See more photos from this Lake Tahoe winter elopement inspiration photo session. Bride and Groom inspiration.

I was very delighted when my bride Ashton put me in contact with her sister-in-law Bethany to arrange their family photo session in The Bay area. I was especially excited because I met Addisons during Ashton & Michael’s wedding celebrations. Bethany was super sweet and I don’t think I have seen her not smiling. Chris was funny and outgoing which made working with groomsmen super easy.

I met up with Rachel and Rorry on the private farm, surrounded by 360 degree views of picturesque golden fields of California. I was pleasantly surprised with a beautifully decorated arch which Rachel chose to use as a backdrop for their engagement session.

One of my favorite places for an Engagement photo shoot in Lake Tahoe most definitely is beach! Lake Tahoe’s 75 mile shoreline length is full of gorgeous sandy beaches to choose from. Not all of them are easy to get to but it gives you just another excuse to explore.

Yes, Lake Tahoe Thanksgiving can be THIS snowy! We didn’t confirm the shoot time until noon that day because Lake Tahoe weather just didn’t want to cooperate.

You would never know that this French inspired wedding from A to Z was planned by the bride herself! Ashton is an amazing wedding planner and when she contacted me and asked me to be her and Michael’s Lake Tahoe wedding photographer, I could only say – yes please! With a little help from The Chateau at Incline Village wedding venue, a mesmerizing sunset and smiles all around throughout the day, this wedding was everything Ashton and Michael had hoped for and more!