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Here at Christian Purdie photography, we can confidently say that we provide creative portrait photography that will elevate your photos beyond the standard simple portrait that gets stuck in an album with little fanfare. read more
Who is the best Las Vegas portrait photographer? We don’t want to brag—really, we don’t—but it’s not a secret that some of our clients say that we truly are the best Las Vegas portrait photographer active in the Las Vegas area. read more
Here at Christian Purdie photography, we prefer to emphasize the strength and beauty of the maternal bond by using light—natural and otherwise—to its best advantage. read more
Graduating from high school or college is an amazing accomplishment that is just the start of a new and exciting life journey that will take you to amazing places. read more
Close your mind and picture someone in Las Vegas. What did you think of? Is a tourist winning big at a casino? A young man celebrating his 21st birthday? read more
There are a few reasons why you might want to hire an event photographer. Event photographers are photographers who come out to your location and take photos of the special moments that happen through your event. read more
When you need affordable photography, it's tempting to make a quick Google search for something like, “Cheap photographers near me,” but that might not be what you're really looking for. read more
When you are on the hunt for cheap photographers near me, even a short photo session can seem too expensive to be worthwhile. read more
When someone directly claims to be the best photographer in Las Vegas, it understandably causes for suspicion. After all, there are plenty of Las Vegas photographers out there, what makes one the best? read more
Las Vegas is home to over 2,200,000 people. This thriving metropolis is filled with photographers advertising themselves as the best Las Vegas photographer, but do they really live up to the hype? read more
If you’ve ever looked for the best photographers in Las Vegas, you may have discovered to your surprise just how many photographers are out there in any given area. read more
When your Las Vegas photographer shows up to take your photos, that huge camera they are toting might make you think he is a quality photographer—until you get the photos back. Only then do you realize that these off the mark photos might be fabulously clear and sharp, but they aren’t at flattering angles, nor do they capture the moment. read more
Creative photography is a new blend of photography, though all photographers may claim to be productive in their own ways there are exceptions. read more
Business portrait photography is a cost effective and fruitful slot which most photographers work so hard to be known for. A lot of businesses, business owners or professional business people like having pictures of themselves at work. read more
Portrait photography is more like telling a story and interpreting it through the photograph. The emotions the feeling, gestures are all interpreted in the photographs. In as much as every event have a story to tell, not everyone one or event run on the same budget read more
Portrait photography is mostly about capturing a person's character traits, charisma, charm and identity. A portrait photo can be aesthetic and creative and for a senior portraits photographer, bringing out the charming identity of the subject is a priority to us. read more
The world of business is changing rapidly and paradigms are shifting. Techniques and principles that applied in the past are no longer applicable in today’s business world. As a matter of fact, an amazing portrait of your business can create a good first impression of your business. As a result of this, most business owners and entrepreneurs now hire the services of Las Vegas Business Portrait Photographer. read more
With a good portrait photographer, you will have amazing senior portraits that will serve as lifetime mementos of your high school days. read more
There are professions that require that the professional touch the clients in order to make their work easier but in the area of portraiture, touching should be in the minimum if not avoided totally. read more
Event photography is more like telling a story and interpreting it through the photograph. The emotions the feeling, gestures are all interpreted in the photographs. In as much as every event have a story to tell, not everyone one or event run on the same budget. read more
Portrait photography is mostly about capturing a person's character traits, charisma, charm and identity. A portrait photo can be aesthetic and creative and for a senior portraits photographer, bringing out the charming identity of the subject is a priority to us. read more
Business portrait photography is a cost-effective and fruitful slot which most photographers work so hard to be known for. A lot of businesses, business owners or professional business people like having pictures of themselves at work. It reveals their position and increases pedigree. read more
Creative photography is a new blend of photography, though all photographers may claim to be productive in their own ways there are exceptions. Creative portrait photography doesn't really have a general definition but it can be said that creative portrait photographer brings a whole new idea of creativity into imagery which ignites creative thinking and turning it into a good piece of picture artistry. read more
Getting a photographer goes beyond just an individual with a camera. A good photographer must understand moments, emotions and angles in getting quality shoot for portrait or event photography. read more
Like writing or film, there are different styles or genres of photography. If you’re a Las Vegas portrait photographer trying to monetize your photography, it’s important that you familiarize yourself with any style that includes people.
I’m not going to get into the nitty-gritty of all the various types of photography, so instead, I’ll show you what our clients have to say about what we do and the way we do it. Our clients are the backbone of our business, and a happy client tends to lead to more business. So, without further ado, here is what they have to say: read more
With the evolution of the iPhone and smartphones, many people have begun to substitute a professional family photographer with pictures taken with their phones. Truly, most of these pictures have a lot of memories and values that are attached to them but they cannot replace the value of a professionally taken family photograph. Family photos can bring about emotions that hundreds of words cannot.
As a Las Vegas photographer, we value good memories, the quality time that the family spent together and we value confidence. So, we think that when it comes family portrait there is no replacement. You simply cannot replace professionally taken and printed family photos with Instagram snapshots or Facebook album. read more
Business portraits are the kinds of portraits that are used by people purposely for their businesses. There are so many reasons why people do business portraits. read more
Portrait photography is all about the face of the person in the picture. The best Las Vegas portrait photographer will carefully take photograph of a person’s distinctive facial features while capturing the person’s personality, identity and attitude. There is more to portrait photography than just capturing the picture of somebody. Portrait photography is the artistic representation of a person’s attitude. read more
Are you bringing the family to Las Vegas for a vacation? Or are you in Vegas for other reasons but would like to take advantage of this iconic city? How about family portraits with a Las Vegas family portrait photographer. We believe that Las Vegas is the best place to take photographs. It has some fabulous spots and there is just no place like “Sin City”. read more
In order to mix up our photoshoots, we offer families the opportunity to have their portraits taken in Henderson. The second largest city in Nevada, Henderson is about 20 minutes from Las Vegas. read more
Environment simply means the things that surround us or the things that surround the subject of a narrative. The subject of a narrative is the most important part of that narrative and in order to capture the essence of the subject, the environment must be captured also since there is constant interaction, both visible and invisible, between the subject and the environment. read more
What does it mean to be a professional Las Vegas Photographer?
Who’s a professional Las Vegas photographer? Or what makes you a professional photographer? This question gets asked all of the time. And depending on who you’re asking, you’re most like to get different answers. In fact, not just different but also contrasting answers too. read more
Portrait photography has to do with the photograph of an individual or a group of people through the use of poses, backdrops, and lighting and may be in different forms. It may be clinical or artistic and the purpose is to capture the essence and personality of the subject(s) of the photograph. read more
Finding a Las Vegas Portrait Photographer close to you to take portraits of you and your family is one task everyone has to undergo at a point in their lives. Some of the events which may necessitate hiring a photographer are a wedding, a new family portrait, a newborn baby, a headshot portrait, a passport photo, a pet photo, a company photo, your website photo, or for your social media handles. read more
In every sports team, there are bound to be good days, bad days and the ugly days, days when you wish someone on the team had run faster or calculated better, days where a teammate’s fast thinking saved the day and days where you go out drinking together. The memories you create with your team go on to impact your decisions and actions later in life regardless of whether you get to sign a major contract or you go about your business like any other person. read more
Have you seen any family portrait that you think is great recently? You must have an idea as to what efforts have been made to realize such a great shot. First of all, just imagine how difficult it must be to have every member of the family present in the same location and at the same time. And that’s the easier part, believe me. Getting them organized into a functional group that is pulling in the same direction can be terrifying and a daunting task, even for a professional family portrait photographer like myself. read more
It should be safe to say we've all come across that one person that looks like she belongs on the cover of every fashion magazine in the country but unfortunately hasn't been able to get any modeling agency interested in her. This is probably because when it comes to modeling, the modeling agency is not just interested in looks, but also, the energy, the creativity and the expression the model is capable of. read more
We live in a technologically advanced world where, yes, you can easily take family pictures with your smartphone; but pictures taken with your smartphone are nothing compared to pictures creatively taken by your Las Vegas portrait photographer. read more
Graduation, the sweet happy feeling – tinted with nostalgia – of graduation. A day you get to shine with well-deserved accolades for the late night readings and waking up so early to meet up with your morning classes. read more
One of the many gems in Las Vegas is the Springs Preserve, a plot of land dedicated to showcasing the wildlife that thrives in the Mojave Desert. Complete with plants, a butterfly exhibit, and other natural life, the Springs Preserve offers a photographer a variety of excellent photographs. This last week, one of the photographers for Christian Purdie Photography was sent “undercover” to take pictures of a marriage proposal. Although it went very well, there are a few tips that should be kept in mind for future reference, especially if you’re going undercover. read more
Whether you’re on a shoot for an individual portrait, or photographing an entire family, it’s crucial to stay organized. Not just organized with your gear, but organized with your time. What good is an organized photography bag if you don’t make the event on time because you forgot to schedule it in a calendar? Chaos builds off of chaos, which is why if you remain organized in the first place, you won’t have to deal with any large problems (within your control) at a shoot. read more
The type of business you operate does not matter when it comes to projecting the perfect brand identity. It is the first mediator between you and your client before standards and level of service comes to play. The images you show to clients and potential clients are a reflection of your brand, your style. It tells them the kind of creativity to expect from you. read more
Most people get a little squeamish when they have to sit in front of a camera for a shoot. This can get awkward if the photographer isn’t a friend or a family member. Professional portrait photographers understand that not everyone is comfortable during a photo session, and so they have figured out various means of getting the subject as comfortable as possible. read more
When organizing an event, paying attention to details matters, there is a high level of significance attached to knowing that your event is not like any other event. It is also important to categorize your event to the class or type it belongs as this helps you to arrange for all the necessary things that will help to make your event successful. read more
Portrait photographers can be taken inside or outside, but that comes with a few factors. If the photos are shot outside, then you run the risk of off color lighting or unexpected weather. Photographers do not control the weather, however there are software that help to mitigate unwanted lighting or distractions that pop up in the photos. The Las Vegas portrait photographer is hired for a reason which means he strives to get you the best possible. read more
It does not matter whether you are taking pictures with a smartphone or you are professional photographer with a studio, there’s always a need to edit and organize your photo. As there has been a considerable improvement in the camera technology so also there has been improvement in photo editing software. read more
When covering an event we bring nearly an entire photography studio with us. It is a little less technical than that, but we travel with an abundance of light fixtures to make certain that we are able to get excellent lighting from both vantage points. While it is a little cumbersome to shine flashes in the direction of unsuspecting event guests, it makes the shot worth it. read more
An event is literally “any planned occasion especially one of importance that happened” and there are always events going on in Las Vegas. Every event is worth hiring a professional Las Vegas event photographer whether for wedding, birthdays, graduation ceremony and business conference amongst others, they all have moments that need to be captured. Anything can be considered an important event, depending on what you make it. read more
Portrait photography is a creative art which focuses on expressing human emotions. It is able to capture moments, preserve smile and enhance dazzling looks for a long time. There are several areas of portrait photography and each is tailored to suit different needs. read more
Most of the time, people wonder what exactly they pay for when hiring a photographer. Is it the photographic skills or it goes beyond that? I would like to think it is more than that. But of course, some genre of photography does not leave any necessary room to interact with people other than the direct client we are working for. read more
Whеn you’ve hіrеd a рrоfеѕѕіоnаl рhоtоgrарhеr tо tаkе рhоtоѕ оf уоur lіttlе оnе, thеrе are a fеw things уоu саn dо tо mаkе ѕurе уоur сhіld is wеll-рrераrеd fоr thе experience. Aѕ аnу parent already knows, ѕоmеtіmеѕ іt саn bе challenging tо get your сhіld (or сhіldrеn) tо stay ѕtіll lоng enough to pose for one рісturе, lеt аlоnе dozens. If уоu fоllоw a few ѕіmрlе rules thоugh, уоu’ll hаvе a happier сhіld, bеttеr pictures and рlеntу of them! read more
Prоfеѕѕіоnаl рhоtоgrарhу іѕ a tаlеnt that іѕ craved fоr іn mоѕt functions аѕ реорlе рrеfеr ԛuаlіtу photographs rаthеr thаn out-оf fосuѕ-рhоtоѕ. Tо gеt a picture worth a thоuѕаnd wоrdѕ, уоu need to fіnd lеgіtіmаtе рrоfеѕѕіоnаl рhоtоgrарhеrѕ. You mіght wаnt tо look on the іntеrnеt or vіѕіt the рhуѕісаl lосаtіоn. read more
Thеrе аrеn’t many rаrе activities in a person’s lіfеѕраn. Many оссur – or аrе аntісіраtеd tо оссur – juѕt оnсе. Thаt іѕ whу іt іѕ vеrу сruсіаl to rесоrd аll thоѕе оссurrеnсеѕ. Thеrе mау be many rеаѕоnѕ thаt еxрlаіn whу thе distinctly renowned аdаgе оnсе аnnоunсеd a рісturе ѕреаkѕ a thоuѕаnd wоrdѕ. Imаgеѕ аnd рhоtоѕ tеll a tale аѕ no wоrdѕ саn, іt’ѕ for thеѕе rеаѕоnѕ it is the ultimate mеthоd tо record lіfе’ѕ extraordinary іnѕtаnсеѕ, аbundаnt with еmоtіоn fіllеd іmаgеrу. 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 find yourself in trouble. A great location will not only help you capture an amazing portrait; it will help you choose the excellent lighting, the fitting props and costumes and suitable poses to capture a defining portrait. read more
Las Vegas is a transient town, and the Fremont area has an entire street dedicated to seedy wedding chapels. If you’re only knowledge of Las Vegas comes from pop culture, then you might think marriage is a taboo topic here. It’s not, but it IS a great location to celebrate your marriage.. read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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