Here are my portrait session location options, broken down by two different styles. If you’re not sure what you’re looking for or have a different idea, let’s chat about it! I can recommend the location that will suit you best. Also, you can scroll through my Instagram to see more examples and get inspiration!
Nature Locations
- Red Rock Canyon: Ash Springs Example (best thing about this location: you can get close to very red colored rocks)
- Red Rock Canyon: Oak Creek Example (best thing about this location: beautiful overviews of Red Rock, Joshua Trees and greenery)
- Red Rock Canyon: Bonnie Springs Example (best thing about this location: lots of rocky ledges to pose around and sit on – great for families)
- Spring Mountain Ranch ($25 permit): Example (Family) | Example (Engagement)
- Desert National Wildlife Refuge/Corn Creek: Example (Engagement)
- Dry Lake Bed: Example (Engagement) | Example (Maternity)
- Mt. Charleston Lee Canyon: Example (Pine Trees Only) | Example (Pine Trees + Desert)
- Floyd Lamb State Park: Example (Engagement)
- Desert by Mt. Charleston: Example (Engagement)
- GreenGale Farms ($250 permit): Example (Engagement)
- Cactus Joe’s ($150/hour permit): Example (Elopement)
- Lake Las Vegas ($50 permit): Example (Wedding) | Example (Engagement)
- Valley of Fire ($100 permit): Example (Engagement)
- Nelson/Eldorado Canyon Ghost Town ($10/hour permit): Example (Engagement) | Example (Family)
- Springs Preserve (must pay park admission): Example (Maternity)
Urban/Architectural Locations
- East Fremont/Downtown Vegas: Example (Engagement) | Example (Headshots) | Example (Family)
- Smith Center/Symphony Park: Example (Engagement) | Example (Family)
- Neon Museum North Gallery (approx. $300/half hour permit): Example (Elopement)
- Tivoli Village ($100 permit): Example (Engagement)
- Arts District*: Example (Family)
- Lake Las Vegas ($50 permit): Example (Wedding) | Example (Engagement)
Studio Locations
- The Landing Space (natural light studio with several neutral backgrounds, booking fee not included)
- The Gathering Place (natural light studio with several neutral backgrounds, booking fee not included)
- The White Space (natural light studio with several neutral backgrounds, booking fee not included)
Permit fees are always subject to change. These are the last rates that we are aware of.
*Murals and walls can change often downtown, so your session here will probably have different artwork than these examples.
