Boho Maternity Pictures at Valley of Fire \\ Kolleen's Maternity Session

Kolleen is due with her first baby boy in May, but we decided that we needed to photograph her growing body twice because who could pass up taking pictures in this amazing white lace dress we rented?? I mean these pictures speak for themselves, and we had so much fun taking them. We got out there at 6am before the sun & before the crowds of hikers and rock-climbers. It was such a beautiful overcast morning, and the photos did not disappoint!

Las Vegas Maternity Photographer

I loved getting to capture these photos for her. Her long white dress had such a beautiful train and was so #boho and perfect for our desert shoot out in the desert. And when you think of desert spots outside of #lasvegas there are soo many, but #valleyoffire is one of my favorite that comes to mind! This spot is popular for many Las Vegas elopement photos, intimate weddings, and even gorgeous engagement photos. There are so many different looks that this spot provides, from glowing red rocks, stripped cliffs, and gorgeous desert flora.

We captured this session on both film and digital photography, and Bryen made such an amazing video from this session! It seriously has to be one of my favorite films we have created because we were able to really tell a whole story and show the beauty of pregnancy.

We recently just bought one of these dresses to be able to provide for all our maternity shoots, so that if a mama-to-be wants to wear a dress like this, it is available for them so they can have the maternity shoot of their dreams!

And if you want to check out the amazing little short film we made of her, make sure to give it a watch if you want to see some amazing drone footage!

Las Vegas Maternity Film

I mean just look at this first picture of her up on the cliff! The way the dress flows over the side and the lace sleeves fall off her arms... I just love this look! The sunrise was beautiful, full of pastels and just the cherry on top of the beautiful morning that added to make these photos even better!

It took us so many tries to get this shot! I just kept saying another, another, another, making her throw the train back over and over again, but it was so worth it when we finally got the perfect shot! We didn't have any wind on this morning, so it was necessary to do some throwing of the dress on our own to really add depth and movement into the photograph.

XOXO,

HAYWAY

Las Vegas Anniversary Session in the Desert \\ Vanessa + Oscar

Vanessa is the sweetest mom, dental student, and friend! She and her husband Oscar celebrated her birthday and valentines day with me in the desert to capture some pictures of their love! It was a freezing cold evening, and the wind did not help, but the snow capped mountains in the back made for a beautiful touch to the scenery. I LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about golden hour in the desert, the light and colors just pop!

I know Vanessa from school, and she is seriously the sweetest! I was so excited when she asked me to take their pictures because she is a freaking BABE and I couldn't wait to meet her husband! If these pictures don't make you want to go frolic in the desert right now I don't know what will. These two are serious #couplegoals

We found this HUGE joshua tree which I am totally a #joshuatree FREAK so it was pretty perfect! I also learned that these trees average about $3000 and are all protected and tracked! I know what I'm saving up for in the future!

PEEP THE SNOW CAPPED MOUNTAINS???!!! That's proof it does snow in #LASVEGAS!

You know these two were too stinking cute!! I absolutely getting to capture moments like this, it is the most amazing job in the world!

Until next time,

HAYWAY

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Rock & Roll Las Vegas Elopement // Downtown + Desert

We started our day picking up these two cuties at the Little White Chapel downtown before heading to red rock to take their wedding pics. You know we had to get a few shots in the tunnel of love with the pink convertible!!

After that we headed up to just outside of the city to a beautiful desert spot to get these two some beautiful images of their day. Brittany's silver sparkly dress and shoes were absolutely perfect for the Vegas elopement and contrasted amazingly with the desert backdrop. When I first saw her I almost died because she looked so rock and roll I fell in love instantly. Nevertheless Bryen and I had so much fun with these two who came all the way from Oklahoma with their family (and adorable baby girl) to elope in Vegas! Their wedding pictures and video are absolute Vegas goals!

You know we had to get the walking across the street shot! This is my absolute favorite shot to get because it's the reason I became a wedding photographer in the first place! Long story short, I started following this freaking amazing photographer @annieruby on instagram, she is absolute goals. And while I was into photography for landscapes and travel stuff, I had never thought about doing portraits and turning my hobby into a business. Well she kills the game when it comes to the bride and groom crossing the road, and ever since I saw that shot, I just wanted to capture it myself! And I always try to add it into my sessions because there is nothing cooler than a bride in her gorgeous gown crossing the road in the middle of somewhere awesome (at least there isn't to me anyways)!

Last but not least we headed down to the Las Vegas sign, waited in a ridiculously long line, but got all the shots they wanted to document their trip to sin city. Despite all the photobombers, these two brought the party and had a celebratory champagne toast and cigar in front of the sign with their family to keep the party going! I loved every single moment of this day and have so much love in my heart for the Vegas elopement, because it's so iconic and personal. My parents eloped in Vegas (I mean they lived there) but still it's super special to me, and love to help contribute to couples special day in the big city!

XOXO,

HAYWAY

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