Wedding Capital Of The World Seeks Professional Wedding Photography Shot In Las Vegas
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- Category: Las Vegas
- Published on Thursday, 26 February 2026 07:46
- Written by A&E Contributing Editor
The Wedding Capital of the World™ and Clark County Clerk Lynn Marie Goya announce a call for submissions of professional photography that captures the spirit, style and unforgettable moments of Southern Nevada weddings.
If selected, images will be used in marketing and publicity efforts including on the weddings.vegas website, social media channels and in editorial coverage by online, print and broadcast media outlets.
All styles of professional photography are welcome: editorial, documentary, modern, classic and creative. A variety of content will be considered; examples of suitable subject matter follow:
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- Couples at the Clark County Marriage License Bureau.
- Couples at of Las Vegas landmarks, such as the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, Fountains of Bellagio, Eiffel Tower, Grand Canal Shoppes, Strip skyline views, The Neon Museum, The Mob Museum, Fremont Street Experience.
- Outdoor weddings (e.g., Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston, Nelson Ghost Town, Lake Mead).
- Couples at wedding chapels, resorts, alternative wedding venues.
- Wedding fashion and details (attire, accessories, design elements—traditional and non-traditional)
- Meaningful emotional moments (processional, vow exchange, first kiss, laughter, tears, embraces, etc.).
- Reception and celebration (entrances, toasts, dancing, high-energy moments).
- Multi-generational wedding celebrations.
- Couples photographed with children.
- Images showing ethnic diversity.
- Same-sex couples.
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Submissions may be sent as a web link to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line Vegas Wedding Photo Submission. Submissions should include photographer's name, business name and website as well as image captions with location details. Wedding Capital of the World officials will review submissions, contact photographers if their images are selected and a usage agreement encompassing non-exclusive, unlimited and royalty-free license will follow (photographer retains copyright and all photos used will include a photo credit). A photo release must be provided.
For more information about Las Vegas wedding venues, trends and to find real-life Las Vegas love stories, visit weddings.vegas.
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ABOUT THE OFFICE OF THE CLARK COUNTY CLERK
The Office of the Clark County Clerk, Nevada, overseen by the Honorable Lynn Marie Goya, issued more than 70,000 marriage licenses in 2025, making it the wedding location with the highest marriage rate in the world. According to the Center for Disease Control's annual Marriage Rate by State, Nevada has 24.6 marriage per 1,000 population. The U.S. marriage rate is 6.1 per thousand; Hawaii's rate is 12.5 per thousand with Utah at 11.2 per thousand. Internationally, marriage rates for countries typically range from 5 to 10 per thousand population. Las Vegas was originally recognized with its iconic title as the "Wedding Capital of the World" on Sept. 23, 1953, when the London Daily Herald used it in an article highlighting the city's popularity for destination weddings. Clark County Clerk Lynn Marie Goya and the Office of the Clark County Clerk have won numerous local, national and international awards in recognition of her commitment to good government including awards for innovation, saving tax dollars, environmental stewardship, constituent outreach, efficiency and the transformation of the "Vegas wedding" brand from The Hangover to one of fun, stress-free excitement. The office is also responsible for numerous other government services including passport acceptance; lobbyist registration; fictitious firm name certificates; and maintaining the permanent records for the Clark County Commissioners. For more information on the Office of the Clark County Clerk, visit clarkcountynv.gov/clerk/about.
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ABOUT THE WEDDING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD™
With more than 5.5 million weddings and counting and more weddings per 1,000 people than any other place on the globe, Las Vegas remains the undisputed Wedding Capital of the World™. For over a century, a "Vegas wedding" has captured public imagination as the ultimate stress-free, fun, glamorous and romantic wedding, whether it is a spur-of-the-moment occasion or an elaborately planned extravaganza. Offering weddings for every budget—including elopements at iconic Las Vegas chapels, elaborate nuptial celebrations at the Strip's most elegant resorts and everything in between—the destination delivers dream weddings of every description for every budget. For more information about the Wedding Capital of the World™ or the Office of the Clark County Clerk, Nevada, visit weddings.vegas.
