Journal
The journal
Practical guides for Las Vegas families — when to book, what to wear, where to shoot, and how to make a session with young children go well.
- Local · 4
- Family · 11
- Maternity · 13
- Newborn · 9
- Planning · 3
- Couples · 1
Family · October 28, 2026
Is Floyd Lamb Park good for family photos in Las Vegas?
Floyd Lamb Park works for family photos in November through January and April through September, the months its gate stays open past Las Vegas sunset.
Local · October 22, 2026
Where can you take photos in Las Vegas in the winter?
Red Rock's Scenic Drive closes at 5pm November through February and December sunset is 4:26pm, so winter golden hour still fits — until February.
Maternity · October 21, 2026
Is it too late for maternity photos at 36 weeks?
Thirty-six weeks is not too late for maternity photos in Las Vegas. A local photographer on what changes, where to shoot, and how fast to book.
Local · October 15, 2026
Do you need a permit for photos at Valley of Fire?
Valley of Fire requires a permit for every paid portrait session: $50 a day, a $25 application fee, and a $1 million insurance endorsement 30 days ahead.
Newborn · October 14, 2026
What if your baby will not sleep during a newborn photo session in Las Vegas?
A Las Vegas newborn photographer on why an awake baby does not ruin the session, what a feed fixes, and the room temperature that settles most babies.
Planning · October 7, 2026
What is a studio photo session like in Las Vegas?
A studio session in Las Vegas is one room, controlled light and about an hour. What happens inside, what it costs, and the months it beats the desert.
Newborn · September 30, 2026
What happens to newborn photos if your baby arrives early or late in Las Vegas?
Only 54.94 percent of US births land in the full term window, so a Las Vegas newborn session is booked as a window around your due date, not a fixed day.
Maternity · September 26, 2026
How do you pose for maternity photos if you feel awkward?
Maternity poses feel awkward because nobody gave you directions. Four poses that work, three to skip while pregnant, and how the desert changes both.
Family · September 25, 2026
How do you plan extended family photos in Las Vegas?
Lake Mead allows permit-free photography for eight people, Springs Preserve charges past twenty. A Las Vegas photographer on planning a big family session.
Newborn · September 24, 2026
What should parents wear for newborn photos in Las Vegas?
Soft solid neutrals in cotton or linen, sleeves you can push up, nothing scratchy. A Las Vegas newborn photographer on what parents should wear indoors.
Planning · September 23, 2026
How many photos do you get from a photo session in Las Vegas?
Fifteen edited images from a one-hour session and twenty from a two-hour family session. A Las Vegas photographer on what really sets the number.
Maternity · September 22, 2026
Do you need hair and makeup for maternity photos in Las Vegas?
Professional hair and makeup is optional for maternity photos in Las Vegas, and it is not included in a Silva Studios session. Here is how to decide.
Family · September 21, 2026
Where are the best places to take family photos in Las Vegas?
Floyd Lamb Park, Red Rock Canyon and the dry lake bed, sorted by what is still open at golden hour. A Las Vegas photographer on real park hours and fees.
Maternity · September 20, 2026
How long does a maternity photo session take in Las Vegas?
A Las Vegas maternity photo session is one hour of shooting, but plan two and a half to three hours door to door. Here is where that time actually goes.
Family · September 19, 2026
Can you bring your dog to a family photo session in Las Vegas?
Yes, at Las Vegas locations that allow dogs and always on a leash. The park rules, the ground temperature that matters more, and the months that work.
Newborn · September 18, 2026
When should you book a newborn photographer in Las Vegas?
Book in your second trimester, around 28 weeks. A Las Vegas newborn photographer on reserving a window around your due date instead of a date on the calendar.
Family · September 17, 2026
When should you book holiday family photos in Las Vegas?
Book a Las Vegas holiday session for the first half of November. Here is the light, the temperature and the mailing math that sets that date.
Maternity · September 16, 2026
Should maternity photos be done in a studio or outdoors in Las Vegas?
Outdoors, for most of the year in Las Vegas — the valley averages 4.2 inches of rain. When a studio wins, and what October timed entry changes.
Local · September 15, 2026
Do you need a permit for photos at Red Rock Canyon?
The timed-entry reservation is yours to book; the commercial permit is your photographer's to hold. What Red Rock Canyon actually requires for a paid session.
Maternity · September 14, 2026
What is the best month for maternity photos in Las Vegas?
October is the best month for maternity photos in Las Vegas, at a normal high of 81.2°F. A Las Vegas photographer on what every other month gives you.
Family · September 13, 2026
How much do family photos cost in Las Vegas?
A Las Vegas family photographer on what a session really costs here, what the $500 covers, what park access adds, and how to compare quotes fairly.
Family · September 12, 2026
What is a fall mini session in Las Vegas?
A fall mini session is 25 minutes and $200 for 10 edited images. Here is what you get, and why the Las Vegas version only runs on two October weekends.
Planning · September 11, 2026
What time of day is best for photos in Las Vegas?
A Las Vegas photographer on sunrise versus sunset sessions, why the ground heat matters more than the air temperature, and when midday is the right call.
Newborn · September 10, 2026
Is newborn photography safe for your baby in Las Vegas?
A Las Vegas newborn photographer on what actually keeps a baby safe in a session, which poses are composites, and what the desert heat changes.
Newborn · September 9, 2026
How much do newborn photos cost in Las Vegas?
A Las Vegas newborn photographer on what a session really costs here, what the $450 covers, and the three pricing models you are actually comparing.
Family · September 8, 2026
What should you wear for family photos in Las Vegas?
A Las Vegas family photographer on the colors that hold up against red rock, how to coordinate four people without matching, and dressing for desert heat.
Maternity · September 7, 2026
How much do maternity photos cost in Las Vegas?
A Las Vegas maternity photographer explains what a session really costs here, what the $350 covers, and where the rest of the local market sits.
Couples · September 6, 2026
Where should you take engagement photos in Las Vegas?
A Las Vegas couples photographer on choosing an engagement location, why Red Rock needs a timed-entry reservation from October 1, and four alternatives.
Newborn · September 5, 2026
How do you prepare your house for a newborn photo session in Las Vegas?
A Las Vegas newborn photographer on getting your house ready: the thermostat setting, which window to pick, and the parts that genuinely do not matter.
Newborn · September 4, 2026
How old should a baby be for newborn photos in Las Vegas?
A Las Vegas newborn photographer on the five to fourteen day window, what changes after three weeks, and when to book so your date is still open.
Family · September 3, 2026
When should you book fall family photos in Las Vegas?
A Las Vegas family photographer on why October is the real window for fall photos here, and what changes the moment the clocks go back on November 1.
Newborn · September 2, 2026
Should newborn photos be done in a studio or at home in Las Vegas?
A Las Vegas newborn photographer on choosing between a studio session and an in-home one, and why your windows usually decide it for you.
Maternity · September 1, 2026
Should your partner be in your maternity photos?
Yes, for about half the frames. A Las Vegas photographer on what a partner actually does during a maternity session, what to wear, and how to split the hour.
Maternity · September 1, 2026
Are in-home maternity photos worth it?
Yes, if you want calm over scenery. A Las Vegas photographer on what an in-home maternity session actually looks like, which room to use, and who it suits.
Maternity · August 31, 2026
Where can you take maternity photos at Red Rock Canyon?
Calico Basin, the Scenic Drive overlooks and the SR-159 pullouts. A Las Vegas photographer on where to shoot maternity photos at Red Rock, and when.
Maternity · August 30, 2026
What should you wear for maternity photos in the desert?
Wear flowing warm neutrals in fabric that moves with the wind. A Las Vegas photographer on fabrics, shoes, layers and what to bring to a desert session.
Maternity · August 29, 2026
How many weeks pregnant should you be for maternity photos?
The best weeks for maternity photos are 28 to 34. A Las Vegas photographer on choosing your date, what changes with twins, and when to book earlier.
Family · May 3, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Family Photos with your Children
Your toddler won't be this age next year. A Las Vegas photographer's guide to family sessions with young children — locations, timing, and real tips.
Family · March 30, 2026
The Secret to Beautiful Family Photos with Toddlers? A Photographer Who Truly Gets Kids
How a Las Vegas photographer with 12 years of childcare experience captures authentic family photos that embrace toddlers' unpredictable energy.
Maternity · February 16, 2026
Las Vegas Maternity Photography Guide: Best Time, Outfits, Locations & Tips
Las Vegas maternity photography guide: the best time for maternity photos, what to wear, top locations, and tips for a beautiful maternity session.
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