delicious promised BBQ, and both Brenda and Dillon have really wonderful and calm spirits. When some things didn’t go as planned (sometimes red lipstick gets on wedding dresses), there was nary a beat in anyone’s steps because these two are so incredibly cool (so hot they’re cool! so cool they’re hot!). For future incidents: laughter helps and so do Tide pens!
5 tips for managing winter family portrait session expectations
Everyone falls apart a bit faster when it's cold and snowy and while I love those #lifeishard moments, there's also ways that you can maximize your Tahoe winter family portrait session for the best experience. Here are five tips for managing your winter family portrait session expectations and how to make the most of our winter wonderland for your family vacation photos.
Pinecrest Chalet Wedding | Pinecrest, CA | Jesse and Megan
I frequently get hired for a very specific niche of the destination wedding market and it is one that I love. Summer camp weddings bring me immense joy. They cater to clients who seek unconventional celebrations: rowing boats to your ceremony, hosting a bike parade, or cutting a cake with a chainsaw—this is where my ideal clients thrive. Megan and Jesse's Pinecrest Chalet wedding is another standout example of an outdoorsy couple who held an absolutely perfect weekend celebration, filled with lakeside games, nature walks, and campfire whiskey sessions, all which perfectly aligns with the essence of adult summer camp and the perfect Venn diagram of things that I love.