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Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera. Cinematic Wedding, Engagement, and Bridal Photography in Lake Tahoe and Worldwide. bio picture

Welcome to the Journal

Besides my faith in God, my most valued treasure in my family. I am happily married and love being a husband, and a father to our wonderful children. It is their love and constant support that enable me to live and pursue this incredible dream.

Years ago I fell in love with photography and now I wake up every morning to the greatest job I could possibly imagine!  I have studied in college, served in the military, and worked in corporate America, but I am a photographer because that is my passion.

I have photographed weddings at some of the most beautiful venues in the area including Montreux, the West Shore Cafe, Glenbrook, Plumpjack, the Resort at Squaw Creek, Edgewood, the Ehrman Mansion, Tannenbaum, Granlibakken, and Sand Harbor. I am based out of Lake Tahoe, but am asked to travel throughout the country photographing weddings.

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."  John 8:12

Film Is Not Dead

Jonathan just sent me this in the mail- he’s the man!

Film Is Not Dead T-Shirt from Jonathan Canlas

Viva film!

Best Wishes,
Michael

iMichael - Oh yes it is. :D

Michael - Hey you in the back...QUIET! Thanks for the discouragement my friend! :-P

Feeling Neglected

Hello Journal World,

I’m sorry for neglecting you!  There has been so many things going on that I haven’t made time to post anything lately.  I’ve got great sessions to post along with a cool new release very soon…stay tuned!

Best Wishes,
Michael

Loving Film and Vintage Goodness

There is just something about the 40’s and 50’s that draws me in. I love Glenn Miller. I love reading about WWII and what has often been dubbed as the greatest generation. If I could travel back in time to a certain era, that would definitely be it!

A vintage portrait captured with a Mamiya 645 AFD, a Mamiya 80mm f/1.9, and Kodak Portra 400NC film by Michael Escalera.

Photographed with a Mamiya 645 AFD and an 80mm f/1.9 using Portra 400 film.

Best Wishes,
Michael

Richard Israel - What can I say except I love this x 100. Awesome work my friend!!!

Michael - Thanks so much Richard! I really appreciate your encouragement my friend.

Dominoe Imus - Holy moly Michael E! Your new website looks great, and the vintage images look amazing. The girls are gonna freak when they see them! :)

Michael - Hey Dominoe - thanks so much for your support! I've got a full post with more images coming soon!

Erin - Michael- I love the new website and journal! Everything looks amazing. Great work!!!

Michael - Thank you Erin! I appreciate your support!

Vintage Session

Hi Everyone,

There’s much more to come from this incredible vintage session very soon!

Reno Portrait Photographer Michael Escalera photographs a vintage model session in Sparks, Nevada.

Have a fantastic day!

Best Wishes,
Michael

Lydia - Love it!

Michael - Thanks Lydia - it's great to hear from you!

Rachel

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

I just wanted to share a few more from my session with Rachel a couple of weeks ago.  She was super easy to work with and I had a lot of fun!

Portrait Photographer Michael Escalera photographs a young woman in Reno, Nevada.

Rachel has a great smile!

Portrait Photographer Michael Escalera photographs a young woman in Reno, Nevada.

Portrait Photographer Michael Escalera photographs a young woman in Reno, Nevada.

My favorite image

Portrait Photographer Michael Escalera photographs a young woman in Reno, Nevada.

Thanks again for a great session Rachel!

Best Wishes,
Michael

Erin - I am just in love with the last image with the umbrella! reminds me of a park setting in NYC....great work!!!!! :)

Michael - Hi Erin - thanks for your comment! I had a great time with you guys!