Proposals

Spring is the perfect time for a surprise proposal in Lake Tahoe. With fewer crowds and endless views of snowy peaks, you’ll find a serene and picturesque setting for this special moment. I photographed this Lake Tahoe proposal on a beautiful March morning. The groom reached out to me a couple of months in advance,…

This fall, I had the pleasure of photographing this romantic lakeside engagement proposal in Lake Tahoe. Like most of the surprise proposals that I photograph, the groom-to-be and I planned this together in secret. His girlfriend had no idea what was about to happen! Planning a Surprise Proposal When the groom-to-be first contacted me, he…

On the southwest corner of Lake Tahoe, you’ll find one of the most incredible gems of the Sierra Nevada Mountains- Emerald Bay . Emerald Bay is a National Natural Landmark. Ask anyone and they will agree that it is one of the highlights of a visit to the area. All of these factors make this…

This was one of the most exciting wedding proposals yet! Many of the couples I work with here in Lake Tahoe are visiting from their hometown. So, most of the surprise engagements that I photograph are at locations that I recommend. But in this case, the groom-to-be proposed at a family member’s private lakefront dock….

Surprise proposals are some of my favorite special events to shoot. Getting down on one knee to ask for your partner’s hand in marriage is one of the most exciting moments in your relationship. With the right timing and setting, it can also be one of the most picturesque. As a photographer who loves to…

For many couples, Lake Tahoe is the perfect place to kick off an engagement. If you spend any time hiking, biking, sailing, tubing, skiing, parasailing, skinny-dipping, or (insert outdoor activity here) here, then you know. The views are amazing. The sky is usually blue. And you can be so busy taking it all in that…