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

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.

Tips

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.

Tips, Wedding

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.

Tips, Wedding

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.

Tips, Wedding

Choosing the Perfect Season for Your Lake Tahoe Elopement

As a local, I can assure you that every spot here is *chef’s kiss*, making your elopement nothing short of a dream. But, before you dive into the details, there’s one important factor you need to consider—the weather.

Elopement, Tips

A Breathtaking Wedding at Palisades Tahoe’s PlumpJack Inn

A stunning late-May wedding at Palisades Tahoe’s Plump Jack Inn, featuring breathtaking mountain views, dramatic weather, and unforgettable moments. This venue offers the perfect backdrop for a magical Tahoe wedding celebration.

Wedding

How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Date: Questions to Ask Yourself

Picking your wedding date is more than just circling a day on the calendar. From meaningful milestones to budget-friendly seasons, here are the key questions to guide your decision.

Tips, Wedding

A Magical Crystal Bay Surprise Proposal

15 minute hike uphill in the snow + an insane view = the most magical Crystal Bay Surprise Proposal in Lake Tahoe.

Proposal

A Guide to Wedding Planning and Lake Tahoe’s Top Venues

Hell yeah – you just got engaged!! And, now? You are jumping on the massive task of planning your dream wedding and picking between Lake Tahoe’s Top Venues.

Here are some of my top 5 favorites in the area!

Tips, Wedding

Breathtaking Grandlibakken Tahoe Destination Wedding

Let’s get one thing straight – as a wedding photographer, each ceremony brings its unique charm, and this Grandlibakken Tahoe Destination Wedding was no exception.

Wedding

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