Kristine & Jeff's South Lake Tahoe Creative Session - Romantic Photography Session the Day After the Wedding

Early in September of this year I was lucky enough to photograph the wedding of my old Truckee friends Kristine and Jeff in Reno, NV. It was a fabulous day from beginning to end. Even though we took romantic photos of the newlyweds immediately after the ceremony, there just wasn't enough time to get all of the shots they knew they wanted. Because of this, they opted to do a Creative Session the day after the wedding.

There are so many great places in Reno to photograph, but being from Truckee, Kristine and Jeff have a love for Lake Tahoe. We decided it would make the perfect spot because of the sentimental value and ... well, it is an absolutely beautiful place. Once that was decided, the next question is where on the lake do we go? We knew we wanted a wide open view of the lake, a semi-private location to avoid distractions and a nice sandy beach in case the couple decided to get wet if they chose to go that far (I never push TOO hard).

My crew and I left for Tahoe early so we could cruise the lake looking for a good spot. We started our search at Incline Village because Kristine and Jeff would be driving in via Mt. Rose Highway. As we travelled clockwise along the edge of the lake, we noticed that Nevada's east shore is not endowed with a whole lot of sandy beaches. So, once we drove by Sand Harbor and saw the large boulders and the sandy beach, we decided to stop and take a closer look. It did not take long to realize that this was the place.

While we waited for Kristine and Jeff to arrive we explored the area. It was a busy weekend so we weren't sure how things would play out. However, just before the couple arrived it began to lightly rain - only for a few minutes, but it caused almost all of the beach goers to scatter. Once the couple arrived, we practically had the place to ourselves.

First, we took a bunch of shots out on some large boulders. Because it was evening, the sun created a spectacular glow across the cove, enhancing the already dramatic rain clouds in the distance. The sky looked awesome and the wind was blowing Kristine's hair and her elegant gown.

Below are some of my favorite shots from Kristine and Jeff's Creative Session.



















Because soccer is such a huge part of Kristine and Jeff's history together (it's kinda how they began their relationship), I asked them to bring a soccer ball as a prop. I wasn't exactly sure how I would use the ball during the Creative Session, but I knew we would have fun playing around with it. In the end, I love these shots.






It was getting later in the evening and the sun was going down. Kristine told me that it was time...time to get wet! I could tell she was a little nervous about actually trashing her dress but she was excited, nonetheless. The moment made for some stunning images.









Kristine and Jeff cuddled tight for the camera...one last image wrapped in their towels to end our Creative Session and time together. It was an amazing wedding weekend and I am so thankful to be able to document such a beautiful relationship and the love they have for one another. Congratulations to the high-school sweethearts once again. Your story is one to cherish forever.