For their East Lake Tahoe engagement photos, I met Stephanie and Michael at one of my favorite spots. I often recommend this location because the beautiful afternoon light is consistent and worth the short hike. And it only gets better as the sun sets. This trail makes a fun hike down to the water, with…
When I saw the weather forecast for the day of Jackie and Duke’s Donner Summit engagement photos, I squinted a bit and leaned closer to my computer screen. Even though it was a calm and sunny day outside at the time, things were about to change- Big Time. A low pressure system powered by frigid…
I don’t always bring a tripod to an engagement session. But when I do, I try to make a photo that justifies the effort. I hereby dedicate this Olympic Valley engagement photo award to a piece of equipment that I almost never use. Many people think that a tripod is the telltale sign of a…
The Wedding Photojournalist Association routinely holds contests for engagement photos. I selected some of my favorite photos from past Bay Area engagement sessions and sent them in. The good news is that several won San Francisco engagement photographer awards in that contest round. Even though I love pre-wedding photos in Lake Tahoe, I do enjoy…
Natalie and Jordan spend a lot of time in Tahoe. As a result, they know the different seasons here in the mountains pretty well. They knew that a snowy landscape would be a perfect backdrop for winter Lake Tahoe engagement photos. We received a bunch of snow early on this winter. But on the whole,…
In a recent round of judging, the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) recognized one of my photos with a Diamond Award. Newspaper editors and photojournalists make up the judging panel. They look for photos that are unique in their perspective, artistry, and originality. No image is flawless. Moreover, there is no such thing as a perfect…
At one point I thought we might be struck by lightning. A few moments later, we retreated into our cars as the rain blew sideways and jagged flashes lit up the dark clouds. Although I often reschedule shoots in these conditions, Taylor and Jordan’s stormy Lake Tahoe engagement photos taught me some things. Nothing ventured,…
Many people refer to California’s famous grape-growing region simply as ‘Napa’. However, there are actually several towns that make up this part of the state. Julia and Rob asked me to meet them in Calistoga for their pre-wedding photos. They were excited about the fall colors and they already had a few locations already in…
(and a couple thoughts on photo contests) My submissions to wedding photography contests are relatively few. So, earning a Truckee engagement photos award (“Diamond Award”) from the WPJA is always good for some warm fuzzies. Even though it can be rewarding to see my images with a fancy stamp on them, I acknowledge the potential…
With countless locations for pre-wedding photos in the Lake Tahoe area, how do you decide? Most of the time, people want to capture all the incredible things about being here. Namely blue sky, blue water, mountain peaks, and majestic pine trees. Chimney Beach engagement photos include all these elements. The key is timing (and a…
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