Tahoe Family Portrait Photographer

If you’re the kind of family that wants more than just a traditional portrait session for their Tahoe family portrait, I offer a few additional options that let you document more of your time in Tahoe without having to worry about getting your phone out every five minutes.

For families planning a full day of activities, I offer vacation photography sessions. This can look like breakfast at the cabin, paddleboarding or swimming at the lake, an afternoon hike, or just hanging out and being together. It’s casual, it’s real, and it captures the stuff that usually never makes it into a frame: messy hair, sandy feet, inside jokes, and all the little connections that happen when no one’s trying too hard. I’m there as a fly on the wall with just enough direction to make sure you come away with something beautiful and meaningful.

If you’re visiting during ski season, I also offer on-mountain Tahoe ski photography. I’ll meet you at the resort and spend time riding and photographing your family while you ski or snowboard together. You’ll get a mix of scenic portraits, action shots, and candid chairlift moments. I shoot at Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood, and I’m open to other Tahoe-area resorts if you have a spot in mind but please note that a same day lift ticket will be required in addition to the session fee.

If either of these feels like a better fit for how your family rolls, let me know when you reach out. I’ll send details and help you figure out what kind of session makes the most sense.

Most families don’t get portraits done all the time, so if you’re not sure what to expect or how to prep, you’re not alone. I’ve put together a handful of simple, no-stress guides to help you feel ready.  I’m here to make suggestions on great locations for your Tahoe family portrait, whether they be forest, beach, meadow, epic views, or all of the above.

You’ll get tips on what to wear so everyone looks good together without feeling overly coordinated or over-styled. No need for matching outfits unless you’re really into that. I’ll walk you through how to pick colors that photograph well in Tahoe’s environment, especially with the landscape changing from season to season.

If you’re doing a session with little kids, I’ve got advice for that too. Think snacks (maybe less sugar, y’all), breaks, a few games of red light, green light, and low expectations around attention spans. I’ve photographed enough toddlers to know that cooperative isn’t always on the menu, and that’s totally fine. We’ll adjust, move around, and keep it playful. If everyone’s comfortable, the photos will reflect that.

Winter sessions need a little extra planning. I’ll give you the details on how to stay warm without looking bundled beyond recognition. Layers are your friend, and it helps to know when to swap boots for real shoes once we get to the spot.

If you’ve got a big group or a multi-generational family, I’ll send a few suggestions for how to organize things ahead of time so we’re not figuring it out at the last minute. The more we prep, the smoother it all goes.

Your job is to show up. I’ll handle the rest.

When you hire me as your Tahoe Family Portrait Photographer, you’re also helping support my community. A portion of every portrait session fee is donated to The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.

I’m available year-round for family portraits in Lake Tahoe. Whether your family’s vibe is polished and classic, laid-back and playful, or somewhere in between, I’ll create a portrait experience that feels personal and memorable.

Contact me today to check availability and start planning your session.