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Windy Spring Donner Lake Engagement Portraits | Tahoe Wedding Photographer

May 16, 2017 In Engagements No Comment

A cold and blustery afternoon couldn’t bring Mandy and Josh down during their lovely Donner Lake engagement session. Through the chilling breeze, these two were absolutely incredible the entire time. And ya know, the cold gave them even more reason to get super snuggly and lovey with one another (which I think they would have done even if it was a hot summer day).

We roamed the diverse and absolutely gorgeous Donner Lake area during these engagement portraits. From the Donner Summit Bridge, to little turnouts down the windy road leading to the lake…all the way to a rocky little beach on the northern shore.

Donner Lake Engagement Portraits

We came across so many incredible places, but I found that my favorite view of these two was close up with my 50mm lens. Their energy was absolutely amazing and I had a blast during the entirety of their Donner Lake engagement!

I think my favorite spot (if I HAD to choose just one) was simply on the side of the road where Mandy and Josh layed a soft blanket down. The light was gorgeous and I just adore that snippet of portraits personally.

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Musical Couple’s Vibrant and Fun Reno Engagement by Reno Wedding Photographer

April 27, 2017 In Engagements 2 Comments

While we planned their colorful and musical Reno engagement portraits in Downtown Reno, I asked Holly and Mike to tell me how they became engaged. I was blown away with a story of intricate planning which resulted in the most unique and thoughtful proposal I have ever heard!

You see, Mike sent Holly’s engagement ring through the mail (OMG, scary!) to an influential musical influence from her past, who then sent it on to another…and to another (I forget how long this chain of mentors was…but her ring basically went a long, long ways)! Each of these mentors packaged up the box they received into a box of their own and sent it on to the next person. Finally, Holly was mailed a package that contained boxes from these mentors. She opened each box and then finally the one that contained her engagement ring. How…..amazing….is that?!!

And her ring? Her treble clef engagement ring is incredible. You’ll see it in the selection of my favorite engagement photos from their vibrant Downtown Reno session below.

A musical Reno Engagement at Hub Coffee Roasters on the River

We thought the area around Hub Coffee Roasters in Downtown Reno, right on the river, would be a perfect spot for their engagement. And I really do think it was a great fit for Holly and Mike’s fun an vibrant personalities. I had a blast roaming the area with them, chatting about music (Beyonce was playing everywhere around us), sharing laughs and taking photos together! I even got to hear them sing and play the ukulele. I’m so happy they let me in on their special world and let me witness and capture those moments.

These two are getting married this Fall at the Grove in Reno, and I can’t wait to capture their wedding day!

: This image right here is my fave :)

: Such a cool ring!

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Cherry Blossom Portraits in Reno by Reno Portrait Photographer

March 27, 2017 In Engagements 1 Comment

Cherry blossom season is upon us! This is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is getting nicer, and the flowers are starting to bloom. But in Reno, this is a fickle time. The flowers bloom and inevitably, the wind swoops in over the Sierras (love you, mountains) and blows all the beautiful blossoms away.

How to plan a spring portrait session in reno

So with this fickle time of the year, how do I plan a Spring portrait session in Reno – you ask? The answer is so simple – just plan ahead and schedule your session with your favorite Reno Portrait Photographer (hopefully that’s me!) well in advance. The second you see one of these trees in starting to bloom – it’s time to book your spring portraits!

This year in particular, it looks like early to mid April will be the best time for Spring portraits since these trees have already started to bloom in the Reno area. Contact me to get on my calendar. Availability goes quickly during this amazing cherry blossom season.

Missed the cherry blossom boat?

Aw, don’t worry! We have other blossoming trees and plants that aren’t quite as fragile as the cherry blossoms. We can always find some beautiful flowery spots in the Reno area – and I know exactly where to look.

Choose a Reno Portrait Photographer who will gorgeously document the precious times in your family’s lives. Contact us today to chat about what makes us different as a Reno Portrait Photographer team in Northern Nevada.

Featured on 2 Bride 2 Be | Same Sex Engagement in Reno / Tahoe

February 22, 2017 In Engagements Published Features No Comment

Today I’m excitedly sharing that Makinna and Katie’s lovely Spring same sex engagement in Reno has been featured over at 2 Brides 2 Be – a wedding resource for the modern lesbian bride. Their proposal story that 2 Brides 2 Be shared is just exactly as sweet as they actually are. Makinna and Katie are such thoughtful, sweet people.

When we met, both Makinna and Katie expressed to me their discomfort with getting pictures taken (truly, not everyone likes getting their photos taken like I do!), and I’m so happy that they enjoyed the process with me. Part of what I do is try to read people…to listen with an open heart when they speak, to notice their movements and see their reactions to one another. It allows me to photograph them in an authentic way and make them feel comfortable throughout the process. And now look! They are featured on an inspiration wedding blog for lesbian couples!!

A Spring Engagement Captured Beautifully

When I look back through Makinna and Katie’s same sex engagement photos, I see two people who fill a space within each other to make one another even more incredible than they were before. I can’t describe enough how excited I am to photograph their same sex wedding this June at Tannenbaum – An Alpine Events Center up on the side of Mt. Rose in the Reno/Tahoe area.

Please check out the full feature at 2 Brides 2 Be!

And if you’re looking for a Reno / Lake Tahoe wedding photographer for your wedding day, please get in touch!

Are you currently seeking out your Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer for your same sex wedding? Contact us to chat about your Lake Tahoe Wedding or wedding anywhere in Northern Nevada or Northern California! We would be honored to be a part of your beautiful wedding day.

Winter Mayberry Park Engagement by Tahoe Wedding Photographer

January 26, 2017 In Engagements 1 Comment

Amy and Jordan met up with me at Mayberry Park in Reno on a very cold December day after Christmas for their winter Mayberry Park engagement session. They braved the chill in the air like total champs and we had a fun session together! It was also quite muddy in some areas, but knowing the area well, they wore boots…such a good idea!

I’m also glad I wore boots…haha!

Mayberry Park Engagement featuring a sweet pup, too

Amy and Jordan brought their awesome doggie Zoe with them to the session, and I really enjoyed trying to get some good shots with her in the photos as well. She cooperated amazingly when I was holding her squeaky ball! I also love how silly Amy and Jordan can be together, but also how loving they are to each other as well.

Congrats, Amy and Jordan! I had so much fun with you both and I hope you love these images as much as I do!

: OMG look at her face!

: I love this sweet moment so much!

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Stormy Tahoe Engagement by Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer

December 15, 2016 In Engagements 5 Comments

Veronica and Miguel are getting married in March at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course, and I have the honor of photographing their big day! They are planning their wedding from afar, so in November, we met at Sand Harbor State Park for their Tahoe engagement session while they were in town visiting family.

Braving the storm for Veronica & Miguel’s Tahoe Engagement

As the weather is unpredictable here in Northern Nevada, especially at Lake Tahoe, I braced for a complicated afternoon when it started raining sideways in Reno on my way up to the Lake for the shoot. I even stopped at one point and sent Veronica a video or photos of what it was like before heading up over the pass…because surely it was crazier up at the lake! And just FYI, I have protective covers for my gear if rain/snow passes beyond my camera’s “weather resistant” comfort zone. Luckily, the weather was actually better up at the lake and so I trekked forward through rain, heavy winds and then snow.

When I arrived in Incline, I was happy to see that Sand Harbor was in some sort of magical pocket where it was kind of drizzling here and there, but it stayed mostly dry throughout the session. I didn’t even need to break out my camera’s rain coat. But, the weather did make it’s presence known at the end of our Tahoe engagement session when I made Veronica and Miguel stand still for way too long as I adjusted my speedlight to catch the glimmer of the snowflakes that were beginning to fall all around them.

I think the shots are kind of magical and totally worth it!

Adventuring around Sand Harbor for a stormy and dramatic tahoe engagement

We got about 2 hours worth of photography in…even during the storm! And Veronica and Miguel braved the weather and the threat of torrential downpour with grace and amazing attitudes. They are adventurous, fun and totally sweet. I really enjoyed seeing them interact during their engagement session…especially during these somewhat adverse conditions, haha! They aren’t afraid to climb up and down rocks, or get wet or tromp through sand – so awesome!

After spending this time with them during their engagement, I am even MORESO looking forward to photographing their wedding in just a few months. I can’t wait to see them again, and I hope they adore these portraits like I do!

: I love this image of Veronica and Miguel interacting as they balance on these precarious rocks on the shore of Lake Tahoe!

: Look at that aqua water behind this beautiful couple – so gorgeous!

: So, this was a test shot. But I love it so much, it just had to go into their final collection!

: Thank you, Veronica and Miguel, for getting totally soaked while I made these images in the rain/snow. They are really special to me because the work we ALL put in to get “the shot.”

Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co. is a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer team serving the greater Northern California & Northern Nevada areas. If you are searching for an experienced, talented and professional Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer for your Tahoe Engagement and Tahoe Wedding, contact us and find out how our Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer team can document your day beautifully!

Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer Summer Reno Engagement Session

September 30, 2016 In Engagements No Comment

I’m photographing Lindsay and Bill’s October wedding, so we met up for their Reno engagement session in early September at Rancho San Rafael! Rancho is always a favorite portrait location of mine.

I love the way that Lindsay and Bill’s pink and blue wardrobe coordinated with the amazing greenery and flowers at the park. So much was in bloom, and we had so many backdrops to choose from. The sun was also at the most perfect place during our whole session!

Summer Reno Engagement Session with Lindsay and Bill

These two were so much fun to photograph, and I had a blast with them walking around the park….getting to know how they are as a couple. I absolutely love the resulting engagement photos, and I’m SO excited to shoot their October Wedding at the Holy Cross Catholic Community Church and reception at the the Siena in Reno!

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Glen Alpine Falls Engagement by Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer

August 18, 2016 In Engagements No Comment

Kate and John are getting married at the Twenty Mile House next June, and I was so excited to photograph their Glen Alpine Falls engagement for them as their Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer. This place, near Fallen Leaf Lake, is always so amazing with the draw-dropping scenery…but Kate and John made this place look even better!

Exploring Glen Alpine Falls in Lake Tahoe

We started our shoot in a little wooded area near the top of the falls, where there were some fallen logs. Kate and John’s chocolate labs loved playing in the water and running around on all the rocks. They brought a helper with them, which I always suggest when bringing dogs to shoots. It worked out perfectly so that the dogs could be in some shots, and then go play! Fun fact: Kate and John both had a chocolate lab each prior to meeting….and now their labs are buddies – how cool is that?

I had so much fun getting to know Kate and John better, and seeing how they interact with one another. They are so sweet, loving and happy! It’s always my favorite thing when I tell people to be serious for a shot and then they bust out laughing. These two are going to have an incredible wedding at the Twenty Mile House in Cromberg, CA , and I can’t wait to photograph it and see them again!

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Spring Engagement Photos by Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer

June 7, 2016 In Engagements 5 Comments

Makinna and Katie are getting married in 2017 and I was SO STOKED to create their Spring engagement photos at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno, NV. One of my all-time favorite photoshoot locations, of course. And of course, true to Reno’s form, it was an interesting combination of weather that afternoon. Spring is really one of the best times to visit Rancho San Rafael, too – with all the greenery and flowers absolutely everywhere. Makinna and Katie braved the wind and slight chill in the air, but also got a lot of beautiful golden light toward the end of their session. Katie’s dress was beautiful and flowy, and I loved how it moved with the wind that afternoon. I had a blast adventuring around the park with these two, and trying to make them laugh with me! Makinna and Katie are such a sweet, laid back couple and definitely put each other at ease when they look into one another’s eyes. AND – I’m THRILLED that they chose me to document their wedding in 2017 as well. I can’t wait!!!

Do you want Spring engagement photos like these? Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co. is a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer team serving the greater Northern California & Northern Nevada areas. If you are searching for an experienced, talented and professional Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer, contact us and find out how our Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer team can document your day beautifully!

Snowy Fall Engagement by Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer

December 14, 2015 In Engagements No Comment

Kylie and Lewis are to be married at the Chateau at Incline in September, and wanted their engagement photos to have plenty of fall color. Luckily for us, even though it had snowed in Northern Nevada, there was still plenty of orange, yellow and red leaves to be found at one of Reno’s most lovely parks – Rancho San Rafael. But also luckily for us, there was plenty of snow, too! They got the best mix between a fall and winter shoot to document this happy time. They were a complete blast to photograph and I’m so excited for their wedding next fall – I just know it’s going to be an incredible day and I can’t wait to spend it documenting this awesome couple as their surrounded by the most important people in their lives!

Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co. is a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer team serving Northern Nevada and Northern California…available for travel! Being a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer team is our passion, so if you’re looking for your Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer for your wedding in Northern Nevada or California, contact us today!

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