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 […]

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 […]

For many couples, Napa Valley is the dream destination wedding location. Napa Valley is home to hundreds of wineries and some of the most incredible wedding venues Northern California has to offer. If you’re looking for magical Napa Valley Wedding Venues, we’ve compiled some of our favorites that we’ve had to honor of photographing in […]

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.

Whiskey the black lab was Samantha and Clint’s first fur-baby together as a couple. They planned to get married in 2020 with Whiskey as the ring bearer. The most important piece to their big wedding plans was the three of them together. Unfortunately, due to Whiskey’s declining health, it became more and more clear that […]

These two love birds had a dream of starting a family together soon after getting married so we weren’t surprised to get the call that they were expecting a beautiful baby girl in the spring! If there is one thing this couples loves more than each other, it’s Disney. When speaking with Rachel, she said […]

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 […]

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 […]

For most women, the wedding dress is one of the most important details for her wedding. After working with hundreds of brides, we have seen some beautiful wedding dresses of all styles to fit any bride’s personality. Since we are all still working from home, due to shelter in place orders, we wanted to take […]

For many couples, sparklers are high on the list of things they want to celebrate their grand exit. We’ve all seen those beautiful pictures of guests holding a sparkling glow of light, but here in California, sparklers pose a real danger. Today we are talking about grand exit ideas that still have that WOW factor! […]

For most young women, Senior Prom is one of the important events in your life. You spent your entire Senior year dreaming of getting all dolled up, slipping on the prettiest dress you’ve ever seen, and dancing the night away. The social distancing order in the state of California has put a strain on huge […]

Let’s get real, the most delicious part of your wedding day are those sweet sweet bites of dessert after becoming Mr. and Mrs. The traditional concept of a large white wedding cake will always be a classic but more and more we are seeing brides and grooms opt for a smaller wedding cake and more […]

Pam and JD wanted a quiet morning brunch wedding to celebrate with their family and closest friends. Pam chose a two-piece wedding dress with a jeweled belt and added a subtle nod to her Punjabi heritage by accessorizing with red and gold bangles. Pam’s incredible makeup and hair was done by Miriam Segura. Their ceremony […]

2020 started off with our lovely couple Dionna and Sean! They held a very intimate wedding at the Old St. Mary’s Chapel followed by a wine and dine reception at Cante ao Vinho! For Dionna and Sean, this was a travel destination wedding for them. A lot of their family lives in the Sacramento area […]

You’ve been planning your wedding for a year (or even longer), and there is no possible way to predict an emergency. From California wildfires to pandemics, canceling a wedding or event is not an easy decision, especially since you’ve put so much time and money into this one day. There are two things that can […]

Top 10 Downtown Sacramento Engagement Loactions Downtown Sacramento is a classic for engagement pictures, there are so many locations to choose from it needed its own blog post! All of our recommended Sacramento engagement locations are super close together so we can pick two different locations to get the perfect collection of images! The Crocker […]

Why should you ask your photographer for your wedding timeline? You don’t get married every weekend… we do!

Leo and Lauren have been long time clients turned friends in the Dee and Kris family. We had the opportunity to do their engagement session at the UC Davis Arboretum, their wedding at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, now we get to be a part of their new addition to their family with a […]

What better way to celebrate this fun couple than with a Sacramento Mural Photoshoot! We started at one of our favorite restaurants, Cantina Alley, (Tacos? Yes Please!) Then we went on a Sacramento Mural walk! After hanging out and photographing at a few of our favorite murals, we headed down to the river for sunset!

6 Ways to Incorporate Pantone’s Color of the Year Into Your Wedding By Kim Hess Pantone calls it “calm, confidence, and connection.” The 2020 Pantone Color of the Year — Classic Blue — is the color institute’s choice to set the trend for the new decade. You can begin married life as a trendsetter by […]

Scribner Bend Vineyards  9051 River Rd, Sacramento, CA 95832 Follow the river 12 miles down the Sacramento River and you’ll stumble upon this little gem of a wedding venue. Scribner Bend Vineyard is one of the leading winery wedding venues in Sacramento. With a guest capacity of 250, this garden venue is perfect for an […]

Angelica and Brian celebrated their love with a catholic church ceremony followed by a reception at the Marine’s Memorial Club. Their day was filled with so much love and happiness that radiates in ever single one of their pictures. Before we get into their wedding pictures, let first start at the beginning with their love […]

Katie and Ryan hosted a fall themed wedding in Downtown Sacramento. They wanted to get married in a church; so their coordinator, Ashleigh Adams, planned the perfect day at The Citizen Hotel and Cathedral of the Blessed. First, the couple got ready in separate rooms at the Citizen Hotel with their bridal party by their […]

Luxury Wedding Venues Sacramento has some of the best wedding venues in Northern California but today we want to take a virtual walk through of some of our favorite luxury wedding venues! These all-inclusive venues might be some of the more expensive venues in Sacramento, but each one offers value and extravagance that can’t be […]

Dee and Kris’s 2020 Tips and Tricks It’s that time of year again, engagement season. You’ve seen your friends and your friend’s friends share that special news in the years past, we all know it’s THAT season. She got her ring on Christmas, or he proposed at midnight striking the new year. But this year […]

Jessica and Lauren hosted their wedding at one of the most unique wedding venues in Sacramento, The Kitchen! Before heading to The Kitchen for their ceremony, the brides got ready for their big day together at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel. For them, getting ready together for their wedding day was extremely important for each of […]

Jessica and Lauren opted for a very personal first look at Park Winters before their big wedding day at The Kitchen! Both the brides wanted the opportunity to see each other in their dresses but also wanted to get ready together on the wedding day. Hair and Makeup for their first look session was done […]

These two are simply beautiful and decided to have their wedding at their GORGEOUS home. We loved being able to capture such beautiful moments for these lovebirds as well as some killer romance shots! Thank you both so much for letting us capture your special day! We had so much fun spending time with you […]

SO. MUCH. FUN. We have spent so much time getting to know Ronald and Katria and have always loved the strong dynamic between all their friends and family. It has been an honor to photograph so many beautiful couples through this family and we love the crazy fun antics they bring to the table! Here […]