Cinematic couple portrait at Kyle Canyon near Las Vegas

Candid Las Vegas Family
& Portrait Photography

Real moments, made cinematic.

Warm, natural-light sessions in Las Vegas, with select dates along the San Diego coast.

Nothing stiff or over-rehearsed. Just natural direction and real expressions.

I photograph families, couples, and faces across the desert and the coast. Calm direction, honest emotion, rich natural color, and images that will age well on your wall.

Las Vegas family photographer, father and daughter laughing outdoors

Recent family, couples & portrait sessions

A few favorites from what I’ve been photographing lately.

Las Vegas family photographer, large family session with mountains

Las Vegas kids photographer, outdoor portrait of a child

Las Vegas maternity photographer, portrait among wildflowers

San Diego family photographer, beach session at the pier

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A session for every chapter

Every session runs 20 to 25 minutes and includes 40+ lightly retouched, watermark-free images.

Family

Starting at $295

Relaxed family portraits with plenty of room for kids to be kids.

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Las Vegas couples photographer, engagement session at golden hour

Couples & Engagements

Starting at $195

Relaxed portraits for couples who want to look like themselves.

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Las Vegas portrait photographer, individual outdoor portrait

Portraits & Branding

Starting at $145

Professional headshots, personal branding, and senior portraits with a relaxed, editorial feel.

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They said it better than I could

One of the best photo shoots we’ve had. Joe makes it so comfortable and fun, and captured some amazing shots of our family.

Shadoe W.Family

He spent lots of time with us and even stayed longer to catch the sunset. Knowledgeable and creative, I’d give him six stars if I could.

JohnCouples

I can’t recommend him enough. From start to finish he was truly amazing, and he even worked my dog into the photos.

Crystal M.Branding

From Red Rock Canyon to the San Diego coast

From desert light to ocean sunsets, these are places I return to again and again.

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Family photography along the San Diego coast

Joseph Blake, Las Vegas family and portrait photographer

Hi, I’m Joseph

I’m a Las Vegas family and portrait photographer, a full-time stay-at-home dad, and a lifelong technology enthusiast. I was raised in San Diego, but Vegas has been home for the past 20 years. My wife and I are raising two wild and wonderful toddlers here.

I’ve been creating visual work since the days of film and floppy disks, and I still get excited every time I press the shutter. Whether I’m photographing a family, a couple at golden hour, or headshots for a business, I keep the experience relaxed and the photographs honest.

Joseph