El Dorado Dry Lake Bed
LOCATION:
El Dorado Dry Lake Bed, Boulder City, NV 89005
Searchlight Exit heading to Boulder City.
NOTES:
The Dry Lake Bed is the most popular location that I work with.
It's an open desert with beautiful hills, sunsets & provides a blank canvas for all styles.
When choosing this location keep in mind that it is very hot during the summer,
very cold during the winter & almost always windy. Please come prepared with
jackets during winter & plenty of water during the summer.
The Dry Lake is a very large area & will require a meeting prior to ensure nobody gets lost.
Dawn to Dusk
The View
LOCATION:
E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89142
NOTES:
"The View" is a hiking area near Hollywood blvd & E. Sahara.
Though it's a bit hidden away, it provides beautiful city views & desert vibes.
This location also provides a bit more privacy if you want to avoid a crowd.
Bring comfy shoes to hike in & plenty of water!
Kyle Canyon Rd
LOCATION:
Kyle Canyon Road, Mount Charleston, NV
NOTES:
Kyle Canyon Rd. provides many trails along the way that change
in scenery as Mt.Charleston approaches.
The Joshua trees found at the beginning of the road have become
a very popular location & one of my favorites. It provides a beautiful
desert landscape & the light is always gorgeous. See top row.
Farther up the road, other trails provide a more open
space with low hills & desert bushes. See bottom row
All Kyle Canyon Rd locations will require a meeting prior to ensure nobody gets lost.
The scenery does change throughout the year & snow can be seen during wintertime.
Dawn to Dusk
Nelson's Ghost Town
LOCATION:
Nelson Cutoff Rd, Searchlight, NV 89046
NOTES:
Nelson's used to be a mining town & it holds that charm until this day.
It's filled with abandoned buildings, cars & other little knickknacks that
provide fun photo ops! There is a shop & bathroom, therefore we will not
completely abandoned & I've yet to encounter a ghost.
There is a $20 dollar fee to shoot at this location & a $20 traveling fee.
7 Magic Mountains
LOCATION:
S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89054
NOTES:
Art installation by Ugo Rondinones brings literal magic to the Desert.
One of the most incredible locations in Las Vegas ( in my opinion ).
It is made of stacked boulders that stand about thirty feet tall & call for attention.
The installation is set to be here until 2021.
$20 Traveling Fee
Calico Basin / Red Rock
LOCATION:
Calico Basin Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89161
NOTES:
Calico Basin is a wooden trail located in Red Rock. It has a huge
Rock as a background & provides greenery & along the way.
The greenery changes throughout the year but it never disappoints.
Please note that Calico Basin does have strict policies & requires an additional permit fee.
If choosing this location, you must book at least 1.5 months in advance to allow me to process fees & insurance information.
For more information regarding hours & regulations please visit the following website:
Spring Mt . Ranch
LOCATION:
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 NV-159, Blue Diamond, NV 89004
NOTES:
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is a public recreation area located within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Nevada's Cottonwood Valley, five miles northwest of Blue Diamond, Nevada.
It has a gorgeous picnic area surrounded by dainty greens.
Please note that Spring Mountain Ranch does have strict policies & if you wish to shoot within
the trails or past the picnic area an additional permit is required.
The fee for this permit is $150 for weekends & $50 on weekdays.
If choosing this location, you must book at least 1.5 months in advance to allow me to process fees & insurance information.
For more information regarding hours & regulations please visit the following website:
Spring Preserves
LOCATION:
333 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107
NOTES:
"Las Vegas Springs Preserve consists of 180 acres dedicated to nature walks"
It's full of beautiful cacti & vegetation true to the desert.
Temporarily closed to due Covid-19. Updates to come.
Wells Trailhead
LOCATION:
Wells Trailhead, Henderson, NV 89011
NOTES:
Wells trailhead is an extension to Wetlands Park & is located near Lake Las Vegas.
It has the Vegas Wash run across & provides beautiful hills & open desert with
green bushes & patches of tall grass surrounded by water.
It is a trail so some cyclists & runners can be seen throughout, but it's mainly a pretty private location.
When choosing this location, be sure to wear comfy shoes
to walk in as the location is a little dusty.
Dawn to Dusk
Wetlands Park
LOCATION:
Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89122
NOTES:
Wetlands Park provides unique scenery & is usually seen as a little oasis in the midst of the Las Vegas Desert.
It has tall grass, a mix of greenery, hidden trails with small creeks & rivers. Wetlands Park is vast
& each corner provides a different look of nature.
If choosing this location, be sure to wear bug repellant as bug bites usually happen
& note that the greens will change as the seasons' change.
Dawn to Dusk
Floyd Lamb Park
LOCATION:
9200 Tule Springs Road, 89131
NOTES:
Floyd Lamb Park is a historic park with old-style ranch buildings, lakes & some beautiful greenery.
It's one of my favorite locations as it provides a variety of little spots within the same area.
$6 fee per vehicle but no special permit fees required.
Summer (April - September) 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Winter (October - March) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
