engagement session Bellagio Fountains- Las Vegas

I recently moved from Las Vegas to Holloman New Mexico as many of you know, but before i packed up my tiny mustang to leave, i had another great opportunity to shoot with Danette Chappell of The Amberlight Collective. She had this absolutely stunning couple coming to Vegas from Sweden, and let me tag along for some shots too! i encourage all photographers to find other people to shoot with. It is such a good experience, and Danette from day one working at the chapel together, helped me so much! So thank you for letting me be there this lovely day! 

Here are just a few favorites! 

i couldn't stop snapping away, and Lina was so good at posing! She actually is a wedding and portrait photographer too! 

Another reason to get some close photographer friends... behind the scene shots... :)

we started at the Bellagio Fountains, and walked to the Cosmopolitan Hotel and across the street to the Paris too. Always some fun areas that show a different part of Vegas.. green trees! 

You should definitely head over to The Amberlight Collective blog and check out her gorgeous photos! I'm so blessed to know Danette and have someone who could answer all my crazy questions and teach me so much! Happy Thursday! 

centennial lakes, Edina- Kou & MaiNhia Yang

MaiNhia had a fabulous idea of meeting at Centennial Lakes in Edina for some photographs of her and husband Kou. it could not have been more beautiful, the areas of green and changing colors was perfection and they are so cute together! She had the serious/sexy look down! 

in between these moments, we had some time to talk, and she's into photography too! she even had an adorable camera ring on. loved this couple! 

not only did they have the serious look down, but they were are laughing and smiling. i'm thinking i might have to make another trip up just to hang out with this amazing couple! 

it's always a good idea to have two looks if possible.  we started with something more casual and then she changed into a dress with heels. even if some poses are similar, it gives variety in choices that you'll get! 

MaiNhia, you're absolutely gorgeous and i had the best time with both of you. it's always such a fun adventure to photograph in new places and be able to explore around. (especially with a fun couple!) 

thank you for our evening together, and hopefully see you cuties soon!

Christmas at Red Rock

Gorgeous friends and adventurous!

I met Angel through her husband and my husband being friends! they're such a wonderful couple, so wonderful we got some pizza hut afterward and relaxed. it was a great night!

Angel goes hiking a lot, and wanted to show off some of the beauty that Las Vegas has so we headed to Red Rock with their puppy Kona too! so here's a few shots we got walking around, getting dusty, and getting a light workout in!  

one of my faves! 

see what i mean adventurous! they did some good climbing, even in her cute boots!

it was the first time i got to photograph these two amazing people! i'm so glad we were able to make it work and quickly get in some Christmas cards.. which we finished yesterday.. shwhew! 

i'd love to hear about your adventures in photography, or what you had to do to get some great shots! 

OH- a little update!-- i posted yesterday to call and book a session before changes in prices kick in. so call or email before January 1st to get your session!