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ELOPE TAHOE PHOTO CO.

WEDDING PHOTOS FOR THE ADVENTUROUS AT HEART

If you're looking for wedding photographers in Reno or Lake Tahoe, look no further. Danette is an award winning photographer specializing in modern and adventurous elopements for couples who want a unique and exciting experience on their big day!

If you're looking for wedding photographers in Reno/Tahoe, look no further. Danette specializes in modern and adventurous photos for the wild at heart.

LOVE ADVENTUROUSLY

Your wedding photos deserve to be as unique, inspiring, and adventurous as you are.

Your wedding photos will be as unique as you.

When the reception is over, the guests go home, and all the cake is eaten, you'll only have your memories and your wedding pictures to remember the most important day of your life. With a backdrop as amazing as Northern Nevada, you deserve your wedding photos to be as beautiful as ever. Whether you have your wedding pictures in Lake Tahoe, Reno, California, or Northern Nevada, I want to give you the most amazing experience and photos ever. Keep scrolling for more info, pricing, and portfolio. Here's to loving adventurously and with all your heart!

HELLO

I'm Danette, and I'm a huge nerd. Let me tell you a bit about myself and why I do what I do.
I've been doing photography professionally since 2008. I started my business in New Mexico, did a photography internship in Chicago, then moved myself to Las Vegas where I ran a successful full-time photography business for 9 years before settling in Reno.

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About Danette

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I love to connect, explore, and create adventures with my couples. It's more than just a job for me, and I'm really passionate about creating great experiences for my clients!
One of the most fulfilling parts of my job is when a couple reaches out to me AFTER their wedding day to hang out, grab coffee, or even a good whiskey. I really love, as an introvert, that being a photographer allows me to meet the best people, and to experience life with them on such a monumental day in their lives.
Photos aren't good unless you can look at them and remember the amazing experience you had on your wedding day. That's what I aim for during every single wedding or elopement session.

I love my clients

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I used to try and play it cool, but I've learned to embrace my nerdiness. 
I'm obsessed with Harry Potter. I've been perpetually listening to any one of the Potter audiobooks every night before bed for at least 15 years.
I love video games too. I get hooked on one video game about once every 2 years, and play it nonstop. Right now my game of choice is PUBG.
I used to hate sports until Las Vegas (my hometown) discovered hockey. Now I bore people with how much I talk about hockey. Wanna talk about hockey? Let's talk about hockey.

I'm a big nerd.

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I'm a big believer in building community over competition. When I lived and ran my photography business in Las Vegas, I founded the Las Vegas chapter of the Rising Tide Society, a group focused on helping and building other photographers and their businesses. I love helping other photographers grow, even if they're my competition.

When moving to Reno from Vegas, one of the hardest parts was letting go of my amazing group of photographers. After 4 years, I'd seen our group grow to over 600 members, and I'm thankful for every single one of those amazing creatives!


I love community.

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Besides being a passionate nerd and photographer, there are also a few aspects of my life that are extremely close to my heart. Here they are!
- My person. I couldn't do life without her. I eloped in 2019, and loved every second of it.
- My family. I'm an only child. That means not only am I a weirdo, but I'm super close to my parents. They're nerdy like me. Or am I nerdy like them?
- My animals! No kids yet, so my little floofy furbabies take up a huge part of my heart. Since I work from home, they keep me sane and not lonely throughout the days away from weddings and in my office!

A little more about me.

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I have a passion for teaching other photographers and have written articles for many popular photography websites including PhotoFocus, Shoot and Share, Lens Pro To Go and Fstoppers. I was a Senior Staff writer for Fstoppers for 2 years, where I was lucky enough to reach audiences of over 6 million photographers all over the world.
My photography has been published in many bridal websites and blogs including WeddingWire, Green Wedding Shoes, The Knot, Offbeat Bride, and Popsugar.
I was also recently a guest on the Photographer's Edit podcast talking about brand building, which was a super fun honor!

a little about my business.

enough to reach audiences of over 6 million photographers all over the world.
My photography has been published in many bridal websites and blogs including WeddingWire, Green Wedding Shoes, The Knot, Offbeat Bride, and Popsugar.
I was also recently a guest on the Photographer's Edit podcast talking about brand building, which was a super fun honor!

I have a passion for teaching other photographers and have written articles for many popular photography websites including PhotoFocus, Shoot and Share, Lens Pro To Go and Fstoppers. I was a Senior Staff writer for Fstoppers for 2 years, where I was lucky 

Half/FULL DAY COLLECTIONS BEGIN AT:

Investment

Investment

2100

ELOPEMENT COLLECTIONS BEGIN AT:

825

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why its important

When your wedding day is over, all you'll have are the memories and the photos.  Let's do it right & give you the best photography possible to take you back to those beautiful moments.

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Elopements

Short & sweet, thats how you roll. Elopements are perfect for couples choosing to elope to a Chapel, or who only need 1 or 2 hours worth of photo coverage.  

full day weddings

Pomp, circumstance, friends and family. Perfect for couples having the traditional, half-day or full day's wedding with ceremony and reception.  Glamtastic!

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Want more information? Reach out via my contact form and let's set up a time to chat. I can answer any questions for you, address concerns, and help with anything wedding related!

I'm a no pressure kinda gal and would love to connect and help in whatever way you may need! 

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