Introducing Outdoor Adventure & Lifestyle Photography

I'm excited to share something brand new: Outdoor Adventure & Lifestyle Photography is officially live on my website. It's a new way for me to document the things you're already doing around Lake Tahoe and Truckee — skiing a storm day, hauling in a trophy trout, paddling out at sunrise, or anything in between — and turn it into photos and wall art you'll actually want to keep.

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A Different Kind of Session

This isn't studio photography, and it isn't a posed outdoor portrait session either. For most adventures, I come right along with you — skiing next to you, riding in the boat or kayak, hiking the trail alongside — so what you get back actually looks like your adventure, not a staged version of it.

I cover a lot of ground (and water, and snow): skiing, snowboarding, boating, fishing, whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, even private plane and helicopter sessions — with aerial drone photos available as an add-on through my FAA Part 107 certification. The full list of adventures I shoot is on the new page, and if yours isn't on it, ask — there's a good chance I can still make it happen.

Cross-country skiing above Donner Lake.

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What's Included

Every session includes a 20×30 metal print, shipped right to you, plus a set of medium-resolution digital downloads perfect for sharing on social media or your blog. Want more to hang on the wall? Additional prints in metal, acrylic, canvas, and more are available through my print shop at TruckeeTahoePhotos.com, and full-resolution digital files can be added too. Since every adventure is different, pricing is put together once I know what you have planned — there's no one-size-fits-all package.

A father-son trophy catch — Pyramid Lake, Nevada.

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Booking a Session

Ready to book? Fill out my Adventure Booking Questionnaire — a fillable PDF that asks about your activity, group size, timing, and a few other details — and email it back to me so I can put together a custom quote.

👉 Download the Booking Questionnaire (PDF) →

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See More

Here's a quick look at the kind of moments I'm talking about — including a bush plane touchdown at Stampede Reservoir, surrounded by wildflowers.

Adventure & lifestyle photography samples — Scott Shots Photography.

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Ready to Plan Your Adventure?

Whether it's a milestone birthday, an anniversary, a bachelor or bachelorette trip, or just an adventure you don't want to forget, I'd love to help you document it. Head over to the new page for the full list of adventures I shoot, how sessions work, and everything that's included.

👉 Visit the Outdoor Adventure & Lifestyle Photography page →

Or reach out directly: scottshotsphoto@gmail.com | (530) 277-7890

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Scott Thompson / Scott Shots Photography — Truckee, California. Photographing the Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and greater Sierra Nevada region since 2002. FAA Part 107 Certified drone pilot and 2020 Best Local Artist. Visit ScottShotsPhoto.com to learn more.

How to See a Lake Tahoe Print on Your Wall Before You Buy

Every print I sell tends to start with the same quiet question: “Will it actually look right on my wall?” It’s the hardest part of buying art online — you fall for an image on screen, but you can’t quite picture it above the couch, and you’re not sure what size to order. That’s exactly the problem my favorite tool solves, so I want to give you a quick look at how it works.

What is Live Preview AR?

Live Preview AR is a free augmented-reality tool built right into my website, truckeetahoephotos.com. Using the camera in your phone or tablet, it places any of my Lake Tahoe and Truckee prints onto your real wall, at close to real-world scale — no app to download and no sign-up required. You see the actual image, in your actual room, in your own light.

How it works — the quick version

You really don’t need a manual to get going:

1. Open any image on the site and tap the Live Preview AR button.
2. Allow your camera when your phone asks, then point it at the wall.
3. The print appears on your wall — step back, move around, and see how it feels in the space.

That’s the heart of it. For the full walk-through — exactly where to find the button, how to choose a size, and how to switch between views — I put together a complete step-by-step guide, linked below.

One honest thing about size

I’ll always be straight with you: the size you see on screen is a close estimate, not an exact measurement — it depends on your phone, its lens, and how far back you’re standing. So once the preview helps you land on a size you love, grab a tape measure and mark it on the wall to confirm before you order. The preview shows you the feeling; the tape measure confirms the fit.

Bonus: try it against your wall color

There’s also a Wall Preview mode that drops the image into a clean room and lets you change the wall color. It’s a great way to see how an image’s colors play against your paint before you commit — especially handy for bold sunset shots and the abstract water reflections.

See it on your own wall

Want the full how-to — plus before-and-after photos, a customer’s 5-star review, and a QR code you can scan to try it on the spot? Head over to the complete guide on my main site:

 See Any Print on Your Wall Before You Buy

Then browse the galleries, pick an image you love, and watch it land on your wall.

Quick questions

Do I need to download an app?

No. Live Preview AR runs right in your phone or tablet’s web browser — there’s nothing to install.

What devices work?

Just about any reasonably current iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet. You only need to allow camera access when prompted.

Does it show the exact print size?

It shows a close estimate of scale, which is perfect for getting a feel for the room. Always confirm the final size with a tape measure before ordering.

Is it free?

Yes — it’s completely free to use on every print page, with no account required.

Give it a try. It’s genuinely fun, and it takes the guesswork out of choosing art for your home. See you out there — and on your wall.