The Best Wedding Photographers in South Lake Tahoe, CA

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1000+ Wedding Photographers in South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Ryan Michaels Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

On a budget? Ryan Michaels Photography is committed to creating priceless imagery at unbeatable rates! We believe you deserve a collection of artwork that is both memorable AND affordable! Our COMPLETE $,1200 wedding offer is unlike ANYTHING else in the industry!!! Are you experiencing sticker shock when you see other photographers charging three, four, even five thousand dollars!?! It's crazy! We believe that families deserve great service, beautiful photography, and all without breaking the bank! Our $1,200 WEDDING offer is simply the BEST DEAL you could possibly find- beautiful imagery you expect, at a price you can't believe!

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Ryan was an absolute joy to work with. He’s personable and flexible. He has the pre-wedding process streamlined beautifully so that the day of can go smoothly. He was kind and calm the day of, and able to communicate effectively and with ease to get the right shot. We absolutely love our photos and video!!!
Sarah H., a year ago
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Imagery by Carissa Dugoni 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

I’m Carissa, a California-based wedding photographer specializing in true-to-color editing, candid documentary coverage, and natural, editorial-style portraits. My work focuses on real connection, emotional storytelling, and the in-between moments that define a wedding day. With more than a decade of experience, I photograph weddings with an intentional, relaxed approach that helps couples feel comfortable, authentic, and fully present. My husband, Tyler, joins me as our videographer, bringing the same warm, storytelling-driven style to every celebration.

Ethereal, candid, jovial, refined are some of the buzzwords that the images of our oak tree & hanging lights, spring evening, 100 person ranch wedding brings to mind. Carissa made sure to get an idea of our and our family's priorities and vision for our wedding day photography months in advance. As the day approached she nailed down specifics of timing and herding those dear to us to capture everything we wanted! She has an eye for catching family dynamics, sweet background moments, and her whole team is quick to drop to the floor to get the perfect golden hour angle, play with long exposure, or get some kids laughing! They coordinated wonderfully with our other vendors throughout the day on things like equipment positioning and audio capture. We knew we would love any photos of us as a couple on the happiest day of our lives, but the width of their professional and personal vision for the whole picture is what truly captured our hearts. Thank you Dugonis for loving on us!
Stina D., 5 months ago
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Dustin Wheeler Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Specializing in Outdoor Weddings and Elopements! Growing up fishing and hiking at the age of three, I spend as much time as possible outside! Searching out new swimming holes in the summer, traveling to the mountains and along the coast throughout the year! Backpacking, hiking and climbing. Quickly adding more locations to shoot!

Awarded Best of Zola
I was drawn to Dustin's passion for nature and experience with outdoor setting for weddings. We had an elopement ceremony by the river and Dustin captured the warmth and love of our special day. I'm so appreciative of the positive energy and enthusiasm he brought and his flexibility to take photos at multiple locations. He exceeded our expectations and his passion for nature and people shines through. Great communication, arrived early, and beautiful photos!
Barb P., 10 months ago
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Te Dua Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (45 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

I started shooting photos and video in Greece, and since moving to the US, I have dedicated myself to shooting weddings, elopements and engagements. I love being able to capture the love that my couples have for each other and the unique energy each couple has. I am always down to shoot in new locations and find the best place for my shoots!

Awarded Best of Zola
We were so lucky to have Te Dua Weddings capture our special day. From the moment we first spoke with Enea, his communication style was filled with love and enthusiasm and he understood exactly what we wanted/were looking for . Enea and Hayley were a true joy to work with, making us feel cared for and appreciated throughout the entire process. I came to Enea with the idea of entering our Venue with a video rather than with a song. Him and Hayley both captured our engagement pictures and clips for our video. He presented a beautiful gallery of photos for us and then the video. Which was perfect to say the least! The quality of their work is simply outstanding and you can tell they put their love into what they do! We are so grateful to have such beautiful, timeless photographs as well as Video that perfectly preserve the magic of our wedding and Engagement. Te Dua Weddings truly was one of a kind, going above and beyond to ensure our day was everything we dreamed of and more. We cannot recommend them highly enough. We ran into issues 4 days before with our Photographer (We only hired Te Dua for Wedding day Video) and Enea was kind enough to offer pictures as well in between capturing for the video. He did something he wasn't hired to do and made our day that much less stressful. Cheers Enea & Hayley. We are forever grateful for you two!! I will for sure be re-hiring them for any future events and I would chose them Over and over and over again. Don't hesitate to look elsewhere, Te Dua Weddings, is the perfect choice! Enea, YOU OUTDID YOURSELF!! P.S. I even got my Cinderella moment and it was unplanned!!!
Melissa C., a year ago
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Adorn Life Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,200

Congratulations on finding each other and getting Engaged! I photograph Weddings, Engagements and Families in Lake Tahoe area and beyond. Furthermore I love to travel and see new places so if you are planning your special event abroad, just give me a shout and I will meet you there!

I found Migle on Facebook, through a friend, after a friend posted the photos from the private photoshoot she had with Migle. The photos and the style really stood out, they were beautiful and light and looked fun, so I knew I wanted Migle to be the photographer at my wedding, and I absolutely made the right choice! Our day with Migle was nothing short of amazing! She has such a fun yet professional style and made us feel completely at ease with plenty of laughter - it really felt like we’ve known each other for years. The photos came out beautifully and really captured the spirit and beauty of the day. We adore her photos and would highly recommend her to any of our friends!!!!
Katie and B., 5 years ago
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Daniel Cewinski Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Offer

I am really interested in other people. I like to find out about you. I believe we all have value, and everybody deserves to be happy. Sour Pusses are quite the bummer, and seriousness is overrated. I really believe there should be very little reason for people to not get along. EVERYONE is welcome. I LOVE nostalgia, and having my work appreciated enough to be on your walls is the best feeling. I roast my own coffee, I am a friek for Legos, old black and white movies, the ocean, the forest, the jungle, and chatting with people.

It was serendipitous that I came across Daniel's instagram randomly in the early stages of wedding planning, and the most recent photos happened to be from the venue we'd chosen so it was clear he knew the venue and that his pictures were magical. Our wedding planners were thrilled that we had found him as they have all worked together and have a great working relationship. Daniel is exuberant and brings such authentic enthusiasm to his work. He was super helpful in the day of planning, and on the day managed our timeline with great efficiency and professionalism. All of our guests were highly impressed at his commitment to getting every shot both posed and candid of us, our families, and portraits of our guests. My husband's most important moment to capture was sunset and our sunset photos are beyond stunning. We had a really positive experience working with Daniel as a person and photographer and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to capture a wedding or any special event.
Laura P., 8 months ago
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Lake Full of Pictures 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Fine art style

At Lake Full of Pictures, we blend the art of photography with the magic of cinema, creating stunning visuals influenced by our love for movies and diverse photography styles. Whether capturing surreal moments or candid shots, we celebrate weddings of all types and sizes, driven by our passion for storytelling and the beauty of every moment.

My wife and I couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Brittany for our wedding photos. From the start, booking was super easy, and she was always quick to respond to any questions we had. On the wedding day, she made everything feel effortless. she gave just the right amount of direction while still keeping things natural and fun. We never felt awkward or rushed, and the final photos were absolutely stunning. She captured every little moment perfectly. If you’re looking for a photographer who’s easy to work with and delivers incredible results, Brittany is the one. Highly recommend!
Edward M., a year ago
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Dani Rawson Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500

***Please reach out via my website's contact form!! It's the best way to ensure I get to your inquiry!*** Hey!! I'm Dani 👋 — a Lake Tahoe based wedding photographer who will happily hop on a plane for a good love story. I'm a Diet Coke enthusiast, a dog person to my core, chronically online, and the kind of person who will hype you up so hard you'll forget you were ever nervous. I care deeply about the people I work with and even more about making sure you actually get to ENJOY the day you spent a year planning. I've got the behind-the-scenes handled — you just show up and have the best day of your life.

I knew from the start that I wanted Dani to capture our special day, not just because we’ve been close friends since college, but because her artistic style and deep understanding of the wedding process are truly unmatched. She has an incredible gift for meeting you exactly where you are. Even for those of us who are typically camera shy, Dani made us feel so comfortable that the magic happened naturally. She captured moments with our closest family and friends that I never thought I’d be able to see, and the results are more beautiful than I could have imagined. Beyond her stunning photography, Dani is a true professional who handles the logistics and payment breakdowns with total clarity. On the day of the wedding, she was willing to do it all, from expertly handling my wedding dress bustle to busting moves on the dance floor! Having her second shooter, Jordan, there was also a huge plus to ensure that every single moment was documented from every angle. If you want a photographer who brings incredible energy, capability, and heart to the biggest day of your life, Dani is the one!
Diana W., a month ago
Starscape Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500

Hi, I'm Kimmi - a South Lake Tahoe based wedding and elopement photographer. I look for the moments of genuine emotion and small details. A gentle touch, a second of heartfelt connection between people. I am passionate about creating a stunning visual journey of this special day in your life.

Kimmi was absolutely incredible to work with! Kimmi helped my fiancé plan every detail of our proposal in Lake Tahoe – from choosing the perfect spot and time to even suggesting where to celebrate with dinner afterward. During the shoot, Kimmi made us feel so comfortable, and the whole session was filled with laughter and joy. Our photos turned out so authentic and beautifully captured the moment – they’re truly some of my favorite memories ever. I can’t recommend Kimmi enough!
Maddie H., 8 months ago
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Joy Photo and Video 
Rating: 4.9 (56 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Joy Photo and Video is a nationally recognized, award-winning, and family-owned wedding photography and videography company trusted by thousands of couples throughout the US to provide great quality photo and video at an affordable price. We are family-focused, purpose-driven, service-minded, and guided by integrity and kindness. Our purpose is to strengthen and unite families, honor their values, and preserve their legacy for generations through meaningful photography and videography.

Awarded Best of Zola
Joy Photo and Video was an excellent choice for our wedding photography and videography. They maintained great communication with us throughout the entire process, from our initial consultation to the delivery of our final photos and videos. Their work was truly amazing, capturing all the special moments of our big day beautifully. Our lead photographer made sure to get all the shots we wanted, and the final product exceeded our expectations given the very reasonable pricing. We couldn't be happier with the memories they helped us preserve from our wedding day.
Haley, a year ago
Fit the Frame photography 
Rating: 4.5 (16 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Born and raised Originally from the island of Hawaii, moved to Sacramento, California in 2011. I've been shooting photography ever since highschool and have officially started my business in 2018 focusing mainly on weddings , portraits and brand photography. Currently 27 years old, I have shot over 200 weddings (first shooter and second shooter).

Awarded Best of Zola
Memo really came to the rescue when we had originally booked with a studio that flaked two days prior to the wedding. Memo was extremely patient and understanding of our situation and offered us a very generous and flexible rate to accommodate us with such short notice. He maintained a positive attitude during the whole event even when the circumstances were not ideal. Memo is very professional and friendly, you can tell he is passionate about his work. We were so happy with our photos, I would definitely book him again for an anniversary shoot or a family shoot. Thanks again, Memo. :)
Jaz, 2 years ago
Heather Blackwood Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Hey, I'm so glad you're here! My name is Heather and I live in beautiful Foresthill, CA. I love any and all hard seltzers, my Great Dane Fritz, and using my camera to capture all the feels. About my business? Well I'm basically a professional wedding crasher, so you know you will always have fun with me! Oh and I've pretty much cried at every wedding I've ever been to...and yours is no exception. Let's be friends!

Heather was wonderful to work with! We are the awkward type in front of a camera, but working with Heather made everything seem so stress-free during our wedding planning and photo sessions. Our engagement photo session was fun and care-free and we unbeknownst to all of us, she actually ended up taking beautiful photos of our beautiful rabbit, Trixie before she passed on the following month. Something that we truly appreciated and will never forget. For our wedding, Heather was very detailed and gave us a run down of what to expect for the photos. Nothing was hidden and she was up front about it all and asked if we wanted to add anything as well. Although Mother Nature had other plans for the day, we were still able to get the majority of our photos done. She even snuck in polaroid photos that were just too adorable - And I have no idea when she even took them! We received our wedding photos back and everyone absolutely loves them. I just love her style. While there are some photographers who do a large amount of filter/presets (no shade to those who do), there's just something about Heather's style of being able to keep it clean and natural that I just love! With Mother Nature having other plans with making it a misty ceremony and a downpour reception, we did miss out on doing a handful of photos of cocktail hour. Because of that, Heather was quick to offer us a bridal session to take some additional photos to complete our wedding. Instead of returning to the venue, we actually decided to relocate to Fort Bragg and take photos at the Mendocino Garden. The photos turned out absolutely gorgeous with the oceanic background and the dahlias that she chose to work with. She made everything seem so light-hearted and there was so much laughter with each session. Thank you Heather for everything you did throughout our wedding planning and so much more. You've captured so many wonderful moments and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer!
Phuong D., 2 years ago
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Kait Hubbard Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

For the romantic explorers who are planning their intimate wedding in California, I am a California-raised, golden-coast obsessed, documentary-style wedding photographer who can’t get enough of the beautiful outdoor venues this state has to offer. From ocean low to mountain high, my bags are packed and I’m on my way to capture your love story in the most beautiful place in the world.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kait Hubbard Photography LLC was amazing to work with for our wedding. From the very first phone call, Kait was incredibly flexible and responsive, making the process of booking and planning with her a breeze. On the day of our wedding, Kait and her team had a wonderful way of making us feel comfortable and truly seen, capturing all the emotion and special moments that made our day so unique. The final photos were absolutely stunning, really conveying the joy and love we felt throughout the celebration. We are thrilled with the work Kait Hubbard Photography did and would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable wedding photographer.
Hadiyah F., a year ago
Kaybebe Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Fine art style
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

I specialize in capturing authentic, timeless moments that tell the story of your wedding day. With years of experience, I blend candid storytelling with artistic portraiture, using natural light and creative compositions to highlight the beauty and emotion of your day. My goal is to make you feel comfortable, confident, and stress-free, so you can focus on celebrating while I preserve the memories. Beyond photography, I’m passionate about building connections with my couples to truly understand their love story. I’m here to celebrate your day, capture every detail, and create images you’ll treasure forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had our engagement and wedding photos done by Kaytlyn and we can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process. She captured what we wanted so perfectly - we could honestly look at our photos for days on end. She gave us an insane amount of photos and it truly means the world to us to have all the big (and small) moments of our day curated so perfectly. Nothing felt staged. It felt effortless working with her. I could recommend her over and over again!
Laney L., 5 months ago
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Nicky Byrnes Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

I’ve had a camera in my hand since I can remember. On family vacations each of us had a camera and would come back with several rolls of film. It was great to see different perspectives of the same place. My photos became more refined throughout my childhood as I graduated to my stepdad’s Minolta film SLR. In college I dedicated myself to photography professionally with a degree in photojournalism, then found my calling with a wedding studio at 19.

Awarded Best of Zola
A little over one year ago, my partner and I needed to get married so that we could be together across the closed Canadian border. We had two weeks to plan a wedding, and put everything together. I reached out to a couple different photographers and Nicky at Nemus Photography was recommended to me. She absolutely passed the vibe check in our impromptu early morning wedding and was so kind, and chill. Such a great person to work with and I'm really happy with how the photos turned out. We booked a very short session with just the ceremony and some couples photos after. She made our hastily put together wedding look absolutely stunning. I'm so happy with everything. Thank you so much.
Marina, 4 years ago
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Dana Gualco Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

I am Dana Gualco, a natural light and golden hour photographer based in Roseville, CA, serving the Sacramento area and beyond. My passion for photography is rooted in the belief that everyone has a unique story to tell, and I am dedicated to capturing yours with authenticity. Specializing in weddings, engagements, and portraits, I focus on the meaningful details that you will cherish for a lifetime. My goal is to provide high-resolution, timeless images that reflect the raw emotion and beauty of your celebration, turning your fleeting milestones into priceless heirlooms.

From the very first conversation, Dana completely understood the assignment — our vision, our vibe, and what mattered most to us. On the wedding day, she was the definition of calm and collected. While everything else felt like a whirlwind, she was steady, organized, and reassuring in the best way. She captured the day perfectly — not just the big moments, but the subtle, emotional ones we didn’t even realize were happening. Her creativity truly set her apart. Every shot felt intentional, artistic, and uniquely us. She found beautiful light, thoughtful angles, and little in-between moments that turned into some of our favorite photos. I have worked with Dana on every milestone, from engagement photos to gorgeous family portraits. It feels like she is a part of the family and we trust her with all of life’s special moments implicitly. If you’re looking for someone who is calm under pressure, incredibly talented, and genuinely gifted at telling your story through photos, stop searching. She’s it!
Marcy R., 2 months ago
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Luke is the Blacksheep Photography & Video 
Rating: 4.8 (6 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

I'm a photographer that absolutely loves working with people of all types. I've photographed just about every situation you can imagine - and I use that experience to create memorable images that stand out from the rest. I consider myself extremely easy to work with and I strive hard to make sure that the photography and videography part of your wedding is something you don't have to worry about.

Awarded Best of Zola
Luke at Blacksheep Photography & Video was an exceptional wedding photographer. He was very communicative prior to and on the day of the wedding, ensuring we felt prepared and comfortable throughout the process. Luke took amazing shots and captured great staged and candid moments, quickly delivering our photos with an impressively fast turnaround time. He seemed to be in all the right spots to get the perfect shots, seamlessly blending into the day so we barely noticed him. Luke's professionalism and talent truly contributed to making our special day even more memorable.
Heather D., a year ago
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Kristin Smith Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Offer

Northern California Elopement Photographer - Lake Tahoe, Mount Shasta, Yosemite National Park & More! Creating stress-free, unforgettable elopements that bring your story to life in the most breathtaking places. I do not photograph traditional weddings, this is for elopements with 20 guests or less.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kristin Smith Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our very first interaction, Kristin was prompt, friendly, and incredibly helpful in answering all of our questions and guiding us through the photography process. On the day of the wedding, Kristin and her team were professional, detailed, and captured the most beautiful, artistic, and dramatic photos that we will cherish forever. The final images were simply amazing and exceeded all of our expectations. We highly recommend Kristin Smith Photography to anyone who loves creative and dramatic wedding photography. Kristin truly helped make our special day even more unforgettable.
Vanessa McCaslin S., a year ago
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Samantha May Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Hi, I’m Samantha, a wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience and a passionate storyteller who truly believes in love and meaningful connection. I tell your story through romantic, natural, and emotional imagery, focusing on intentional and authentic moments — real laughter, happy tears, and all the beautiful in-between. My goal is to make you feel comfortable, supported, and completely yourselves so you can fully experience every moment, while I tell your love story with care, joy, and so much heart.

The best wedding photographer out there! Honestly she is the whole package! Not only does she have an awesome team she truly goes above and beyond to get the perfect shots! We also had an amazing engagement shoot! She really makes you feel comfortable which is an extremely important aspect in being photographed, we had a great time! She helped a lot with the wedding nerves and made the entire day such a blast! When we received our photos we were overwhelmed with the amount of absolute perfection in the photos! We adore them all! She captured every single special moment I could ever ask for! So worth it!
Korrina M., 3 months ago
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Mindy Webb Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Based in Northern California, I travel between Napa/Sonoma-North Bay and the Lake Tahoe area photographing beautiful weddings. My light and airy imagery has a candid, documentary style that has been published on Zola, Rustic Wedding Chic, and other popular wedding websites. Dedicated to discovering the best love stories, I travel nationwide and also photograph couples from around the world at San Francisco City Hall. Awarded Best Wedding Photographer in Campbell, CA and Los Gatos, CA.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mindy is the BEST! So friendly and professional! Our photos are everything we could have hoped for, and we get so many compliments on them! Her second shooter, Allie, is also super great and friendly. The groom and groomsmen had a great time with her! Mindy was super helpful and responsive while planning our day-of timeline and shot list. We also got our sneak peaks the day after our wedding! Could not have asked for a better photographer!
Allison W., 3 years ago
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Mindful Media Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

"Life's and Adventure, Let's Capture it!" The Mission: To capture the true and beautiful essence of a being, in an amazing natural location, while creating memories of a lifetime! Hey guys! I'm an adventure photographer and specialize in adventure elopements, wedding and lifestyle portraits! My all time favorite thing to do in this life, is to travel and see as many amazing places as I can. So I mix my two favorite things to do in the world together and create some amazing memories and photos that last a lifetime!

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked Mindful Media Photography, their communication was easy, timely, informative and incredibly helpful. Their professional and inspiring work captured all the important moments of our special day, giving us tangible memories to treasure for a lifetime. The quality of their photography was exceptional, and we are overjoyed with the beautiful images that will allow us to relive our wedding day for years to come. Mindful Media Photography was an invaluable part of making our wedding day perfect, and we highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated photography team.
Amanda C., a year ago
Steph Liz Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Hello All! I'm Steph... A wife of almost 15yrs to the love of my life, a mommy to 4 wonderful kiddos, and a very passionate photographer that absolutely loves to capture life's most memorable moments! Elopements and weddings are my favorite to capture, they are life's greatest and most special moments that a couple will share together. These moments will be remembered for the rest of the couple's life, their love and commitment to one another, and embracing their future life together. Capturing those moments for each couple to look back at, and re-live those special memories, brings me such happiness.

Awarded Best of Zola
Steph, our wedding photographer, is a gem, a busy mom with a killer eye and passion for capturing love. She’s all in, chasing perfect shots from sunrise vows to late-night dances. At our reception, she caught my husband and me mid-laugh by the dessert table, cake crumbs on his tie, pure joy in the glow of string lights. No posing, just us, real and raw. Her photos burst with life, proof she works her heart out to make your day unforgettable. Steph’s is the only one you could ever want.
Angela, a year ago
Denise Apgar Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Hi! I'm Denise! I'm a So Cal girl at heart, but currently living and based out of Sacramento, California. My goal is to capture the raw and natural emotions of your day. I'm passionate about all the details that make you and your day unique! Your story deserves to be shared and your special moments need to be celebrated! Allow me into this snippet of your life and I promise you will leave with a friend and a bunch of images you will cherish forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
I can't praise Denise enough! As a planner it's so nice to work with her and my couples always give her positive feedback. She's the sweetest and truly cares for her clients. She brings out joy in her subjects which translates beautifully to the product. Her natural and bright images carry an editing style that most love. I personally think her style is timeless.
Kristina, 5 years ago
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Annette Lynnae Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

My approach in photography is relaxed and lightly guided, leaving room for movement, connection, and images that feel nostalgic and timeless. I’m especially drawn to in-home family sessions — unhurried, familiar, and captured in the spaces where life is already growing. It would be my honor to document your sweet moments with family and loved ones!

Annette is incredible to work with - she is so gentle and kind. She quickly learns your dynamic as a couple, and helps guide the shoot to help match your energy. She has taken photos of my husband and I throughout our relationship, and they capture our love so well, while also being classic, timeless, and elegant. I fully recommend Annette for any bride as she is a wonderful photographer, communicator, and person in general!! She makes it easy and also does beautiful work :)
Gillian R., 11 days ago
Rachel Reynolds Co. Photo + Video 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Timeless wedding photography and videography for couples across Northern California. Based near Placerville in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Rachel Reynolds Co. Photo + Video documents weddings with a focus on genuine emotion and real moments. Rachel Reynolds leads photography while her husband Mark leads videography, creating a seamless experience for couples who want both photo and video captured with care and consistency. Having photographed more than 250 weddings, Rachel brings a calm presence and is experienced with the flow of a wedding day, helping couples feel comfortable and fully present.

Awarded Best of Zola
I’m a wedding vendor, (Someone Said Yes DJ), and have worked with Rachel twice now. She’s awesome. What’s important to me is a few things. 1 - fun to work with. It’s a serious team effort to rock a wedding. Everyone has to be positive and on point. 2 - guest interaction has to be upbeat and professional. The photographer communicates with the guests to line up the photos. This has to be done with a great attitude and with professional instruction 3 - photos have to look amazing. This is what it comes down to. I love working with Rachel and am pretty confident you and your guests will feel the same. And don’t forget, your photos will be beautiful.
Matt, 5 years ago
Jeff Hall Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

I have always had a passion for photography and once I picked up a camera, it was all over. I was raised from a big family and my kids are my world! Born and raised in the Bay Area, I have a special love for being back there. I consider myself very outgoing and will always try and make you laugh and feel comfortable by being a huge dork. I think that is one of the biggest compliments I get is that my clients always feel relaxed and at ease and I love hearing that. Not to mention becoming friends with my clients which is an added bonus! ​

I have worked with Jeff on numerous occasions, specifically weddings as I am a DJ. Jeff is a professional and loves what he does and it shows. I 100 percent recommend Jeff Hall for your next event!
Bernie, 5 years ago
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Lisa Richmond Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,225
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

I’ve been capturing weddings, family lifestyle photography and casual portraits for more than a couple decades now working primarily in the Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Napa, and San Francisco Bay areas, as well as all along the coastlines around San Diego and Coronado and everywhere in between. I’m inspired by outdoor adventures, travel, playful people, live music and amazing light and take advantage of any opportunity to capture raw emotion and natural beauty away from home.

Awarded Best of Zola
This post is delinquent by a couple months, but we wanted to share our memorable experience utilizing Lisa Richmond Photography. I saw Lisa Richmond's art for the first time in the fall of 2014. Lisa photographed our dear friend's wedding in Winters, CA. So, when Linda and I became engaged in 2015, we knew immediately who we wanted to record our engagement and wedding day on 9/23/16. Luckily, Lisa was available!Prior to meeting Lisa for our engagement photos, we had chatted on the phone a couple times so Lisa could get an idea about Linda and my love story. She was very easy to talk with and we had several good laughs before meeting in person. I told Lisa that neither Linda or I cared to have our pictures taken so I wished her luck with that! Lisa knew we planned on getting married at a winery and she suggested we bring a bottle of wine to open during our engagement shoot. After sharing some wine and stories together, she started working her magic. Lisa made the shoot fun and effortless so the pictures looked natural. Her use of light and her timing are phenomenal. She caught our relationship and personalities digitally!Finally, our long-awaited day came! When Lisa arrived at our wedding, we greeted her as a friend and not just a photographer, since a friendship formed between all of us. Lisa captured every moment of our special day and more. She roamed the vineyards with us to obtain the perfect sunset moments, and she was knocked around on the dance floor like a pinball by some guests getting their groove on...just so she could seize our moments! We were delighted by Lisa's artistic eye, professionalism, and her great personality. We will definitely utilize her for future gatherings as well as share a glass of wine when possible! We highly recommend Lisa if you want to beautifully capture your special occasion.
Kelly Roberts, 5 years ago