Last Monday, Christian Purdie Photography was shooting portraits of a family who traveled from all over the U.S. to Las Vegas. One tip in order to get excellent shots on the Las Vegas Strip is to schedule your shoot early. At 9:30 Monday morning we met at the top of the Bellagio parking garage to ensure we were ready for our appointment at 10. read more
Christian Purdie Photography was hired by one of our returning clients to document a networking event at Distill, a local bar in Summerlin. Although it’s important to always be on the prowl for new business, it’s crucial to retain strong rapport with former clients. Not only will they potentially use your services again, they may refer you to other people. read more
Las Vegas photographer Christian Purdie celebrates one million photos as he continues to innovate within the field of photography. Blending technical skill with creativity, the Las Vegas based company specializes in a myriad of genres--from events and portraits to headshots. read more
If you choose to photograph on the Strip for purposes other than tourism, it might be helpful to familiarize yourself with certain casino property laws. When we did this shoot we ran into an obstacle while we were shooting at the Venetian. After a few minutes, a security guard approached and informed us that we were not allowed to continue shooting. read more
Yes, we know that’s cliche. And yes, we know you’re probably not visiting our site to read ambiguous idioms dating back to who knows when. But nonetheless, a picture is worth a thousand words.
Go into your phone and choose a random picture. Look at it and really think about it. Is there a person in it? If so, who? Where was the picture taken? What was so captivating that you pulled out your phone to snap a shot? read more
Getting in touch with a Las Vegas wedding photographer and making some sort of commitment with him or her ahead of time gives you the opportunity to organize a photoshoot for the engagement session—an intimate moment that will certainly be fawned over in the years to read more
For your еvеnt, уоu may want tо hіrе аn expert Lаѕ Vеgаѕ photographer аnd bеfоrе уоu ѕеlесt one, look around fоr thе bеѕt dеаl. It’s important to explore the price and quality of various photographers in Las Vegas, and it’s crucial to check out a portfolio before committing to anything. read more
Documenting an event can be a precarious gig. Are you shooting indoors or outdoors? What’s the capacity of your venue? Is it private or public access? All of these are important questions that should be factored into planning for photographing events of all shapes and sizes. For our last shoot... read more
First impressions are important, and many people begin to make judgments the moment they see a headshot photograph. If you're model or actor, then this is all the truer. Like a résumé or portfolio, a perfect headshot can make or break decision making in the hiring process. read more
While a headshot is typically used for professional purposes, a portrait is designed to capture the aura and character of a model. One of the primary differences between headshot and portrait photography is the artistic merit of the Las Vegas portrait photographer. read more
If you're an Instagram model looking for a Las Vegas photographer with professional quality and a keen eye, then look no further. Last week the Christian Purdie Photography squad took to Fremont East with Instagram model Justine Leuder to spend the day getting excellent shots in a fun and exciting environment. Downtown Las Vegas is undergoing massive amounts of change, which has brought a variety of art to the area. read more
Cheeky Showgirls is a branch of The Cheeky Truth: A vox pop style video channel featuring a variety of tongue-in-cheek questions asked to unsuspecting passersby. Last Sunday the Christian Purdie Photography squad took to the Strip to document the latest segment of Cheeky Showgirls. read more
Prоfеѕѕіоnаl photography hаѕ еvоlvеd ԛuіtе a bit оvеr thе past соuрlе оf dесаdеѕ and bоth lаrgе аnd ѕmаll buѕіnеѕѕеѕ bеnеfіt a grеаt dеаl frоm hiring a professional photographer. Thе biggest bеnеfіt іѕ that thеу rеԛuіrе professional рhоtоgrарhу whісh fullу сарturеѕ thеіr рrоduсt, service оr industry аѕ whоlе... read more
Be it at weddings or business conferences, birthday parties or sporting events, unnoticed, candid shots do the trick now and always. For an event photographer who wants to tell the story, natural photos where the subject is not intimidated or aware of the photographer’s camera is a must. read more
Buѕіnеѕѕ owners and newlyweds аlіkе are fасеd wіth thе ѕаmе question: what mаkеѕ a gооd рhоtоgrарhеr? Iѕ іt the ability tо uѕе Adobe Phоtоѕhор tо retouch images? Iѕ іt thе capacity tо fіnd thе rіght lіghtіng аnd pose so that іmаgеѕ don’t nееd еdіtіng, to begin with? Iѕ thеrе any specific thing thаt mаkеѕ a gооd рhоtоgrарhеr? Unfortunately, thеrе іѕ nоt оnе ѕресіfіс ѕkіll that makes one photographer mоrе ѕkіllеd thаn аnоthеr. The рrоwеѕѕ оf a рhоtоgrарhеr іѕ “іn the еуе оf thе bеhоldеr” juѕt lіkе аnу оthеr аrt form. There аrе ѕkіllѕ thаt can mаkе a рhоtоgrарhеr mоrе effective fоr уоur buѕіnеѕѕ. read more
Even if the whole world gathers and simultaneously recites a big CONGRATULATIONS to you on the day of your engagement, it can’t in any way measure up to the magic of having an engagement photographer capture the moments live on camera. Just so you know, talk is cheap. So, the many congratulatory messages you get from friends and family will bust like bubbles. But the congratulatory message you give to yourself by taking an engagement photo remains forever. read more
People put in a lot of planning to make their event special. But at the end, the picture-perfect Venue, the nice delicacies, the entertainment and the lively atmosphere are not reflected in the photos. Talk about a case of coming this far but still arriving short. “The event was so full of life and energy, but I still can’t understand why the photos are emotionless!” Let’s understand what makes the perfect candid photos. read more
LOVE IS IN THE AIR!
Most people get engaged because they’re in love with each other, and my job is to capture that love. It’s difficult to get people to be intimate in front of a stranger and more difficult to get them to be intimate in front of a camera. People’s skills and experience are what couples should look out for in an engagement photographer. read more
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then trade shows are one of the perfect scenes to get them. Tradeshows and conventions are one aspect of photography that cannot be taken lightly. Why? Because a lot of energy must have gone into it to make it a success. A lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes that the customers don't get to see, or appreciate. Consider that a part of the story that is left untold, the back story. read more
Headshot Phоtоgrарhу is a ѕресіаlіzеd fіеld іn thаt аіmѕ tо bring оut thе іnnеr beauty іn a person. Hеаdѕhоt photos are primarily used in thе mоdеlіng аnd for social media profiles. Usually, casting dіrесtоrѕ and аdvеrtіѕеrѕ сhооѕе асtоrѕ and mоdеlѕ based оn their роrtfоlіо. There іѕ no better way оf showcasing уоur рhуѕісаl looks аnd аѕѕеt thаn to hаvе headshot рhоtоѕ taken. read more
There are several advantages of knowing the venue of a convention beforehand. For a photographer, it is good practice to be familiar with the venue where you’d be photographing later on. Knowing your way around is important if you want to have a hitch-free day. It helps to know the venue. read more
Fаmіlу portrait рhоtоgrарhу hаѕ сhаngеd since thе dауѕ оf dаrk studios, аnd uncomfortable роѕіng stools… mоrе and mоrе реорlе want a frееr аррrоасh tо their ѕеѕѕіоnѕ. read more
A tradeshow photographer needs to know the difference between tradeshow photography and other genres of photography. Tradeshows and conventions are quite different from anything a regular photography gig looks or feel like. The crowd – always busy, loud, bustling and lively. In addition, not very organized. As everyone wants to be the first to test out a new product or gear. read more
Taking photos where the subjects are oblivious of the presence of the photographer and the camera is challenging. The challenge stems from the fact that the photographer has to have minimal or preferably no influence on the subjects. read more
We major in several aspects of photography of which event photography is one of them. It is not out of place to see an event photographer at birthday parties, private parties, performances, weddings, festive celebrations and even corporate gatherings. read more
Conventions are expensive assignment to undertake. Especially if the event is intended for a large crowd and you’re expecting some very important guest. However, I must believe that the reason why anybody would organize a convention is not that they have money to burn. It’s all about the business. read more
Cоrроrаtе and еxесutіvе роrtrаіtѕ needn’t bе dull or bоrіng. Sоmе роrtrаіt рhоtоgrарhеrѕ offer еxесutіvе роrtrаіt расkаgеѕ thаt will рrоvіdе уоu with аn еdgу, mоdеrn іmаgе fоr uѕе on your CV, уоur рареrwоrk, website and business саrdѕ. read more
What price is too much to pay for our memories? Nothing is too much if you ask me. Throughout a person’s lifetime, he/she will witness many events, special events at that. Birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, graduations and much more too numerous to mention. read more
As a tradeshow photographer, I’ve have been working with trade show organizers and exhibitors for a long time now. Just as you already know, if you are a trade show marketer or exhibit manager, part of your job is to provide value for your company or client. With our expertise in capturing the stories of your exhibit, 80% of your branding and imaging responsibility is lifted off your shoulder. read more
I have been handling conventions in Las Vegas for years now. (We are base there actually). Interestingly, a lot of people tend to attend this sort of things in Las Vegas so expect to see a very large crowd. While it is common to see conventions being held indoors, there are still many of them characterized by large crowds. read more
Las Vegas fаmіlу portrait рhоtоgrарhу hаѕ сhаngеd since thе dауѕ оf dаrk studios, аnd uncomfortable роѕіng stools… mоrе and mоrе реорlе want a frееr аррrоасh tо their ѕеѕѕіоnѕ Wіth thе аdvеnt оf cheap digital саmеrаѕ, реорlе are starting tо bеlіеvе thаt thеrе іѕ no nееd for a professional family portrait рhоtоgrарhеr; read more
Your headshot says so much about your personality. It projects who you are. Little wonder why thousands of people out there are always on a lookout for a professional headshot photographer who can capture a professional headshot they can post on their social media page, business cards or other materials that represent who they are. read more
Getting a perfect headshot doesn’t require all the time in the world except there’s less professionalism on the part of the photographer. It takes once to learn about a thing, after which utilizing that knowledge most effectively at all times should be a norm. read more
Achieving success as a headshot photographer goes way beyond wishes this is because everything you do counts. From your communication skills to your knack to pitch the right location, selecting the right props and costumes and yes, your camera skills all add up to help you capture a great headshot. While in this line of business I have always sort for ways to make my job easier for myself and my clients. read more
Want to take your headshot photography game to the next level? Then embracing outdoor headshot should be on your cards. Outdoor headshots have added something really cool to headshot type photography. And as a headshot photographer who wants to be regarded as the best, you must embrace this trend. read more
When it comes to hiring a professional portrait photographer, experience is everything. Yes, you’ll want to hire a portrait photographer who knows his craft and can help you create memories that will last for eons. Sadly, very few portrait photographers have the know-how to make your portrait come alive. read more
People often get tense during photo-shoots and could get captured by the camera in that state. When that happens, all the blame is put on the photographer, and his work could go unappreciated. No explanation under the sun is enough to justify such photography outcomes, hence, photographing a headshot becomes more like a daunting prospect. read more
Tradeshows are some of the major events businesspersons hire an event photographer to cover. Not just to preserve the nice memory of the events, but also to promote their business and instill confidence in the brand. read more
It is a new age in a new world and in this time, everything is fast-paced. Speed is the first name of everything. In business settings, every second’s count, every minute’s count, and every hour count. In business, time is crucial. read more
Tradeshows are all about the experience and I am an experienced tradeshow photographer. A lively tradeshow has a lot of music, artistic installations, mascots, lightings and vibrant, interactive trade booths and as an exhibitor at a tradeshow, you will want your visitors to remember your booth, after which you would want them to engage with your product and services. So, how do you create a successful first impression? read more
Photography, just like any other profession, its a ladder. You can’t reach the top without taking the many bottom steps preceding the few top steps. Starting out as a rookie, but a very ambitious and aspiring one, I’ve always dreamt of working at the top. read more
It’s your brand, so take control of it. Companies spend a great amount of money and lose a great amount of sweat trying to maintain a successful marketing campaign. read more
Event photography is one of the most exciting and thrilling forms of photography out there. As an event photographer, you get to capture the most special moments of people's lives, whether it's a wedding, a birthday party, or a corporate event. read more
For a portrait photographer, location is no doubt one of the most essential aspects of portrait photography. Get this wrong, and you’ll get all other things wrong. A great location will not only help you capture an amazing portrait; it will help you choose the perfect lighting, the perfect prop and costume and suitable poses to capture a defining portrait. read more
A lot goes into shooting amazing portrait photographs. From incredible cameras with top notch lenses to props and costumes and even location, there is so much that is needed to shoot an intriguing portrait of your subject read more
To a portrait photographer, lighting is everything. Have dull or inadequate light during your portrait photography session and you’ll be disappointed with the end product. Yes, lighting determines the brightness or darkness of your portrait, but besides this, lighting is good for many things. It determines the mood, tone, and atmosphere of your portrait. read more
Guess you must have heard the cliché a picture is worth more than a thousand words. Well, without mincing words, I wouldn’t agree less. Yes, pictures are important to capture memorable moments in peoples lives. read more
As a renowned portrait photographer in Las Vegas, people always ask me how I get the right location or which location is perfect for what portrait shot. Well, it isn’t difficult at all. As Las Vegas native with years of experience in portrait photography, I know the best locations that fit every style of portrait. read more
You would hire a professional photographer for the same reason you’d hire a professional mechanic to work on your car, or a professional landscaper to fix your lawn. Photography, like landscaping or the automotive industry, is a trade. read more
In photography, the term quality of light is on everyone’s lips. In most cases, the “quality of light” is what makes the difference between a good picture and a great photograph. Every photographer seeks the good light, but it is ever elusive. read more
Food photography? Really! That was my reaction when I first got to know about this specialty of commercial photography. Well, I can be forgiven as that was a long time ago. read more
Photography for me is big business and over the course of my career, I have developed my skill in almost every genre of photography. Most of my clients are scattered across every genre one could think of. As a photographer, you may be opportune to cover a client’s wedding or portraiture, but all this happens once in a while. read more
My journey into photography was a case of taking one’s destiny into one’s hand. I have always loved the camera – at a younger age, I love standing in front of it. I was fascinated by the works of the man with a camera. read more
It doesn’t hurt to know what to expect from a photographer you hired to cover an event. Breathtaking photos of any event are an important addition to your organization’s gallery and great for general publicity. Hence, it is imperative for clients to have high but realistic expectations from their photographer. read more
Over the years, I have clients and colleagues ask me how I manage to make product photos look so good and lively. Hence, this piece is a little insight into the processes or methods I employed. I’m not particularly delving into the technical stuff. read more
People like to visualize things. Almost every thought in the mind has some kind of physical image that remains us of them. We certainly react in one way or another to what we see. Hence, food photography is an important part of commercial photography, with players in the hospitality industry looking to take advantage by inserting high-resolution photos of menu items in the design. read more
Often times, convincing prospective clients why they need to hire a qualified event photographer to cover their special event could be a little bit daunting, and funny. I’ll explain – I say daunting because some of them assume just about anybody can do the job, even if the person has limited or no knowledge about read more
I understand portraiture as a type of photography that best defines human interest. As with every genre of photography, this type of photography is particularly challenging and appeals to a select group of photographers. This is because the masters of portrait photography possess a unique and extensive skill set. read more
There are many great photographers out there to choose from. For someone looking to hire a product photographer, this is actually a good thing. It means there are a plethora of options to choose from based on your budget, company’s vision, brand profile, and other determining factors. read more
At events, everyone is busy. The client is busy. The guests are busy. The event planners are busy. The venue coordinator is busy. In fact, everyone is busy, busy, busy and that’s including the photographer. At least, that’s my experience covering most private & corporate events. read more
That’s the idea behind food photography. To make the customers like what they are seeing – and taste what they are seeing! In any case, a great photograph doesn’t come around as a fluke – in any genre of photography, it is never a fluke. read more
Shooting a family portrait can be a really fun thing to do. Most especially if the photographer has a good rapport with the family. Personally, of all things, photography, shooting family portrait is among the ones I love the most. read more
Most e-commerce sites have one major feature that distinguishes them. A large featured image or series of images adorning the homepage – the first bus stop for visitors to your companies’ site. These images are referred to as a hero shots in product photography. Some other popular names include banner or carousel images. The name is not important, what’s important is the purpose and role they serve for online businesses. read more
We did a piece on “the right corporate event photographer“. In that article, I suggested that the right corporate event photographer is someone who understands the job or what is required of him, and indeed, gets the job done in line with the client’s vision. read more
You’d expect senior portraits to be boring. They were not such a big deal, and people weren’t particularly stoked about it. The whole process was just not exciting, to say the least. read more
Not many people believe keeping things simple is the right way to achieve the desired result. But in photography, complex and right doesn’t always fit into the same sentence. Some of the discussions I usually have with my clients before shooting their products bothers on the choice of backgrounds. read more
Photography is for the creative minds. But as a photographer covering events such as luncheons, meetings, awards ceremonies, and formals down the years, I have come to the conclusion that creativity alone won’t get you out of a tight situation. read more
At first, aerial videography sounds relatively straightforward. Strap a small camera to a remote-controlled UAV, set up your shot and then start recording. Oof…if only it was that easy to become an aerial photographer! read more
Wikipedia defines a headshot as: “A headshot is a photographic technique where the focus of the photograph is a person’s face”. It would seem to be a simple project for a photographer. After all, you are only worried about a person’s face, and just maybe part of their shoulders. Seriously, how hard can it be? read more
For you to succeed in the photography business, you need to choose the type of photography you want to do. Now, one of the most lucrative types of photography is the commercial photography. read more
Mistakes are bound when you are a new Las Vegas portrait photographer and it is important for you to know how to take the portrait photos. Portrait photography is one of the most exciting but the most challenging type of photography. read more
Don’t be the one who takes the very boring shots of people lined up in front of a statue or a sign, ugh! Take brilliant, artistic photos that will make that event look like it was even better than it was. and be a creative corporate event photographer or private event photographer. read more
With such a great audience and great returns, the fashion photography seems to be the most desired photography job. While most people end up in high-end fashion magazines, other fashion photographers find themselves in the advertising and paparazzi. read more
As a Las Vegas newborn photographer, I get to be part of priceless, beautiful moments filled with emotions, vulnerability, and hope. Being able to photograph a newborn with all their innocence and novelty is such a powerful moment. read more
A good headshot photography should be able to reflect personality, appearance, pose, and feelings. After doing thousands of Las Vegas headshots for businessmen, students, professionals, celebrities, politicians and even ordinary people, I can vouch that it is one of the most critical photos you can ever take. read more
We love to capture portrait photography for the sheer fact that they make for the most stunning portraits. Irrespective of who the image on the portraits is for, it tends to make a powerful statement. The best moment portrait tells stories creates mysteries and reveal the true feelings of a person through their facial and body expressions. read more
Even with the proliferation of camera-enabled phones and selfie-sticks, going back for a professional family photo is one of those traditions that are not about to die out anytime soon. read more
Generally, in most Las Vegas event photography that I do, I tend to end up capturing candid photos, a few glamor photos and quite a number of conceptual photos. I enjoy being faceless, neat, professional and polite. Depending on an event most people generally don’t like to have their photos taken at a party. read more
Las Vegas Architecture photographer Architectural photography is both an artistic representation and a scientific venture built around equipment,…
Christian Purdie is a premier Las Vegas photographer who is also a native of the city. He started his schooling in Salina, Kansas before joining Purdue University. He then went on to join the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa. He is a passionate photographer who holds two associate’s degrees currently and a bachelor's with a triple major. read more
New to photography? Need some beginner-friendly photo tips to help you get up and running with your camera? Digital photography can be daunting when you’re a beginner. read more
Capturing the emotions and bringing to life the personality and the harmonious interaction between the subject and the camera is what makes portrait photography fascinating. read more
Who's the right creative corporate event photographer? If that question was coming from a fellow photographer, it is much easier to give him a satisfying answer. Simply because we both understand the effect of certain actions or inactions on the final works. But the question doesn't usually come from a photographer but from a client or potential client. read more
Models in the shoot:Julia Hafstrom | Mario Testino | Massimo Dutti FW 2016; Photographer: Mario Testino; Stylist: Beat Bolliger; Hair Stylist: Christiaan; Make-Up Artist: Val Garland... read more
Event photography is a tricky business, but if done right can earn you a comfortable income. In order to get the low-down on the biz. read more
Models in the shoot: Allyson Chalmers, Anna Mila, Madison Stubbington, & Peyton Knight | Darren McDonald | Harper's Bazaar Australia September 2016; Photographer: Darren McDonald; Stylist: Karla Clarke read more
Models in the shoot: Andreea Diaconu | Terry Richardson | Porter Fall 2016; Photographer: Terry Richardson; Stylist: George Cortina; Hair Stylist: Marc Lopez; Make-Up Artist: Kanako Takase read more
The Headshot. It’s the single most important marketing tool for an actor, and it’s amazing how many people do it wrong just to cut a few corners. read more
Models in the shoot: Abby Williamson | Rachel Rebibo | MDC; Photographer: Rachel Rebibo;
Stylist: Carolina Orrico read more
Models in the shoot: Frida Westerlund | Stefan Khoo | L'Official Malaysia August 2016; Photographer: Stefan Khoo; Stylist: Monica Mong read more
However, there’s a seemingly insatiable appetite for oppositely using these lenses for selective focus photography and filmmaking. read more
Models in the shoot: Ashley Graham, Carolyn Murphy, Ciara, Hailey Baldwin, Hari Nef, Jacquelyn Jablonski, Jillian Mercado, Lauren Hutton, & Peyton Knight | Glamour September 2016; Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier & Miguel Reveriego read more
This time me and my friends decided to celebrate the diversity of today’s modeling world and showcase how people like you can be models, with our brand new video “I’m a Model Too”. The The US modeling community is big and colorful, challenging common stereotypes... read more
Models in the shoot: Hana Jirickova | Hunter & Gatti | Vogue Ukraine August 2016; Photographer: Hunter & Gatti; Stylist: Olga Yanul; Hair Stylist: Nabil Harlow; Make-Up Artist: Mayia Alleaume read more
Not being able to capture emotions and producing portraits that leave the subject looking anxious and uncomfortable is one of the greatest challenges that a portrait photographer can face. You know how important it is to be able to capture the best family moments. read more
