Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Reno Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Founded in 2016, Simone Jaramillo Photography has established itself as a trusted name in wedding and portrait photography across Reno, Lake Tahoe, California, New Jersey, and beyond. Our approach centers on honoring the sacred rituals and unique stories that define each clients relationships, blending cultural heritage with modern storytelling. With a background in event coordination and a lifelong passion for capturing authentic moments, Simone Jaramillo brings a deep understanding of how to anticipate and preserve fleeting, emotionally significant memories. Our team prioritizes personalized service, from pre-session consultations to tailored location scouting, ensuring every client feels seen and celebrated.We invest time in researching traditions and family dynamics to deliver images that resonate across generations. Backed by over a decade of professional experience and a commitment to technical excellence, we offer 10+ hour coverage for complex ceremonies, true-to-life editing, and a client-first philosophy that emphasizes transparency and care. Our work has been praised for its ability to capture genuine emotions, making families and couples feel comfortable while producing timeless, high-quality imagery.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Photography
Proposal Sessions
Family Sessions
Destination Weddings
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We specialize in multicultural and interfaith wedding photography with deep cultural understanding
- Our 10+ hour coverage ensures no meaningful moment is missed during ceremonies
- True-to-life editing preserves the vibrancy of traditions without artificial enhancements
- Personalized pre-session consultations to map out client-specific storytelling priorities
- Proven ability to make subjects feel comfortable, resulting in natural, unstaged imagery
What people say
Very creative and patient
The process very smooth
Her attention to detail
Makes everyone feel comfortable
True essence of each child
Services
Wedding Photography
Specializing in multicultural and destination weddings, our wedding photography captures sacred rituals and joyous moments with artistic precision. We offer 10+ hour coverage to document complex timelines, from pre-ceremony preparations to reception celebrations. Our true-to-life editing preserves cultural authenticity while highlighting emotional highlights like family blessings and spontaneous laughter. Clients receive a private online gallery with full printing rights, ensuring timeless memories that span generations.
Family Sessions
Documenting family bonds through natural, unstaged photography, our family sessions focus on genuine interactions rather than posed shots. Sessions begin at $550 and include location scouting assistance, personalized activity planning, and expert guidance to help subjects feel at ease. Whether at home, parks, or travel destinations, we capture authentic connections across generations, with special expertise in photographing children and extended family groups in outdoor settings.
Proposal Sessions
Creating lasting memories of romantic milestones, proposal sessions start at $800 and include discreet documentation of surprise moments. Our photographers anticipate emotional beats to capture authentic reactions, whether at scenic Lake Tahoe vistas or intimate urban settings. The service includes coordination with venues, timing guidance, and post-processing to enhance natural lighting while maintaining the spontaneity of the occasion.
Destination Weddings
With experience across Nevada, California, New Jersey, and international locations, our destination wedding service handles logistical complexities while maintaining artistic excellence. We research local traditions beforehand to better capture cultural nuances, and our portable equipment adapts to diverse environments from beach ceremonies to mountain venues. Travel coordination includes scouting unique backdrops and contingency planning for weather-related challenges.
Cultural Ceremonies
Specialized documentation of interfaith and multicultural ceremonies, with prior experience photographing Jewish-Catholic unions, Caribbean celebrations, and blended family traditions. We conduct pre-ceremony consultations to understand ritual significance, positioning ourselves strategically to capture meaningful details like blessing exchanges and symbolic gestures. Our approach respects cultural protocols while ensuring comprehensive coverage of both widely observed and deeply personal moments.
People
Simone Jaramillo
Photographer & Owner
With over a decade of professional experience, Simone Jaramillo combines childhood passion with formal training in event coordination to create emotionally resonant photography. Her multicultural expertise stems from photographing diverse weddings across four U.S. regions, capturing authentic moments that reflect each family's unique heritage and story.
Questions
What areas do you photograph weddings in?
I primarily serve Reno and Lake Tahoe, with regular travel to California, New Jersey, and New York. I also accept destination weddings worldwide, having previously photographed events in Ireland and Scotland.
How long does wedding photo editing take?
Full wedding galleries are delivered within eight weeks of your event date. This includes careful curation and color grading of all selected images to ensure timeless, high-quality results.
Do you offer shorter photography sessions?
Yes! In addition to full-day wedding coverage, I offer proposal sessions starting at $800 and family portraits from $550, with flexible hourly options available during spring through fall seasons.
How do you handle unexpected issues during events?
With experience in over 100 weddings, I remain calm and adaptable when challenges arise. Whether weather changes or schedule adjustments, I focus on capturing beautiful moments while ensuring client safety and comfort throughout the day.
What's your approach to family photography?
I prioritize natural interactions over stiff posing, often incorporating favorite activities or locations. My process includes pre-session questionnaires to understand family dynamics, helping subjects feel comfortable and resulting in authentic, storytelling images.
