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kat+simon.eloped!

mroberts — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:41:00 +0000

After Kat’s brother’s big production of a wedding, Kat and Simon decided to elope, coming by way of Sydney, Australia. I can totally empathize as sometimes you just want to do something personal, just the two of you… and I love an impulse decision too! They decided to get kitchy and tie the knot in Vegas, complete with Elvis at the little ceremony for two at the Graceland Chapel. Since I wouldn’t be allowed to shoot the ceremony (chapels got rules!), we took a little tour around Vegas, ending up at tried and true downtown LV.
Such a cool couple, we had a blast. They were so all over each other and having fun with the whole experience, it was not work at all, just hanging out, taking some pics, drinking a couple of good good brews (thanks Simon!)
I hope they love their Vegas elopement pics as much as I had making them!
-mike

our jeniffer’s professional portrait… mine too.

mroberts — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:21:29 +0000

A great practice us photographers don’t do enough is to have our photograph taken. I probably have like 3 photos of myself over the last couple years… “the shoemaker’s daughter has no shoes” they say.
Well, there comes a time when all of us either want or need a portrait, so when I offered Jeniffer a session, it became two photographers geeking out and taking turns with the camera around the Clark County Museum, an awesome place to shoot. There were colors and great light and all kinds of backdrops to play with.
What’s so important about photographers photographing photographers is the experience of being in front of the camera for a change. What it feels like… wow… quite the lesson! And while I continue to prefer to be behind my Canon, I have so much more empathy for those in my viewfinder.
Jeniffer, being my buddy (and kind of a former client since I photographed her wedding a couple years ago) was so much fun to shoot with. And the light seemed to find her beautiful eyes everywhere we went. I hope these photos will do for her pro pic.
And although I don’t care to show pictures of myself, I am moved to show off Jen’s handiwork. She did good!
-mike

rena+sean.the las vegas portraits

mroberts — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:20:28 +0000

Rena and Sean are in Vegas direct from S. Korea. Rena, being a graduate of UNLV, knows her way around Vegas and is showing her new husband around town. And while they were at it, got a portrait session to make make up for their engagement session, that never was. I loved showing them around downtown Vegas, which has changed so much in the five years Rena has been gone.
They were so much fun to spend time with and having them play together and making some images. Digs style is way different than the more traditional style back home for them. I hope they’re excited to show everyone back home something different. I hope they love love love their photos! Enjoy all!
-mike

heather+paul.engaged

mroberts — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:41:43 +0000

Heather and Paul and their adorable pooch Maya joined me for a chilly but fun little walk through Lake Las Vegas for their e-session last week. They were so great together. I think they spend as much time time this close together even without a camera on them.
Keep an eye out for the wedding… coming soon enough… when it’s much warmer out! In the meantime, enjoy some of my favorite pics from our afternoon.
-mike

laurie+ralph.married

mroberts — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:53:15 +0000

Laurie and Ralph’s wedding was an awesome story… Just about 90 days prior to the big day they had met in Cabo. After a whirlwind romance they decided to take the plunge. Family plays such an important role in this day and their lives. For Ralph’s family, straight from the farm in Kansas, it was for some the first time they’ve left… their first place to visit, Vegas… whoa, culture shock! The family came together for Thanksgiving and rolled it into one great party.
I couldn’t take a bad photo of the beautiful Laurie and her relationship with her handsome brother with cerebral palsy, Brent, lent to some beautiful moments to capture, including a special dance with his girlfriend Sarah.
Great times and a great way to go out for the year! Hope ya’ll enjoy some of the moments from their big day. Enjoy!
-mike

kim+dan.engaged

mroberts — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:33:24 +0000

Let’s be honest… “natural” settings, as we are often requested for e-sessions, are few and far between in Las Vegas… and so we’re pretty grateful for places like Calico Basin, Red Rock Canyon in fall time. The fall colors were vibrant on a Sunday morning and it was a perfect time for some intimate moments at Kim and Dan’s photo session.
These two were natural and fun in front of the camera and I’m honored to be a part of their big day… coming up real soon! Expect some beautiful Digs weddings this spring!
-mike

Cat’s boudoir… spoiler alert… H O T !!!

mroberts — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 02:36:44 +0000

I’ve been told I can’t do a boudoir session… I’m a boy and boy’s aren’t allowed to shoot boudoir… whatever, man! I’m having too much fun shooting these days to let some naysayers keep me down! Thankfully, my close friend, Cat Shell, a talented singer/songwriter/bandleader out of Miami Beach was open-minded and trusting enough to give me a shot at it during her recent visit to Vegas. We had such a blast! Although Cat’s done some modeling, this was way out of her comfort zone. I did my best to keep it respectful, fun, laid back… and Cat did the rest. And she looks absolutely stunning!
This could not have been possible without the adorable and talented hair/make-up artist Alicia Jarman… she delivered the goods! All our clients should be emailing her for weddings and preparation for engagement sessions! – aliciajarman@gmail.com
Oh… and please check out Cat’s website at catshellmusic.com - her music is even sexier than these photos! Enjoy all… and make no mistake, a boy can do boudoir too!
-mike

stephanie+john.engaged

mroberts — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:28:01 +0000

I’m so proud of how far our filmmakers and photographers have come here at the studio. We keep trying to improve at every shoot to wow our clients and each other. Still, there’s only so far you can go without our clients, who really make the shots what they are. Stephanie and John followed me down the long path to the Jean lake bed for their e-session. It could not have been a more perfect day or a better shoot… a few beers, a long expanse of desert and some good light… my idea of a good time!
Stay tuned for Steph and John’s wedding (only a few months away)… Enjoy everybody!
-mike

oh… I stuck this last one in there for kicks… my last shot of the day playing with my shutter on the way out… some fine art for the wall… sweet!

jenna+jon.engaged

mroberts — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:38:35 +0000

It feels like a while since my last post. Trust me I’m keeping busy, even helping the cinema team with an 11.11.11 wedding which is sure to be amazing so stay tuned for posts from Asha and Grady in the near future.
In the meantime I just had the pleasure of running around downtown Vegas with soon to be newlyweds Jenna and Jon. I couldn’t have asked for better models for the day. We ended up hanging around for quite a bit and even knocking back a drink or 2 in between wardrobe changes.
Their June wedding at DragonRidge Country Club is sure to be a blast… It seems like it’s far away but I know the day is going to creep up any second now. Hope ya’ll love checking out these images as I enjoyed taking them.
-mike

jennifer+james.married@anthem country club

mroberts — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:44:34 +0000

Jen and James got married this past Saturday. It was a beautiful October day with the leaves turning color. These two are so in love and heir photos tell their story. James’ Air Force boys were there in full force and help bring the showmanship to the ceremony… and the dance floor as well! It takes a lot to put together a wedding (and sometimes save the day … so a shout out to my buddy Tony at Pure Energy for swooping in and being an amazing MC, to Reverend Linda, who never ceases to wow me delivering a beautiful, heartfelt ceremony, and to Kim at Anthem Country Club, putting together a beautiful event.