Based in Lake Tahoe, CA

Photography

Amanda Kluesner

Elopement Photographer Serving Vibrant and Loving Couples Who Value The Big Moments In The Most Intimate Way.

If you’re reading this, I already love your style.

You’re here because you want a day you’ll still feel in your chest years from now.

You want meaning and intention.
A day that feels wildly your own.

You’re making space for laughter that takes you by surprise, for tears you didn’t see coming, for the freedom to explore, pause, and let your day wrap itself around you.

Yes! This is for us!

Here's to the time of your life

And when you look back, it won’t just be about how it looked. You’ll be able to drop right back into how it felt.

With years of experience documenting elopements across the wild beauty of Lake Tahoe and Northern California, I’ll walk with you through every step from location scouting to timeline flow so your day feels effortless, meaningful, and carefree.

Photographs that carry the feeling of your day forward, decade after decade.

The lake is my backyard and the trails are my office, which means I know the hidden overlooks, the permit rules, and how fast Tahoe weather can flip on you.

Think of me as your elopement co-pilot: photographer, planner, and emotional support mountain goat when nerves hit at 7,000 feet.

I'll handle the moving parts, while you have the time of your lives.

I take on only a handful of couples each year, which means when you’re in, you get all of me: the planning support, the local know-how, and the calm confidence that keeps everything flowing. You just get to laugh, exhale, eat, dance, cry - whatever feels like you.

Hi there. I'm Amanda!

Get to know me better

Tahoe’s unofficial elopement whisperer.

What's Included?

Yes, This Is what we want!

Planning help →
Permits sorted, timelines sketched, and the best spots dialed in so you don’t spend your morning stressed on Google.

Things you’ll notice later →
Goosebumps when you see each other dressed up, the tiny tears you didn’t expect, the way you hold on just a little tighter. All with space for the quiet in-betweens too.

Local know-how →
Sunrise that hits Emerald Bay just right, Zephyr Cove glowing at sunset, or the hidden dock where it feels like the lake belongs only to you.

Calm + hype →
I’ll fix the flyaways, carry the tissues, remind you to breathe and cheer like hell when you’re married!

Spoiler: It's way more than photos!

Here’s what that actually means:

- 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

Send an inquiry and tell me a bit about the two of you. I’ll be in touch with more info and to schedule a call so we can see if it feels like the right fit.

2. Book + Dream Big

Pick your date and collection, sign the contract, and you're in! From there, I’ll guide you through planning—timelines, locations, permits, and everything in between to bring your day to life.