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Notes from a Las Vegas wedding photographer

Planning advice, favorite locations, how Nevada weddings actually work, and stories from real couples.

A groom twirling his bride below the red rocks outside Las Vegas on a mild evening

August 24, 2026

The Best Time of Year to Get Married in Las Vegas

Spring and fall are the best times of year to get married in Las Vegas. A local photographer of 17 years compares all 12 months, room rates, and dates to avoid.

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Couple kissing in front of The Forge sign in Boulder City, Nevada, photographed by a local Las Vegas wedding photographer

August 23, 2026

George Street Photo & Video Alternatives in Las Vegas for 2026

Weighing George Street Photo & Video alternatives in Las Vegas? A local photographer explains how the big studio model works and how to choose your own.

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Bride and groom kissing among the red rocks outside Las Vegas during a redo session

August 23, 2026

Hate Your Wedding Photos? A Redo Session Can Fix That

Hate your wedding photos? A Las Vegas wedding photographer explains what to ask your photographer for and how a redo session works, from cost to timing.

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A couple laughing together at Red Rock Canyon right after a surprise proposal

August 23, 2026

How to Plan a Surprise Proposal in Las Vegas

Learn how to plan a surprise proposal in Las Vegas: the best spots, timing, permits, real costs, and how to keep the secret, from a local proposal photographer.

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Bride and groom among the red rocks outside Las Vegas at an outdoor elopement

August 23, 2026

How to Plan a Las Vegas Elopement (Without a Chapel)

Yes, you can get legally married outdoors in Las Vegas. Here are the exact steps, locations, permits, and costs for an elopement with no chapel involved.

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Bride laughing with her bridesmaids in the warm evening light of a Las Vegas summer wedding

August 23, 2026

Planning a Summer Wedding in Las Vegas: How to Beat the Heat and Still Get Beautiful Photos

Yes, a summer wedding in Las Vegas can be beautiful. A photographer with 17 years of experience shares how to time your day around the heat for glowing photos.

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A couple laughing together in a golden desert field during an engagement session outside Las Vegas

August 22, 2026

Why I Want Every Couple to Do an Engagement Session

The engagement session is where the awkward part gets burned off, weeks before your wedding. Here's how it works and where we go around Las Vegas.

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Wedding rings on a pale mint background

October 24, 2016

Wedding Album Options: Covers, Pages, and Add Ons

A walk through the wedding album choices McKenzie offers, from linen and leather covers to page thickness, engraving, and gilding.

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