The 8 Best Engagement Photographers in Reno

Engagements are one of the biggest events in life. So of course, you want stellar portraits of you and your beloved during this transitional time. And not just any portraits! Those that will stand as reminders of how much you loved each other as you began your lives together. In addition to making sure you have the perfect shots to announce your engagement on social media, the following Reno engagement photographers also capture weddings. Some specialize in intimate elopements (Tahoe, anyone?) while others are masters of capturing the finest details at a huge bash. Others specialize in capturing the intimacy of a proposal and can help you in planning the surprise. No matter who you choose, you can be sure that each one of them is a master of their craft. 

1. Jeramie Lu

Jeramie Lu is hands down one of the best Reno engagement photographers and he has the awards to drive that fact home. In fact, he was voted Best Photographer by the Reno News and Review seven years in a row and nabbed the Best Photographer honor by the Tahoe Daily Tribune. He is also the founder of Hatch, a photographers’ community in the city he calls home, where he derives inspiration while fostering collaboration and creativity. He also effortlessly combines an eye for the decisive moment with artistic touches to make your shoot uniquely your own.

Jeramie incorporates the personalities of his subjects into each shot. He also plays with light, shadows, and new techniques, you will have the perfect mementos of this beautiful time. 

2. Kendall Town of Sir Berry Photography 

Kendall Town is more than one of the top Reno engagement photographers. He is also a planner, a companion during nervous moments, and an artist. Working mostly in natural light, he is inspired by the authentic sides of his subjects and he works tirelessly to capture them in all of their beauty.

Effortlessly blending vintage tones and modern artistic poses, Kendall’s work has a nostalgic and current feel in one. If you want to work with a creative photographer who will plan your shoot to reflect both you and your partner and add a healthy dose of fun to the day, Kendall is an ideal match. 

3. Alexa Woodmancy

Alexa Woodmancy makes it a point of pride to make her couples feel comfortable as she photographs them. And this skill is evident in her work — no traces of awkwardness or cookie-cutter poses, just real moments between people who truly love each other.

She also has a lifestyle vibe to her work. It’s as if she just happened to capture you during one of the happiest days of your life — polished and yet completely natural. If you want to celebrate you and your partner with an engagement session or if you have a small elopement planned, and you need easygoing and artistic photos of the event. Therefore, Alexa is the one for you. 

4. Amber Griener

Specializing in small, intimate events, Amber Griener knows what’s important during a romantic shoot — the love and connection her couples have for each other. Afterwards, in her editing, she enhances the cozy feeling with warm hues, well suited to the landscapes around Reno. She also has a youthful perspective — keeping an eye on trends and incorporating them into her shoots. Yet, the love and emotion she captures will be forever in style. 

5. Kendall Price

With work published in The Knot and RENO Magazine, alongside a Couples Choice award from Wedding Wire, Kendall Price is a well-known (and well-loved) Reno engagement photographer. Focusing on telling love stories, her style is timeless in its beauty and modern in its polished naturalistic style.

Kendall works mostly in natural light for its skin smoothing properties that are ideal for portraits. She also creates comprehensive outdoor shoots with plenty of environmental shots and up-close portraits. It allows you to fully immerse yourself back into the moment whenever you look at her work. If you are planning an engagement session or a proposal, or simply want to celebrate your love with photos, Kendall is a great choice. 

6. Jen Schmidt

Jen Schmidt loves the outdoors and photography in almost equal measure. So much so that her dual loves combine in magical fashion when she is working with adventurous couples during engagement sessions or elopements.

Want to propose in the backcountry around Lake Tahoe? Jen will be there hiding along with you to capture the tenderness of the moment. Do you want to show off your wild side and take your engagement photos off the beaten path? Count on Jen to make it look effortless once you’re there. If you want more than a traditional engagement session, Jen will be there for your adventurous hearts. 

7. Chalene Quinn

With a style that is halfway between nostalgic film and modern lifestyle portraits, Chalene Quinn has an artsy style perfect for couples photography. Her use of warm, romantic coloring suits the alpine settings of Lake Tahoe and the high desert landscapes throughout Northern Nevada. Plus, her skill with natural light means glowing skin every time.

There is a free-spirited feeling to Chalene’s work. In fact, people with passionate hearts and a desire to be seen truly are drawn to her work and feature prominently within it. Available for any kind of assignment where love is the centerpiece including engagements, elopements, and weddings, Chalene is a good fit for romantics and dreamers of all kinds. 

8. Sam Hamilton

With a business centered around engagements and weddings, Sam Hamilton has a whole trove of great locations for your shoot. This is an essential piece of knowledge for a natural light photographer. A dedicated outdoorsman, he’s one of our favorites for true backcountry photo adventures for those couples who want their photos to reflect their love of skiing and outdoor sports.

Sam’s background in design also taught him all he needed to know about color and composition and his experience is reflected in his precisely cropped shots and fine art stylings of his shoots. If you are an adventurous couple and want a photographer who will get outside with you no matter the weather, Sam is the one for you.

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