Why You Should Take Couples Photos in South Lake Tahoe

You don’t have to be engages, celebrating an anniversary, or planning a wedding to take beautiful photos together. Taking couples photos are a great way to document your relationship right now and remember your Tahoe trip in a more meaningful way than a generic souvenir. South Lake Tahoe also offers an amazing backdrop for a relaxed session that feels more like an adventure or a date than a photos session. So whether you are visiting Tahoe or are a local, there are plenty of reasons to get couple photos.

South Lake Tahoe offers incredible variety

There is a huge variety of scenery around South Lake Tahoe, from sandy beaches to forested trails, big open meadows and epic mountain views there’s a little bit of everything.

Type of locations:

• Sandy beach

• Rocky beach

• Granite boulders

• Pine forest

• Grassy meadows

• Aspen groves

• Trails through the forest

• Creeks and rivers

• Mountain views

Your photos don’t have to look like anyone else, you should choose a setting that fits your vibe and relationship.

It can feel more like a date than a photo shoot

Instead of just picking a location, pick an activity to do. Something like a sunset picnic at the beach or a short hike to a cool view point give you something to do rather than just standing still in front of the camera. The photos will come more naturally when the focus is on each and the activity rather than posing for the camera.

A few activity ideas:

• Hike a scenic trail

• Explore the Tallac Historic Site or Taylor Creek boardwalk

• Picnic at the beach or in a meadow

• Dog walk along Fallen Lead Lake

• Cross country ski or snowshoe

• Build a snowman

• Rock climb or bouldering

• Sunset cocktails at a beach (at a beach bar or BYOB)

• Walk along the Upper Truckee River

Turn your vacation into a core memory

Photo are an amazing way of turning vacation moments into memories that last a lifetime. Your shoot shouldn’t feel like an obligation or some appointment you have to keep. By incorporating an activity into your shoot you can explore and experience Tahoe all with a photographer along to document your adventure. Your shoot should be something personal and meaningful to you, so bring your dog, do something you love, or have always wanted to try and I’ll be there to capture all the little moments for you so you do have to think about pulling out your phone for a selfie. I know that you’ll appreciate having photos that document this chapter in your relationship and a reminder of an amazing trip to Tahoe.

So make a date out of it, you don’t need a reason to document your love, your trip, or the beautiful scenery. It’s an amazing way to slow down and enjoy the moments together can create memories.

If you are thinking about getting couples photos in South Lake Tahoe use the contact form to reach out and we’ll plan a shoot that is authentic to you and your relationship.