2025 Photography Recap as a Las Vegas Based Destination Elopement and Wedding Photographer
At the very beginning of the year, I just knew that 2025 was going to be one for the books. 2024 had been so wonderful, and each and every couple that I worked with was so great! I knew it would be hard to beat, but I had faith that my 2025 clients would be just as awesome (spoiler alert: I was right). In 2025, I was lucky enough to work with 100 different couples in 53 different locations. Absolutely unreal! It was incredibly hard to choose only one or two favorite photos from each session, but this is my full 2025 photography recap. I hope you enjoy all of the photos just as much as I loved taking them!
2025 Photography Recap
January
Las Vegas Elopement
I started my year with Courtney and Cole on the Las Vegas Strip! After entering my 2025 elopement giveaway and not winning, they decided they really wanted me to take their elopement photos anyway. They got married at the Chapel of Flowers, and then met me afterwards for a fun Vegas-y photo shoot. We started with photos at the Bellagio (where there were SO many tourists celebrating the New Year), and ended our night with a champagne pop on Fremont Street. These two were getting so many congrats and well wishes from strangers the whole night.
New Orleans Content Day
I attended a content day in New Orleans, and I will never get over the photos! We were at the most charming intimate wedding venue, Race + Religious, and the florals (and models!) were so beautiful. Everything about this place was just so romantic and dreamy. If you’re considering an intimate wedding in New Orleans, trust me – you will love this place!
Fremont Street Engagement
Torri and John traveled from Tennessee for a trip with friends in Las Vegas. While they were here, they decided to have their engagement photos taken in Downtown Vegas. Torri had the cutest outfit and white boots- everyone on Fremont Street was telling her how adorable she looked! Torri and John both joked the whole time about how he always gets so awkward in front of the camera, but there was absolutely no awkwardness in these photos!
Seattle Content Day
I decided (at last minute) to attend a content day in Seattle while visiting family. The concepts were so unique and really focused on storytelling which I LOVED. Plus, Seattle is just such a vibey city for photos – even in the winter cold! Two of the shoots that we did were focused on shooting in low light without flash, to create a moody vibe. It was so fun to just get really creative with these!
Utah Styled Shoot
For more from this styled wedding, check out this post: Wedding Photos at the McCune Mansion in Salt Lake City
Since January is my slow season, I just decided to attend allll of the cute content days! It’s so much fun to check out some new locations and try to work up a bit of creativity before getting back into a busy elopement season. This styled elopement shoot, at the Mccune Mansion in Salt Lake City, was so incredibly dreamy. The dress, the venue, the lighting.. it was all *chef’s kiss*.
Little White Chapel Vow Renewal
Samantha and Mike decided to renew their vows after five years at the Little White Chapel. Their closest friends and family all traveled from Texas with them to celebrate! We started with photos at the chapel right around sunset, and then finished on Fremont Street with all of the neon lights. Samantha even had a cute little outfit change with a denim jacket and tennis shoes covered in pearls!
February
Valentine’s Day Shoot
I decided to set up a cute little Valentine’s Day shoot with Morgan and Yessie just for fun. We taped up lots of newspaper for our backdrop, ate tons of heart-shaped candy, play around with some balloons and paper airplanes, and we even had the most gorgeous sunset to finish! We went to one of my favorite unique locations in Las Vegas, and even used a bit of super 8mm film as well.
Phoenix Content Day
I attended (yet another) content day in Phoenix, and I am OBSESSED with how the photos turned out. We started with a sunrise picnic shoot out by the Superstition Mountains, where we even found the most perfect cactus (I was probably more excited than most about this). The second shoot was an elopement at a Waffle House, which I had been wanting to do for so long. Luckily, all of the employees were super into it and even offered up lots of different props for us to use!
Studio Couples Session
Talisa and Donnie met me at a local Las Vegas photography studio, Haus of Light, for a few cute photos before Valentine’s Day. It was so cool checking out a new studio space and it was SO much fun shooting with this adorable couple!
Studio Maternity Session
Evie and Raymond also stopped by the studio for a few quick maternity photos, while Ray was on his lunch break. This was my third time shooting with these two and I just love that I was able to capture this sweet and exciting chapter for them! I’ll never get over Evie’s adorable little baby bump.
Sand Dunes Anniversary Session
For more from Whitney & Jonathan’s session, check out this post: Sand Dunes Anniversary Session in Amargosa Valley
Whitney and Jonathan visited the American Southwest for the first time on their 10th wedding anniversary trip. They met me out at the Amargosa Valley sand dunes for a sunset session to celebrate, and we had the most BEAUTIFUL sunset. I had some sneak peeks ready for them by the time they went out for dinner, just in time for an anniversary post on Instagram!
Little White CHapel Elopement
This elopement was a secret, so I unfortunately cannot share a photo, but it was SO much fun! On this day, there just happened to be a marathon going on that had the entire Las Vegas Strip closed down. This made for a very interesting time attempting to make our way to the chapel, but once we got there, we practically had the entire place to ourselves. The marathon runners were all going past cheering and shouting congrats, which made the couple feel a bit like celebrities. One of the marathon volunteers who had been camped out across from the chapel all day, even told them that they by far looked like the coolest couple they had seen get married that day!
March
Little White Chapel Elopement
Erin and Zac traveled all the way from Sydney, Australia to get married at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas. They started their trip with a few days in Los Angeles, where they got engaged – just two days before their elopement! They had a quick little ceremony in the chapel tunnel, and then shared some champagne with just a few friends and family. It just happened to be on one of the coldest days in Las Vegas this month, so Erin and Zac were beyond ready to jet off to their honeymoon in Mexico after!
UNLV Grad Photos
I don’t typically do senior or grad sessions, but I loved this one! When Cat reached out about photos for her and Alyssia, it just sounded like so much fun. We took photos all around UNLV (we even recreated a photo that Cat’s dad took of her at the UNLV sign on the day that she chose it as her school!), and we finished with some cute champagne pops at the ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign.
Little White Chapel Elopement
Kind words from Stephanie & Chris: “Jenni is an exceptional photographer. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and warm, welcoming demeanor immediately put us at ease during our first-ever photoshoot. Her ability to create a comfortable environment and establish a connection was remarkable. We highly recommend Jenni to anyone seeking a similar experience and will undoubtedly book her for all our future photography needs!”
Stephanie and Chris booked me for their last minute elopement just two days before the ceremony! It was a spur of the moment decision to hire a photographer, and Chris said they knew that I was the one as soon as they found my Instagram. These two had the cloudiest and most windy day for their elopement. But, the clouds evened out the harsh lighting for their early-afternoon ceremony, so it turned out to be for the best! Stephanie and Chris were so giggly together and clearly so in love. They both could barely get through their vows over the tears, which even had me about to cry! This was such a fun little elopement and I’ll forever be grateful to Chris and Stephanie for choosing me to capture their special day.
las vegas Elopement Giveaway
In October of 2024, I hosted a Las Vegas elopement giveaway for one lucky couple. The winners, Leslie and Strat, received photography by me, super 8mm film by Brianna Julian Photography, hair & makeup by Kailey (Dash of Beauty LV), florals by Marlene (Lively Bloom Co.), content creation by Falon Mei (Vegas Wedding Content Creator), and Jacoba (Peachy Keen Unions) as their ceremony officiant. The total value of this giveaway was over $5,000! I did a random drawing for the giveaway winner, which ended up being Leslie. I was so surprised (but so excited!) to find out that I had actually already previously met both Leslie and Strat when they were guests at a wedding that I had photographed in 2023.
Leslie and Strat chose the Venetian and the Dry Lake as their locations for photos, with a quick champagne pop at the ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign to finish! Leslie had the most beautiful ruffled dress, which paired perfectly with her bouquet. I had the best time photographing this elopement, and I will be forever so glad that the giveaway winners were so in love, and so much fun to work with!
Fremont Street Engagement
I met with Jenni and Alan very early in the morning for this sunrise engagement session. This pair had gotten engaged RIGHT before their trip to Las Vegas. Jenni knew it was coming, so she had already booked their session with me weeks before their trip. We started around 6am, and we practically had Fremont Street all to ourselves. Jenni had the cutest white dress with her classic white Louboutins, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone look so perfect so early in the morning. These two were so playful with each other, and we had the best time hopping in and out of casinos for photos. We even took a few photos at the El Cortez with their fancy new exterior, which was so fun considering it’s Alan’s favorite casino in Las Vegas for a bit of gambling!
Fremont Street Elopement
You can check out the super 8mm film video from Melanie & Kyler’s elopement by clicking here.
Melanie and Kyler road-tripped all the way down from Elko, Nevada for their Las Vegas elopement and instantly became my new besties! I met them at the Little Vegas Chapel for a few photos with the pink Cadillac, after their ‘short and sweet’ Elvis ceremony. Then, we worked our way down Fremont Street stopping at all of the best spots along the way. Melanie booked me for both photography and super 8mm film for their elopement, and I am so obsessed with how the film turned out! These two were so carefree, and so obviously in love with each other. I just loved spending the evening with them watching how adorable they are together, and hearing all about their love story.
Little White Chapel Vow Renewal
Maddie and Drew were in town for a friend’s wedding and decided to renew their vows after nine months of marriage! They both had the most stylish denim outfits and I was so in love with the vibes. They exchanged personal vows with each other during the ceremony, and Maddie’s vows were very Vegas themed (they’re definitely betting on each other). We took photos all around the iconic chapel before this sweet couple drove off to have some fun on the Las Vegas Strip!
Las Vegas Elopement
Emily and John were SO nervous for their ceremony, especially when it came to sharing their personal vows with one another. But, after the ceremony (and a lot of tears) it was all fun! After photos all around the iconic Little White Chapel, we went to Fremont Street with two of their friends for some fun Vegas-y photos. We stopped at the Carousel Bar for drinks, went up on a rooftop for a champagne pop, and had the best time exploring Downtown Vegas together.
April
Chicago Content Day
I started off the month of April with a quick trip to Chicago for this fun content day! These styled shoots were at The Wellsley, an iconic event space in Downtown Chicago. There were so many fun pops of red with the outfits and florals (and venue), and there was even a baby blue Cadillac for the cute vintage elopement shoot! Everything about this venue was such a vibe. The dark red velvet everywhere, the dreamy midcentury bars, and even the elevator gave this place so much charm and make it the perfect spot for an intimate vibey wedding reception.
Red Rock Engagement
Dylan and Sim traveled all the way from the UK for a fun little trip around the American Southwest. While they were in Las Vegas, they decided to take their engagement photos out in the desert with the gorgeous red rocks. They both had stunning all-black outfits which looked incredible with the desert backdrop. After their session, all they wanted to do was head to the Cheesecake Factory – they can’t exactly get that back home in London!
Revere Golf Club Wedding
For more from Allison & Brandon’s wedding day, check out this post: Revere Golf Club Wedding in Henderson, Nevada
Allison and Brandon had the most gorgeous Wednesday wedding at the Revere Golf Club in Henderson, Nevada. It was the most windy day, but SO MUCH FUN. These two had the best group with them to celebrate. I’ve never seen so many wedding guests ready to hype up the couple throughout the entire day! After an insanely windy ceremony, some yummy food, and a lot of dancing.. Allison and Brandon made their grand exit and left in a limo with all of their besties to keep the party going!
Little White Chapel Elopement
Chloe and Liam traveled all the way from Wales to get married in Las Vegas! They had their ceremony at the Little White Chapel, where Chloe’s grandparents had renewed their vows years ago. Chloe’s parents even got on their first flight (ever!) to come join the celebration. After the ceremony, we went to Fremont Street for some pizza at Evel Pie, and photos with all of the neon lights. Then, they met back up with their family for dinner at the Venetian!
Desert Engagement Session
Brenda and Zack planned a quick trip from Dallas to take their engagement photos out in the Las Vegas desert! We went to a gorgeous spot just outside of Red Rock Canyon. The rocks were so red and the desert was so incredibly green. This is why I love desert sessions in the springtime! Brenda and Zack wore the cutest sage green outfits which looked so great out by the bold red rocks. They were so giggly with each other which made for the most adorable engagement photos!
Downtown Vegas Anniversary Session
I had the BEST time popping in and out of fun spots all around Downtown Vegas with Leah and Ryan. They were in town for a friend’s bachelor party, and decided to take some photos to celebrate their recent anniversary. These two were SO much fun and had the best time just showing off their love for one another in front of the camera. Leah had an old vintage film camera which she took a few photos of Ryan with during our session, and it was the cutest prop (along with their drinks). They shared a few beers (and tequila shots) and popped some champagne to finish!
Hilton Lake Las Vegas Styled Wedding
I attended a content day at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas because it’s such a dreamy wedding venue that I have been just dying to photograph a wedding at! This venue has the most beautiful courtyard and garden area, and so many incredible stairways and balconies that make for the most perfect photo opportunities. A few dramatic florals immediately turn this place into a little slice of Italy right here in Las Vegas!
May
Chapel Elopement
I started at the Venetian with Jo & Adam for a quick first look before their ceremony. After some photos all around the property, they hopped in a limo with their group to head towards the Little White Chapel. They had only a few family and friends with them, who came all the way from the UK to join them. We finished our session with a fun champagne pop in front of the chapel sign with the whole group. Jo’s sister had just gotten engaged at the Grand Canyon the day before the wedding, and Jo & Adam were now married, so everyone definitely had plenty of reasons to celebrate!
Las Vegas Elopement
Paola and Adam had been in a long distance relationship for a while now. Adam traveled from London, and Paola from Mexico, to tie the knot with each other in Las Vegas. We started with a ceremony at the Little White Chapel, with just the couple and Paola’s sister & brother-in-law. After an emotional ceremony and photos all around the chapel, we went to the Venetian for some more romantic photos. It just happened to be prom weekend in Las Vegas, so the Venetian was filled with tons of high schoolers taking prom photos. Even with the crowds we managed to get tons of great photos, and then finished with a champagne pop at the Las Vegas sign!
Little White Chapel Elopement
For more from Misty & Henry’s elopement, check out this post: Rainy Day Elopement in Las Vegas
Misty and Henry got married on a rare rainy day in Las Vegas. The rain stopped for us while we took photos around the chapel, but it started pouring again once we made it to Fremont Street. We had so much fun running all around in the rain and trying to find places to take cover. It was Cinco de Mayo, so everyone was out celebrating on Fremont Street and they all loved hyping up the couple!
Sure Thing Chapel Wedding
Brooklin and Steve traveled from a small town in Canada with their closest family and friends, for an intimate wedding at Sure Thing Chapel. Brooklin had two mini bridesmaids that she used to nanny for, who flew all the way from Australia to be a part of the wedding – and they even surprised her with a limo ride on the way to the chapel! They had a short and sweet ceremony at Sure Thing, and then we walked all around Fremont Street for photos after. We even stopped at the record store because they both have a vintage record collection. They found the perfect record to add to their collection back home, which made for the perfect Las Vegas souvenir!
Neon Museum Wedding
For more from Hannah & Margo’s wedding, check out this post: Las Vegas Wedding at the Neon Museum and Commonwealth in Downtown
Hannah and Margo came from Colorado with all of their closest family and friends to get married. Their ceremony was at the Neon Museum, and they had a reception after at Commonwealth in Downtown Las Vegas. It was the hottest day of the year in Las Vegas (so far) so we took ac breaks every chance we got while we were taking photos on Fremont Street. At the Neon Museum, we had parasols for everyone to block the harsh sun, and lots of water breaks. The couple had a fun outfit change during the reception, and everyone was OBSESSED. This was such a fun group to celebrate with, and they really made it the best night for Hannah and Margo!
Fremont Street Engagement
I met Tracey and Chris early in the morning for a sunrise engagement session. They chose to shoot during sunrise to avoid the crowds of people. But, it was a Sunday morning, and there were SO many people still out partying from the night before – even at 5am! So many people loved hyping them up for photos, though, and we had the best time shooting all around Fremont Street.
Ireland Wedding
For more from Meghan & Jimmy’s destination wedding, check out this post: Destination Wedding in Ireland at Dunluce Castle
I could never possibly find the right words to describe just how perfect this wedding day in Ireland was with Meghan and Jimmy! We expected rain to downpour all day long, but the weather worked out perfectly for us. We started with some getting ready photos at their hotel in Belfast, and then we drove out to Dunluce Castle for the wedding. When it was time for the ceremony, we were all preparing our umbrellas, but the skies cleared up just in time! As soon as we finished with group photos after the ceremony, it started to pour rain again. Every time we stopped for photos on the way back to Belfast, the sun seemed to come out just long enough for us to get what we needed. During the reception back in Belfast, we even got a beautiful double rainbow in the sky!
Meghan and Jimmy decided against all of the ‘typical’ wedding reception activities and purposely booked a venue without a dance floor. Instead of dancing and speeches, they had their own version of a wedding game night! Meghan and Jimmy created their own trivia game with a ton of questions about them, their relationship, and all of their mutual interests. They even had prizes for the top three winners! It was so unique and SO much fun. After a few days in Ireland celebrating with their friends and family, they flew over to Scotland for a quick little adventure at the end of their trip.
June
Moab Content Day
For more from this Moab content day, be sure to check out this post: Moab Wedding Photos at the Red Earth Venue
I started off my June with a quick little road trip to Moab for a content day. We started with a styled elopement at Dead Horse Point State Park, where we had the most breathtaking sunset (and a lightning storm!) to finish the evening. The next day, we shot at the gorgeous Red Earth Venue just outside of Moab. It was such a dream shooting in these epic locations and exploring the nearby National Parks. If you plan on getting married in Moab, just keep in mind I have no travel fees for weddings and elopements anywhere in the state of Utah, and I am always up for a road trip!
Las Vegas Strip Elopement
I met Janine and Pascal at the Bellagio for their elopement photos. They were married earlier in the day at the Little White Chapel, but wanted photos during sunset on the Strip. We got to see the Bellagio fountain show three different times during our session which was so much fun, and made for the most incredible photos. Pascal even rented a cool Mustang for photos up on the rooftop at the end of the night! These two traveled all the way from Germany to get married, and after a couple of days in Las Vegas, they flew to Hawaii for an immediate honeymoon. While there, they surprised their family with a few of the sneak peek photos to announce that they had been married!
Cherry Hollow Farm Surprise Wedding
For more from Sebastien & Blake’s wedding day, check out this post: Surprise Wedding at Cherry Hollow Farm in Atlanta, Georgia
Sebastien and Blake invited all of their closest friends and family members to an engagement party at Cherry Hollow Farm in Georgia. What their guests didn’t know was that the engagement party was actually going to turn into a surprise wedding! After a bit of mingling with guests and a quick outfit change, everyone was gathered in the courtyard where it was announced that Sebastien and Blake were actually getting married, and the ceremony was happening NOW. It may have been pouring rain during the entire ceremony, but that didn’t stop everyone from having the best time celebrating the newlyweds after!
This photo was taken by my incredible associate photographer, April (Onyx and Arrow Photography), and edited by me.
Mount Charleston Engagement
I met Michelle and Jay out at Lee Canyon for their engagement session. These two were so shy but ended up having so much fun in front of the camera! After walking around for a bit taking photos, we ran into the infamous Mount Charleston wild horses. I was so surprised to see them because it was a midday weekend session and tons of families were out in the mountains having picnics. It’s always such a great surprise when the wild horses decide to make an appearance – one of them was even just lounging in the shade next to us taking a nap!
Las VEgas Chapel Wedding
Amber and Lucas traveled from Florida with their family and friends to get married at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas. We started with some group photos on Fremont Street before their ceremony, and then we took a party bus to the Venetian on the Las Vegas Strip after. Amber’s dad was partying harder than anyone on the bus, but the whole group was having the best time – especially when some old school Justin Bieber started playing!
Little White Chapel Elopement
Madison and Manuel traveled from Idaho with two of their closest friends to get married in Las Vegas. We started with a few photos at their hotel where they were getting ready together. When I walked in, they both had a drink in their hands and were SO excited to get the day started. We ran all around the halls of their hotel for photos before heading to the Little White Chapel for their afternoon elopement. They couldn’t keep their hands off of each other during the ceremony, and we finished the day with a fun champagne pop out front by the chapel sign!
Las Vegas Strip Elopement
Kind words from Monica & Brooks: “I cannot say enough amazing things about Jenni! From the very first conversation, she made us feel so comfortable and truly understood the vision for our wedding photos. On our big day, she was not only professional but also incredibly fun and easy to be around — it felt like having an extra friend there to hype us up.
When we got our gallery back, I cried in the best way because the photos were everything I hoped for and more! If you’re looking for someone who will make you feel relaxed, keep things running smoothly, and deliver absolutely stunning photos, Jenni is your person. I will treasure these images forever!”
Monica and Brooks hopped out of an Uber at the Bellagio looking SO incredible! Monica had the cutest mini dress and Brooks had the most gorgeous green suit. They had just gotten married at the Little White Chapel, and decided to take their photos after with me, on the Las Vegas Strip. Monica wanted a mix of flashy Vegas spots as well as a few more neutral backgrounds. We started with photos at the Bellagio just as the fountain show was starting. Then, we walked over to Caesar’s Palace for some photos before finishing at the Flamingo. They had the cutest little cake from Mary’s Cakes (even though it was a bit smushed!) and they both took a huge bite of it for photos. We, of course, finished with a fun champagne pop before they hopped in another Uber to go and see one of their favorite DJs!
July
Desert Engagement Session
I met Emmy and Chase out at Red Rock Canyon for their engagement session. They traveled all the way from Ohio to visit a few family members here, and decided at last minute to book a session while they were in town! Emmy had the cutest white dress, and a beautiful engagement ring that Chase had custom made for her. We had so much fun frolicking all around the desert for photos, and finished with a fun champagne pop to celebrate their engagement.
Red Rock Canyon Session
For more from Steph & Megan’s session, check out this post: Desert Couples Session With a German Shepherd Puppy
Steph and Megan adopted a German Shepard puppy, Barry, and decided they needed to document his adorable fluffy ears while he was still small. They booked a last minute session, hoping to take photos before his little ears stood up, but they ended up popping up the same day that they booked with me! On the day of our session, Barry was such a little ham. He had so much fun exploring a new spot out by Red Rock Canyon, and he got so many treats for smiling right at the camera!
Just in case you needed one, here is your reminder that pets will ALWAYS be welcome at your photo session with me.
Little White Chapel Vow Renewal
Kind words from Tiffany & Alan: “Look no further, YOU HAVE FOUND YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER! Jenni was so easy to work with and brought with her a sense of calm that gave me full confidence in her abilities as a photographer. I knew my photos were going to be amazing, I just underestimated exactly how amazing.”
Tiffany and Alan flew in from Georgia with just enough time to renew their vows at the Little White Chapel, and to go see the Backstreet Boys later that night at the Sphere. When they first got married, 10 years ago, it was just a quick courthouse ceremony without a wedding dress, cake, or any of the other traditional things. So, they decided to make up for that with their vow renewal by including all of the things they felt they had missed out on the first time around. They shared personal vows during their ceremony in the gazebo, ate some cake together, and then popped some champagne to celebrate 10 years.
August
Las Vegas Strip Elopement
Vanessa and Aaron traveled from Mexico to renew their vows after a year of marriage. They had a fun Elvis ceremony at the Little White Chapel which was filled with laughs and lots of dancing. Then, we went to the Strip for photos near Caesar’s Palace, and finished with a champagne pop at the ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign. This was a midday elopement, but there were so many clouds in the sky which was such a dream!
Little White Chapel Elopement
For more from Kiara & Hayden’s elopement, check out this post: Las Vegas Elopement at the Little White Chapel
Kiara and Hayden came all the way from Ontario with their closest friends and family to get married at the Little White Chapel. Kiara had the most beautiful lace dress (which we did our best to keep clean on the dirty Las Vegas sidewalks!), and Hayden looked so handsome in his black suit. We finished with photos on Fremont Street, and of course, a fun champagne pop!
Fremont Street Elopement
Keith and Kristina got married at the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel, and met with me afterwards for photos on Fremont Street. We started with drinks at Atomic Liquors, and finished at the Fremont Street Experience with all of the flashy neon lights. Our last few photos of the night were a bit cheeky (literally) because they both had custom underwear with their names and wedding date that they HAD to show off!
Florida Beach Elopement
For more from Elena & Riccardo’s day on the beach, check out this post: Siesta Key Beach Elopement
Elena and Riccardo traveled all the way from Italy for a photoshoot to celebrate their recent marriage. They got married at a courthouse in Italy in May, with only both of their sisters present. Their honeymoon trip was a 2-week roadtrip all around Florida, and they finished their trip with a photo session with me on Siesta Key Beach. It had been an extremely rainy day, and we were prepared for the worst, but the weather cleared up just in time! We started with photos at a little ice cream shop, and finished on the beach just before sunset. Elena had the most beautiful white dress which was perfect for dancing around on the beach. Her and Riccardo were both such naturals in front of the camera (even though they were a bit shy!) and their love for each other really shows in the photos.
Fremont Street Elopement
Haily and Dakotah met up with me on Fremont Street for photos after getting married at the Little White Chapel. We had so much fun chatting about all of our past travel mishaps, and dealing with the.. interesting.. people on Fremont this night (we witnessed a fight or two). Haily was recovering from a leg injury (there is an INSANE story there!), but you would never know, because she was absolutely rocking her high heels. These two were so adorable in front of the camera, and couldn’t keep their hands off of each other!
Little White Chapel Elopement
For more from Thomas & Lexi’s day, check out this post: Little White Chapel Elopement in the Amore Chapel Room
Lexi and Thomas started their day at the Little White Chapel with an Elvis ceremony in the Amore Chapel room. Their bridesmaids and groomsmen were having the best time with their entrances, and Lexi’s dad had tears in his eyes before they even started walking down the aisle. After a few group photos at the chapel, everyone hopped back on the party bus. They drove all around Las Vegas while Lexi and Thomas went to Fremont Street with me. It was such a hot summer day out, so we took lots of ac breaks, but it was so much fun hopping in and out of casinos with these two!
Studio Mini Session Day
My first mini session of the day was with Sofia and her cute family. Her 7-month old daughter was so adorable and smiley the entire session, and it was absolutely precious!
My second mini session was with Lexus and her boyfriend JC. They had been together for about 7 years, and this was their first professional photo session together. Their outfits paired perfectly with the studio backdrop, and they were complete naturals in front of the camera!
Maria and Joe were my third mini session of the day. They were currently wedding planning, so they were hoping to use a few photos from this session on their wedding website. I was completely obsessed with Maria’s white mini dress!
I took photos with Talisa and Donnie for the third time this year, at my fourth mini session of the day. They had the perfect casual outfits, and as always, were so giggly and cute together.
The last mini session of the day was with Cameron. We did a solo maternity session, just a couple of months before her due date. Cameron had the most adorable baby bump and I loved her classic white on denim outfit!
September
Flamingo Garden Chapel Elopement
Hana and Nate had originally planned on getting married in San Francisco where they live. But, they quickly realized that Las Vegas was the better option for them. Hana and Nate’s parents both flew in from Japan for a Las Vegas trip with them, along with Nate’s best friend, so they decided to just get married during the trip while all of their favorite people were together. They got married in the Garden Chapel at the Flamingo hotel, in a mid-morning ceremony. Then, we took photos all around the Las Vegas Strip!
Venus Garden Chapel Wedding
Kind words from Aspen & Wyatt: “Jenni was absolutely amazing! She made us feel so comfortable and brought such fun, positive energy to our wedding day. The photos turned out absolutely breathtaking. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!”
Aspen and Wyatt tied the knot at their local courthouse in Texas when they found out they were having a baby. A year later, they had their official wedding with family and friends in Las Vegas. They had a ceremony at the Venus Gardens Chapel at Caesar’s Palace. After that, we went to the Venetian for photos, and then they met back up with their group to celebrate on Fremont Street! Aspen had the most beautiful beaded dress, and their son had an adorable little tux that matched Wyatt’s.
Little White Chapel Elopement
Lovlean and Manjot originally had their big Indian wedding exactly one year ago. Unfortunately, they did not submit their paperwork on time, so they were never actually officially married. They decided to make things legal on their one year anniversary, here in Las Vegas. Just before they met with me at Caesar’s Palace, a stranger handed them a 100 dollar bill as they were walking through the casino, just to say congrats. Talk about lucky! We started our session with a few photos on the Las Vegas Strip, and ended with a quick ceremony at the Little White Chapel. They had just a few friends and family with them for their nighttime elopement. After the ceremony, everyone was so ready to go party and celebrate!
Las Vegas Courthouse Elopement
Alexis and Aaron had a small courthouse wedding with only their parents and their 1-year old son present. The ceremony was short and sweet, and full of laughs. After the ceremony, we took a few photos with family in front of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Then, we headed to the Venetian for some more romantic Vegas-y photos. Aaron is a firefighter and he looked absolutely stunning in his uniform. Alexis had the most beautiful, classy white dress with a handmade bouquet. They both got so many compliments the entire evening! This elopement is proof that a courthouse can be just as perfect for your Las Vegas wedding as any other venue.
Couples Session at the Venetian
Richard and Abby are currently in a long-distance relationship (she lives in Taiwan, and he lives in San Francisco). So, anytime they travel together, they like to take photos together to remember their trip. They planned a week-long trip to Las Vegas, and hired me to capture photos of them at the Venetian. It felt like no matter where we went for photos, we had the whole area to ourselves which was so fun!
Sure Thing Too Chapel Elopement
For more from Ku’u & Tyler’s day, check out this post: Sure Thing Too Chapel Elopement in Downtown Las Vegas
Ku’u and Tyler traveled all the way from Oahu with their families and friends to get married in Las Vegas! Their ceremony was at Sure Thing Too, the cutest little vintage chapel. They shared emotional vows with each other, then sent their families to dinner while we took photos. Ku’u had also booked the classic car add-on with the chapel which is always SO worth it. After photos with the car, we went down Fremont Street for photos with the neon lights. There was an Oktoberfest happening on Fremont, but thankfully we were able to (mostly) avoid the crowds.
Las Vegas Strip Elopement
Savannah and Alex had to do a last-minute location change. The Bellagio was surrounded by construction work for the F1 races, so we went to the Venetian instead. They had just gotten married earlier in the day, at the Little White Chapel. Then, they met with me later in the evening for photos during sunset. We took photos all around the Venetian on this busy Saturday night, and finished with a fun champagne pop!
Little White Chapel Elopement
Ellie and Pavel met me at the Little White Chapel for their Las Vegas elopement. These two were so obviously in love and such naturals in front of the camera. They couldn’t keep their hands off of each other the whole time we were together! They both were a bit emotional during the ceremony, but immediately so excited once they were officially married. Ellie had said they were out partying at Marquee Nightclub the night before, and couldn’t wait to go out again!
Sure Thing Chapel Elopement
This was my second time working with Liz and Esteban, after photographing their proposal at the Neon Museum in 2024. They decided to get married at Sure Thing Chapel, before their bigger wedding coming up in Mexico. Liz had the cutest white dress and Esteban had a dreamy blue suit. Both were perfect for a wedding at Sure Thing Chapel! After their ceremony with Lady Elvis, we went outside to take a few photos with Esteban’s car and all of the neon lights on Fremont Street. They had an Airbnb for the afterparty, where I took a few photos of their cake cutting. Such a fun night and for sure a day I’ll never forget!
Fremont Street Engagement
Milla and John were in town doing some wedding planning and decided to take their engagement photos with me. They wanted super Vegas-y photos somewhere in the city, so we met on Fremont Street. It was an insanely busy Saturday night but we still managed to find a few quiet spots for photos. It was so much fun shooting with these two, with all of the neon lights and slot machines in the casinos!
Paiute Golf Resort Wedding
I was SO excited to work with Talisa and Donnie again on their wedding day. This was such an incredible wedding at the Paiute Golf Resort in Las Vegas. It started out as such a rainy day but the skies cleared up just in time for the wedding. Talisa and Donnie were so chill the entire time and had the absolute best day laughing and crying together. They shared personal vows with one another after their first look, and then they incorporated the foot washing tradition into their ceremony. After an emotional ceremony and a few dreamy sunset portraits, everyone was ready to hit the dance floor and party!
Little White Chapel Elopement
You can check out the super 8mm film from Caitlin & Felix’s elopement by clicking here.
My last elopement of September was with Caitlin and Felix! They traveled all the way from Australia for a long trip around the USA. During their stop in Las Vegas, they decided to get married at the Little White Chapel. They had a short and sweet ceremony under the tunnel in the pink Cadillac. Then, after some portraits around the chapel, we went to Fremont Street. One of our first stops was at Evel Pie for a slice of pizza! We finished at the Plaza with a champagne pop, which looked SO fun on super 8mm film.
October
Bentley Family Farms Wedding
My nephew, Jaymin, married his sweetheart, Alexis, at Bentley Family Farms in Lucasville, Ohio. It was so much fun watching these two get married and spend the night celebrating with family and friends! They had a late afternoon ceremony followed by a barbecue dinner. We snuck away for a few portraits around the property during sunset, and it was so beautiful!
Dune Themed Halloween Session
Alex and Shane do a fun photoshoot every year for Halloween. This year, they decided to go for a ‘Dune’ theme with cinematic vibes. We met out at the Glamis Sand Dunes in California, which was the perfect location for this session. Their outfits were so incredible, and Alex even brought some chili powder to use as ‘spice’ for photos. We ended our session with the most incredible sunset and dreamy skies. It was for sure worth the road trip out to the dunes!
Bellagio Suite Elopement Session
For more from Olivia & Garret’s wedding day, check out this post: Hotel Suite Elopement Session at the Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip
Olivia and Garret got married with friends and family, at one of the Bellagio chapels on the Las Vegas Strip. After their ceremony (and a quick outfit change), I met them in their suite for some fun photos! Olivia had the cutest white mini dress which was perfect for a Las Vegas wedding. We had so much fun shooting with the pool table, at the bar, and even in the elevators.
Desert Engagement Session
I met Sam and Daniel near Red Rock Canyon for their engagement session. It was a super windy day, but it was so beautiful out in the desert! The greens all seemed extra green and the red rocks were so vibrant this day. We had so much fun shooting and climbing all around the red rocks for photos. We even finished with a fun champagne pop to celebrate their engagement. Be sure to stay tuned for the wedding photos next Spring!
Adorn Events Wedding
I was so excited for Cloey and Jayden’s wedding after taking their engagement photos the year before. Their wedding was at Adorn Events in Las Vegas, with only their closest friends and family. They had an indoor ceremony on a very chilly October day. After a few family photos and sunset portraits, everyone enjoyed a bbq dinner. Then, the couple cut some cake, shared a few dances, and partied the night away!
Desert Couples Session
Katie and Dan were in town celebrating their 10th anniversary, and decided to do a session with me out in the desert. We went to a gorgeous spot near Red Rock Canyon for photos. They both had all black outfits which always pairs SO well with the desert backdrop. Unfortunately, there were mosquitos EVERYWHERE during our session, but thankfully it was all worth it in the end!
Elvis Wedding at the Little White Chapel
Abbie and Sean had a small wedding in the Amore Chapel with Elvis, here in Las Vegas! Their friends and family had so much fun cheering them on and dancing around to the music. After the ceremony, the group got back on the party bus and I took photos with the couple all around the chapel. Then, we drove over to Fremont Street to capture all of the neon lights and pop some champagne!
Las Vegas Engagement Session
Neeha and Arjun booked a last-minute trip to Las Vegas, and did a session with me to celebrate their engagement. We started early in the morning for sunrise out in the desert. They both had the most perfect western outfits, complete with cowboy hats. Later in the day, we met up again for photos on Fremont Street with all of the city lights. They changed into a bit more formal outfits, and Neeha was getting compliments from strangers all night!
Las Vegas Couples Session
Katarina is a fellow wedding photographer and booked a session with me while she was in town with her boyfriend, Jimmy. We started with some casual photos out in the desert. Then, we went to Fremont Street and they had a quick outfit change. Katarina hopped out of their chauffeured vehicle in a shiny new dress, and Jimmy rocked a custom jacket! These two were so much fun to work with and I loved the mix of desert and city vibes for their session.
Little White Chapel Elopement
Christine and Josh traveled all the way from Switzerland to get married at the Little White Chapel! They came with only a few of their closest friends and family to celebrate. After a quick ceremony in the chapel, we took a few photos around the property. Then, we went to Fremont Street for the newlyweds to share some champagne with their friends!
Las Vegas Elopement
Kind words from Heather & Eric: “Jenni is an incredible photographer; her talent is unmatched. The entire experience from when I initially reached out, to taking the photos, to receiving the finished product was fun. Jenni was super communicative and accommodating for some poses we wanted to try and directed us on how to get the best photos. They turned out amazing and we will be forever grateful for the memories of the photos, but also the photoshoot itself!”
On their 1,000th day together as a couple, Heather and Eric got married at the Graceland Chapel. The next day, they met with me to take their wedding photos! We started out in the desert just before sunset. It was perfect timing in the year for photos because the trees were all starting to show their autumn colors. After the desert, we went to Fremont Street for some nighttime city photos. Of course, we finished with a fun champagne pop under the neon lights!
Valley of Fire Elopement Session
Kiona and Wayne traveled from Kansas to get married in Las Vegas on Halloween. Two days before their official ceremony, we took photos out at Valley of Fire State Park. We woke up super early to make it to the park before sunrise. It was so worth it to basically have the entire park to ourselves! Kiona’s textured veil and Wayne’s classic black suit looked so great in front of the dramatic red rocks.
Desert Couples Session
My last session of a very busy October was out in the desert with Mary and her boyfriend Jack. Mary was in town for the week visiting, and decided they should do their first photoshoot together. She chose the desert as their location, so we went to the Red Rock Canyon area. We met just before sunset and had the most dreamy skies for photos. Even the moon made an appearance for photos which I always love!
November
Fremont Street Engagement
Julia and Josh decided to take their engagement photos on Fremont Street! They got engaged earlier this year on one of Julia’s visits to Las Vegas, during their long-distance relationship. It was such a windy day which made it a little tricky for photos, but it was so much fun! After our session together, Josh and Julia went to the Arts District for a date night to celebrate their engagement.
GreenGale Farms Wedding
Nikki and Jordan got married at GreenGale Farms in Las Vegas. The day started with Nikki and her best friends at their hotel, the Circa. We took a few super fun photos at the hotel before heading to the wedding venue. When we got to GreenGale Farms, Nikki and Jordan had a first look in the palm oasis. Then, we took portraits with their sweet pups, Riley and Skya. There was a dreamy (and emotional) ceremony in the olive grove just before sunset, and then everyone partied the night away!
Neon Museum Engagement
Paul proposed to Meagan the day before our session! He surprised her with a beautiful ring, and of course she said ‘yes’. Paul had booked a photo session with me well ahead of time, knowing that Meagan would want their engagement to be documented. He also booked someone to do her hair and makeup for photos, and made sure that she had a fresh manicure. So sweet! We started at the Neon Museum and finished at one of their favorite spots on Fremont Street, the Golden Nugget.
Las Vegas Elopement
Diña and Gunner traveled all the way from Louisiana to take their engagement photos in Las Vegas. Gunner booked an awesome classic car for photos out in the desert. But, when they got to town, they decided they might as well get married while here! They booked a last minute slot at the Little White Chapel for their ceremony, after photos in the desert. Neither of them could hold back their tears during the ceremony, and they both were so happy to be officially married!
Hotel Room Engagement SEssion
Nika and Roman decided to take their engagement photos while on a family trip to Las Vegas. They were all staying at the Aria, and they had a room with an incredible view of the city, so we just took photos in their suite! It worked out perfectly that our session was indoors, because it was one of the rare rainy days in Las Vegas. We took photos in their room, out in the hallways, and even in the elevators! Nika loved showing off her ring (understandably so), and I was so obsessed with her cute white dress.
Studio Family Session
I met Taylor and Hunter at The Landing Space for a quick little family session with their new puppy, Howie. We did a mix of cute photos for Christmas cards, as well as a few with 1980’s JC Penney vibes. This was Howie’s first time in front of the camera, and he did so great! We had a few treats to bribe him with, of course. But, I think he was ready to kick off his modeling career after our session!
Desert Maternity Session
Alexis and David brought their dogs out to the desert with them for a little family maternity session. Their two pups, Bo and Semi, were absolutely adorable! Semi loved posing for the camera, but Bo needed a bit of bribing (understandable). Alexis had the cutest baby bump, and their casual outfits looked so great out in the desert. I just loved hearing these two talk about how excited they were to become new parents!
Fremont Street Couples Session
Harbani and Ashmeet traveled all the way from India for their first ever trip to Las Vegas. Harbani wanted to document their trip, so she booked a surprise photoshoot for Ashmeet! We went to Fremont Street to capture all of the neon lights and Vegas vibes. It was a Monday night and it felt like we had all of Fremont to ourselves, which was so nice!
Kanab Adventure Session
Maddy and Becca were in Kanab for a few days to visit family during Thanksgiving. This was their first time in Utah, so they decided to book a session while here. We woke up bright and early to hike out to our location before sunrise. It was such a chilly morning but we had the most beautiful skies. We also pretty much had the entire place to ourselves, so it was definitely worth the early wake-up!
Speakeasy Engagement Session
I had the best time at this engagement session with Kristen and Adam! They traveled all the way from Calgary to take unique engagement photos in Las Vegas. We went to the Wax Rabbit Speakeasy and it was such a great space for photos! They both had all black outfits which gave such a sophisticated vibe in the dim lighting of the speakeasy room. We had the best time taking photos all around the bar, on the velvet couches, and of course sharing a couple of drinks!
Little White Chapel Elopement
Mia and Riley got married at the Little White Chapel here in Las Vegas. They had only their parents and Riley’s sister with them as guests. They both were so excited to take photos and had the absolute best time on their special day. After a ceremony at the chapel, we went to Fremont Street for photos with the neon lights. Of course, we finished with a fun champagne pop!
Venus Garden Chapel Wedding
Kristen and Mason got married at the Venus Garden Chapel at Caesar’s Palace on the Las Vegas Strip. They traveled all the way from Florida with their friends and family to tie the knot. Kristen’s uncle officiated the ceremony, which had everyone in the crowd laughing as well as crying. After portraits and wedding party photos all around the property, we went to Carmine’s for their reception. The couple shared a first dance, cut their cake, and after a few speeches, shared a yummy Italian dinner!
December
Fremont Street Engagement
Maggie and James got engaged in August, in Hawaii under some fireworks! James has family in Las Vegas, so they decided to take their engagement photos here. We did a midday session on Fremont Street, which was so much fun. They both had the perfect outfits and Maggie had the most beautiful hair (especially considering she did it herself on the car ride to Fremont). These two were so playful with each other and couldn’t stop giggling throughout our entire session!
Desert Elopement Session
Mickie and Elias originally got married at the Little White Chapel years ago, but never took any photos on their wedding day. They decided to make up for that by booking a session with me out in the desert, with a cool classic car! Mickie not only had the perfect dress for desert photos, but she also brought the cutest picnic setup. Her and Elias played some of their favorite records and read together through some of their favorite books. It was the perfect desert elopement session!
Sure Thing Chapel Elopement
Joselyn and Andres road-tripped out from California for their Las Vegas elopement. We started with some cute photos at In-N-Out Burger before their ceremony at Sure Thing Chapel. When it came time for the ceremony, Joselyn was so sure that she wouldn’t cry, but she couldn’t hold back her tears! The couple shared a first dance, and then we took a few group photos with all of their guests outside of the chapel. After that, we finished with all of the neon lights on Fremont Street, and a few photos in their hotel room at the Circa!
Las Vegas Strip Anniversary Session
The very last session of my 2025 photography recap was this anniversary photoshoot with Claire and James. They decided to book a suite on the Las Vegas Strip for New Year’s Eve, at the Cosmopolitan. They both wore the outfits that they originally got married in 14 years ago, which was so sweet! We took a few photos in their room and out on their balcony. Then, (after a quick outfit change!) we walked over to the Bellagio fountains to finish.
That’s it for the 2025 photography recap – what a seriously incredible year! I’m so grateful to have been even such a small part of so many special days and moments this year. I feel so lucky to have worked with so many incredible wedding vendors and fellow photographers. And of course, so many amazing couples from all around the world. I’m excited to see what 2026 has in store for this business of mine and all of my future clients. If you’re considering an engagement, elopement, or wedding in 2026 or 2027.. let’s chat! I would LOVE to help bring your unique photo vision to life.
Don’t forget to check out these other 2025 photography blog posts:
- Cinematic Storytelling Couples Session in Downtown Seattle
- Destination Wedding in Ireland at Dunluce Castle
- Surprise Wedding at Cherry Hollow Farm in Atlanta, Georgia
- Desert Couples Session With a German Shepherd Puppy
- Las Vegas Elopement at the Little White Chapel
- Wedding Photos at the McCune Mansion in Salt Lake City