Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographers
Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographers
Our Lake Tahoe photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Truckee, Sierra Nevada, Carnelian Bay, Incline Village, Kings Beach, Northstar, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Tahoe City, Homewood, Meeks Bay, Stateline, Meyers, Kirkwood, Heavenly, Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook, Sand Harbor
Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Lake Tahoe - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Lake Tahoe photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.
By planning a simple Lake Tahoe elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.
The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Lake Tahoe documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Lake Tahoe Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Lake Tahoe wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.
California - Northern WPJA members are ready to document any fast, secret, civil ceremony, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.
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11 Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographers...
Lauren Lindley specializes in elopement photography, making clients feel comfortable in front of her lens. She is a talented wedding photojournalist and artistic portrait photographer, capturing unforgettable moments with her skill and creativity.
4200 (USD)
Chris Werner is an experienced elopement photographer based in Lake Tahoe, CA. With over 25 years of professional experience, he specializes in capturing the unique love and personalities of engaged couples through artistic wedding portraits.
Chris Werner
Truckee in California, US *Now booking Lake Tahoe weddings.3850 (USD)
Kimmi Cranes is a California and Nevada wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from UC Santa Cruz, specializing in elopements. With over 10 years of professional experience, she is skilled at capturing the essence and emotions...
2000 (USD)
Kevin Sawyer is an award-winning, destination wedding and elopement photographer. With a passion for capturing unforgettable moments, he specializes in creating artful and photojournalistic images of weddings.
3000 (USD)
Nicky Byrnes is an elopement photographer and a documentary wedding photographer with a photojournalism degree. Her work has been published in print and online magazines. An outdoors enthusiast, she loves music, books, and skiing, and has two rescue dogs.
Nicky Byrnes
Carnelian Bay in California, US *Now booking Lake Tahoe weddings.3900 (USD)
David Braun is a skilled wedding photojournalist with a background in outdoor portrait art. With an artistic approach and extensive freelance experience, he excels in capturing the natural and unforgettable moments of weddings.
1250 (USD)
California wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer Annie Bang is a former journalist and Associated Press reporter. With a focus on capturing real moments and emotions, she uses documentary and photojournalistic photography to create timeless...
Annie Bang
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Lake Tahoe weddings.2500 (USD)
Drew Bird, a skilled wedding photographer with years of experience, specializes in capturing authentic and unscripted beauty, love, and connection through photographs. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he excels in telling stories through his lens.
Drew Bird
Oakland in California, US *Now booking Lake Tahoe weddings.3500 (USD)
Dennis Viera, an award-winning wedding photographer, possesses nearly a decade of experience and began his photography journey in high school. With a passion for capturing life's moments, he has traveled extensively worldwide.
Dennis Viera
Rohnert Park in California, US *Now booking Lake Tahoe weddings.5000 (USD)
From her humble beginnings as an intern in the vibrant city of Chicago to her current role as a documentary wedding photographer, Danette Chappell has perfected her craft, creating captivating visuals that immortalize love stories in NV and CA.
Danette Chappell
Reno in Nevada, US *Now booking Lake Tahoe weddings.1225 (USD)
Rachel Gazes, Reno/Tahoe-based wedding photographer and officiant at GOT Photography, brings almost a decade of experience capturing weddings. Skilled photographer and legal officiant across Northern Nevada and California, Rachel is also a mother of three, runs a dog rescue...
Rachel Gazes
Reno in Nevada, US *Now booking Lake Tahoe weddings.2600 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Lake Tahoe Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographers
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Lake Tahoe Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Lake Tahoe wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Lake Tahoe marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Lake Tahoe engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find Lake Tahoe photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Lake Tahoe wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Lake Tahoe wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Lake Tahoe wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Lake Tahoe wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Lake Tahoe wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Lake Tahoe WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Sara and Ted
Photo by Kimmi Cranes
The photos are stunning! You definitely made it so much fun and found the love and joy in all of us! We all had such an amazing time. You are an incredibly special person and your light shines through you. We are lucky to have had you as our photographer.
Allie and Cody
Photo by David Braun
Hi David, Just letting you know I received the memory stick! I love all the extra touches you did, that is really cool and cute! We couldn’t believe it when we opened the package. Thank you again, I really appreciate everything you have done for our engagement and wedding photos. Mahalo- Allie
Whitney & Terry
Photo by Dennis Viera
Using you guys was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From our first conversation, we could tell you were friendly, easygoing people who just like to take great pictures and make your clients happy. You took the time getting to know us and our relationship so you could give us exactly what we wanted. On our wedding day you were flexible, fun, and extremely easy to work with; not that we ever had any doubts, but the pictures came out ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. We were thrilled with all the pictures...and happy to have two new friends. We love you and recommend you wholeheartedly!!!
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
