Celebrate love, laughter, & happily ever after
Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, we're here for it all. With a passion for small weddings and elopements, our goal is to create images with an intimate yet breathtaking feel - images that evoke emotion and transport you back to the moment.
All love stories deserve to be told.
Whatever your vision may be, we're here to bring it to life.
We are with you anywhere in the world for your special day
Lake Tahoe is our home and we specialize in finding incredible locations for photography sessions in the mountains and lake.
However, we love celebrating with couples anywhere in the world. Whether it be at Yosemite or any of the National Parks, a winter wedding at a ski resort or beach elopement in Mexico, we are there with you.
Let's talk about your adventure!
Hi friends, I'm Kimmi
You're likely to see me on the dance floor with my camera and laughing with your bridal party who are my new best friends. When you hire me as your photographer in Lake Tahoe, you won't have to wonder if I'm missing those moments - I'll be right by your side.
My photojournalistic approach provides a calm and unobtrusive energy during your wedding day. I aim to provide vibrant, artistic, and thoughtful photography coverage of the moments that make this day special - in short, photography that makes memories last forever.
With dozens of 5-star reviews on Yelp, Google and Wedding Wire, my goal is to make sure your day goes as smoothly as possible.
Your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer
Photography Services Offered
Your wedding day is one of the most significant events of your life, and we believe your photos should reflect that. Our timeless wedding photography captures the beauty and emotion of your day in a way that will stand the test of time. We focus on the small details, the big moments, and everything in between to tell the story of your special day. This is your love story, preserved.
Whether you're getting married in a grand ballroom or an intimate backyard, we're here to document every moment and make sure you have images that you can cherish for a lifetime. Servicing areas in Lake Tahoe, Reno, San Francisco Bay Area, Northern California and beyond.
Wedding Photography
Lake Tahoe &
San Francisco Bay Area
Elopements are a unique and intimate way to celebrate your love story. They provide the opportunity to focus solely on the two of you, your connection, and your commitment to each other. With less stress and pressure than a traditional wedding, you can truly enjoy the moment and create memories that you will treasure forever.
Our elopement photography services allow you to capture those special moments and relive them for years to come. Whether you're getting married on a mountaintop or in a city hall, our photographs ensure that your wedding day turns into timeless art.
Elopement Photography
Surprise proposals and engagements are a special occasion and these images will allow you to remember the anticipation and sheer happiness of that once-in-a-lifetime moment. Plus, photos are the perfect way to share the big news with family and friends. Our Lake Tahoe proposal packages include personalized planning, photography, backdrop, and prints for your home.
Looking to document your love story or the beauty of your growing family? We offer couples portrait sessions and maternity sessions to help you preserve those special moments. We celebrate all chapters of love and every phase of life.
Proposals & Couples Sessions
Let's be real: trying to get your kids to sit still for a family photo can be like herding cats. But trust us, it's worth it! Our Lake Tahoe family photography sessions are a chance to capture the joy, laughter, and love that you share with your little ones.
These moments are fleeting, and before you know it, they'll be grown up and out of the house. That's why we believe in capturing these precious memories while you can. Our photo sessions are fun, outdoorsy, and engaging for young kids and adults alike.
Family Portrait Photography
Contact Us
Kimmi Cranes is a destination wedding & elopement photographer based in Lake Tahoe and San Francisco. She also does event photography, engagements, proposals, family portrait sessions and company branding sessions. Available for travel worldwide.
Starscape Studios
Lake Tahoe & San Francisco
530.208.3218
