Photography
Amanda Kluesner
Based in Lake Tahoe, CA
Your Lake Tahoe Elopement &
Intimate wedding photographer
You don’t need a day that checks boxes.
You’re imagining something you’ll still feel years from now.
A day that unfolds at its own pace.
Laughter that sneaks up on you.
Tears you didn’t plan for.
Space to pause, breathe, and let the day meet you where you are.
When you look back, it won’t just be about how it looked.
You’ll remember how it felt to be there.
Let’s slow this down.
That’s how I approach elopements in Lake Tahoe and Northern California.
I pay attention to the rhythm of your day, when to guide, when to step back and let things unfold without interference.
So you’re not managing the moment.
You’re actually living it.
Photographs that carry the feeling of your day forward, decade after decade.
The lake, the trails, the weather shifts, the permit rules. I understand how quickly things can change, and how to move with it.
On your elopement day, I’m paying close attention to timing and light, allowing your day flow without feeling rushed.
I step in when guidance helps things relax.
I step back when the space belongs to you.
I take on a limited number of couples each year so I can show up fully present, from our first conversation through your final gallery.
You’ll have local insight, steady support, and someone paying attention to the details, so you can stay present without having to think three steps ahead.
I’m Amanda.
Tahoe is home.
ANd I know her well.
What It’s Like When We Work Together
Navigate Tahoe with clarity →
Whether Tahoe is familiar or new, I help you talk through options, see what’s realistic, and narrow things down without the overwhelm.
Planning that feels collaborative →
We sort through decisions together and shape a plan that reflects what matters most to you.
Less to carry on the day itself →
You'll already know what to expect, and I’m quietly handling the flow of the day, so nothing pulls you out of your moment.
Photos that feel like your day →
When you’re present instead of managing, your images hold what can’t be planned, the quiet, the nerves, the joy, and the in-between parts you didn’t know you’d want to remember.
You don’t have to hold it all.
I’ve got you.
- Matthew + Katherine
"We are so grateful for the beautiful photos that Amanda took of getting ready, first look, ceremony, families, us, dinner, etc.
Not only are the photos perfect, but Amanda's calm demeanor and joyful personality blended seamlessly into our day."
"Our wedding day went off without a hitch thanks for Amanda's organization.
She has great energy, is professional, and truly cares about what she does."
— Isabel
Everyone is still talking about how great she was! She expertly managed to make everyone, even the most camera shy of us (ME), feel at ease. Plus, she is genuinely fun to hang out with!
I am so happy to have met Amanda!
She has great energy, is professional, and truly cares about what she does.
Your Lake Tahoe Elopement
Step by Step
1. Reach out
Tell me what you’re imagining. even if it’s still half-formed. We’ll talk it through and see if this feels like the right fit.
2. Book + Dream Big
Once you’re in, we start shaping the day together. We sort through ideas, narrow options, and turn big feelings into a plan that actually fits you.
3. Elope + Feel the whoa
This is where it all comes to life. You slow down, stay present, and take it all in, while I hold the flow and capture what unfolds naturally.
Guides and inspiration
to make your Lake Tahoe elopement day your own
Planning resources
Squeeze your eyes tight and tell me:
What does your elopement look like?
What are the magic ingredients that only you two know to make this day Y O U R S and yours alone? Tell me below. This where it all begins ↓
