Lake-Tahoe Extended Family Photographer | Cassie + Family

why take extended family photos on vacation in lake tahoe?

Only one answer- it is fun! Fun for you and fun for me. All around good times.

Cassie and her family wanted photos during their vacation to Lake Tahoe. I love extended family session and love them even more when folks are on vacation. Seriously. Full relaxation, excellent scenery, kids loaded up on family love, dinners out, warmth, laughs. These sessions are all kinds of fun. She lives in the Bay Area, so Tahoe is a special place for her and her family. Getting away from real life for a week and being immersed in nature is healing. There is no better time to take photos. Trust me. No better time.

There were forest fires in the Sierra Nevada mountains the week they were there. It was hard to see the lake through the white haze and smoke so we opted for a “mountain session”. We used the trees and trails around the lake to capture some of the woodsy goodness Tahoe has to offer.

Cassie and her family were amazing. They made my job insanely easy and I am forever thankful. They laughed at all my cheesy jokes, hugged me good bye, and made sure to give me their true selves for their photos. I cannot extend enough gratitude towards people like this. Have fun, get cool photos, explore Tahoe. Check, check, check.

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January 9, 2018

Lake Tahoe Family Photography | Lexie + Jose

I met up with this adorable family in Lake Tahoe for a family session. We started out at their family cabin near South Lake. After running around the backyard, which was perfectly woodsy, we headed out to the lake. Lexie and Jose have two sweet daughters. The girls were absolutely amazing during their session. They took a quick minute to warm up to me and my camera, but once they were comfortable they were the best!

The best photos come from letting the little ones be themselves. Kids need to be able to run around and play during a family session. I encourage the silliness and playful family hugs. Lexie and Jose have a really awesome relationship with their girls and it was easy to capture all of their love.

Our time at the lake was lovely. The girls played in the sand while the sun set over the Tahoe mountains. We kept the session light and easy, allowing the little ones to get all sandy and dirty. Their shoes kept falling off and the air grew colder as the sun went down, but it was a fabulously fun evening. I admire the way this family interacts and it was a joy to photograph them!

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Lake Tahoe Kings Beach Family Photographer | Nolan + His Family

Beautiful Tahoe and a beautiful family. I love this couple and their baby boy! I had the pleasure of meeting Jenna and Tom at their wedding a few years back. I was very pregnant with my second boy at their engagement and when Jenna called me after the wedding to let me know she was pregnant with a boy I was elated for them! Their maternity was amazing, and their newborn session was my favorite lifestyle kind of shoot. I love how Jenna and Tom have an overwhelming love for their son. It was awesome seeing him at one year old, enjoying Tahoe, checking out the planes flying overhead, fascinated with the sand and water. I was so happy I could meet them on a family trip and photograph them at the lake. Thank you Jenna and Tom for having me photograph your family once again! I cannot wait to see you all again soon (this time with their pup Woody, who was probably feeling totally left out since this is the first session we’ve had without him!!) Happy birthday Nolan!!