Las Vegas Wedding Photography

What up?! : February 2012 Promo

Courtney — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:04:24 +0000

2012…dun dun dun. [[cue John Cusack.]] No, really, happy late and obnoxious but obligatory, new year! We said it a few times on Facebook but since not everyone has Facebook, here is our greetings to YOU in our blog. Yay…moving on. So, with the new year comes all kinds of fun stuff. Just a little background on us for the year…Mike and I are getting ready to go on our very belated honeymoon to Hawaii. We are SO excited since March 7th will be our third year wedding anniversary and we have yet to take a real vacation together that is not work related. (We are such a fun couple, I swear.) While there, we are getting pictures taken together with an absolutely amazing photog…more to come on this later though. In other news, Mike is turning 28 this year, and I, 26…inching towards old and I can’t wait. Helloooo discounts at Denny’s! We are closing in on having a busy year but still lots of free time to fill up and that’s what leads us to this blog post. We have some really fun stuff in store for the coming year, including some new gear. Mike is looking at purchasing a Nikon D4 if and when he can get his hands on one along with some other lighting gear that we bought last year. We have some very fun ideas that are either in planning stages or in our brains. Seriously, SO excited! SO, enough rambling, here is the promo info that we are running for February 2012!

Free Engagement Session when booking 8 hours or more on your wedding day…

OR…

Book 8 hours or more on your wedding day and receive $200 off your booking.

We do have to have some rules on this though…sorry guys.
* E-sessions cannot be booked the day before your wedding. We recommend 3-6 months before the wedding day.
* Your E-session is subject to availability. We will confirm the date of the E-session with you upon booking your wedding.
* Wedding and E-session must take place by the end of 2013.
* The two offers cannot be combined with one another.
* These offers are ONLY good with our 2012 price list.
* Promotion ends on March 1, 2012. Must have signed a contract and paid a deposit by March 1, 2012 to receive this offer.

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Mike L. Photography is a Las Vegas Wedding Photography business. We create unique imagery for offbeat couples in Las Vegas. You can view the original blog post here: What up?! : February 2012 Promo

Andrea & Sergio 2.0 : Engagement Session in Nelson, Nevada

Mike — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:15:02 +0000

I just want to throw it out there that if you are named Andrea or Sergio and in a relationship with one another, please PLEASE book us!! I dubbed these guys Andrea and Sergio 2.0 because we had another couple with the same names earlier this year. What are the odds? Well, I don’t really care what the odds are because apparently when these two names come together it creates a couple of epic awesomeness.

Mike and I had the BEST time with these guys! I had been chatting with Andrea for awhile via email and when it was time for their e-session, I felt like we were picking up old friends. Mike and I debated if Sergio 2.0 would be as much fun as the original…needless to say, some big shoes to fill. I am happy to report that the name Sergio is code for: the master of hilarious shenanigans. Haha We all clicked immediately. Being that the last shoot we had done was in Nelson, we tried to switch things up a bit…like with a lubrication sign. Oh and Cactus man. (wait, what?) By the time we had to return them to their hotel we had had a barrel or bathtubful? of laughs. We cannot wait for their wedding next December…you guys are thee coolest!

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Lynn & Emilio : Bridal Session in Nelson, Nevada

Mike — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:59:24 +0000

These two lovebirds have a great story. They met, eloped and are living a happily ever after. The only thing was they didn’t have any “wedding” pictures so that’s how we got the opportunity to work with these guys. I met with them and drove the long winding road to Nelson. It was a little windy and Courtney was unable to be there so I was on my own trying all kinds of new stuff. I had fun with Lynn and Emilio and I hope you guys did too! Congrats!

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Lisa & Emilio : Wedding at the Historic 5th Street School Las Vegas

Mike — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:59:33 +0000

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Lisa and Emilio! This was one of those weddings where it felt like we were with a bunch of friends and when that happens, I am no longer working…I am just having a great time with a camera in my hands. Plus, from their e-session Their wedding was so spectacular and really, everything we love in a wedding. DIY and unique…and in such a great location! The Historic 5th Street School allows so many options and it is a great place to shoot for us photogs as well. We started with Lisa and her girl’s getting ready at Lisa’s house. There was a great atmosphere going on..drinking and such. Before long we headed out to the school and immediately started getting all of the detail shots. THERE WERE SO MANY! (And we love it!) Once Emilio got there, we quickly got Lisa hidden away and Emilio got ready before their first look. I love first looks. I think they are such a special moment between the couple and Lisa and Emilio’s was no different. Happy tears make me happy. We were able to grab some shots of the two of them around the school before the ceremony and I have so many ideas for that place, I cannot wait to go back! Their ceremony was inside of one of the gallery rooms and it was personalized and beautiful. Before long, it was time to party! They had this awesome taco truck. OMG, I am still thinking about these damn tacos. They were so flippin’ good. A Mariachi band arrived to surprise the couple during dinner so that was fun as well. Then came the bridal party shots and oh, how we loved this bridal party! Yep. The guys and girls did the cover of the Bridesmaids’ movie. Haha! Hilarious! Right before the night was over, they cut the cake and had a few dances with parents and finally with each other. We love these two and cannot wait to work with them again! Congrats to you both! (and that’s what she said.)

Ceremony: Historic 5th Street School
Reception: Historic 5th Street School

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Andrea & Sergio : Wedding at St. Joan of Arc Las Vegas

Mike — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:45:38 +0000

What can we say about Andrea and Sergio? They’re awesome. That’s probably the best place to start. I, Courtney, was unable to be there which seriously bummed me out. No offense to anyone but this was the wedding that will forever make me sad that I was NOT able to be there. But we have a TTD with them and hopefully we will be able to get together soon to shoot again! Now, here is Mike’s post. (I just had to add that. )

I started at Andrea’s house where Francesca Lombardo was making everyone look amazing. I was able to sneak Andrea’s dress out for a few pictures at the gazebo behind their house for a few shots and also made sure to get a few pictures of the dogs since they were co-stars of their e-session. After Andrea got dressed we headed to the church. St. Joan of Arc is a great looking church by the way. After the ceremony, we rushed to the Art’s District to grab a few. My favorite type of bridal party was in tow because, well, just look at their faces. Then we went to the reception at the Flamingo Banquet Hall. I hadn’t been there before but the place was pretty cool inside. Exposed ceiling and stuff. The reception consisted of drinking, dancing and the always awesome Shutterbooth. I had a great day with these two. Congrats Andrea and Sergio! Courtney and I cannot wait for your TTD session!

Also, here is the trailer for the video, done by the great guys at Neon City Media : http://vimeo.com/32604930

Ceremony: St. Joan of Arc
Reception: Flamingo Banquet Hall
Hair and Make-up: Francesca Lombardo at Bobbie Pin Beauty
Flowers and Centerpieces: Layers of Lovely
Videographers: Neon City Media

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Nikcole & Jason : Wedding Reception at Trevi

Mike — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:31:35 +0000

Nikcole and Jason have had a very crazy year. Nikcole’s folks have been sick, she did a teaching internship overseas and now they are expecting their first baby together! A crazy year indeed but they are able to add a beautiful wedding day to that list now. We met up with Nikcole at Mandalay Bay finishing getting ready. She was in such a great mood because she was finally marrying the love of her life. It was an infectious feeling. Following getting ready we went to do the first lookfor the two of them by the chapel. The way that they lit each other up was amazing! They make each other so happy. We snapped a few pics around Mandalay before their ceremony in the Chapel. Following the ceremony we headed to Trevi at Caesars Palace for their reception. They had a lot of great details for the day along with a great DJ playing some killer music. Every ate, drank and was feeling very merry and MARRIED! Congrats Nikcole and Jason on everything you two have going on!

Ceremony: The Chapel at Mandalay Bay
Reception: Trevi at Caesars
Hair and make-up: Francesca Lombardo at Bobbie Pin Beauty

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Jenna & Derek : Wedding Reception at Mandalay Bay

Mike — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:41:30 +0000

Jenna and Derek were married on beautiful 11/11/11 in Venus Gardens at Caesars Palace. Following the ceremony Mike went with them on a Double Decker Bus tour of the strip before the reception in a Media Suite at Mandalay Bay. Everyone got to drinking and mingling immediately; all while having a good time before a surprise guest showed up. Yes, Michael Jackson. Jenna kept it a surprise from just about everyone, including the groom! Michael sang some songs and danced before taking pictures with everyone who wanted one. It was great! Mike and I were able to grab the cake cut as a few photos of the bride and groom in te hallway before heading out. A big congrats to you both!

Ceremony: Venus Gardens at Caesars Palace
Reception: Media Suite at Mandalay Bay
Hair and make-up: Color Salon at Caesars Palace

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Meghan & Matthew : Wedding at Guardian Angel Cathedral Las Vegas

Mike — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:27:41 +0000

Mike and I had the chance to meet up with Meghan and Matt over the summer when they came for a quick trip. I knew then that they would be a lot of fun to work with. On the wedding day we met up with them in their hotel room at New York, New York. They were finishing getting ready before we headed out to a few locations out and around the property. We even went to the arcade for some basketball and shooting games before going to the Las Vegas sign and the desert. They had a gorgeous ceremony at the Guardian Angel Cathedral before our night was over with them and they went to their reception at Nine Fine Irishmen. Congrats M&M! (see what I did there? Lol I amuse myself.)

Ceremony: Guardian Angel Cathedral
Reception: Nine Fine Irishmen

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Natalie & Kenneth : Trash the Dress with Puppies

Mike — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:09:13 +0000

When Natalie first contacted us and said that she would like to do a ttd mainly because she wasn’t happy with her wedding photos made me sad. We did not shoot their wedding but after meeting up with them for the ttd, I wish we had. We had so much fun and coincidentally, Natalie and I have a mutual friend. We clicked instantly though and it led to a very fun shoot. We headed to the dry lake bed first followed up by some railroad tracks. The puppies made the shoot though. I love working with puppies! We really did have a great time though and hopefully will get to do more “family shoots” with the five of them again soon.

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Kristen & Luis : Wedding at The Copa Room Las Vegas

Mike — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:16:23 +0000

The Copa Room is a pretty cool venue. We had never been there before and it is definitely for the unique, so we highly recommend it if you’re looking for something “out of the norm” for your wedding day. We started with Kristen about to get into her awesome wedding dress. We tried a few fun things of the girls when they were finished getting ready. Not too long after the ceremony began. It was a very emotional moment when Luis finally laid eyes on Kristen. Following the ceremony we headed out to grab a few bridal party photos at the desert location across from the Mandalay Bay and ran into a huge concert going on there. We didn’t have much time but were able to work around it. Once back at the Copa Room, the bridal party and bride and groom made a huge entrance with shots in hand. The dances and toasts were again very emotional. Kristen’s father was remembered very strongly on their wedding night and he was definitely missed. Cupcakes followed, along with some killer dancing for the remainder of the night. Congrats to Kristen and Luis and we wish you the best!

Ceremony: The Copa Room
Reception: The Copa Room
Coordinators: The Pinup Bride Planners

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Mike L. Photography is a Las Vegas Wedding Photography business. We create unique imagery for offbeat couples in Las Vegas. You can view the original blog post here: Kristen & Luis : Wedding at The Copa Room Las Vegas