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.
Lodi CA Blush Retreat-Las Vegas Senior Photographer
Well, summer has come and is fading away. Did everyone have a lovely summer? It went by too fast for me, but I’m ready for the cooler temps!
Read moreWriting thoughts-Las Vegas Senior Photographer
Last year, I discovered a new passion; writing. I had a small blank journal in my purse. One day when I was relishing alone time at the library, I pulled out that journal and began to write. I wrote my rambling thoughts about creativity, plants, the world and such, and I fell in love with writing.
Read moreLegacy High School Senior Session-Las Vegas Senior Photographer
I had the blessing to ride down with sweet Morgan and her family to Nelson Ghost Town for her photo session. I loved it, because we had time to just chat and learn about each other during the hour long ride down. I learned that Morgan is a tender, beautiful young woman. Quiet and kind.
Read more"You win or you learn"-Las Vegas Senior Photographer
I’ve been listening to “The Alison Show” podcasts, and goodness, this gal has so much contagious energy! She’s a riot. The podcast tour episodes are especially fun, filled with laughter and the sounds of a packed house of happy people ready to be uplifted.
Read moreSprings Preserve Senior Session-Las Vegas Senior Photographer
When it comes to doing senior photo sessions in the desert, I don’t have too many options for locations that are budget friendly. I’m always trying to be creative and look for spots in local parks that would be appealing, and I sure love any spots that give a unique desert lushness. Lushness, ha! Like that word would be associated with the desert, but if I look hard enough, I can find pretty spots.
Read moreReturning to writing-Las Vegas Senior Photographer
It’s been awhile since I blogged, but here I am. There is the talk going around that blogging is dead, but I feel that it’s very much alive and needed. While I adore Instagram, and love the uniqueness, visual beauty and stories of it, blogging is a breath of fresh air to me.
Read moreJunior 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.
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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:)