Kristin Smith Photography

Kristin Smith Photography Intimate elopements with 15 guests or less. Adventure Elopement Photographer & Planner
Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Northern California. We have one beautiful daughter.

I am a wife to my amazing husband who encourages me to follow my dreams. I love our little family. We are fun, love the outdoors and love to farm! Oh and I LOVE plants!! I am a major plant nerd and love making plant starts all day long for our other business! As far as photography goes.. I'm professional, fun, and crack lame jokes at times so I will likely have you laughing during our session. Oh

and being a mama myself, I understand the dedication, determination, and ridiculous sounds it takes sometimes to get these kids to smile! I'm outgoing, friendly, down to earth and very easy to work with. I cherish every one of my clients as they bring me a new, unique experience every time! I can truly say that I am blessed. I love all types of photography, but weddings are my favorite. I've watched way too many chick flicks and dreamed of being in the biz thanks to watching "The Wedding Planner" and "Father of the Bride" way too many times! I remember the super quick photography scene in "Father of the Bride" and thought to myself as a kid, "I want to do that!"

I love everything about weddings, and I'm always thrilled at the opportunity to document another love story. I love seeing the joy and happiness that comes from weddings, and I will usually share a tear or two. It's inevitable I can't help it. Oh and I will likely dance at your wedding. I gotta move and grove to get those dancing shots, otherwise I feel awkward not moving to the music. What can I say, I love what I do. When I'm not shooting weddings, I enjoy capturing the joy of families! Documenting these precious moments are so important, and I am incredibly happy to be apart of it by getting to witness my clients grow and watching their family grow. I look forward to meeting you and documenting all of your memories!

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06/24/2026

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This one is for the photographer ready to level up their business! 😍
06/22/2026

This one is for the photographer ready to level up their business! 😍

Hailey and Austin's day was a good reminder that the best parts of an intimate wedding or elopement usually aren't the t...
06/21/2026

Hailey and Austin's day was a good reminder that the best parts of an intimate wedding or elopement usually aren't the things you plan.

A quiet ceremony in the trees at their cabin.

Followed by a toast and cheesecake cutting.

Champagne on the beach.

Blue hour portraits in the meadow just outside their cabin in Truckee.

And a flock of geese that apparently wanted to be included in everything, which were their only guests. 😂

One of the reasons I love intimate weddings and elopements so much is because there's time for all of it. Time to slow down, enjoy the day, and let things unfold naturally.

Sometimes that means getting the perfect sunset or moody blue hour photos (past sunset).

Sometimes it means getting photobombed by geese.

Either way, I'm here for it. 🤗

Planning a Lake Tahoe intimate wedding or California elopement?

www.kristinsmithphotography.com
I'd love to hear what you're dreaming up.

Tahoe community is LOVING my goose photo.Look what someone did! 😂😂😂😂
06/19/2026

Tahoe community is LOVING my goose photo.

Look what someone did! 😂😂😂😂

This was just outside Hailey and Austin's cabin at blue hour.Nothing fancy.No epic hike.No famous Tahoe viewpoint.Just a...
06/18/2026

This was just outside Hailey and Austin's cabin at blue hour.

Nothing fancy.
No epic hike.
No famous Tahoe viewpoint.

Just a few quiet minutes together at the end of their wedding day.

One of the reasons I love intimate weddings so much is because there's actually time for moments like this. Time to slow down, breathe, and enjoy the day.

And honestly, some of my favorite photos happen when we're not trying too hard. 😉

Thinking about eloping in Lake Tahoe or planning a small wedding in the mountains?

Inquire 👇
www.kristinsmithphotography.com/lake-tahoe-elopement-photographer

Hailey and Austin were sharing their first dance on the beach at Sand Harbor when this goose decided he needed to be inv...
06/17/2026

Hailey and Austin were sharing their first dance on the beach at Sand Harbor when this goose decided he needed to be involved. 😂

No joke, he walked right up to me and planted himself in front of my camera. At that point he had earned his spot in the wedding gallery.

One of the reasons I love intimate weddings so much is that the best moments are usually the ones nobody plans for. Seriously.

The sunset was beautiful, the lake was calm, Hailey and Austin were completely in the moment... and then this guy showed up and stole the show.

So thank you to the Sand Harbor goose for making another appearance. You're welcome back anytime.

If you're dreaming about a Lake Tahoe intimate wedding or elopement, let's create a day that feels relaxed, fun, and full of the moments you never saw coming. 💛









California elopements don't have to involve a massive hike to be beautiful.One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from...
06/17/2026

California elopements don't have to involve a massive hike to be beautiful.

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from couples is that an epic elopement means hiking miles into the wilderness. The truth? Some of the most stunning Lake Tahoe elopements, Yosemite elopements, and California intimate weddings happen just minutes from the car.

You can exchange vows overlooking the water, explore scenic viewpoints, cut a cake together, pop champagne, and watch the sunset without spending your entire wedding day climbing a mountain.

If hiking is your thing, let's do it. But if you'd rather focus on the experience than the elevation gain, that's completely okay too.

Your wedding day should fit you, not someone else's idea of what an elopement is supposed to look like.

Whether you're planning a Lake Tahoe elopement, Yosemite elopement, California intimate wedding, small wedding, or adventure elopement, there are plenty of incredible locations that don't require a grueling hike to reach.

✨ What's your ideal wedding day: a long hike, a short walk, or no hike at all? Drop your answer in the comments.

www.kristinsmithphotography.com

If you're planning a Lake Tahoe elopement or intimate wedding, let me tell you something I learned after years of photog...
06/15/2026

If you're planning a Lake Tahoe elopement or intimate wedding, let me tell you something I learned after years of photographing traditional weddings:

Your wedding day doesn't have to feel stressful.

I watched so many couples spend months planning a big wedding only to feel pulled in a hundred different directions once the day finally arrived. Family expectations, packed timelines, and very little time to actually be together.

That's one of the biggest reasons I fell in love with elopements and intimate weddings.

You deserve a day where you can slow down and actually enjoy being with each other. Whether that's along the shores of Lake Tahoe, beneath the redwoods, in Yosemite, on the coast of Monterey or Big Sur, or another epic California elopement location, your day should feel like an experience, not an obligation.

If that sounds more like what you're looking for, send me a message. I'd love to help you create a wedding day that feels like you.

www.kristinsmithphotography.com

Sarah and Jamyr's Lake Tahoe intimate wedding day was one of those days where everything was just perfect.Beautiful weat...
06/11/2026

Sarah and Jamyr's Lake Tahoe intimate wedding day was one of those days where everything was just perfect.

Beautiful weather, calm water, and the kind of evening light photographers dream about. 😍

They began their day tying the knot, then a sweet cake cutting, shared a toast with family, watched the gorgeous sunset, and soaked up every moment.

A special thank you to the geese of Sand Harbor for showing up and making a guest appearance in the portraits. Oh there's more! 🪿😂

You weren't officially invited, but we're glad you came. 😄

Thinking about planning your own Lake Tahoe intimate wedding or elopement? Tap "Links in Bio" to get started.

One of my favorite parts of an elopement day is watching this moment unfold.Lea Buehler B Gorgeous works her magic, and ...
06/07/2026

One of my favorite parts of an elopement day is watching this moment unfold.

Lea Buehler B Gorgeous works her magic, and little by little you can see it happen. The excitement kicks in and then comes that first look in the mirror.

Not because someone suddenly became beautiful, but because they finally get to see themselves the way everyone else already does.

Briana absolutely lit up when she saw the finished look, and that's one of the many reasons I love working alongside Lea and why I recommend her. She's incredibly talented, keeps things calm, and helps my couples feel like the very best version of themselves on their wedding day. ❤️

Thinking about an intimate wedding, small wedding or elopement in California?

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