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Cinematic couple portrait at Kyle Canyon near Las Vegas

Candid Las Vegas Family & Portrait Photography

Simple direction. Real expressions.

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 individuals across the desert and the coast. I’ll give you enough direction to get comfortable, then leave room for the laughter, movement, and quiet parts that happen on their own.

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

A session that fits your day

Family and newborn sessions run 60 minutes. Couples, portraits, and boudoir sessions run 30 minutes. Elopement and wedding coverage starts at two hours.

Las Vegas family photographer, family of three in the desert

Family

Starting at $295

I keep the session moving and leave room for your kids to be themselves.

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Las Vegas couples photographer, engagement session at golden hour

Couples & Engagements

Starting at $195

A little direction so you can stop wondering what to do and be together.

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Las Vegas portrait photographer, individual outdoor portrait

Portraits & Branding

Starting at $145

Headshots, branding, and senior portraits with clear direction and a look that still feels like you.

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San Diego newborn photography, parent with a sleeping baby

Newborn

Starting at $195

An in-home session in Las Vegas or San Diego, with room for parents and siblings.

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Las Vegas boudoir portrait by a hotel window on the Strip

Boudoir

Starting at $295

Posing and outfit guidance from the start. Studio or hotel costs are additional.

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Las Vegas wedding couple at Kyle Canyon

Elopements & Small Weddings

Starting at $795

From a two-hour elopement to small-wedding coverage, with a full edited gallery.

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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

The light, walking distance, and how easy a place feels all change the plan.

Las Vegas

San Diego

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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

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A few practical session questions

Will you tell us what to do?
Yes. I’ll give you enough direction to get comfortable, then leave room for the laughter, movement, and quiet parts that happen on their own. Nothing stiff or over-rehearsed.
How long does a session take?
Family and newborn sessions run 60 minutes. Couples, portraits, and boudoir sessions run 30 minutes. Elopement and wedding coverage starts at two hours.
When will we receive our gallery?
For most sessions, your finished gallery is delivered within 72 hours through a private online gallery.
How do we choose a location?
I can help you choose from the Las Vegas locations on this page or select San Diego dates along the coast. The light, walking distance, and how easy a place feels all change the plan.
Which sessions do you photograph?
Families, couples and engagements, portraits and branding, newborns, boudoir, and elopements or small weddings. Each has a different pace, but the approach stays the same: simple direction and real expressions.

A good afternoon, worth keeping.

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