Learning to Pivot | Elegant Las Vegas Proposal Portraits
Kody’s proposal to Heather at The Vault was so beautiful and romantic, you’d never guess we were supposed to end up with a totally different look in the pictures. Kody contacted the Bellagio and was told we could include the iconic look of the Vault in our photos. As it turns out, that’s not entirely true! It was just a miscommunication, but thanks to many years of experience pivoting on a dime, we still ended up with romantic, elegant proposal pictures anyway.
Being a photographer whose whole goal is capturing the biggest moments of your life in a true documentary style means that, sometimes, things go completely sideways. Like the late, great, Las Vegas-loving Frank Sinatra said, “That’s life!” My job no matter what hurdle we face is to make sure our pivot is smooth. In fact, after more than ten years, I may have as much experience pivoting as I do photographing! Ultimately, it’s all about embracing a go-with-the-flow attitude and trusting Yours Truly to make magic happen.
If you’re not the go-with-the-flow type, here’s my tried-and-true advice for being ready to adjust on the fly:
Make a plan, then crumple it up and throw it away. Okay, maybe not literally, but have a solid plan in your head plus a firm understanding that things may change and that’s okay!
Have a few backup ideas in your pocket. If a location you want portraits at suddenly isn’t available, think of a few others that could be cool. I have lots of ideas here!
Do some research leading up to our session. Things like “Does this place allow photography?” or “Will the storm of the century hit the day we booked?”
Even if we don’t end up with the picture-perfect plan we had in mind, you can trust I’ll put every photographer bone in my body to work to create images you’ll love so much, you won’t even care that we had to change! You can see for yourself how this elevated Las Vegas proposal oozes romance despite the unexpected hurdle. The real magic of any portrait session is the energy of your relationship and how you both shine in each other’s arms. And if all else fails, know that I’ve got your back no matter what happens. Ready to do this?
Amber is a Wedding and Elopement Photographer who is available in Las Vegas and beyond for travel for elopements and weddings. Send in a contact form through the link above to schedule your free consultation.
Adjusting on the fly isn’t always easy, so it’s a good thing I’ve got plenty of experience and advice to pass on to you. Let this post ease your nerves and get you excited for your own elevated Las Vegas proposal!