Floyd Lamb State Park
Lush trees, ponds, and walking paths. One of the greenest spots in the valley.
Jennie Slade Photography
A curated guide to the most beautiful portrait locations in and around Las Vegas. Each spot chosen for its light, character, and the kind of images it creates.
Lush trees, ponds, and walking paths. One of the greenest spots in the valley.
Tall grasses, natural light, and a quiet escape from the city.
"A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away."
Eudora Welty
"Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still."
Dorothea LangeOpen fields, mature trees, and golden hour light.
"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory."
Dr. Seuss
A quiet green pocket in Summerlin with soft, even light.
Red rock formations, desert brush, and dramatic backdrops.
"If you see something that moves you, and then snap it, you keep a moment."
Linda McCartneyOpen desert with sweeping views near the Red Rock area.
"Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second."
Marc RiboudDesert terrain with mountain views and warm, open light.
"What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything."
Aaron SiskindMurals, neon, and gritty urban textures.
Iconic backdrops, city energy, and golden hour glow.
Art Deco architecture, clean lines, and elegant framing.
Moody, dramatic light with raw concrete and shadow play.
"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do."
Andy WarholEuropean-style shopping village. $150 photographer venue fee required.
Lush resort landscaping and warm, polished settings.
Rolling green fields with Red Rock Canyon views. $10/car entrance fee (client's responsibility). Requires 3 weeks advance notice for photography permit approval.
"The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way."
Mountain forest, pine trees, and cooler temperatures. $100 travel fee applies.
"Collect moments, not things."
Vast, flat desert expanse. Incredible for golden hour and dramatic skies. $75 travel fee applies.
Colorful stacked boulder art installation in the desert south of Vegas. $75 travel fee applies.
"Photography is the art of making memories tangible."
Destin SparksVintage neon signs and retro Vegas history. Venue photography fee: $350 to $500.
Every spot in this guide was chosen because the light, the setting, and the feel create something worth keeping. If you have a place in mind that isn't listed here, I'm always open to scouting new locations together.
jennie@jennieslade.com