Small Intimate Wedding........Garwoods, Lake Tahoe

I love when people meet each other later in the life, as I can see how much joy it brings them. It confirms my theory that people fall in love all the time and later is sometimes better. Garwoods was the perfect backdrop for Victoria and Michael to gather together their closest friends and family. After waiting two years to celebrate their wedding,...
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Cowgirls, Horses and Springtime Flowers....the American West in Truckee

When most people think of Lake Tahoe, they think of the endless horizon of Big Blue. Drive a short distance from the Lake, though, and you’ll find landscapes like Colorado and Wyoming. Russell Valley is a tight-knit community about 20 minutes outside of Truckee. Here, your neighbors might stop by for a visit on horseback. I was luckily to get a c...
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Small Intimate Wedding....... the West Shore of Lake Tahoe

The day was perfect for this small intimate wedding on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. I just loved that the couple was able to host close friends and family at an old school Tahoe cabin. The setting was the perfect combination of trees and forest and an epic lakeview with a private dock.
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Family Photo Shoot Lake Tahoe, California

The weather this November has been spectacular here in Lake Tahoe. I love shooting later in the year because the light is softer and it’s possible to shoot right into the sun without some of the harsh shadows that make it impossible during the summer. I had a fun afternoon exploring the east shore of Lake Tahoe with this sweet family from Reno. I...
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Wildfires and Photoshoots: Lake Tahoe Family Shoot

With wildfires seeming to become a normal part of life in the American West, I have clients who are nervous that smoke will ruin either their wedding photos or family shoot. The good news is that smoke is actually an advantage during a photoshoot. Let me explain why. Smoke creates a filter that takes away the harshness of the sunlight which can c...
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