The Best Wedding Photographers in South Lake Tahoe, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in South Lake Tahoe, CA

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976 Wedding Photographers in South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Nicole Sepulveda Photographer 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Photographing weddings since 2002 and it's something I STILL absolutely love to do! From international elopements to local multi-day cultural celebrations, I have experience documenting most of every type of wedding celebration.

Awarded Best of Zola
We cannot recommend Nicole Sepulveda enough. She is highly communicative, easy to work with, and the most talented photographer. Nicole has years of valuable experience with weddings, corporate events, family photos and professional headshots. Our clients consistently thank us for referring Nicole, relaying that the quality of photography is artistic and timeless, and they love how she is directive with posing (helpful for those not comfortable getting photos taken!), and yet also brilliant at capturing the real, unposed moments. We value Nicole highly and use her exclusively for our own brand’s professional photography.
Tan Weddings & Events, 2 years ago
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Tiffany Longeway Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Tiffany specializes in creating the exceptional luxury of an alluring yet cultivated experience while capturing connection and beauty. She draws from over ten years in the wedding photography industry to capture authentic luminous love stories that reflect not only the beauty in a moment but the feeling.

Tiffany and her team were AMAZING! From the moment we contacted her, Tiffany was professional, helpful and easy to talk to. Figuring everything out for my wedding was all a learning experience and she helped me out so much during the process. During our engagement session, we got to know Tiffany better and once we saw the photos she took, we knew we had made the right choice. We refined the timeline (a lot) and she was available for questions or concerns when I had them. We had the most amazing wedding day, thanks to Tiffany, Alyssa and Brittany. They helped us figure out the best places, and how, to pose and made my husband and I feel super comfortable the whole time. Tiffany captured shots in a way that takes me right back to that moment and I'll cherish them forever. All the photos we got back were fantastic, and I would recommend Tiffany to anybody who needs photos of anything!
Laura A., a year ago
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Ditto Dianto Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

I'm a fine art wedding photographer based in Northern California and beyond. After discovering my love for photography, I always knew I wanted to become a full time wedding photographer. I am so fortunate to call this my job for over five years! My photography work often describe as romantic, soft, bright and natural that lend itself from my love of film look and fine art. When I'm not behind the camera or editing the latest wedding, you can find me spending time with my wife and our two Tabbies. I would absolutely love to get to know you and be your photographer!

Ditto and his assistant showed up early and started taking amazing photos right off the bat. The pre-wedding communication was timely. He was easy to work with and brought calm energy to a day when stress can permeate the fun out of it. We immediately received a high volume, beautiful sneak peak the evening after the wedding which was a fun surprise and a great way to start our honeymoon admiring the gorgeous photos. If you are considering Ditto Diante Photography for your wedding, I would highly recommend him.
Mariah O., 8 months ago
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Joy Coakley Studio 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

I am an Oklahoma born, but Cali raised - dancer, roller skater, photography stylist, photographer, momma to two little girls, foodie, crafter, lover of laughter, action and pyscho-thriller movie watcher, and sports player. I also find peace in the outdoors and California trees. I like to keep it active and adventurous. I believe in giving 110% at everything I do, but also want it to be fun. I chose photography to be my vocation because I have a true obsession with humans and the way we love, interact, and celebrate rituals personal to our families and cultures. I stand up for equality and justice for BIPOC and LGBTTQQIAAP.

Joy Coakley was a dream to work with. She was professional, responsive and did an outstanding job. Her photography was stunning. I am pleased to recommend her and hope to see her at my venue often.
Ann Reed, 4 years ago
Captured By Aleena Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

I’m Aleena, an elopement photographer capturing love stories with heart, soul, and a little adventure. Whether it’s cliffside vows or cozy celebrations, I document every moment authentically and beautifully. My goal is to make your day stress-free and full of joy so you can focus on what matters most—each other. With a laid-back approach and years of experience, I’ll help bring your vision to life and deliver timeless photos that feel as special as your love story. Let’s create something unforgettable!

Captured By Aleena Photography was an absolute delight to work with for our engagement session. Aleena's communication was efficient, straightforward, and reliable throughout the entire process. The quality of her work is soft, natural, whimsical, and woodsy, with a wonderful candid style that captured all the special moments of our shoots . For our engagement session, Aleena made my husband and I feel completely at ease, even though we had never had professional photos taken before. She took the time to make the session feel personal and special, resulting in beautiful candid shots. We've continued to work with Aleena for family photos over the years, and she always delivers stunning, memorable images. We absolutely love Aleena's work and will recommend her to anyone, whether they are planning a wedding, elopement, or just looking for beautiful family portraits.
Sara Dela C., 7 months ago
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OhReilly Productions 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

AJ Reilly has been a professional photographer and cinematographer for over 8 years with an emphasis in weddings, creative fine art, and portraitures. He loves capturing the beauty of others and empowering people from behind the lens. He has mastered an array of lighting techniques to blend controlled and natural light for any style. His biggest accomplishment has been to work with thousands of people over the last decade and helping to tell a part of their story through digital media, with 2024 marking his 800th wedding.

We we’re so lucky to find our wedding photographer, AJ! He was an absolute pro, expertly capturing every moment and ensuring that both of us looked our best, despite our very different skin tones. He handled challenging family members, weather, and wind effortlessly, delivering stunning photos that exceeded all our expectations. Every single picture was amazing—he went totally above and beyond!
Marcus, 7 months ago
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Purity Weddings 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Purity Weddings - is a Los Angeles based husband-and-wife team. We believe in capturing images that are nostalgic and sophisticated, ones that effortlessly transport you to the emotional essence of your wedding day. Based in Los Angeles - available Nationwide. Featured in SMP, Brides, BridalMusings and more. ------Please Contact us directly via our website contact form------

Words truly cannot express how unbelievable our experience with Purity Weddings. From our zoom calls to our engagement shoot to shooting our wedding during the hottest weekend of the year, Anna and Vitaly showed nothing but care, attention to detail, kindness, vision, creativity and talent. I truly do not think there are better wedding photographers and videographers. Within a week after our wedding, they provided us with a sneak peek of some of the most beautiful shots, including a stunning 1 minute film, that I’ve ever seen of me, my husband, and our friends and family. I watch the 1 minute film that Vitaly made us every single day. And I spend hours looking at Anna’s gorgeous photos. If I can give one piece of advice to any couple getting married it’s that you should invest in the best photo package you can with Purity Weddings. When all is said and done, all you’re left with is memories and photos, and there’s nobody better to capture the beauty of every single detail you spent so much time putting into your wedding. Thank you guys!!!!
Kate, 6 months ago
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Shawnee Custalow Studios 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

We are passionate about photographing kind-hearted people who are unapologetically themselves, and creating a safe and beautiful space in the wedding world for LGBTQ+ folx. Our favorite people to work with believe in giving back to their communities, that black lives always matter, that climate change is you know...real, and choose to embrace their own unique quirks and talents.

Awarded Best of Zola
Shawnee was an unbelievable photographer and such a special part of our wedding weekend. From the moment we reached out to her to getting our pictures, she has been incredibly communicative, easy to work with, and deeply kind. She made us feel so at ease and taken care of at our Rehearsal Dinner and on our wedding day. She not only allowed us to be our fullest selves but also encouraged capturing us in ways that felt authentic and not stuck in expected wedding photos or gender roles. She captured our guests so beautifully too, particularly the kids who were in our wedding. Everyone's personalities shone through so wonderfully and the picture are absolutely stunning. We cannot believe how many and how incredible each and every photo is. We cannot recommend Shawnee enough!
Sasha F., 3 years ago
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Northend Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

*TO INQUIRE PLEASE REACH OUT VIA WEBSITE LINK* Hey! We're Alyssa + Alec husband and wife wedding + elopement photographers. Located in Southern California serving ALL couples around the United States. We shoot with intention; for our couples not for our portfolio, creating timeless memories you can relive and relive for the years to come. We work closely with our couples to guarantee a wedding album they've always dreamt of.

We absolutely LOVED having Alyssa and her husband be our wedding photographers! From the moment we met her at our engagement shoot we new we had made the right choice. Even though I truly hate being the center of attention and getting my pictures taken, Alyssa made us feel so comfortable so that we could enjoy the day and be in the moment. Leading up to the wedding, she was super responsive to all my questions and when the big day came along everything went so smoothly. Alyssa even fixed my makeup when I cried it all off after the ceremony!! We love our pictures so much. They capture the day perfectly and I don’t think anyone could have given me the simple outdoorsy/elegant summer camp vibe that I wanted except for her. I couldn’t recommend Alyssa and her husband enough!!
Noam and D., 3 years ago
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De La Rosa Wedding Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,250
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

MODERN ROMANCE DOCUMENTED EXCEPTIONALLY Named after my mother Ana Rosa, De La Rosa strives to help you slow down, be present and be yourselves on your wedding day. We believe being present on your wedding day will bring out the best in you and your partner. Giving an authentic and fun experience while having a timeless and editorial look.

Sebastian took our wedding photos and I'm in love with them! Me and my husband are not typically in front of a camera and unsure of how to pose, Sebastian helped us feel so so comfortable and gave us direction and different poses so there was more variety than just the one typical pose. He was so sweet and patient when it came to our families, he also speaks fluent Spanish and English which was perfect for our American/Peruvian wedding (my parents don't speak Spanish and my husband's parents don't speak English.) Not only was his personality off the charts, his photography skills were also outstanding. He caught the sweetest moments between my husband and I as well as with our families. He captured details of the wedding that I would probably forget if we didn't have pictures (table settings, my nails, decorations etc) and the quality was stunning. We couldn't be more grateful for Sebastian as a person and as a photographer, look no further cause he's the whole package!!
Rebecca & D., 4 years ago
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Makayla Miranda Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Hello my name is Makayla and I am a California based destination wedding and elopement photographer. My objective is to capture your love story and to bring your dream day to life! Let’s capture these special moments to keep for a lifetime together.

Makayla is amazing at what she does! Not only was she kind but gracious. Every photo we took she was hyping us up and created a beautiful experience of taking our wedding photos. We even had a larger amount of family at our elopement and she was happy to take our photos with them! And the end results we received were magical and exactly what we wanted! If you’re looking for someone who will take amazing photos at an actually affordable rate she’s the person!
Aubrey F., 4 months ago
Vivian Chen Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

We are visual storytellers with nearly two decades of experience who focus on organic moments while highlighting a sense of space and showcasing your beloved communities authentically. For the introverted camera shy, your comfort is our priority before we even start shooting. We photograph discreetly with an emphasis on candids so from the moment you first see each other to that last sweaty song on the dancefloor, you’ll be relaxed and focused on one another and won’t even notice we’re there.

We cannot recommend Vivian highly enough for your wedding photography! We had multiple guests compliment her professionalism and stealthiness on the day of the wedding. Vivian’s calm demeanor was MUCH appreciated on the hectic wedding day. She is a superstar. She made sure we didn’t fall behind with our timeline even though we had requested a large number of portraits. Even though we’re a bit camera awkward Vivian was great at posing us and guests for shots. But where Vivian really shines is all of the candid shots that capture the pure joy and excitement of the day! She was so fast to provide us with our wedding photos, and we love looking back at them. The photos are framed well, have true to life coloring, and are just beautiful.
Alex P., 2 years ago
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Tay Sikes Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Maine Wedding + Lifestyle Photographer serving couples + families with an experience that makes them leave feeling embraced with love. Providing both Photo + Video to New England + Abroad. At Tay Sikes Photo, we make you feel extra loved by those around you, and extra gorgeous in every photo we capture.

I can’t say enough good things about Taylor! Not only is she my wonderful friend, but I have been lucky enough to be on the receiving end of her talent, as she’s taken beautiful and I mean BEAUTIFUL photos of me throughout my entire pregnancy. As a photographer myself this is no easy task, but Taylor has a gift for setting people at ease, making them feel beautiful and creating truly unique shots. Not only have I been the subject of her work, but I’ve also been able to work with her on weddings and I can truly say there is no one I would rather work with. Taylor is so good at catching those beautiful moments as they unfold (the first kiss, the first look) but also the inbetween moments (aunt Mary hugging your cousin at cocktail hour and your little niece break dancing on the dance floor). Her editing is timeless and who she is as a person just makes you want to go back for every important life event. I highly recommend Taylor for all your life moments!
Annie Paige Photography, 3 years ago
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hazel photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

For some unknown reason I have loved weddings since I was a kid. That’s the first thing. But then… I got married. And that is indescribable. So… if you happen to be here because you have met someone special, and you are making moves, CONGRATULATIONS! You really are in for the ride of a lifetime. So… my first photos? Yup. They were from a wedding! Unfortunately they took the human knee as their subject because I was short, because I was five years old. One auspicious day I brought a camera to a friends’ wedding. I partied. I had a fabulous time. Afterwards they told me I should have said something, my photos were better than the hired pro.

We hired Paul for our San Francisco wedding and it was easily one of the best decisions we made. In addition to beautifully (and creatively) capturing the energy and excitement of the day, Paul was also an absolutely pleasure to work with at ever step of the way. Our wedding was in San Francisco this past August and had approximately 65 people in attendance. To say that we had high expectations for our wedding photographer was an understatement: we wanted someone who would be able to capture the dynamic energy and emotion of our big day in a natural, joyful way. I am happy to say that Paul exceeded all of our expectations and then some. We initially reached out to Paul in February through his website and we scheduled an introductory phone call. At that time I was chatting with a few different photographers in the Bay Area but was impressed at Paul's thoughtful questions regarding our vision of big day as well as the logistical considerations (venue locations, lighting , size, etc). From our first meeting at his lovely home, Paul was kind, thoughtful, considerate which made us feel like we were in good hands and helped put us at ease during the craziness of the planning. He asked us to consider which moments would be most important to our wedding and helped us think through the logistics of the day. Paul was also helpful in planning some of the big day itself: we had scheduled a city tour with our guests to occur between the ceremony and reception but were unsure where to go in the city. He recommended locations that would be both enjoyable for our guests and would make good backdrops for photos. In addition to the city tour, the day itself had a lot of moving parts which could have been really challenging to photograph (indoor ceremony in City Hall, outdoor brass band parade in full sunlight, indoor reception with low lighting in small antique store). Paul and his second shooter were well prepared and able to shot gorgeous photos in every location. Paul was also very mindful of which moments would be most meaningful to us. For example, we had mentioned that we specifically wanted lots of dancing photos from the reception and so Paul made sure a remote flash lighting system was set up in the reception venue which made for some fantastic dance floor shots. We had also said that we wanted to make sure we had a lot of candid photos of our friends of family and so Paul made sure to mingle among our guests, putting them at ease and getting natural, candid photos of our loved ones. After the wedding, Paul was able to send us our sneak peaks only after 24 hours (!) and the full gallery a short time after that. At this point, I was already very impressed but what happened after that really blew me away: Paul emailed me a few weeks after the wedding to me to ask if he could photograph some details from the wedding that he wasn't able to get on the big day (handkerchiefs from the brass band parade, wedding invitations, etc). He told me that he felt that those details were important in telling the story of our wedding and he wanted to make sure they were captured. I realize that it would've been easy for Paul to simply send the photos he already had but the fact that he found it was important to capture all the small details really speaks to his thoughtfulness, professionalism and excellence. We can't thank you enough, Paul!
Sasha & A., 5 years ago
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Julia Malysheva Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,450
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Julia Malysheva Photography is a wedding photographer based in San Ramon, CA. This business has delivered special occasion pictures for over 15 years. A talented professional, owner Julia provides an artistic, classic style, producing timeless photos of every couple she works with. Also joined by a second photographer at every session, this team can provide twice as many angles of your special day.

Julia truly captured our joy and love. The pictures are stunning - she selected such an incredible set of photos and edited them beautifully! I love the saturated colors in her pictures - it really made the fall wedding vibes seem magical. She also photographed an engagement shoot, which was just as wonderful! I highly recommend Julia for wedding photography. She was easy to work with, and helped us feel more comfortable even though neither of us like being the center of attention. She also came early to both locations to scope out the best spots to take pictures and helped us through the pre-wedding planning process with ease. We really couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture our wedding!
Natalie B., 2 years ago
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Joymaking Memories 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Joymaking Memories is dedicated to capturing your special moments and turning them into lifelong memories. We specialize in wedding photography and videography, as well as engagement and bridal portraits. With a team of skilled photographers and videographers, we strive to provide our clients with exceptional service and stunning imagery. We pride ourselves on how we help the wedding party feel at ease on their special day. We also provide an officiant, if needed. We provide customized printed save-the-dates, framed portraits, photo prints, wedding albums, and thank you cards.

I have never had a problem with any of the staff, and I’ve never had any problems with the photos always loved every single one. Sadly it won’t let me upload them all so I added a little of all the photoshoots in the past.
Brooklyn, 9 months ago
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Danielle Michelle Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Hey you! I’m Danielle Michelle! I am very passionate about not only delivering photos both bride and groom will adore but as well as friends and family for generations to come, Planning a wedding can be very stressful but working with your photographer should not be. I will be with you guys throughout the whole process making it as enjoyable as possible. I make sure every couple I work with feels beautiful and comfortable in front of the camera and leaves the experience feeling amazing. I would absolutely love to be part of your entire process from overall planning to execution of the day! Let’s chat about your big day and make some magic!

Danielle shot my husband and me for our engagement photos and it was an absolute DREAM! Danielle was very kind and patient and has a certain creative eye that's hard to come by. She made me and my husband feel very comfortable and super natural during the shoot, and there wasn't a single awkward moment! Don't get me started on the final pictures they turned out better than I could've ever imagined. All in all this was a 10/10 experience and I can't wait to have an excuse for another photoshoot with her.
Aga M., 2 years ago
Sarah Rittenour Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

I've never been much for tradition, so you can imagine weddings were never really my "thing" when I first picked up a camera. Luckily, I found that the wedding industry has been evolving away from the old cookie-cutter format and that is what keeps me doing what I do. My favorite weddings are the ones where you & your partner's personalities show throughout the day rather than getting lost in all the things you "have" to do. I love being part of a day filled with so much love & excitement and what I aim to do is find you in all of it. Because weddings aren't about fitting into a mold anymore - they're about you getting to celebrate your love.

In our search for a wedding photographer, Sarah's artistic style caught my eye right away. She offers a blended service of candid and semi-posed photographs which matched how we hoped to capture our wedding day moments. From our first phone call and in-person consultation, Sarah put us at ease. She helped organize our style preferences and 'must-capture' moments as we planned for the wedding. Her questionnaire helped bring focus in the planning phase and on the wedding day, we knew we were in good hands. I highly recommend Sarah's services, she has an eye for the little details you want to remember and she was discrete during the ceremony and reception while snapping candids (which I appreciated as someone who gets nervous in front of a camera!). We are so pleased with our photos and had a great time working together with Sarah.
Erin W., 9 months ago
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Patrick D Hughes Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $999
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

As a passionate wedding photographer based in Oakland, I capture the raw emotions and cherished moments of your special day, crafting timeless images that tell your unique love story. With a keen eye for detail and a natural ability to capture candid moments, I strive to create a relaxed and enjoyable experience for you and your loved ones, ensuring your wedding photos are as unforgettable as the day itself.

Patrick was incredible! We had our wedding in July at Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. Patrick worked with us to find the best locations to photograph at. He made sure to get everything on our shot list, and had some unique ideas of his own to add. He went above and beyond for us! He was friendly, professional, and easy to work with. We cannot recommend Patrick highly enough!
bri, 2 months ago

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About wedding photographers in South Lake Tahoe, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

A South Lake Tahoe, CA wedding photographer ranges from $185 to $10,000 and averages at $2,600. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

93% of photographers in South Lake Tahoe, CA offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include ozan ulucan photography, SweetEmms Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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