KGR
I’m Kyle, a landscape photographer based in Lake Tahoe, California.
I was born and raised in Lake Tahoe, and it’s where I fell in love with photography. The mountains and forests around my town have been a constant source of inspiration for my work. Growing up in a small mountain town has its benefits. I was lucky enough to learn how to mountain bike, ski, and backpack at a young age; and the summers were always a time to explore the mountains with my friends. Outside of my corporate position, I still get to spend most of my free time exploring the region. Tahoe has one of the most diverse landscapes in the country, and I feel grateful to have grown up here to experience it all.
I strive to capture the natural beauty that surrounds us. I am drawn to photograph iconic landscapes that are often associated with the American West. Whether it's the grandeur of Yosemite Valley or the serenity of Lake Tahoe, my hope is to capture images that will inspire people to appreciate and care for our environment.
RECOGNITION
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2022 – Best of Tahoe: "Best Photographer" – Nominated
2021 – Best of Tahoe: "Best Photographer" – Nominated
2020 – Best of Tahoe: "Best Photographer" – Nominated
2019 – Best of Tahoe: "Best Photographer" – 1st Place
2018 – Best of Tahoe: "Best Photographer" – 2nd Place
2017 – International Photographer's Forum– Finalist
2015 – National Scholastic's Art & Writing – 2nd Place
2015 – National Scholastic's Art & Writing – Honorable Mention
2015 – National Congressional - 2nd Place
2015 – National Congressional– 3rd Place
2015 – National Cleveland Art & Design – Honorable Mention
2015 – California State University, Sacramento: "California Through My Eyes" – Finalist
2014 – Smithsonian American Art Museum: "The American Experience" – Finalist
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2022 – Format: "The 22 Best Landscape Photography Portfolios of 2022"
2021 – Format: "Top Photography Portfolios of 2021"
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2025 – LA Times: “Yosemite reservations system halted reportedly for Trump ‘blessing’; you can still book Firefall”
2019 – Tahoe Daily Tribune: "Best of Tahoe" – Cover
2017 – Sigma Photographer's Forum Magazine: "Best of Photography"
2014 – Smithsonian Magazine: "The American Experience"
CLIENTS
REALTY EXECUTIVES
SOUTH TAHOE HIGH SCHOOL
MTV’S SNOWGLOBE MUSIC FESTIVAL
BLUEZONE SPORTS