Nevada
Elopement photography · Las Vegas
In short
Elopement photography in Las Vegas starts at $2,200: 4 hours on location with a photographer who works in Las Vegas, and 200 edited photos delivered to a private gallery within 3 weeks.
Why choose Elopement photography in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas is the highest-volume wedding market in the United States for an administrative reason rather than a romantic one: Nevada requires no waiting period and no blood test, and the Clark County license bureau is open until midnight. A couple can land in the afternoon and be married that evening. What that produces is a market where the ceremony is the easy part and the photography is the thing booked furthest ahead.
Worth knowing about Las Vegas
The two desert locations sit under two different federal and state authorities and neither permit covers the other. Red Rock Canyon is a National Conservation Area under the Bureau of Land Management, requiring a commercial filming and photography permit plus a timed-entry reservation for the scenic drive in season. Valley of Fire is a Nevada state park with its own commercial permit and vehicle fee. Which of the two your session needs is set out for you at booking.
What does the session in Las Vegas look like?
- Valley of Fire State Park
- Wind-carved red sandstone an hour north-east. The Fire Wave and Pink Canyon trails close May 15 – September 30.
- Red Rock Canyon
- A thirteen-mile escarpment twenty minutes from the Strip. Timed-entry reservations apply in season.
- The Neon Museum or Fremont
- The night version, and the only place in this city where the light is under control.
What does elopement photography in Las Vegas include?
- 200+ retouched photographs
- Four hours of coverage
- Guidance on which permit you need, where and when to apply
- Location and timing planned around sunrise or sunset
- Private online gallery within 3 weeks
- Print release for personal use
Permits at these locations: Valley of Fire State Park: Nevada State Parks permit required for commercial photography, plus a per-vehicle entrance fee.
FAQ — Elopement photography in Las Vegas
How quickly can we get married in Las Vegas?
Same day. Nevada requires no waiting period and no blood test, and the Clark County Marriage License Bureau issues licenses until midnight, seven days a week. That is the single reason this is the highest-volume wedding market in the country. Photography is usually what needs booking furthest in advance, not the ceremony.
Do we need a permit at Red Rock Canyon or Valley of Fire?
Yes to both, and they are different authorities. Red Rock is Bureau of Land Management land requiring a commercial photography permit, with a timed-entry reservation for the scenic drive in peak season. Valley of Fire is a Nevada state park with its own commercial permit and a per-vehicle fee. Which applications your locations need is explained to you at booking.