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Surprise “re-engagement” photoshoot on the Las Vegas Strip | Martina Zando Portrait Photography

Surprise “re-engagement” photoshoot on the Las Vegas Strip | Martina Zando Portrait Photography

[..] before I knew what was happening, Sean and Monika were in front of the camera and Sean had dropped to one knee with a small box in his hand! Clearly and emotional moment, tears of joy appeared in Monika’s eyes. “Wow, I was not expecting an engagement session today… aren’t they already married?”, I thought. I was thinking this would be a beautiful couple’s lifestyle photoshoot, but not with this surprise! Read on to see the images..

Colorful Fitness Photoshoot with Olympian Swimmer Kasia Wilk

Colorful Fitness Photoshoot with Olympian Swimmer Kasia Wilk

Last month I met with Kasia for a shoot to play with light and the concept of water outside the pool. I thought it would be fun to use colorful strobes and mist.  Kasia is now a Las Vegas resident and fellow European. Here is her interview, we hope to see her at the next Olympics, in 2020. 

Interview on Boudoir and Beauty Photoshoots with Las Vegas Blogger, Naty Ashba

Interview on Boudoir and Beauty Photoshoots with Las Vegas Blogger, Naty Ashba

I met up with Naty Ashba, Lifestyle, Beauty and Fashion Blogger based in Las Vegas. Since we both speak Italian, we connected and we are doing various a few photoshoots together. Listen to her tips and suggestions for women who are thinking about a boudoir shoot! Click on to see the video.

Country style photoshoot with Horses 4 Heroes

Country style photoshoot with Horses 4 Heroes

Last week I went to Floyd Lamb Park, in the North side of Las Vegas, to see a family who volunteers at Horses for Heroes.  I learnt that the charity aims at providing affordable riding opportunities for heroes and their immediate families.

Interview with Eva Krchova, aspiring Olympian

Interview with Eva Krchova, aspiring Olympian

Eva is an aspiring Olympian, training to make the selections for steeple chase for the Czech Republic. She was at San Francisco University as a student athlete. Last year she went back home after her studies, but she came back in January to train in Las Vegas and then Boulder, Colorado. 

What I have learned from my own boudoir photoshoot

What I have learned from my own boudoir photoshoot

As photographers we often fear being on the other side of the camera. We are so used to directing people and confidently pressing the trigger to capture others. When the roles are reversed we feel vulnerable.