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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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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Ryan Michaels Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (34 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
We had such an amazing experience with Joaquin and Ed. They had amazing energy and we all had so much fun together. They were such a breath of fresh air during our big day. We loved watching them use their creativity to capture the memories of the best day of our lives. We really can’t thank these guys enough! Thank you again to Ryan, Joaquin, and Ed!
Daisy A., 10 days 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!

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Justin really nailed it. He was flexible, easy to reach, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. He has a gift for capturing both the big moments and the little details, and his candid shots feel timeless. Beyond his talent, he brought kindness to our guests and patience when challenges came up. I still get endless compliments on our wedding photos. If you’re looking for someone to capture your day perfectly, I couldn’t recommend Justin more.
Rhianna W., 8 months 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!

Migle was stellar! She is an incredibly hard worker and very professional. Her response time to your questions and emails was amazing, it was so helpful to have her answers to our questions quickly and in full detail. She shot both our engagement session and wedding day, and we are over the moon IN LOVE with our photos, cannot wait to print and frame them! She made our wedding day less stressful because she was incredibly organized (thank you for creating best day timeline) and great communicator. All of our family was complimentary about her as well. We would highly recommend Migle as a wedding photographer and will definitely reach out to her for our future family photo bookings!
Lauren G., 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.

Daniel Cewinski Photography was an outstanding choice for our wedding photographer. From the beginning, Daniel's communication style was assertive, positive, and thorough, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. His work is truly exceptional - passionate, professional, and sophisticated. On our wedding day, Daniel paid particular attention to our needs, being extremely accommodating with our family and sunset photographs. It was significantly beneficial to meet Daniel during our engagement photoshoot, as it helped us feel secure and motivated for the upcoming wedding. Daniel made the entire experience a joy, and we are thrilled with the beautiful, high-quality photos that captured our special day perfectly. We highly recommend Daniel Cewinski Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer.
Caitlin, 2 years 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.

ABOVE & BEYOND anything I could have ever hoped for. Long story short, We ended up making some great friends. These guys are down for anything. We Trekked through snowy mountains over rivers and gorges to get the shot. We got some great Pictures and a BLOCKBUSTER masterpiece to go with it. Thank Teddy & Brittany (: -Nikos
Nikos 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., 2 months 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 a fantastic choice for our wedding photography and videography needs. They always answered my questions as fast as they could, which put me at ease during the planning process. I loved that I can have access to all the pictures they took, not just the edited ones. The video they put together is amazing - they were able to make it so special in just a few short minutes. The photographer and videographer told us exactly what to do and how to pose, which was so helpful since we didn't know what kind of poses we wanted. The only thing I knew I wanted was some under the veil pictures, and they made sure to get those first. I also loved knowing that if my photographer or videographer were sick that day or something happened, there would be a back-up person there to ensure our day was captured perfectly. Overall, Joy Photo and Video exceeded our expectations and I would highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Evelyn, a year ago
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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
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Heather Blackwood Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (13 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!

You can't go wrong with Heather. She and her team handled our engagement photos and shot our wedding. Both sets of pictures are incredible! She captured amazing moments of our wedding--and they match our memories perfectly. Heather's photos are stunning, but also feel authentic. Beyond her photography and editing abilities, she made us feel very comfortable. My wife and I aren't used to professional photoshoots (we are humble folk), so having someone so kind and down-to-earth made those experiences fun. Heather felt like someone we'd want to have at our wedding anyway! Hire her, have fun, and frame those prints.
Adrian J., 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., 2 years 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
Kaybebe Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding day. From our very first interaction, Kaytlyn's communication was timely, personable and thorough, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. On the day of, her creative, unique and talented approach resulted in photographs that perfectly captured the raw, natural moments of our celebration. Kaytlyn kept everything running smoothly on the timeline and helped us stay organized, allowing us to be fully present. We would recommend Kaybebe Photography to anyone looking to have their love story beautifully documented. Kaytlyn gave us memories that will last a lifetime, and we couldn't be more grateful.
Rachel S., 6 months ago
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Dana Gualco Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 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.

Dana was very invested in our wedding day. She provided free engagement photos with our wedding package purchase. Dana got all the details on our wedding day, including the small ones. Her photography is beautiful, consistent and delivery was quick. She provided us some sneak peeks that we added to thank you cards. I couldn’t recommend her more.
Shelby C., 8 days ago
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Samantha May Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 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.

Using Samantha May Photography for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made!!! Samantha and her team are fantastic and truly produce the best photos. We have received so many compliments on them and I will cherish them forever. She is truly talented at what she does! She is also super fun, and our families and wedding party loved her energy! Her team endured 102 degrees for us and kept us laughing the whole time. Thank you, Samantha!
Rachel D., 4 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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Mindful Media Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 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., 2 years 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 did a phenomenal job at capturing all of the beautiful moments of our wedding! She was a joy and delight to have around as we celebrated, and I received many comments about how nice and fun she is. Not only that, but the pictures are stunning! She made everyone feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera, and captured beautiful candid photos, which are some of my favorites. She also did our engagement photos, which turned out so great and it was an awesome way to interact with her before the day of the wedding. I would highly recommend booking Mindy!
Sam + B., 4 years ago
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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
Highly recommended Steph! She was super sweet and funny. She guided us very well showed us how to pose! Will definitely be rebooking with her.
Yesenia, 3 years 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
Denise was hands down the best photographer we could’ve dreamed of for our wedding and engagement session. The ease of working with her, and sense of comfort that she made us feel added to the entire experience- and our photos!!! She captured every detail, emotion and special moment and we truly can’t thank her enough for it.
Abby and S., 5 years ago
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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! ​

Working with Jeff has been an absolute pleasure! As a hair and makeup artist, I appreciate their incredible eye for detail, lighting and composition, which truly brings my work to life. His professionalism and warm personality really put our clients and brides at ease even when they are not comfortable in front of the camera. I highly recommend Jeff and always look forward to working with him.
Lea Buehler, a year 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