Nelson Ghost Town Senior Session-Las Vegas Senior Photographer

Part 3 of Ella’s senior picture session down at Nelson’s Landing. It was a packed day with weddings being shot nearby. We didn’t know if we would get lucky to shoot in the famous pretty cactus spot, as it is near the old chapel. The owner was so kind to tell me that after 4pm, we would have a small time slot of no weddings, and could shoot there. Joy! The cactus area to me is always deadly but beautiful. Such gorgeous portraits can happen by those desert plants. We got some winners. I always shoot with much caution, and find a path first for my client to walk in not too close to the prickly stinkers.

Nelson Ghost Town Senior Session-Las Vegas Senior Photographer

Continuing from my last post, here we are again with beautiful Ella! It was a super windy day out at Nelson’s Landing, but we did our best to manage. I love finding desert shrubs that filter light through like little jewels. Wonderful backlighting. It’s all about lighting, although this ghost town has such fun cars and buses everywhere.

There’s so many fun spots to shoot here, and I never get to all of them. Lots to pick and choose from, and always a chance to get great senior portraits! Thanks for stopping by.

Nelson Ghost Town Senior Session -Las Vegas Senior Photographer

This was a very special senior photo session. First off, any chance I get to do a senior session at the Nelson Ghost Town location is always a treat. That place is just too much fun! Secondly, Ella and her mother found me online and flew out from long distance to come specifically to this desert spot for her senior pictures. I just kept asking myself, ‘How did I get so blessed?’. They were a joy to be with, and we braved the winds and multiple wedding shoots going on to get some pictures for her. It was a wonderful adventure.

Family H-Las Vegas Family Photographer

I don’t do too many extended family sessions, but when I do, they are always a delight. I love being around the grandparents and seeing them hold their precious posterity. I love the humor of the older children, who are usually grownups. I love all the different personalities of the little ones. This photo session was a joy to be apart of.

Junior Photo Session-Las Vegas Senior Photographer

When I'm on a photo session, I try so many spots and lighting areas. Sometimes, it doesn't feel like it's going to work out, and I move around to a different place. This is the lovely Meggan, and I had her stand for a moment in this spot at the park. I took a few shots, and then I thought that the light wasn't strong enough, and so we moved on. 

I pulled up the pictures in Lightroom, and took another look at this picture. After editing it in a pretty black and white, I went 'wow'. It looks beautiful, and it's a great portrait of Meggan. I learn constantly to take lots of pictures in lots of different spots. You just never know which will turn out to be a winner. 

Gorgeous Junior Pictures-Foothill High school

Hello, there! Recently, I did a model call for Junior high school girls, and had a great turn out. I am always humbled to be around these vibrant and youthful souls, girls who have big dreams and great excitement for their future. It's invigorating! 

This is the beautiful Emelina from Foothill high school. Can we all just say how amazing it would be to have hair like hers? I could seriously conquer the world. Just saying:)

She dreams of going to college and pursuing acting, singing and makeup. Such great ambitions! Here's to Emelina! 

Aliza's Senior Photo Session-Las Vegas Senior Photographer

Nelson Ghost town is such a fun place, because who doesn't love to play on old cars for a vintage looking senior photo session? :)

The weather is perfect to head out there and take some fun pictures for your senior session! Contact me for more details! 

Becca's Senior Session at Nelson Ghost Town-Las Vegas Senior Photographer

Oh, how I love to come back and look at this senior session! Becca just loves to dress up and be simply gorgeous for her pictures. She was such a blast. I love the location of Nelson Ghost Town. There's so many nooks and crannies to explore, and so much for a great portrait. 

The spring weather is perfect right now for booking a senior photo session! Contact me for details, and we'll get out there before the killer heat arrives :) 

Balancing Family Life and Your Photography Passion

I wrote a blog post for the Blush Resources photographer's website, and it's published! I seriously don't know how these things happen to a girl like me, but I'm so grateful to share some lessons I have learned along my photography journey. Check it out here!

Nelson Ghost Town Shoot

Oh, what a fun day! WPPI came into town last week. Such a blast. I love learning and being inspired from this conference. My friends from California came out, and I took them to see Nelson Ghost Town for a fun photo shoot. It's been awhile since I've been out there. Oh, that place does not disappoint! So much 'scope for the imagination' as Anne of Green Gables would say:) My lovely friend Becca modeled for us, and she rocked it. Best place ever for a senior photo session! 

Senior Session at Mt Charleston-Las Vegas Senior Photographer

Winter is finally saying goodbye, and February says "Here I come!" As I wait for the weather to warm up, I love to go back and look at this session taken last fall. Aliza is just a beautiful young woman and such an example to me of faith and confidence. She knows where she is going in her life, and what she wants to accomplish. I love this side shot of her. She simply turned to look at my friend, and I quickly snapped this. I love the softness of the nature around her. I am in love with taking outdoor portraits:) 

Daphne's senior photo session-Legacy High School

Senior photo sessions are simply so much fun! I just love their energy and enthusiasm for life. Daphne, you are beautiful!!