Lake Tahoe Engagement Photographer
Guided, unhurried, and easy — even if you’ve never done this before. I’ll tell you exactly where to stand, what to do with your hands, and when to just look at each other. You show up. I handle the rest, from the location to the poses to the photo you’ll actually send out as your save-the-date.
THE PART EVERYONE WORRIES ABOUT
You Don’t Have to Know How to Pose
Most people haven’t stood in front of a camera together before, and it shows the second someone hands them a spot and says “look natural.” You don’t need to figure out what to do with your arms or how to smile without it looking forced. I’ll walk you through the whole hour — where to stand, how to move, what to do next — so it feels less like a photoshoot and more like a walk at Tahoe that happens to end with photos you’ll actually love.
A WORRY I HEAR A LOT
“We’re Not Photogenic. We’re Going to Look Stiff.”
That’s almost always a direction problem, not a you problem. Left to figure it out on your own, most couples do look stiff — because nobody told them what to do. I give you small, specific things to do the whole time: turn this way, walk here, laugh about that. You’re never standing there wondering what happens next, so you never look like you’re wondering.
Who You're Working With
I’ve spent years learning Lake Tahoe well enough to know where the light works at any hour and which spots photograph well without a crowd behind you. That’s half the job.
The other half is guiding you through it — clear direction, real prompts, nothing left for you to guess at. I shoot film and digital, so what you get back is warm, real, and ready for a save-the-date, an album, or both.
Everything Included in Your Lake Tahoe Engagement Photos
Guidance, Not a Script
I keep it easy — a little guidance to get you started, then I let the two of you take over. Enough direction that you're never standing there wondering what to do, but not so much that it stops feeling like you.
Photo, with 35mm Film as an Add-On
Every booking includes a full digital set, ready for a save-the-date, an album, or both. If you want the warmth and depth 35mm brings to Tahoe's alpine light, film is available as an add-on.
Location Guidance, Included
I choose the spot based on the season, the light, and how you want the photos to feel — quiet ridgeline, lakeside golden hour, or somewhere with a Tahoe backdrop that reads well in print. You don't have to research locations yourself.
Simple Pricing, No Guessing What's Included
Want film added to The Moment? Add it for $250 for 2-3 rolls of film
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60 minutes at one location. Full digital gallery, plus a sneak peek the next day so you're not waiting weeks for a first look.
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2 hours, more time to move through more of Tahoe. Full digital gallery included.
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Everything in The Moment, Extended, plus 35mm film shot alongside digital for the warmth Tahoe's alpine light calls for.
THE PROCESS
Here’s How This Works
Reach Out
Tell me a little about you two and what the photos are for — save-the-dates, an album, both.
Consultation
We talk through locations in the park, timing, and the look you want.
I Build Your Plan
Permit, location, timeline, and outfit guidance if you want it — handled before you arrive.
Show Up and Follow Along
I’ll get you started and guide you along the way. No research, no guesswork, nothing to figure out on your own.
FAQ
Common Questions About Engagement Photos at Lake Tahoe
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No — I give you a little guidance to start, then let things unfold naturally. You don't need any experience in front of a camera.
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Yes — I plan your time with that in mind, so you'll have options that work for print and for announcements, along with a fuller set for yourselves.
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Yes — 35mm film is available as an add-on for $250. Digital is included in every booking; film adds the warmth some couples want for prints and albums.
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Yes. That's part of the plan I build for you — season, light, and the backdrop that matches what you're going for.
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As soon as you have a rough date in mind. Tahoe light and locations are seasonal, so earlier gives us more options.
