blue

what can i say? i really love contests. this week's theme is "blue" and has to include the color blue. this blue wall in the arts district is one of my favorite backdrops. when i was shooting christina's bridals there, we came upon this little patch of wall. the graffiti message fits her personality so well. 

p.s. today is supposed to reach 100 degrees. this wednesday, the high is 77. las vegas weather can be nutty.

naturals in front of the camera

a fabulous couple + colorful scenery - inhibitions= a successful shoot.

who: christina and phillip

what: bridals/groomals

where: las vegas arts district

iheartfaces photo challenge

i waited several minutes for this photo. although it may look staged, it is completely candid. i captured it from a distance with my telephoto lens. i still love it.

go here for more information on these weekly contests; they are for amateurs and professionals alike.

looking for an amazing book to read?

here you go:

the shadow of the wind by carlos ruiz zafon

an intriguing story laced with wonder, love, suspense, fascinating characters, enduring relationships, etc.

needless to say, i couldn't put it down. i loved this book. hope you do too. 

ali landry and alejandro gomez monteverde

who: ali landry and alejandro gomez monteverde

what: portrait/publicity

where: azure, palazzo, las vegas

photos by laura graves for IS Photography

natasha henstridge and darius danesh

who: natasha henstridge and darius danesh

what: portrait/publicity

where: azure, palazzo, las vegas

tomorrow: ali landry

photos by laura graves for IS Photography

ruby's in town...

watch out las vegas!

if you're guessing this picture wasn't taken in las vegas, you're right; we were in salt lake city.

luxor, las vegas

today is september 1

that means that summer is officially over. i'm a bit sad about this. although i don't care for the insane heat that the las vegas desert yields, i do like a little warmth and the extra hours of sunlight. 

i know that i am going to long for the pool these next 6 or 7 months. there are two pools that i will not miss, however. the first one tore up my favorite swimsuit due to lots and lots of chlorine and other chemicals. the second one employs a very chatty security guard who enjoys telling me lengthy stories about his seven-foot pet anaconda and the dangers of owning one. i don't mind the conversation, but 30 minutes later, i realize that i don't have time to actually swim. oh well. 

these photos were taken at a summer event at the palms place. the pre-event photos ended up being more interesting than the event itself. this happens on occasion. 

hope everyone had a wonderful summer!