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Katie Botwin
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Step into the picturesque landscapes of Lake Tahoe, where nature paints the perfect backdrop for your love story. I'm Katie and I love to capture the natural beauty and intimate moments of outdoor-oriented weddings.
Surrounded by towering pines, nestled in the heart of the woods, or atop majestic mountain peaks, your special day unfolds amidst nature's grandeur. With a passion for adventure and a keen eye for detail, I strive to eternalize the story of your love against the breathtaking vistas of the Tahoe area.
Let's embark on this journey together, weaving memories into timeless photographs that echo the spirit of your adventurous union. Welcome to Katie Botwin Photo, where every frame tells a story of love, laughter, and the splendor of nature.
Katie Botwin Photography is a wedding photographer based in Tahoe City, CA.
Woman-owned Business
8+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Small team (2-10 members)
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Photo
Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
Classic
Documentary
Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.05 reviews
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Reviewers praised the photographer as organized, professional, and calming, making couples and families comfortable and efficiently following shot lists. They were creative under challenging conditions, removed distractions in editing, and stayed late for extra shots. The final galleries were sharp, emotive, and exceeded expectations.Review photos
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Shasta L
5.0
6/13/2026
We couldn’t be more grateful for Katie and the incredible experience she provided. From the very beginning, she was so helpful, organized, and professional. She made the entire pro...
cess feel easy and stress-free, and her calm presence on our wedding day was exactly what we needed. She helped guide us through the day, kept everything running smoothly, and made sure we felt comfortable in front of the camera. Even with the rain coming down for most of our wedding, she stayed positive and creative, finding ways to capture the most beautiful moments. The photos turned out absolutely amazing and truly captured the love, joy, and emotions of our special day.
Waylon L
5.0
8/27/2025
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 ca...
ptured 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. Then we received our preview shots—and later the full gallery of 355 images—and we were blown away! 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.
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Katie D
5.0
6/30/2025
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.
Sarah W
5.0
9/25/2024
Katie is incredibly easy to communicate/work with and surpassed all our expectations in a wedding photographer. She was so good at making us feel comfortable behind a camera and ca...
ptured our day perfectly. Looking back at our album a year later, we are so grateful for these beautiful photos and would choose Katie again and again!
Katya L
5.0
9/17/2024
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!
(I have so many favorite photos - here are just a few 💖)
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