Milton and the kings!!
From sun-kissed vows under Tahoe’s bluebird skies to a post-wedding blizzard, Lauren and Jordan’s wedding weekend was a whirlwind of magic and love! Sneak peek of their stunning day captured by yours truly. Can’t wait to share more of these unforgettable moments with you all!
💑💙❄️ #TahoeLoveStory #BluebirdToBlizzard #SneakPeek #WeddingBliss
Venue: @tahoeblueestate
Officiant: @emk_14
DJ: @miltonmerlos.weddings
Cake: @laketahoecakes
HMUA: @ladida_beauty
Florals: @thransflowers
Linens: @creativecoverings
Planning: @ashleykspangler
Bar: @carischm
Catering: @chefyummyfixins
As 2023 bids adieu, I'm reflecting on a year crammed with love, laughter, and epic moments! 🎉 Grateful to have been the storyteller behind numerous couples' journeys—from 'I do' to 'we're expecting.' 📸✨ The thrill of watching my Philly Eagles triumph over the Cowboys? Unforgettable! 🦅 And then there's Igor and me, conquering Lake Tahoe waves in our new kayak. 🛶❄️ Let's not forget the snowy adventures that turned this year into a winter wonderland! ⛄️ Blessed with a life filled with love, travel, and unforgettable snapshots. Here's to closing this chapter and eagerly flipping the pages of the next one! 📖💖 #CheersToLove #AdventureAwaits #Bye2023
This explains exactly why I do what I do! We get moments every single day and then never again.. so take it all in.
The shot ski is back! Since the bride had an amazing bestie to tag along, I got the BEST behind the scenes footage! So yeah, you get another reel haha. We are pretty much snowed in at the moment so it’s a jersey housewives marathon combined with editing. How’s your weekend?!
CALLING ALL ASPIRING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS!! Podcast alert!
Carissa from Carissa Woo Photography has allowed me to share a little of my own story as an aspiring wedding photographer and give you a few tips regarding the dos and donts of a second photographer!
What is stopping you from getting that HECK YES from your dream clients? This podcast is a great place to start if you’re feeling stuck or even just need to remind yourself of why you do what you do!
Carissa is also an amazing coach that can get you to where you need to be. She can help you nail that dreaded sales call and book the clients you deserve!
I feel so freaking grateful that Carissa let me tag along and learn in the early days of my photography career. Becoming a second photographer is a HUGE part of the process. Building knowledge, learning what makes people tick and lastly what moments matter is so important!Also, duh! Building that wedding portfolio was key!
Honestly, I may never stop second shooting because it has given me so many opportunities to learn. And what is a career and life without continuing to learn, change and improve?! Take a listen..
Lastly, to my own lovely couples, if you’re wondering what I look for when I hire your second photographer… this is a candid inside scoop of it all!
Link is in bio to listen..
#howtobecomeaphotographer #secondphotographer #salescall
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-a-heck-yes-with-carissa-woo-wedding/id1579910158
Oh yeah..about yesterday’s wedding.
Over the hill, the woods and through the winding roads of the Sonora pass I travelled to an area I haven’t been.
I won’t lie, the road to @dodgeridge from home was a tad intimidating, especially on the drive back. But it was worth my time to capture these moments in Mariah and Andrew’s life.
Also, more ski resort weddings please ⛷💍💚
Venue: @dodgeridge
Video: @emeraldcinemaweddingfilms
DJ: @simdjmodesto
Cake: @aliciassugarshack
Taco truck: @sonora.ldn
Rentals: @premiereventrentals
How has it been one year since this day?! Tomorrow i will share more of this amazing wedding day 2!
Planner @mybelovedevents
Video @funlovincamera_weddings
Florals @aflowerchick
Venue: @_monteleonemeadows_
Dress @ luv _bridal
Invitation @shinewedding
Henna @hinalsbeautystudio
Rentals @brighteventrentals
HMUA @taniaramirez _hair @natalialoya
A fun little "video" from yesterdays adventure in Mammoth. We found a cute little spot off the road with amazing golden light!
#mammothphotography #mammothlakesphotographer #mammothengagementphotographer #snowyengagement
Fall colors are thriving in tahoe!
I can’t decide if I like the carousel posts to be a video or a scroll.. thoughts? I think ig is a scroll and fb is a video..
Anyway, I couldn’t hold out on all the beauty of fall any longer. So here ya go! Live in Tahoe during the fall. I had so much fun with Greg and Melissa! These photos are just the tip of the iceberg.
Lastly, I have more sessions to share from the past few months..
So… Yes, I will be sharing more. But for now, enjoy all the golden light, fall colors and legit genuine connection between these two 🍁
#tahoephotographer #southlaketahoe #laketahoewedding #tahoeengagementphotographer #vahallatahoe
It’s officially been a year since moving to Nevada 10.6.20! What an amazing year it has been!
Last night I got to hang out at @the.virgil with @nicholemarie_yoga at the event for @wanderingwyld with their amazing speaker @lindsayhoffbuhr! We listened to stories of people pleasing (guilty) and the power of saying no. I truly enjoyed being around a group of women discussing all the ways we can make our businesses better and our personal lives even more amazing! I found that my weekly non negotiables in life are 3 things:
1. Making time for me and the hubby. Generally we have Monday’s and Tuesday’s off together.
2. Follow up - this can be emails, editing, social media you name it.
3. Alone time for me! Sometimes that’s couch surfing, an artist date or winter time brings solo skiing.
It made me realize I have been wearing my “busy” season like a badge of honor. I am definitely on the struggle bus over here…trying to get galleries out, balance life and work, traveling a ton and also trying to maintain a personal life with my Croatian sensation of a hubby.
It’s kinda crazy because listing all the things out makes me feel so grateful to have seasons like this. This is all I wanted when I started back in 2013. Grateful to my clients for hiring me and also for giving me grace when I need it. I’m still learning how to say no and ask for the space I need to live the life I have created for myself.
#renoriverwalk #downtownrenophotographer #renotahoe #urbanengagementphotos #renosign
Redondo Beach cowboy microwedding
This was such a fun day celebrating on the beach! Happy belated anniversary Robby and Holly!! I almost forgot about your cute secret handshake!
Wedding season and family photo sessions are in full swing! I am going to try and stay as present as possible. Wish me luck..
#redondobeachwedding #microwedding #2020wedding #countrywedding #bootsinthesand #sandinmyboots
This was such a fun day celebrating on the beach! Happy belated anniversary Robby and Holly!! I almost forgot about your cute secret handshake!
Wedding season and family photo sessions are in full swing! I am going to try and stay as present as possible. Wish me luck..
#redondobeachwedding #microwedding #2020wedding #countrywedding #bootsinthesand #sandinmyboots
What a fun convo with my friend and mentor @carissawoo!! Carissa just recently launched her podcast and feel so honored to be apart of it!
We talk about it all in the podcast from my start in this business, going from side hustle to full time in this biz to the main topic - how to move your business to a new market!
Moving to the Reno Tahoe area was a little less scary because I took the steps to get booked before moving here! It’s all about the plan! While I still love my people in the SoCal area, I am so freaking grateful to be apart of this amazing community here! I’m thinking a blog post is in order..
Lastly, if your a new photographer, you should consider hiring Carissa as a coach! I took her zoom class last year and literally booked a wedding that day! She gives you all the tips and tricks to becoming a fully booked photographer!
Man… I have worked with some amazing women lately and really enjoying the black and whites too! Loved this branding session!
Press play! Here is a little tidbit from my @pipelinebni keynote.. my presentation asked you to be unapologetically you. Personal branding photography is a huge part of my business. Especially not that we are all living in this virtual world. Now is more important than ever to be present!
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I did a full recording on loom practicing my presentation. Would you be interested in watching it if I loaded it on IGTV?
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Special thank you to @wildpuffalump @taraj @fiberanddye @flutterandspark for joining me! It means a lot!
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#personalbranding #personalbrandingphotography #virtuallearning #giversgain® #socalbni #keynotespeaker #unapologeticallyme #thisisme #elevateyourbusiness #elevateyourself
