OVER 15 YEARS AS A TAHOE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Honest, documentary photography for those who feel at home in the mountains.

I’m Chris and I photograph weddings, proposals, and celebrations for people who value the landscape as much as the legacy. Whether we’re on a black-tie ballroom floor or a granite overlook at sunset, my goal is the same: to be a steady, experienced presence that allows you to be present and enjoy the moment. I’ve spent over a decade navigating the light and terrain of the Lake Tahoe area to document the fleeting, unposed moments that tell the real story of your celebration.

THE TAHOE EXPERIENCE

I’m Chris

TAHOE LOCAL, MOUNTAIN EXPERT, AND CHOCOLATE ENTHUSIAST

Since 2011, I have documented hundreds of celebrations and weddings in Lake Tahoe. My approach is built on a simple promise: you stay focused on the moment, and I’ll document the story. I bring a steady, intuitive presence to every event—from sunrise elopements to high-energy lakeside celebrations—ensuring your experience is captured with honesty, artistry, and the perspective only a local expert can provide.

MEET CHRIS
Candid portrait of Chris Werner, a Lake Tahoe wedding photographer.

Choose your adventure

Bride and groom walking next to Lake Tahoe at sunset.

“It takes some sort of superpower level stealth to capture the number of teary-eyed hugs and moments of pure joy Chris got in our pictures – the kind that transport you back to a feeling just by looking at them.” Annie + Tom

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  • After their Truckee elopement, this couple explored the granite peaks above Donner Lake.
  • Beautiful lighting at a first dance for two brides.
  • A couple that chose a Lake Tahoe elopement enjoy a kiss in front of rough waters on a windy day.
  • A champagne toast for a bride and groom at the start of their Lake Tahoe reception.
  • A bride and groom enjoy a paddle at their Lake Tahoe adventure wedding with a canoe.
  • A bride and groom cruise Lake Tahoe on the Thunderbird Yacht.
  • Traditional canopy over the bride and groom during a Persian Tahoe Ritz Carlton wedding.
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Meet your local LAKE TAHOE wedding expert

With my experience of weddings, my knowledge and love of the Lake Tahoe mountains and my ridiculous attention to detail, I promise you’re in safe hands when it comes to celebrating your special day.

Enter your details below to hear more about my unique approach to wedding photography, and find out how to make your Lake Tahoe wedding the very best it can be.

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Sunny Gar Woods Wedding

This sunny Gar Woods wedding took place on a bright June afternoon in Lake Tahoe. Gar Woods Grill…

Getting married in Lake Tahoe?

I’D LOVE TO HEAR WHAT YOU’RE PLANNING!

I’m a Lake Tahoe wedding photographer specializing in candid, documentary-style images. I focus on the real moments as they happen, while helping you navigate timing, light, and locations so everything feels natural and easy.

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Chris Werner, a wedding and portrait photographer, poses among granite boulders on a beach in front of Lake Tahoe.