THE BLOG

mother holding daughter playing with chocolate rose while listening to records in studio session by katherine krakowski lake tahoe reno photographer

// Always Be My Baby Johnnie + Blake In my sunroom studio ambellished with garden charm, Johnnie and her adorable daughter Blake embarked on a delightful journey filled with laughter, love, and timeless memories! With hearts brimming with affection and outfits with sweet details, they started on a whimsical mommy and me photography session that […]

XOXO // Mommy & Me Vintage Inspired Valentine’s Day Studio Session

champagne glass with black bow for new years eve on coast with ocean in background

// Being Intentional During Seasonal Transitions As the seasons gracefully transition, there exists an opportunity for personal reflection. It invites us to reevaluate our routines and embrace the potential for growth. Being intentional during these seasonal shifts involves a mindful consideration of our goals, values, and overall well-being. It all makes that next season more […]

Living Intentionally During Seasonal Transitions

Couple walking down the stairs in downtown reno at courthouse

// Makiah + Franklin Romance Movie Makiah reached out to me with her vision of wanting to do an engagement session in downtown Reno while her and her fiance Franklin visited one weekend to tour some wedding venues. Makiah and Franklin are originally from Chico, California, located just under three hours west of Reno. I […]

Downtown Reno Nevada Sign, Courthouse & Rooftop Engagement Session // Makiah + Franklin

family of four walking through wildflower meadow

// in the embrace of wildflowers My heart! Brit contacted me inquiring about a family session with her husband and three daughters. I am the oldest of three daughters (there was four of us – our youngest sister passed away when she was a baby) and I immediately felt connected knowing how special these photos […]

Pure Bliss // Dreamy Documentary Style Family Meadow Lake Tahoe Mount Rose

bride sitting in desert wearing wedding gown from aw bridal with vibrant neutral bouquet

// bridal western Spanish style inspo Wow, heart felt thank you to my model Jen and her friend who allowed us to capture this dreamy session on their beautiful property! Also, a huge thank you to AW Bridal (www.awbridal.com) for this absolutely stunning wedding gown. Jen and I were TOTALLY on the same page when […]

Spanish Desert Old West Reno Nevada Styled Bridal Wedding Shoot // Collab AW Bridal

boho bride standing on rocks in reno nevada desert

Styled bridal shoot with AW Bridal in the high Nevada desert on digital + film I was beyond ecstatic when AW Bridal contacted me on collaborating and I knew I wanted to embrace the high Nevada desert regardless of the gown style – All their wedding gowns are a perfect blend of modern, classic and […]

AW Bridal Collab // Rhapsody of Light

family of three with son holding each other in northern nevada desert taken by lake tahoe reno photographer katherine krakowski photography

//Oasis Bound Jen submitted an inquiry for a desert family session and my heart skipped a beat! Desert family sessions are always such a vibe and I love to watch how much fun each family ends up having in a simple desert! Jen, her husband Brandon and son Emmett live in Roseville, CA and she […]

Family Session in the Northern Nevada Desert

female with wind blowing hair in face wearing floral dress on beach with blue sky in lake tahoe by katherine krakowski photographer lake tahoe and reno photographer

Lake Tahoe Sand Harbor Beach Senior Photos — YES please! I was so excited when Jessica reached out to me about her senior photos at the lake! BIG congratulations to her for her acceptance into TCU! With all the snow and winter storms we’ve received this year, looking at the weather report for the month […]

Beach Daze // Senior Graduation Lake Tahoe Nevada Portrait Session

couples cuddling on couch in lingerie at home in reno nevada by katherine krakowski lake tahoe reno photographer

These two lovebirds are the best! So adorable and the sweetest people. I am so thankful for this session and to have had the opportunity to play around with more cinematic vibes! There are a few B&W Polaroids, color film and digital shots. This was a super casual shoot and I didn’t really have any […]

Romantic In-Home Intimate Cozy Couples Reno Nevada Cinematic Session // Digital + Film