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VENUE GUIDE

Palisades Tahoe Wedding Photography

Take one look at Olympic Valley and you’ll see why Palisades Tahoe weddings are so popular. There are two main wedding venues at Palisades Tahoe: High Camp and Olympic Village Events Center. High Camp is at the top of the mountain and offers stunning views. Guests must take an aerial tram to the venue, which adds to the excitement of the day. Olympic Village Events Center in nestled into a pine and aspen tree grove at the base of the mountain, with dramatic views of the surrounding peaks.

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People wave at an arriving Palisades Tahoe Tram from the deck at a High Camp wedding in Lake Tahoe.
Tall Palisades Tahoe sign with Olympic rings amid pine trees and clouds.

Palisades Tahoe is a mountain lover’s paradise

If you’re already a fan of Palisades Tahoe, tying the knot here is a logical choice. Many couples who choose me as their Palisades Tahoe wedding photographer already love to ski or snowboard at this famous resort. However, even for newcomers, the storied history and legendary reputation of Olympic Valley make it a world-class destination to start your married life together. 

From the Upper Deck at High Camp, you and your wedding guests can see the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe in the distance. On the right, KT-22, a peak and chairlift sharing the same name, stands proudly. The terrain below is arguably some of the best skiing in North America. Turn to your left and you can see the Sierra Nevada crest stretching north towards Granite Chief, Silver Peak, and Tinker Knob. 

The Upper Deck is a breath-taking ceremony location, and most couples host their cocktail hour here as well. Step inside the Terrace Room for your reception, and the huge windows boast the same views. As a child, I loved riding the aerial tram and skiing the upper mountain bowls. To this day, camera in hand, I still feel that same exhilaration as the tram ascends the cliff face en route to High Camp. 

The Garden at Olympic Village Event Center serves as a serene and lush outdoor wedding venue nestled at the base of the tram face. As your guests hear your heartfelt vows, they’ll marvel at the majestic cliffs behind you, perhaps even catching a glimpse of the tram high above. The verdant pine and aspen trees create a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos at this location.

Images From Palisades Tahoe

  • Bride with long red hair smiles with eyes closed as makeup is applied, soft bokeh lights in the foreground.
  • Olympic rings and 1960 Winter Olympics sign on stone wall at Palisades Tahoe, perfect for Tahoe wedding photography.
  • First look for a bride and groom holding hands outdoors in Olympic Valley with snowy mountains and lodges behind them.
  • A bride and an older man descend outdoor stairs at a Olympic Village Inn wedding ceremony, surrounded by lush greenery.
  • A joyful bride and groom celebrate with their wedding party on a deck, Palisades Tahoe's snowy mountains in the background.
  • Bride getting ready as a silhouetted woman sprays her hair by a softly lit window at Village at Palisades Tahoe.
  • Three bridesmaids in burgundy dresses laugh and hold bouquets while chatting with the groom by a wooden fence outdoors.
  • A bride and groom share a first look on a stone terrace at Palisades Tahoe, mountains beneath a dramatic cloudy sky.
  • A bride and groom in formal attire stand on a balcony, arms raised, overlooking Lake Tahoe’s scenic mountains.
  • A bride and groom hold hands during their Palisades Tahoe wedding ceremony as the officiant reads beside them.
  • A bride and groom embrace outdoors, smiling by mountains and lake—an iconic High Camp wedding photo under a clear sky.
  • A bride and groom embrace outdoors at Palisades Tahoe, with snowy mountains and pine trees in the background.
  • Bride and groom share cake under string lights at their Palisades Tahoe reception at Olympic Village Inn.
  • A bride applies lipstick while looking out a window, the mountains and blue sky reflected in the glass.
  • A woman captures a group photo on a deck at High Camp Palisades Tahoe with mountains and lake views.
  • Silhouette of a bride getting ready as someone applies her makeup in front of a window with a scenic outdoor view.
  • A wedding party poses on a wooden deck at Palisades Tahoe, celebrating under a cloudy sky with bouquets and big smiles.
  • Bride and groom embrace outdoors, man in suit kisses woman's forehead as she smiles in black-and-white photo.
  • Elegant wedding reception table setup with greenery, white flowers, candles, and a stunning Palisades Tahoe mountain view.
  • Seven women, bridesmaids in burgundy and a bride in white, pose with bouquets at a Palisades Tahoe wedding.
  • Silhouette of a bride and groom kissing at sunset with Palisades Tahoe mountains and a clear gradient sky behind.
  • A wedding party poses on a deck at Palisades Tahoe, with dramatic clouds and scenic mountains in the background.
  • A groom in a black suit and bride in white lace dress smile at each other outdoors—classic Palisades Tahoe wedding photography.
  • Bride and groom kiss outdoors at Palisades Tahoe; bridesmaids and flower girls smile in the background.
  • Bridesmaid in a floral robe smiles while looking in a hand mirror, as her hair stylist stands behind her near a window.
  • At a Palisades Tahoe celebration, a woman in black dances as guests laugh—perfect for candid wedding photography.
  • A DJ points up and smiles under Olympic rings at Palisades Tahoe, standing behind DJ equipment at an event.
  • Bride and groom smiling during a Palisades Tahoe wedding with snowy mountains.
  • A bride in a white gown and the mother of the bride in a dark coat walk together, both smiling, during a wedding.
  • A bride and groom stand on a wooden deck at Palisades Tahoe, facing wedding guests with mountains and snow in the background.
  • Bride and groom on a ski lift at Palisades Tahoe; groom kisses bride’s forehead, mountains and clear sky behind.
  • Two women laugh and smile at a lively Palisades Tahoe wedding; one holds a drink with a lemon slice.
  • A bride walks with her dad toward guests at a Palisades Tahoe mountain-top wedding under a blue, cloud-streaked sky.
  • A smiling man and woman dance energetically at a lively Palisades Tahoe event, surrounded by other guests.
  • High Camp wedding ceremony on a deck overlooking Tahoe mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
  • A bride and groom walk down the aisle at Palisades Tahoe, holding hands, as guests applaud on a sunny wedding day.
  • Scenic first look for a bride and groom at High Camp in Lake Tahoe.
  • A bride and her four bridesmaids with bouquets take a selfie inside a cable car with a mountain view.
  • A bride and groom are lifted on chairs, laughing and holding hands at a lively Palisades Tahoe wedding indoors.
  • A Palisades Tahoe tram travels over rugged mountains with a forested landscape and blue sky in the background.
  • A couple embraces and smiles outdoors in front of snowy mountains, perfect for Palisades Tahoe wedding photography.
  • A bride and groom hold hands outside, looking up at guests waving from a modern round Palisades Tahoe Wedding balcony.
  • Bride and groom smiling and cutting a tall white cake at their Palisades Tahoe Wedding as guests watch and celebrate.
  • A groom kisses his bride’s forehead, her veil flowing, captured by wedding photography at Palisades Tahoe.
  • A bride and groom embrace and smile outdoors at sunset, with soft sunlight—perfect Palisades Tahoe wedding photography.
  • Bride and groom holding hands on snow, standing before Olympic Village Inn’s rustic lodge amid bare winter trees.
  • Bride and groom share a First Look kiss on a stone terrace overlooking mountains and dramatic cloudy sky at High Camp in Olympic Valley.
  • Riding the Palisades Tahoe Tram up to High Camp for a wedding.
  • A bride and groom share their first dance at a Palisades Tahoe Wedding at Olympic Village Inn in front of seated guests.
  • A couple exchanges vows outdoors at Palisades Tahoe, surrounded by guests and winter trees at the Olympic Valley Lodge.
  • Bride and groom smiling at each other in front of the Tram Building at Palisades Tahoe with rainbow banners and glass windows.
  • Outdoor wedding ceremony at Palisades Tahoe's High Camp venue with a bridal party under a blue sky.
  • A group in formal wear dances in a circle on the dance floor at a lively wedding reception with the bride and groom in the center.
  • A bride and groom smile together as wedding guests watch and cheer during a joyful champagne toast in a modern venue.
  • A bride smiles as her bridesmaids help her get ready in a warmly lit room.
  • A bride and groom dance in silhouette on a hilltop at sunset, with mountains and a vibrant sky as their backdrop.
  • Three people lift a laughing man on a lively Palisades Tahoe dance floor at a High Camp wedding reception.
  • A bride getting ready has her makeup done while others prepare in a softly lit room with a mirror at Palisades Tahoe Village.
  • A bride and groom dance as guests link arms in a circle at a Palisades Tahoe wedding reception.
  • Outdoor wedding ceremony at Palisades Tahoe with guests seated, captured in stunning wedding photography under tall trees.
  • A couple shares a dramatic dip at their Palisades Tahoe wedding as guests smile in the bright reception hall.
  • Wide-angle view of an outdoor wedding ceremony at Palisades Tahoe wedding venue, nestled among trees and mountains.
  • A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand on a path at Palisades High Camp, framed by mountains and ski lifts in the background.
  • Two men in dress shirts; one adjusts the groom’s bow tie, getting ready for a formal event. Black and white photo.
  • A Palisades Tahoe tram glides over a forested mountain landscape with Lake Tahoe and distant peaks in the background.
  • A bride with a wedding ring embraces a man at sunset in Palisades Tahoe, both smiling gently during Golden Hour.
  • Elegant dining room at The Terrace with tables set for a wedding reception setup, flooded with bright natural light.
  • A bride and groom hold hands and smile outdoors at their Tahoe wedding, with guests behind them.
  • A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand through an Olympic Valley meadow with mountains and pine trees in the background.
  • A group of smiling people dance with a Lake Tahoe DJ under green party lights at a High Camp wedding.
  • A bride and groom stand close together outdoors with snowy mountains and pine trees at Palisades Tahoe Wedding Photography.
  • People in formal attire dance in a circle at a party, illuminated by vibrant purple lighting at Palisades Tahoe.
  • A tram at Palisades Tahoe glides above dark peaks under a starry sky—perfect for magical wedding photography.

“Chris is such an amazing photographer and person! The pictures are absolutely STUNNING. He has a wonderful eye for photography and captured the raw emotion of the day perfectly. Trust me, you will not be disappointed if you choose Chris to capture your special day. We would hire him again in an instant!”

– Jessica

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at this venue

  • A bride and groom hold hands outdoors at High Camp, with snowy mountains and ski lifts at Palisades Tahoe behind them.

    Sunny Summer Mountain Wedding at Palisades Tahoe High Camp

  • A bride and groom embrace outdoors near Olympic rings at High Camp, with snowy mountains in the background.

    Summer Garden Wedding at Palisades Tahoe

  • A bride and groom sit closely in the Palisades Tahoe tram, touching noses, with mountains visible behind glass windows.

    Colorful Fall Wedding at Palisades Tahoe High Camp

  • Joyous wedding ceremony at High Camp Wedding deck, Palisades Tahoe, with guests seated and scenic mountain views all around.

    Joyous High Camp Wedding at Palisades Tahoe

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  • Bride with long red hair smiles with eyes closed as makeup is applied, soft bokeh lights in the foreground.
  • Olympic rings and 1960 Winter Olympics sign on stone wall at Palisades Tahoe, perfect for Tahoe wedding photography.
  • First look for a bride and groom holding hands outdoors in Olympic Valley with snowy mountains and lodges behind them.
  • A bride and an older man descend outdoor stairs at a Olympic Village Inn wedding ceremony, surrounded by lush greenery.
  • A joyful bride and groom celebrate with their wedding party on a deck, Palisades Tahoe's snowy mountains in the background.
  • Bride getting ready as a silhouetted woman sprays her hair by a softly lit window at Village at Palisades Tahoe.
  • Three bridesmaids in burgundy dresses laugh and hold bouquets while chatting with the groom by a wooden fence outdoors.
  • A bride and groom share a first look on a stone terrace at Palisades Tahoe, mountains beneath a dramatic cloudy sky.
  • A bride and groom in formal attire stand on a balcony, arms raised, overlooking Lake Tahoe’s scenic mountains.
  • A bride and groom hold hands during their Palisades Tahoe wedding ceremony as the officiant reads beside them.
  • A bride and groom embrace outdoors, smiling by mountains and lake—an iconic High Camp wedding photo under a clear sky.
  • A bride and groom embrace outdoors at Palisades Tahoe, with snowy mountains and pine trees in the background.
  • Bride and groom share cake under string lights at their Palisades Tahoe reception at Olympic Village Inn.
  • A bride applies lipstick while looking out a window, the mountains and blue sky reflected in the glass.
  • A woman captures a group photo on a deck at High Camp Palisades Tahoe with mountains and lake views.
  • Silhouette of a bride getting ready as someone applies her makeup in front of a window with a scenic outdoor view.
  • A wedding party poses on a wooden deck at Palisades Tahoe, celebrating under a cloudy sky with bouquets and big smiles.
  • Bride and groom embrace outdoors, man in suit kisses woman's forehead as she smiles in black-and-white photo.
  • Elegant wedding reception table setup with greenery, white flowers, candles, and a stunning Palisades Tahoe mountain view.
  • Seven women, bridesmaids in burgundy and a bride in white, pose with bouquets at a Palisades Tahoe wedding.
  • Silhouette of a bride and groom kissing at sunset with Palisades Tahoe mountains and a clear gradient sky behind.
  • A wedding party poses on a deck at Palisades Tahoe, with dramatic clouds and scenic mountains in the background.
  • A groom in a black suit and bride in white lace dress smile at each other outdoors—classic Palisades Tahoe wedding photography.
  • Bride and groom kiss outdoors at Palisades Tahoe; bridesmaids and flower girls smile in the background.
  • Bridesmaid in a floral robe smiles while looking in a hand mirror, as her hair stylist stands behind her near a window.
  • At a Palisades Tahoe celebration, a woman in black dances as guests laugh—perfect for candid wedding photography.
  • A DJ points up and smiles under Olympic rings at Palisades Tahoe, standing behind DJ equipment at an event.
  • Bride and groom smiling during a Palisades Tahoe wedding with snowy mountains.
  • A bride in a white gown and the mother of the bride in a dark coat walk together, both smiling, during a wedding.
  • A bride and groom stand on a wooden deck at Palisades Tahoe, facing wedding guests with mountains and snow in the background.
  • Bride and groom on a ski lift at Palisades Tahoe; groom kisses bride’s forehead, mountains and clear sky behind.
  • Two women laugh and smile at a lively Palisades Tahoe wedding; one holds a drink with a lemon slice.
  • A bride walks with her dad toward guests at a Palisades Tahoe mountain-top wedding under a blue, cloud-streaked sky.
  • A smiling man and woman dance energetically at a lively Palisades Tahoe event, surrounded by other guests.
  • High Camp wedding ceremony on a deck overlooking Tahoe mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
  • A bride and groom walk down the aisle at Palisades Tahoe, holding hands, as guests applaud on a sunny wedding day.
  • Scenic first look for a bride and groom at High Camp in Lake Tahoe.
  • A bride and her four bridesmaids with bouquets take a selfie inside a cable car with a mountain view.
  • A bride and groom are lifted on chairs, laughing and holding hands at a lively Palisades Tahoe wedding indoors.
  • A Palisades Tahoe tram travels over rugged mountains with a forested landscape and blue sky in the background.
  • A couple embraces and smiles outdoors in front of snowy mountains, perfect for Palisades Tahoe wedding photography.
  • A bride and groom hold hands outside, looking up at guests waving from a modern round Palisades Tahoe Wedding balcony.
  • Bride and groom smiling and cutting a tall white cake at their Palisades Tahoe Wedding as guests watch and celebrate.
  • A groom kisses his bride’s forehead, her veil flowing, captured by wedding photography at Palisades Tahoe.
  • A bride and groom embrace and smile outdoors at sunset, with soft sunlight—perfect Palisades Tahoe wedding photography.
  • Bride and groom holding hands on snow, standing before Olympic Village Inn’s rustic lodge amid bare winter trees.
  • Bride and groom share a First Look kiss on a stone terrace overlooking mountains and dramatic cloudy sky at High Camp in Olympic Valley.
  • Riding the Palisades Tahoe Tram up to High Camp for a wedding.
  • A bride and groom share their first dance at a Palisades Tahoe Wedding at Olympic Village Inn in front of seated guests.
  • A couple exchanges vows outdoors at Palisades Tahoe, surrounded by guests and winter trees at the Olympic Valley Lodge.
  • Bride and groom smiling at each other in front of the Tram Building at Palisades Tahoe with rainbow banners and glass windows.
  • Outdoor wedding ceremony at Palisades Tahoe's High Camp venue with a bridal party under a blue sky.
  • A group in formal wear dances in a circle on the dance floor at a lively wedding reception with the bride and groom in the center.
  • A bride and groom smile together as wedding guests watch and cheer during a joyful champagne toast in a modern venue.
  • A bride smiles as her bridesmaids help her get ready in a warmly lit room.
  • A bride and groom dance in silhouette on a hilltop at sunset, with mountains and a vibrant sky as their backdrop.
  • Three people lift a laughing man on a lively Palisades Tahoe dance floor at a High Camp wedding reception.
  • A bride getting ready has her makeup done while others prepare in a softly lit room with a mirror at Palisades Tahoe Village.
  • A bride and groom dance as guests link arms in a circle at a Palisades Tahoe wedding reception.
  • Outdoor wedding ceremony at Palisades Tahoe with guests seated, captured in stunning wedding photography under tall trees.
  • A couple shares a dramatic dip at their Palisades Tahoe wedding as guests smile in the bright reception hall.
  • Wide-angle view of an outdoor wedding ceremony at Palisades Tahoe wedding venue, nestled among trees and mountains.
  • A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand on a path at Palisades High Camp, framed by mountains and ski lifts in the background.
  • Two men in dress shirts; one adjusts the groom’s bow tie, getting ready for a formal event. Black and white photo.
  • A Palisades Tahoe tram glides over a forested mountain landscape with Lake Tahoe and distant peaks in the background.
  • A bride with a wedding ring embraces a man at sunset in Palisades Tahoe, both smiling gently during Golden Hour.
  • Elegant dining room at The Terrace with tables set for a wedding reception setup, flooded with bright natural light.
  • A bride and groom hold hands and smile outdoors at their Tahoe wedding, with guests behind them.
  • A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand through an Olympic Valley meadow with mountains and pine trees in the background.
  • A group of smiling people dance with a Lake Tahoe DJ under green party lights at a High Camp wedding.
  • A bride and groom stand close together outdoors with snowy mountains and pine trees at Palisades Tahoe Wedding Photography.
  • People in formal attire dance in a circle at a party, illuminated by vibrant purple lighting at Palisades Tahoe.
  • A tram at Palisades Tahoe glides above dark peaks under a starry sky—perfect for magical wedding photography.

Photographing real moments of real people in the stunning backdrop of Lake Tahoe. Specialist in engagement, elopement and wedding photography, in a way that it feels like I'm just a good friend with a camera, a big smile, and a passion for capturing unforgettable moments.

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