Amber Shore Pictures

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $2,700


About Amber Shore Pictures

Amber Shore Pictures

Photographer

Hi, I’m Ruta Swanson, a Lake Tahoe wedding photographer serving couples throughout Lake Tahoe basin. My approach blends an editorial eye with a genuine appreciation for the moments that make your wedding special. I’ll guide you when it helps, step back when it matters and pay attention to the details that bring the whole day together. I believe your wedding photographs should be beautiful without feeling overdone, with true-to-life colors, natural skin tones and thoughtful composition. More than a collection of lovely portraits, your gallery will bring you back to the people, the atmosphere and the feelings you’ll want to remember.

What sets my work apart is the balance between an editorial eye and a natural, unforced feel. I know how to work with changing light, blend natural and added lighting seamlessly and create flattering, beautiful photographs without making the process feel complicated or disruptive. With over a decade of experience, I bring thoughtful direction, careful attention to detail and a calm presence to your wedding day. I know when to step in, when to step back and how to create the conditions for beautiful photographs while allowing you to stay present with the people who matter most.


Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Video
  • Wedding album

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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10 reviews

  • SS

    Sophie Sands

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 2, 2026

    We couldn’t be happier with Amber Shore Pictures! They captured both our engagement photos and our wedding day photos and video, and they did an absolutely amazing job from start to finish. Every photo and video brought back so many special memories, and we were blown away by the quality, attention to detail, and how beautifully they captured all the emotions of our day. They made us feel comfortable and natural throughout the entire process, and they truly went above and beyond to make sure we had memories we’ll cherish forever. From our engagement session to our wedding day, Amber Shore Pictures was incredible in every area. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and genuinely caring photography and videography team. We are so grateful to have had them capture these incredibly important moments for us! ❤️📸🎥

    Amber Shore Pictures•Sep 2, 2026

    Thank you, Sophie, for these incredibly kind words. ❤️ It meant so much to us to be part of your journey, from your engagement session to your wedding day in Lake Tahoe. We loved getting to know you both and being trusted with these memories. Knowing that your photos and film bring you right back to how the day felt is the greatest compliment we could receive. We’re so grateful you chose us to tell your story. ❤️

  • MW

    Mya Wherley

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jun 11, 2026

    We had such an amazing experience with our Amber Shoer Pictures for our engagement photos in Lake Tahoe! From start to finish, she made the entire process feel so easy and seamless, even while we were planning and scheduling the session during our vacation. She was so helpful, flexible, and made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the shoot. She truly captured this special time of our lives so beautifully. The location, lighting, and overall feel of the photos were everything we hoped for and more. We are so grateful to have these memories to look back on forever. The photos turned out stunning, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a photographer who is talented, kind, and makes the process feel so natural!

    Amber Shore Pictures•Jun 11, 2026

    Thank you for taking time to write this review ❤️ I truly appreciate it! I am so happy that you enjoyed the experience and the pictures we created!

  • BP

    Brittany Pelham

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Mar 30, 2026

    amber shore pictures does a great job in capturing the moment, they are also so nice and professional. highly recommend!

  • TM

    Tara Mathia

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Aug 28, 2025

    We discovered Amber Shore Pictures after attending our friend's wedding and being absolutely blown away by their wedding video that was made! So we hired them as videographers for our own wedding and couldn't have been more pleased! Kris and Ruta were super responsive and easy to work with in the planning phase, which we learned is super important for wedding planning. On the day of, their warm and genuine personalities were such a pleasure to be around, and they worked super well with our photographer. We are so happy with the results- they do an amazing job of creating wedding videos that don't feel stiff and lacking in personality, they instead capture the essence of the day with video clips, audio from speeches, and awesome drone shots. Cannot recommend them more, thank you!

  • JL

    Jacob Loughry

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jul 9, 2025

    Amber Shore Photography was absolutely incredible! They are not only extremely talented, but also so friendly and easy to work with. From start to finish, they made everything feel effortless, which allowed us to truly enjoy our day. The photos and video captured every special moment perfectly. We couldn't have asked for a better team for our wedding. Highly recommend!


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