Colorful Downtown Las Vegas Fremont Street Engagement Session

Okay wow let’s talk about the happiest freakin’ couple in the whole world.

On a random night, I got an instagram message from my business coach Karrie. She said "hey, send me an invoice, I’m gifting an engagement session to my best friend!”

I had so many questions, but I sent it over to her and instantly got in touch with Ashley. She told me all about how she and Derek just got engaged and they were too freakin’ stoked about being together. I could feel the joy radiating from her messages, and I couldn’t wait to get her in front of my camera!

Ashley and Derek (and Xander) met me in downtown Las Vegas near Fremont Street for some super sweet and colorful photos. Xander was not feeling it, but once I threatened to tickle him, he was all smiles! Xander later went home with grandma, and the three of us continued to dance and laugh all around downtown Las Vegas!

We hit all of my favorite spots around this area, like the El Cortez Hotel, the Abbey Road tribute, and Container Park. Fun fact: Container Park is where they had their first date with the world’s most awkward hug, so we had to commemorate that during their session.

At one point, Derek had to run back to the car to grab something, so Ashley and I talked about how she and Derek got together. She told me how he was such a breath of fresh air and such an incredible stepdad to Xander. Her words really stuck with me and I knew from that moment that these two were end-game.

A few weeks after we did this shoot, the two were legally married, as they found out Derek would be deployed in 2021. But still wanting to safely celebrate their marriage, they planned a big wedding for May! I’m beyond thrilled to get to document every step of their relationship, and TBH, I’m stoked to see Xander giggle again.

Are you loving these fun downtown Las Vegas vibes? Holla @ ya girl and let’s do this!