Best outside places for Photoshoot
in and around Las Vegas
Martina Zando Photography Las Vegas top Boudoir Lifestyle and Fashion Photographer
As many other Las Vegas Photographers, we spend a lot of time researching the best Locations for Portrait, Lifestyle and even Boudoir Photoshoot sessions inside and outdoors. In this first section you will read about my favorite places to take my clients outside. As a keen climber, biker and hiker I have been scouting the best locations near Las Vegas for epic photo sessions. The second section is about the best studio and indoor locations in and around our beautiful Las Vegas.
Near Red Rocks and Calico Basin
Las Vegas Photoshoot locations near rocks and desert
There are numerous amazing spots in Red Rock. To reach the locations we can to walk between 5 minutes and 1 hour. This evoking image with a desert view at sunset, for example, required a half an hour walk. Some other locations are as close as 5 minutes walk and offer trees and greenery. The rocks vary greatly too: from grey to deep red. The exact location will depend on your preference. As one of the top Boudoir Photographers in Las Vegas, I can advice my clients on the more secluded places for epic images.
The Dry Lake Beds
Professional photographers love the dramatic and wide open space at the dry lake
You may have seen them as backdrop of many Desert Fashion Shoots. Between 40 and 50 minutes south of Las Vegas there are fantastic dry lake beds for a unique desert look for your pictures. They give a beautiful natural reflection and lots of space. They allow to show strength, beauty and movement beautifully. It is possible to bring props to add to the images.
See more images in the Desert Lifestyle - Fashion Gallery here.
Mnt. Charlesont -Kyle and Lee Canyon
Mountain environment for Las Vegas Lifestyle Photography
40/50 minutes north of Las Vegas we can quickly drive from 4000 ft (1200 m), to 8000 ft (2400m) and with the height comes the temperature drop! Even when town is above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature on the mountain ranges between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit! It is the perfect location for summer shoots or for snowy portraits!
Nelson Landing
A true desert photo shoot location near las vegas, stepping back in time
An hour south of Las Vegas, Nelson is an old mining town, now ghost town with numerous old cars, barns and even a fallen small plane! It is an ideal place for an old time desert feel. The permit for photoshoots here is very reasonable.
There are numerous props, old cars and furniture for outdoor photoshoots and even an old plane!
Lake Las Vegas
beauty portrait and lifestyle sessions are even better with some water
Take a mini trip to Lake Las Vegas for an European feel and some water! With access to shore line near the water and the cover of a copy of a Florence bridge, it is a very romantic location for a lifestyle Photoshoot and a Portrait session.
Kelso sand dunes, California
Sand Dunes North East of Las Vegas, Nevada
Dramatic landscape for one of the best las vegas desert fashion and boudoir photoshoot opportunities
For an incredible desert look, the dunes are magical. About 1 and a half hours from Las Vegas to the south. Be adventurous and let's take the photo shoot outside. Read more on this blog post.
There is also a small set of Dunes much closer to Las Vegas if you rather avoid the long drive.
See more images in the Desert Lifestyle - Fashion Gallery here. 
Floyd Lamb park
A great, green and comfortable location north of las vegas for family portraits and maternity sessions
Green, with lakes and with horses available for rent for a shoot!
The Strip
The casinos do not allow any photography inside but we can photography on the Strip itself, outside the buildings. Some locations outside are also privately owned and do not allow professional photography. It can be challenging but worth to have the backdrop of the iconic Las Vegas Strip.
Downtown Las Vegas
There is a lot of choice between roof tops, painted walls, and murales. Let's talk about what is meaningful and right for you!
The Neon Museum
A fantastic historical location for a true Vegas photoshoot. A 30 minute private slot permit for a photoshoot starts at $500, paid to the museum. There are old historical signs of all sort for a fun photoshoot session!
Best Indoor Places for Photoshoots
Hotel rooms and Suites
What better way to treat yourself than to book a nice hotel room on the Strip and to use it for a beautiful photoshoot?! Please note that most hotels do not allow photoshoots in lobbies and especially never in the Casino area, however we can shoot in rooms and suites.
My personal top Hotels on the Strip for Boudoir, Lifestyle and Product Photos are:
The Delano at Mandalay Bay - Nice large room, mostly white with a lot of natural light and a very clean, chic look.
The Palms - in particular the Ivory tower has great rooms and suites with interesting wall art, bright colors, wall paintings and the added bonus of the view on the Strip.
Encore and Wynn - sophisticated and always classy, the rooms feature a large window and lots of exciting mirrors. They are quite dark and will require flashes or strobes.
The Mansion - if you are a lucky person and know of it, you know what I absolutely love to photograph at the MGM Mansion in Las Vegas
Cosmopolitan - it is rare to be able to open the windows in hotel rooms on the Strip. The balconies and open windows are fantastic and give much need natural light
The Palazzo - when every room is a suite, there is a lot of space to pose and create a unique, sensual photoshoot, however the environment will be quite dark moody and with a brown palette.
Perfect for: Bachelorettes parties Couples, fashion inspired photoshoots
Martina Zando photo Studio
My private, discreet and comfortable photo studio in Summerlin has plenty of natural light for boudoir and lifestyle photoshoots and portraits. It is perfect for: first time boudoir shoot and portrait sessions takers. The studio is located in South Summerlin, Las Vegas, just opposite Downtown Summerlin.
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My studio in Summerlin is versatile both for natural light photography or strobe lights. If you do not want to worry about walking to a location, battling cold or heat, then an indoor photoshoot in the Studio is perfect for you. I organise on location Professional Hair and Make Up Artist so you can arrive just with a clean face and we will organize the rest!
Martina Zando Photography offers personalized photoshoots for Personal and Business Branding and personal lifestyle Photoshoots.
On location photoshoots - I travel
If you or a friend has a beautiful home, I will be happy to photograph there and make use of the features available.
I love photoshoots in new locations and I love to travel. Contact me with your ideas for a destination photoshoot, being it in California or Hawaii.
Perfect for: Luxury home owners / second time boudoir shoots
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