Katie Botwin

Lake Tahoe Engagement & wedding photography

Katie Botwin

Lake Tahoe Engagement & wedding photography

Katie Botwin

Lake Tahoe Engagement & wedding photography

Katie Botwin

Lake Tahoe Engagement & wedding photography

My philosophy

Lasting memories through breathtaking, soulful imagery

Capturing life’s most meaningful moments against Tahoe’s stunning backdrop — from mountaintop “I dos” to golden-hour family gatherings by the lake. I specialize in creating timeless, natural images that celebrate your special occasions in the heart of the Sierra.

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Testimonials

"First, we just want to thank you Katie for such a beautiful, fun, personable, professional experience! You TRULY have a gift! Your work is beautiful and you made this whole experience an unforgettable one. We can’t thank you enough!


My fiancé and I were on the hunt for a photographer for 4th of July weekend for a sunrise shoot. Once I reached out to Katie, we scheduled booked and confirmed location almost immediately which helped me put my nerves at ease. Katie offered a pre-shoot call to go over our desired vibes and also offered some location ideas since she is a local. She even knew what side of the lake had the best sunrise!


Katie showed up on time with a warm smile and vibrant energy to the shoot, she even helped direct us with poses and made the whole experience enjoyable and memorable.


Now her pictures look like they are out of a magazine! The lighting, attention to detail, and genuine craftsmanship is truly something that Katie excels in.


So if you are in search of a photographer in Lake Tahoe and you want a unforgettable experience, choose Katie!! :)"

rachel + Drew

"Katie was an absolute joy to work with! My husband and I had never done professional photos before, but she immediately put us at ease with her clear direction, expert posing tips, and she was cracking jokes along the way. During family portraits, she was impressively efficient and followed our shot list to a tee. I had sent her a Pinterest board beforehand, and she thoughtfully incorporated those ideas into our session. She even stayed beyond the scheduled time to capture some gorgeous sunset shots. Katie brought amazing energy to the day and was the ultimate hype woman—we adored her! We definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and creative photographer."

KATIE + ZACH

"Katie is phenomenal! She photographed our wedding on the beach in South Lake Tahoe and exceeded every expectation. She arrived early, walked through the layout with me, and then captured our ceremony and portraits afterward. From start to finish, she was professional, fun, energetic, and incredibly positive. She made everyone feel comfortable, set up creative poses with ease, and kept the whole experience enjoyable. We knew she was great to work with, but we were still a little nervous about how the photos would turn out. The photos are sharp, clear, and capture our perfect day so beautifully. Katie even did a little Photoshop work to remove tourists from some shots, and you’d never know they were there. Over the years, my wife and I have been to and been a part of plenty of weddings and seen a lot of photographers in action, but Katie truly stands out. She didn’t just take pictures—she told the story of our day. And honestly, she blew every other photographer out of the water."

WAYLON + KERE

Testimonials

"Katie is amazing!!! She is so professional and friendly! She really helped us through our wedding photos and made it so fun and smooth! We were so happy to get amazing photos of our elopement to share with our family and friends! Can not recommend her enough❤️"

Tayla + michael

"Katie photographed our wedding early this September and the photos are absolutely incredible! She captured the essence of our day better than I could have imagined, from the silly antics of the guys, to the sweet moments with our little ring bearer (and so much more). She was incredibly easy to work with and took the time to understand the most important aspects of the day we wanted her to prioritize. We will treasure these photos for a very long time to come. Thank you Katie!"

Katya + Phillip

"I've had the pleasure of working with Katie twice and would recommend her to anyone. She is fun to work with and makes you feel comfortable and confident. My photos were so gorgeous, I couldn't pick a favorite."

Karen + tim

Testimonials

"Katie is everything that anyone could want or imagine in a photographer. She is patient, kind, easygoing, and most of all she is fun! A genuine bright and wonderful soul that is an absolute joy to shoot with. Katie rescued me after another photographer cancelled last minute and was so polite and professional-she was literally leaving town that day and still worked to make my day perfect even though she had absolutely no obligation to. She went to really great lengths to make the photo shoot perfect-weather, location, etc.. there’s nothing that stops Katie! She also had me climbing on big rocks in the winter and was so kind to go check them out first to find the right path for me to climb up to make sure I was safe and comfortable. It would be a dream to have katie capture all of life’s special moments! I cannot thank her enough."

alicia + Rob

"Katie took photos for our family of 4 and was absolutely incredible! She gave us way more time and photos than we had agreed on, and we’re obsessed with every single one. We gave her a challenge with our rowdy 2yo and tired 4 month old, but you would never know it looking at the pictures she captured. I want to do a shoot with her every year!"

The Shimp Family

"Katie is the best of both worlds- An insanely talented photographer AND an incredible person. Not only does she produce gorgeous photos for her clients, but she’s fun to work and collaborate with. If you’re looking for brand imaging, don’t hesitate to hire Katie."

alaina

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