Las Vegas · Henderson · Summerlin · the desert
Las Vegas photographer and filmmaker, local to the valley.
I moved here in 2026 because this city runs on two things I am built for: events that cannot be reshot, and couples who decided this week that this is the week. Photo and film in one booking, for companies that need a headshot station or event coverage, and for couples who want to elope with the person who actually shows up.
Conventions, events, elopements, and the desert after dark.
What people book me for here
Four things, done properly, instead of a menu of everything. All of it is photo and film from one person, so there is never a second vendor to call.
Conference headshot stations
Booth activations for conventions and trade shows. Backdrop, lighting and a retouching workflow that clears 30 people an hour, delivered inside five business days. Because I live here, there is no airfare or hotel line on a Vegas show.
See headshot packages →Corporate events and offsites
Keynotes, panels, award dinners and the party after. Photo and film across the whole day, handed back in a state your marketing team can post that week.
See event coverage →Elopements, photo and film
Chapel at noon, neon at sunset, desert after dark, in one booking. A photo assistant comes with every elopement, and a second shooter can be added.
See elopement packages →Film and brand content
Recap films, dance films, interviews and commercial cuts. Film stock, keynotes recorded on a separate recorder, edits back in 7 to 14 days.
See film work →Where we shoot around Las Vegas
Some of these need a permit or a ticket. I handle the planning and tell you what is required before you book, because the permit is part of the job, not a surprise on the invoice.
The Strip and the Welcome sign
Iconic, busy and regulated. Clark County wants a film permit for commercial stills, with 10 calendar days' notice and a 30 minute limit at the sign.
The Neon Museum
The Boneyard is the most requested backdrop in town. Private shoots are ticketed, and everyone needs a ticket including me.
Downtown and Fremont Street
Gritty, loud, best after dark. City of Las Vegas film permit, no fee, insurance required, five working days.
Red Rock Canyon
Red sandstone 30 minutes from the Strip. Weddings need a BLM Special Recreation Permit, filed 30 to 180 days ahead.
Valley of Fire
An hour out and worth every minute. Commercial permits need 30 days' notice, plus day rate, application fee and vehicle entry.
Lake Mead and Lake Las Vegas
Water, mountains and soft light. Small portrait sessions with hand-carried gear generally need no permit; ceremonies need a Special Use Permit.
Mt Charleston
Pine forest and 20 degrees cooler in summer. No permit for small handheld sessions under current Forest Service rules.
Eldorado Dry Lake Bed
Wide open desert near Boulder City, permit from Boulder City Parks and Rec.
Hotels, chapels and ballrooms
Strip resorts, downtown chapels and the convention center. Access, permits and load-in are handled per property, and the venue is confirmed before the quote goes out.
Beyond the valley
Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Phoenix and Salt Lake City are a short flight away, and I travel for the right project anywhere. Las Vegas and the whole valley carry no travel fee, including Henderson, Summerlin and Boulder City. Anywhere else, travel is billed at cost and shown as its own line.
Las Vegas questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge travel inside Las Vegas?
No travel fee anywhere in Las Vegas or the Las Vegas Valley, including Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas and Boulder City. Beyond the valley it is billed at cost, and it shows on the invoice as its own line rather than disappearing into the rate.
Do you have insurance for venues and permits?
Yes. A certificate of insurance naming your venue is available on request. Ask before your venue's deadline rather than the week of, since some properties want the certificate on file before they will confirm load-in.
How fast do we get our photos?
Headshots: five business days. Events: five business days for the full gallery, with a same-week highlight set at a rush fee. Elopements: sneak peeks inside the first week and the full gallery in about three weeks, confirmed in writing with your date.
Can you shoot photo and video at the same event?
Yes. If the beats are spread across the day, one operator covers both. If a job requires a second shooter to hold photo and video at the same time, the extra operator starts at $600. One booking, one contact, matching look.
Do you work CES and other big conventions?
Yes, for exhibitors and sponsors who want headshots, booth content or event coverage. Book early: show-week calendars fill fast.
Who handles permits?
We tell you which locations need a permit and what it costs before you book, and we file the photography permits we're responsible for. Ceremony permits (Red Rock, Lake Mead) are filed in the couple's or officiant's name, or bundled by a permitted chapel.