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Welcome to the Journal

Besides my faith in God, my most valued treasure is 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.

Thanks for stopping by - I hope you enjoy the images!


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We will be completing our relocation from Lake Tahoe to Charlotte, North Carolina from August 19th through September 7th.  My email and phone communication will be delayed during this time.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.  We look forward to our return to the East Coast!

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Summer Clouds

There are so many things I love about summer time…

- Going to the beach!
- Laying out during warm nights and watching the stars
- The smell of bar-b-que drifting from neighbors yards
- Late afternoon thunderstorms
- The way the clouds look…

Summer Clouds Over Nevada by Michael Escalera

Have a great day!

Best Wishes,
Michael

Reno Portrait Session – Wendy (Sneak Peek)

I had a great session with this wonderful lady just a few days ago – stay tuned for more images soon!

A portrait of Wendy Hithe Photo by photographer Michael Escalera.

Best Wishes,
Michael

Jaimie Dee Photography - Can't wait! BTW, love your work! Just stumbled across your site today, and I think it is quite awesome! Keep up the great work! :)

Wendy Hithe - Wow!! I love it Michael!! Thank you so much for working with me. :)

Jeremy Wales - That's my beautiful sister . . . amazing photo!!

Michael - Thank you Jamie! I appreciate your kind comments!

Michael - You are very welcome Wendy - I am glad you love your sneak peek!

Michael - Thanks Jeremy - I am glad you love the image! Wendy was a blast to work with.

Engagement Session – Mark & Tessa

It seems like just a few years ago that I was watching Mark run around in diapers.  Then as he got older, he shed the diapers and started beating up his two younger brothers.  Now, I turn around and he’s getting married!  Mark just happens to be my nephew and he and his fiance, Tessa, are planning on getting married in November.

I’ll be very honest here for a minute, but stay with me.  The session was challenging because Mark & Tessa have some preferences about physical contact prior to their wedding.  The first time that they kiss will be at their ceremony!  In today’s world that’s extremely rare, and I have to say that I am proud of them.

Here are a few favorite images from their session…

An engagement session photographed in Nevada by Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera.

It was very hot as we hiked to the waterfall, but it was a good 10-15 degrees cooler once we were up there!

An engagement session photographed in Nevada by Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera.

Awwww!  :-)

An engagement session photographed in Nevada by Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera.

An engagement session photographed in Nevada by Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera.

Thanks for spending the morning with me you guys – I had fun!

Best Wishes,
Michael

Ramona - Thanks bunches, Michael!! Love the photos!! Blessings Ramona (Tessa's mom)

Mark Escalera - I am glad we got to go up there! And thanks for going with us! Tessa and I both had a blast!

Michael - You are very welcome Ramona - I am glad that you love them!

Michael - I'm glad we we got to go up there too! You are welcome!

Mark Escalera Sr - Hello Michael, Thanks for your kind words of support to Tessa and Mark Jr. It was a decision they made together and we also have a lot of respect for that. It will make their wedding day that much more special. I must say that it has been a long time since my little brother brought tears to my eyes, but these pictures and the thoughts certainly did! LOL Once again, another great job, and pictures we will all cherish for a long time. Love you bro, Mark Anthony

Violet - Hello Michael, I also wanted to thank you for the pictures and for taking time out for Mark and Tessa. What you had to say brought tears to my eyes, as well! We thank you for your gracious words and the beautiful pictures!

Michael - Hi Mark - you are more than welcome and I agree with what you said. I hope you all enjoy the images for many years to come! Love you lots!

Michael - Hello Violet - you are more than welcome! I am glad that you love their images.

Sand Harbor Engagement Session – Chad & Erin (Sneak Peek)

I had a wonderful session with Chad & Erin recently…lots more to come soon!

An engagement session at Sand Harbor State Park, Nevada photographed by Michael Escalera.

Best Wishes,
Michael

Rachel McAdoo - Can't wait to see more! Erin and Chad, you guys look great. Michael, always wonderful to see your work...

Michael - They do look great don't they?! Thanks so much Rachel - it's great to hear from you!

Reno Wedding Photography – Larry & Eliza

I had a huge amount of fun when I photographed Larry & Eliza’s engagement session at Lake Tahoe back in January.  We started on top of Mt. Rose where the wind was howling, the temperature was freezing, and the snow was perfect!  We warmed up a little bit at Starbucks afterward and then headed down to Sand Harbor for a little more fun.  It was a great afternoon and I enjoyed getting to know them both a little better.

Fast forward five months and I had another great day of fun photographing their wedding!  I asked Michael Imus to photograph with me and together we covered their wedding from beginning to end.  It was a great time!  Larry & Eliza, this is only a fraction of what is to come in your full gallery very soon!  I hope you enjoy the images…

The private residence where the wedding was held – beautiful!

Reno wedding photography by Nevada Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera

Eliza’s beautiful dress & shoes

Reno wedding photography by Nevada Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera

Nice watch!

Reno wedding photography by Nevada Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera

I love both of these, and especially the image on the right

Reno wedding photography by Nevada Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera

Larry & Eliza seeing each other for the first time!

Reno wedding photography by Nevada Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera

Reno wedding photography by Nevada Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera

Love these!

Reno wedding photography by Nevada Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera

Reno wedding photography by Nevada Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera

Reno wedding photography by Nevada Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera

Such a great looking couple…

Reno wedding photography by Nevada Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera

Reno wedding photography by Nevada Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera

I absolutely love these two images!

Reno wedding photography by Nevada Wedding Photographer Michael Escalera

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Best Wishes,
Michael