Selecting the right place for their elopement was key for Shunyi and Steven. They wanted a spot that felt both intimate and elegant. So, they chose San Francisco City Hall for their special day. This choice made their small ceremony unforgettable. The venue’s stunning architecture and rich history added to the event’s elegance. Plus, it’s […]

Dillon Beach: A Seaside Paradise Unveiled Nestled along the captivating shores of Dillon Beach, Emma and Carlos embarked on a romantic journey that would forever etch their love story in the sands of time. This hidden gem of a location served as the amazing backdrop for their intimate Beach House Elopement. Every moment was infused […]

Going to the Courthouse and We’re Gonna Get Married Before Marcharda and Katrina headed to Mix Downtown, they were married in a sweet civil ceremony at the County Courthouse in Sacramento, CA. The couple, dressed in white, looked fabulous as they said “I do” under the floral arch in the County Clerk’s office. Their love […]

Like Superman and Lois Lane Beautiful Strauss Island in the Elk Grove Park Pavilion is the perfect venue for an intimate ceremony. The site is surrounded by a water-feature with swans, a fountain, and flanked by a long bridge. At the end of the bridge is a white gazebo that offers shade under a canopy […]

Earlier this year, Jessa and Bryan realized their dreams of a big wedding was not going to happen in 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic. Instead, they decided on a Lake Tahoe elopement with only Dee and Kris, and their incredible officiant Meredith. Following all government restrictions and safety precautions, these two said “I Do.” […]

The wedding industry is changing day by day and engaged couples are adapting and find new ways to take control back over their wedding plans. The 2020 trend that is taking over: Elopements! By postponing the big party celebrating your marriage and choosing to elope now opens the door to so many possibilities you might […]

Throughout history, we have seen rise of elopements during tough periods and time after time, we’ve watched love come out stronger than ever. During the Great Depression, couples eloped out on necessity. There was not enough money for elaborate parties. Then, during World War II, couples rushed to get married without a large wedding because […]

When the world went into shut down due to Covid-19, many couples began the process of rescheduling their wedding. However, for Kelsey and Joe, one thing was for sure: they were to be married on May 24, 2020. So they ditched their big wedding plans and decided to say their vows in a simple Tahoe […]

Love is always stronger than any kind of disaster the world can throw at us. It’s no secret that the coronavirus has changed the wedding industry in ways we never saw coming. We are starting to see more couples cancel their big wedding and instead choosing to elope with a small group of 10 or […]

Many little girls dream of a big fancy wedding, complete with all your family and friends. In 2019, The Knot estimates the average number of wedding guests in the United States was more than 130 guests. However, due to covid-19 and the every changing world, we expect guest counts to drastically drop for the remainder […]

What a wonderful and rainy elopement in Old Sacramento at Pioneer Park. The weather held up long enough for these two love birds to enjoy their big day in Old Sacramento.

We had the most amazing time in the desert of Las Vegas with Theresa & Dee. This fun loving couple was just a dream come true. Every client we meet we consider them a part of the family once they enter our world. The love they both share is beyond young lovers. I had a […]

Beautiful Vizcaya Mansion and Carriage House Venue Dee and Kris first photographed Samantha and Ian at their elopement at Vizcaya in Sacramento, CA. This was right in the middle of California’s Covid-19 shutdown, but as the virus spread rapidly across the globe these two nurses understood the reason for it. They gathered together with just […]

Staci and Jason met while on the job at the pharmacy. Jason is a Pharmacist, and Staci is a Pharmacy Technician. While the job brought them together, they no longer work together but still get to spend the rest of their life together! From the beginning, they both knew they wanted to plan a low-key […]

When Marc and Cassandra heard the devastating news that their April 18th wedding was not going to happen due to the coronavirus, they had to quickly make other arrangements. The love that these two share helped them over come one of the most difficult situations they had ever feared. They quickly decided they would postpone […]

In a world filled with uncertainty when it comes to planning weddings, we are seeing more and more couples plan alternatives to a big wedding ceremony. We’ve discussed elopements and micro-weddings, but this week we wanted to bring you something new: A wedding after session. What is an After Session? An after session, or often […]

Dee and Kris Photography are Lake Tahoe and Truckee photographers who travel throughout Northern California to photograph beautiful weddings. They often photograph weddings on the West Shore and South Shore.

We are in the middle of one of the most stressful national emergencies to rock the entire world, and if you plan to get married during this time, we understand you have lots of questions. Dee and Kris Photography teamed up with one of Sacramento’s best non-denominational minister, Reverend Jeri Murphy to answer all the […]

You’ve got the ring, your wedding date, maybe your wedding venue, now it’s time to start thinking about your engagement photos! And most importantly, thinking about where you want to have your engagement pictures created! Are you looking for the best place in Sacramento to photograph the sunset or lush green portrait locations? We know […]

Congratulations Sarah and Chris! We were so honored to not only be your photographers but to be your witnesses of your marriage. Sarah Chris were married by Amy Tan in the UC Davis Arboretum at the spot were they first met. Then, to celebrate their marriage and Pi Day, they ate pie on their favorite […]

We have just recently experienced a CG PRO PRINTS feature. Basically we are one of 12 photography businesses that have been picked for this year, 2015, to be featured on their site. In this feature, we are asked questions regarding our: business & photography background favorite style photography photography insight gear tools tips and challenges This Q&A process […]

Ako & Jeramie married at the Center of the Amazing Hall inside San Francisco City Hall. We had the pleasure of meeting Jermaine about 5 years ago at his sisters wedding which we photographed in the South Bay. This was exciting to see two cultures come together to form a love story like know other. Jeramie […]

Napa Valley is the place to go when you want a high class, romantic, and intimate wedding. Mikhaela and Sean got just that at the Calistoga Ranch in Calistoga, Ca. This couple originally booked us to shoot their wedding at a local Sacramento venue, but decided they wanted a more intimate setting. After going back and forth between dates and exotic locations, they settled on the Calistoga Ranch for their wedding. They are such a fun loving couple and have become good friends of ours. It was hard not to feel apart of their family as they only invited their closest family and friends to attend. They really wanted a feeling of closeness, and that was achieved beautifully.