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A collection of recent love stories I've documented & industry tips/tricks for your best day ever!

Where to Have Your Lake Tahoe Welcome Party or Rehearsal Dinner

: Planning the night before your Lake Tahoe wedding? Here are the rehearsal dinner and welcome party spots I’d actually recommend looking into, from lakefront restaurants and breweries to private cruises and more casual event spaces.

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Is a Second Photographer Worth It for Your Wedding?

Is a second photographer worth it for your wedding? My real take on when you need one, when you don’t, and what it does for your gallery.

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How Far in Advance Should You Book a Wedding Photographer?

Wondering when to book a wedding photographer? Here’s the real answer — 9 to 12 months for most weddings, why that window works, and why I don’t recommend booking 2 years out.

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Popular 2027 Wedding Date Predictions

Picking your 2027 wedding date? Here are the most popular 2027 wedding dates — the matchy ones, the angel numbers, and my dark-horse picks I think are about to pop.

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What If We’re Awkward in Front of the Camera?

Scared you’ll be awkward in front of the camera? Good news — that’s the most normal thing in the world, and making you feel natural is literally my whole job.

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Black and white wedding portrait of a couple, part of a West Coast wedding budget guide by Dani Rawson Photo.

West Coast Wedding Budget Breakdown: What to Spend on Each Vendor

Planning a West Coast wedding budget? Here’s an honest breakdown of what to spend on each vendor — venue, catering, photography, flowers and more — with real 2026 numbers and zero judgment about your number.

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How Much Does a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer Cost?

How Much Does a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer Cost?

What does a Lake Tahoe wedding photographer cost? Here’s the honest market range — from budget to luxury — plus what actually makes the investment worth it. No runaround.

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White Wolf Tahoe | Lake Tahoe Wedding Venue | Dani Rawson Photography

15 Lake Tahoe Wedding Venues That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

A photographer’s honest guide to 15 of the most jaw-dropping Lake Tahoe wedding venues, from intimate micro wedding gems to full-blown lakefront luxury.

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The Core 4 Wedding Photography Styles Explained

Wedding photography styles explained — from documentary to cinematic, here’s what each one actually means and how to figure out which one is right for your wedding day.

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getting married in lake tahoe on the south shore

How to Get Married in Lake Tahoe: Your Quick Guide

Getting married in Lake Tahoe? Here are some tips from licenses, to permits to thoughts on timing and a photographer’s favorite venues.

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