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Last year I had an idea to do a high-end, circus themed shoot.  I brainstormed with my assistant Marissa and drew out some plans over a dinner one evening.  Just like last year's Alice in Wonderland themed shoot, this would also be a big production with costumes, props, a horse, a pole artist, a tent, […]

Mother's Day is quickly coming upon us, and each year we struggle to come up with a great idea or gift to give to our mothers.  They are our teachers, they guide us, mold us, comfort us and scold us.  As youngsters we don't see the bigger picture of why they do what they do, […]

I am so honored to be featured in the launch issue of a new magazine called EMERGE arts.  This magazine is the brainchild of graphic designer and photographer Julie Ray who wantedt to produce new content that brings together photographers, graphic designers, hair stylists, makeup artists, and fashion designers with a concentration on the Las […]

As many of you know my father is a cardiologist so it was only natural that as I grew up that I would be involved with the American Heart Association.  When I started Shalimar Studios in Las Vegas, I expanded that involvement to my business by offering portrait packages for their silent auctions and photographing […]

Do you need a new or updated headshot, signature image, or profile picture for Facebook or LinkedIn?  Well you are in luck!  For 1 week only, we are offering a headshot special for $100 off!  For $150, you get a 15 minute session on either white or gray background, and 2 fully retouched high-resolution images. […]

If you've been following the blog, you know that I've been commissed by local modeling agency Envy Model Management to shoot test sessions with some of their up and coming models.  These test sessions are typically less stylized and are designed to give more exposure to the new models, helping them hone their skills in […]

It was that time of year again, when thousands of photographers, vendors, and friends from near and far descend upon Las Vegas for the annual Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) conference.  This conference is one I look forward to all year.  Not only is it a time to expand my skill set, see new products […]