Professional Photographers of Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is one of those magnificent places that makes any photo amazing. From the backdrops of mountains, lakes and stunning trees to the incredible light that plays upon the textures of the mountainous environment, Lake Tahoe is a magical place for taking pictures.

But there are some people who can make the beauty of Lake Tahoe stand out in a special way. Through their lens, they are able to offer majestic masterpieces that give homage this place. To have the talent to capture this magical land and the people enjoying her is a treasure to be shared.

If you are looking for a professional photographer to help capture this beloved place, whether for a landscape shot or for a memorable event like a wedding, this blog post is dedicated to you. Keep reading to learn about nine of the amazing professional photographers of Lake Tahoe and how their images create visual memories that will be cherished forever, one snapshot at a time.

Photo: Morning Bliss by Leah Emerson of Lake Tahoe Photo Gallery

Lake Tahoe Photo Gallery

Kings Beach

Created by the husband-and-wife team of Sky and Leah Emerson, Lake Tahoe Photo Gallery is aptly named. The gallery showcases landscape and wildlife images on surfaces that allow their beauty to really be seen. On only the highest-quality metal, canvas and paper, each image is a reflection of the utopia that is Lake Tahoe's scenic visual playground. Leah and Sky run the gallery along with being the artists behind the photographic art. They also lend their expertise to finding that perfect piece for your home or workspace, giving clients not only the best size and match to decor, but also setting up the back story. Beyond their masterpieces, they love offering advice on the places to go and the people to see around Lake Tahoe.

Rainbow Bridge with the Milky Way by Sky Emerson of Lake Tahoe Photo Gallery

The Eadington Gallery

Tahoe City & South Lake Tahoe

Illustrating the exceptional eye of longtime local and master landscape photographer Michael Eadington, both of his galleries offer an intimate look at large-format fine-art printing. Dedicated to this specific art form for more than two decades, Michael's work speaks for itself in any room. His specialty allows him to custom print an image on fine-art canvas and metal into any size imaginable, making it possible to bring a life-size image of Lake Tahoe into your home.  

Erskine Creative Photography

Truckee

Another gallery created by a husband-and-wife team, Erskine Creative Photography pays respect to both the fine art of landscape photography as well as architecture photography. A power duo since 2003, this couple's keen eyes for artistic and expressive compositions lend to exceptional imagery. Each photo is created with strategic research and planning, leading to fine-art photography that isn't found elsewhere.

Talbot Photography

Incline Village

Chris Talbot's photographic art is so impressive that he is often the chosen artist for many of the local restaurants, hotels and businesses. A man that has traveled the world, Chris has found that creating impressive imagery is a global passion. His art encompasses all that is life, including world travel as well as local beauty. He is gifted at real estate, architecture, resort, golf and food photography as well as being an experienced wedding photographer with more than 700 weddings under his belt. But maybe what makes Chris exceptional is that he shares his expertise. Offering custom photography tours around Lake Tahoe, Chris will train you in the technical and practical aspects of taking that photo that will make your wall shine. 

The sparkle of Tahoe shining bright in this beauty by Talbot Photography.

Melina Wallisch Photography

South Lake Tahoe

A woman of the world but based in South Lake, Melina Wallisch found that her eye for photography created artistry that allows the subject to sparkle. With this knowledge, she found her true passion: documenting the beauty of life’s moments as they unfold. Taking this talent to the wedding photography arena, for more than a decade she has helped countless couples create memories that will last a lifetime. Her expertise allows for your true self to come through in your photos, whether you're more on the adventurous, stylish or romantic side of things. 

The Stevenson Gallery

Kings Beach

The Stevenson Gallery illustrates the exceptional abilities of Bill Stevenson, a man who has called Lake Tahoe home for many years. With a deep knowledge of landscape photography, Bill passionately explores Tahoe's surrounding lakes and forests so that his images represent the true charm that makes Tahoe so endearing. His photographic eye pairs well with his masterful digital developing skills to create compositions with stunning detail. Through his art and the textures, colors and eye candy that it creates, Bill's hope is to evoke an experience in the beholder that is one of other-worldly beauty and power. You can also find other local artists' works at the gallery, such as pastels by Anasticia Lang, glasswork by Cathy Strand and the work of various jewelers.

Indigo Photography

South Lake Tahoe

Created by South Lake Tahoe local Brandi Caskey, Indigo Photography is a representation of photographic genius as seen by the subjects in the pictures. Her ability to capture the love stories of those that she met through photography made it a no-brainer that her skills needed to be shared. Specializing in elopements, weddings and family portraits, she brings a sweet quality of realness to the photo shoot that allows the result to be heart-stopping. She does this by allowing the scene to be wherever the subject desires. Whether it be taking in the splendor of a Tahoe sunset at the beach, a mountain climb for that epic view or documentation of a family event that will only happen once in a lifetime, Indigo Photography finds fulfillment in capturing timeless milestones for others to share forever. 

A Day In Your Life Photography

Kings Beach

Donna Reid is, in my humble opinion, maybe the best photographer in Lake Tahoe. Her impressive eye to see emotions through the lens allows for pictures that are truly treasured for an eternity. She does this by having a gift for bringing to life, through photography, the story that the subject is wanting to be revealed. Her photography focuses on the beauty of the Sierras as well as the entire world, as she considers travel to be a love affair with her camera in hand. Her goal through her photographic artistry is to create a remarkable image ... an image that has yet to be seen or allows people to see commonality from a different perspective. This is the case whether she points the camera at Mother Nature or a father holding his child for the first time. Donna is a magician at capturing those special moments in time that have a story to tell.

Showing the joys of life is one of the specialties of A Day In Your Life Photography

Courtney Photography

Zephyr Cove

Courtney Aaron has an exceptional ability to make all who come in front of her lens to feel complete ease, even those that hate the camera. Why? Because she understands the hesitations and insecurities that can sometimes creep in when the camera comes out. Her understanding for this feeling of uncertainty has led to an exceptional ability to make couples and families feel comfortable, setting up a scenario that allows the documentation of tender-hearted, unseen moments that lend to special memories that last for a lifetime. How does she do it? She comes from a place of treating each special occasion that she is capturing on film as if it was her own. From taking the time to learn the names of family members to investing in learning who you really are and what makes this occasion the magic that it is, Courtney takes stock in making sure the photographs that she delivers are ones that you will be proud to leave behind as your legacy continues.

Gallery Keoki

Palisades Tahoe

Keoki Flagg is a world-renowned, award-winning fine-art photographer with a sense of adventure. Living in Tahoe, traveling the world and the spirit of the mountains inspire his photography and writings and he creates original, limited-edition photographs that cover a wide range of subjects from around the globe, notably the local ski heroes of Tahoe. His work has been featured exclusively at Gallery Keoki in The Village at Palisades Tahoe for the past 20 years. He also creates commissioned artworks for international clientele and his imagery graces covers and feature stories in premier magazines.