INSTRUMENTALIST STYLE

All day I've been thinking about how I would photograph a subject with a violin. Ya, I'm THAT nerdy. Anyway, being that I love taking portraits of people with their instruments, the first 2 people to call and make an appointment, get a free, no hassle creative session with their instrument. I'll even throw in a free 8x10 in our new METALLIC finish of your favorite image.

CALL ME! (702)646-4441

Las Vegas Children's Photography

We love specializing in children's photography! It is great to be able to capture those funny and spontaneous moments that every child experiences. We can photograph your children here, at our studio, or anywhere else you would like. ( At your home, a park, etc). This month's special is focusing on children's photography. We will do an in studio or on location session with your children at no charge (a $65-150 value!), as well as give you 25% off of any portraits that you would like to purchase. Place your order before the deadline (August 30th) to take advantage of this offer, and capture your special memories.

Oh, here are some portraits of Dustin's 3 awesome kids. Enjoy!

On location.

I recently photographed a couple in their home. Not only was the portrait going to be displayed in their beautiful home but it is also going to be used for a sculpture being made. WOW! I can't wait to see it.

***CALL US [(702)646-4441] AND MENTION THIS BLOG BEFORE AUGUST 5, AND I'LL PHOTOGRAPH YOU/YOUR FAMILY ON LOCATION FOR FREE. I'LL EVEN OFFER YOU 20% OFF OUR NORMAL PRINT PRICES.***

Wrastler

So I photographed this terrible wrestler yesterday. He has somethin like a 20-0 record. Really terrible at wrestling, he should give it up for something he's good at.:)

Anyway, he also likes motocross so we took some pretty cool portraits of him in his gear. Enjoy!

kong

You know how car lots have those big inflatable gorillas on their roofs to attract business? I wanted to know how it would look at our studio so I put this together...somehow I don't think it works for us. :)

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS)

Well, for several months now we've been involved with an organization called Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS). Let me give you a quick background of the organization. It was founded by a woman named Cheryl Haggard whose child passed away right after his birth. Cheryl wanted to have portraits of her baby that would go with the portraits of her other children. She didn't want pictures of the baby with tubes and life support getting in the way. She wanted something that could be cherished, a real portrait. She called a photographer in her area who'd never done a job like this before. The photographer accepted the job and made beautiful portraits of the baby (who had just passed away).

After this experience, Cheryl teamed up with her photographer and started what is now known as NILMDTS. The organization provides support and training for photographers and the parents of children who pass away quickly after birth. As a NILMDTS photographer we have the privilege of providing portraits for families that have this need free of charge.

Check out the NILMDTS website here

Cheryl, her family, and her friends were moved to tears by the portraits of her son. I've heard her say that the portrait helps her other children remember him as their brother, not just a baby that they never met.

I was recently invited by KNPR Radio to do an interview with Cheryl and another local photographer that provides this service. You can listen to the interview below.

We're grateful for the opportunity to serve the community in whatever ways that we can. Having a death in the family is never an easy experience and we like to help where we can.

We're looking for organizations in Las Vegas that have a need for any type of Photography. We'd like to offer the services free of charge. If there isn't an organization for the cause that you're thinking of and you'd like to partner up on it just let us know.

With Your Image In Mind,

Dustin Olenslager
Photography By Van
(702) 646-4441
www.PhotographyByVan.com

the runnin soccer lovin' tennis player

This is a senior I photographed this morning. I couldn't ask for a more easy going session. Before I knew it, we were all done and my day was half over. The time flew by extremely fast.
Anyway, here are two of my favorites from the session.