Ever wonder what it’s like to have Donner Summit senior photos taken? With me, it’s all about making it easy and fun, whether we’re catching the soft light of an evening or morning session! As your Truckee and North Lake Tahoe photographer, I love capturing those joyful, genuine moments, especially on Donner Summit where the granite truly shines. I make sure to get those real, authentic smiles, even from subjects who aren’t used to being the focus. While we can definitely capture views of Donner Lake, the real magic of the summit and its granite boulders is the incredible textured backdrop they create for your portraits.
Just this week, I had the pleasure of photographing a Truckee High School athlete on Donner Summit for his senior photos. He was a charm to photograph, and even though he was a bit reserved, we worked together to explore cool spots and find amazing backdrops. The session felt effortless, and we captured beautiful, natural images. It’s moments like these that remind me why I love what I do – showing how stunning and genuine Donner Summit senior photos can be. You can always see my Senior Grad Portfolio and featured sessions for further inspo.
For those looking for an even more unique experience, I offer longer sessions within my collections. This allows us to explore beyond the main summit and even head into the iconic Donner train tunnels with their vibrant graffiti, adding another layer of unique textures and backdrops to your Donner Summit senior photos.
Donner Summit is seriously a go-to spot for senior photos. The rugged granite and incredible light work together to create stunning, natural backdrops. If you’re a senior in Tahoe or Truckee ready for a relaxed, fun photo experience that brings out your authentic self, let’s plan your session!
Ready to Book Your Senior Session?
Great news for Class of 2025 seniors! There’s still time in the next two weeks to capture your senior portraits before graduation. Let’s make it happen!
And for the Class of 2026, your time to shine is starting now! I’ve opened my calendar and started to book sessions to get ahead of the fall rush and college applications. Let’s connect soon to lock in your ideal date and design a senior session that’s perfectly you, exploring all our incredible local spots! Sessions officially begin at the end of July.
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