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About Melody Hoover Photography
Based in Dayton, Melody Hoover Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada and California. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including St Mary's Art Center and Piper's Opera House. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Lake Tahoe
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Lake Tahoe?
Most couples in Lake Tahoe budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Lake Tahoe?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Melody Hoover Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| St Mary's Art Center | 4.0 mi |
| Piper's Opera House | 4.5 mi |
| Empire Ranch Golf Course and Event Venue | 9.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Melody Hoover Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Lake Tahoe weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in June, July, August, September. The driest months are June, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43° | 18° | 16% | 4:21 PM | 5:02 PM |
| Feb | 43° | 19° | 21% | 5:00 PM | 5:37 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 24° | 19% | 6:31 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Apr | 53° | 28° | 13% | 7:01 PM | 7:37 PM |
| May | 62° | 33° | 12% | 7:27 PM | 8:05 PM |
| Jun | 72° | 38° | 3% | 7:47 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 80° | 42° | 3% | 7:45 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 41° | 2% | 7:17 PM | 7:54 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 35° | 2% | 6:32 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Oct | 62° | 29° | 9% | 5:44 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Nov | 51° | 23° | 15% | 4:06 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Dec | 43° | 18° | 19% | 3:56 PM | 4:38 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at South Lake Tahoe Airport (3.0 mi from Lake Tahoe). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Lake Tahoe.
Getting to Lake Tahoe
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| TKF Truckee Tahoe Airport | 28 mi | 40 min |
| RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport | 40 mi | 1 hr |
| SMF Sacramento International Airport | 89 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 85 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| San Francisco Bay | 155 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Lake Tahoe; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 633 Rock Island Dr, Dayton, NV 89403, USA
- Where
- Dayton · 31 miles northeast of central Lake Tahoe
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Lake Tahoe
- One of 72 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (775) 297-1243
- Website
- Visit site
From Melody Hoover Photography's website
“Melody Hoover Photography works with you to the capture the tender moments and true joy of your wedding day.”melodyhooverphotography.zenfoliosite.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Online gallery, Elopements
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $1,500
Read from melodyhooverphotography.zenfoliosite.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Melody Hoover Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Dayton
- Nearest venue
- St Mary's Art Center, 4.0 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 3 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 6 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Virginia City
Distances are straight-line from Melody Hoover Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Lake Tahoe.
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