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It’s near impossible to spend any amount of time in the Lake Tahoe region without encountering the photography of Chris Talbot. His images of the lake and its surrounding natural beauty may be found on the walls of hotels (including a large exhibit at the Hyatt Lake Tahoe), restaurants, offices, homes and in gift shops throughout the basin as well as esteemed businesses like Raley's and Nu Leaf. Besides Tahoe, he’s also spent much of his life traveling the world and has wonderful images from throughout northern Europe and Central America as well as rural Nevada and other stateside locales. His photography of Asia is breathtaking and focuses on Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Singapore. Chris excels at real estate, architecture, resort, golf and food photography and has been published in numerous golf, travel and real estate publications. Talbot Photography also shoots portraits and special events around Lake Tahoe and has photographed nearly 1,300 weddings. Chris understands every aspect of photo composition and passes this knowledge on through custom photography tours around Lake Tahoe that are offered year round. He will take you to the most scenic spots and train you in the technical and practical aspects of taking the best photo you can. Whether you’re looking for a wedding photographer, some schooling on your camera skills (and a guide around the lake) or just something beautiful to hang on your wall, check out Talbot Photography.

The Village at Palisades Tahoe is the epitome of ski-in, ski-out luxury. Nestled just steps away from world-class skiing, thrilling activities and captivating events, this extraordinary lodging offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience with stunning mountain views and a bird's-eye perspective of the vibrant village below. Whether it's a romantic evening dinner, a family-friendly meal or a lively night out, you'll find a plethora of dining options to suit your tastes. From charming coffee shops to lively bars, from street dancing to the rhythm of live music or a serene yoga studio, there's something for everyone. The Village at Palisades Tahoe is also the launchpad for the Aerial Tram which soars 2,000 vertical feet to High Camp, for breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, hiking in wildflowers in the summer, skiing in the winter and dining year-round.

For specialty hobby gear and toys, Toy Maniacs is the first place to check on the South Shore. A family-owned business with more than 40 years of experience in the toy industry, they have a nice range of products you aren't likely to find anyplace else in the Tahoe Basin. Toys, games, puzzles, stuffed animals, science, models, radio-controlled planes and vehicles – they have it all. More than that, they really know their stuff and can answer any questions you have about the RC world, whether you're a novice to the hobby or a seasoned veteran.