Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer for couples who want to relive the best weekend of their lives, exactly how it felt
BRIDGETTE
meet the photographer
I believe that the best photos in life are the ones that bring back all the emotion you once felt that allow you to truly reminisce on what once was. That nostalgic feeling, that raw emotion that was so strong that you’re feeling once more.
They’re not always the most perfect photos… in fact, they rarely are. They’re the in-between moments that last for a split-second, and then they’re gone. They’re the messy, blurry, out-of-focus photos that sometimes hold the best memories. They’re the ones that showcase your love and your families and friends for exactly who they are: human. The real, raw, most pure versions of what that looks like. The joy and laughter from inside jokes, the tears down your cheeks, the tight hand squeezes, the way your spouse looks at you, your grandma holding your face smiling… These are the photos that you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
My journey as a photographer started when I was 6 years old. Playing with disposable cameras laying around, capturing my dog running in the grass, my mom cooking lunch… the simple moments. I remember taking photos of friends on the playground in elementary school, and that’s where my love for documenting people really started. Fast forward to high school, I held my grandpa’s hand as he passed away from prostate cancer. The photos I have with him became priceless, and mean even more to me now that he’s been gone for over 15 years. Last year, I was shooting a wedding in Lake Tahoe. I took a photo of the groom's grandmother smiling at me… and moments later she collapsed. That is now the last photo ever taken of her smiling, that my clients will also cherish for the rest of their lives.
Life is so short, and I take these experiences into how I document love stories today. This is the best weekend of your lives, and deserves to be documented honestly and with care, so you too can relive every moment how it felt for generations to come.
If you resonate with how I document stories, we’ll probably be a great fit! I would be honored to capture your love story & the people and moments that mean the most to you. I only take on 18 weddings per year to uphold the best standard and experience to every client I work with. If you’re interested in hiring me as your photographer, inquire here and let’s connect! I’ll send over more info & next steps. I’m so excited to hear from you two!
Your story matters — and I would be honored to document it through images that feel honest, real, and completely you.
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MORE ABOUT BRIDGETTE
When I'm not working, you'll probably find me outside! I love camping, hiking, swimming in the summers and skiing in the winters. Exploring new spots to eat or get drinks, hit up local farmers markets... I just can't get enough of all of it.
We bought our first house 2 years ago, so doing house projects has been my newest found love. Making this house feel like a home. This Spring I'll attempt starting a garden & I'm so excited!
outside enthusiest
I've lived down the hill from Lake Tahoe almost my entire life! I love living close to the mountains. I know all the best spots for engagement photos or bridals, things to do, or where to get the best pizza.
Tahoe never ceases to amaze me. The vast landscapes, the rugged mountains, the aqua blue water, the wildly different seasons... it's truly my favorite place on earth.
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My husband Jake and I met & worked together at In-N-out Burger, and now we run this photography business together! I run the front end, he runs the back. We're such a great team and he's truly my favorite person!! I'm so thankful we get to do life & business together.
We've been together for over 10 years now, and our love story inspires me every day. I'm so blessed to have him & our love, and use that to guide me when documenting other love stories.
partners in life & business
We have a 2-yo puppy named Taz, and he's our entire world!! He's a pitbull & autsralian cattle dog mix. He's absolutely WILD, but the biggest baby at the same time haha. Aren't they all?
Besides playing with Taz, daily life is super simple around here. I love a good iced coffee, slow morning, editing a gallery, going for a run or working out in our house gym, making homemade meals and trying new recipes, dinner parties with loved ones followed by getting way too competitive over a board game.
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From our very first email to after your gallery is delivered, we're here to make this entire process feel easy.
I'll guide you while taking photos so you feel comfortable and yourselves, document the little moments that are easily missed, and know exactly when to step in and when to quietly let moments unfold. You deserve a luxury experience every step of the way.
