Danny and Shelley Lemaire taking outdoor family photos in Reno with mountains in the backdrop

Our Passion

Family photographers in the fullest sense

Our goal as professional photographers goes much deeper than the images we create. We dedicate ourselves to developing meaningful relationships with our clients—ones that can span decades—from maternity to birth, from toddling to graduating, to grandkids and extended families. These relationships go beyond anything we could plan or imagine.

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Danny Lemaire - Reno photographer

Danny

Working as a professional photographer for the last 15 years, I have the experience and skillset to create gorgeous family photos, dynamic headshots, and adorable portraits of children from birth to adulthood.

With a working method to help ease adults’ stress and diffuse children's shyness, I help people express their authentic selves.

This is more than ‘just’ photography for me. This is a 24-year obsession that has become my life’s work. This is your story, your family, your victories, your new adventures, the very spirit of who you are. My legacy is the continued documentation of your legacy—the life you have built, the dream you are currently working towards, and the person you are becoming.

Shelley Lemaire Reno Photographer

Shelley

As a sentimental mother of three, I’m very aware of how quickly children change, as well as the importance of documenting every milestone in life so we never forget any part of this beautiful journey. My fun-loving, nurturing mentality adds incredible value to the planning process of every session, inspiring the poses we will use to tell the story of your family.

I learned how to use a camera because I had three babies and I didn’t want to miss anything! Their cute little chubby cheeks, their facial expressions of childish innocence, and their genuinely sweet demeanor. I knew that I could NOT just watch them grow up without taking a bazillion photos along the way. 15 years later, I’m more in love with photography than ever! I love helping other parents document their own journey and relationships with their sweet kiddos.

Nevada Roots

Danny Lemaire is a 6th generation Nevadan, and comes from a long line of entrepreneurs. The Lemaire family came from France in 1859 and later opened many stores in Battle Mountain, including a saloon, soda shop, grocery store, auto shop, lumber yard, and more.

We have a dream of continuing to create something special in Nevada, and we are thankful that our passion has supported our family for the last 15 years.

Old photo of Nevada

we have a family history of art, entrepreneurship, and high desert living. Today, we continue that rich legacy and desire to bring high quality storytelling to families and businesses in Northern Nevada through the art of photography.

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What Our Clients Say

“The very best of the best. Stunningly beautiful family pictures, not easy for a large group, but the best part was the kindness, humor and ease with which it was carried out by this tremendous couple. Grateful for the photos but more grateful for the memories of the day. Thank you, we will be life long customers and fans. Eternally grateful!”

- Kelly Wilcher

Portrait of a toddler by reno family photographers
Outdoor family portrait of extended family by lemaire photography in Reno

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