T.A. Vieira Photography

Las Vegas Portrait, Beauty and Cultural Photography

Surrounded by Beauty

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I lived most of my childhood in Anchorage, Alaska, then moved to Portland, Oregon when I was 19 and lived there for another 15 years.

When I was 34 I moved to Reno, Nevada, and shortly after that kept heading south, landing in Fabulous Las Vegas. (can I print that without owing someone royalties?)

Coming from such alpine-rich territory as Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, it took me a long time before I could truly appreciate the beauty of the desert. (although I instantly loved the daily blue sky! Now that was a welcome change!)

Every Place Is Beautiful

Over the past few years I have been able to open my eyes to the rich colors and textures the desert and canyon terrain has to offer. I’m looking forward to taking advantage of my good fortune to be so close to gorgeous locations like Red Rock Canyon, Zion, Antelope Canyon (and of course the Las Vegas Strip, which hosts it’s own wildlife).

How About You?

Where do you live? Do you appreciate it’s beauty? Let me know your favorite local places to shoot!

  • Nvfrosty

    Like you, Ted, I grew up in the Pacific NW – Bellingham, WA – and then moved to Reno when I was 40. I’ve been here since and though I have learned to appreciate environs that would have previously left me aghast, I do miss the beautiful, green countryside in WA. I still prefer to photograph green, wherever it can be found, but have take a few nice desert shots, too. The grandest photo op of all is Ireland. We spent 16 days there, two years ago, and I have been desperate to return since the day we touched back down in Reno. Hopefully next spring….

    • Ted

      It took me a long time to appreciate that area. Now I really miss Tahoe! Wish I could get up there more often. One thing I do miss about the NW is being so close to the ocean. Canon beach is only about an hour outside of Portland. Luckily I’ve got the Cali beaches only 4 or 5 hours away…. but they’re not the Oregon Coast beaches!

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