LIKE MY SPIRIT, MY PROCESS IS FREE-FLOWING & ORGANIC, CAPTURING REAL MOMENTS SO THAT YOUR PHOTOS NOT ONLY FEEL LIKE YOU, BUT TELL THE UNIQUE STORY OF YOUR LOVE.
my philosophy
My name is Holly Shankland and I have been a professional wedding photographer for nearly two decades - capturing love, great lighting, and even better love stories, from the coasts of Mendocino, to the mountains of Carmel, the vineyards of Napa and my home, Lake Tahoe, California.
HEY, I'M HOLLY SHANKLAND
get to know me
This education hub offers practical guidance for photographers and couples, covering everything from workflow and lighting to pricing and wedding planning. With blog-style content, short videos, and mentorship opportunities, it’s designed to help photographers streamline their process and couples make informed decisions. Whether you're looking to improve efficiency, stay inspired, or navigate wedding photography with confidence, these resources provide helpful insights and real-world advice.
EDUCATION & RESOURCES
for photographers & entrepreneurs
From the mountains
to the beaches, we love it all.
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MORE ABOUT US
love letters
from clients
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“Having Holly with us on our wedding day was hands down one of the best decisions that we made. My husband and I are still in awe of her eye, talent, and kindness. From the minute she walked into the door on the morning of the wedding she was creating and capturing special moments so easily and she made us feel so comfortable and at ease. She was extremely professional, easy to communicate with, and gave wonderful direction throughout the entire day. She is one of those people that you just know instantly is a special soul and we feel so lucky to have had her with us on our day. We will be reliving those wonderful memories through her art for the rest of our lives and we are forever grateful.”
Emily + James
Whitewolf, Lake Tahoe
“From the second we booked our venue, we knew exactly who we wanted to capture our special day. Holly is an incredible photographer AND skier, and we needed someone who could capture our snowboard ride down from our High Camp ceremony to our reception at the Olympic village. From the moment we met Holly, we could tell she has an incredible outgoing personality and we could trust her to match our adventurous energy.She even surprised us with a custom shot ski on the mountain as we rode down after the ceremony! Fantastic. She was everything we dreamed of. We highly recommend her!
Ashley + Michael
Palisades, Lake Tahoe
"From the minute I met holly i realized That she is not just a wedding vendor that We are working with. We developed such a Special bond and friendship! I love that We were able to connect on a higher level And share great times of laughing, dancing, Eating together!”
Raya + Drake
Cuffey's Cove, Mendocino
The world today is moving faster than ever. Slow down, be present and remember…
that no moment is ordinary
