SARAH’S WORLD
INSIDER SCOOP : SIN CITY SHOOT
Take a look behind the scenes at our most exciting campaign, shot on the Las Vegas strip.
The vibe has to be right for each jewellery shoot, so when we shot our Icon and Fallen Angel Collections – it had to be Las Vegas! Our team jetted off to make magic on the strip.
OUT ON LOCATION
We normally head for tropical beaches and mountain ranges where we can find peace and quiet to shoot, so it was a challenge to be taking on an urban shoot.
We needed an edgy vibe for our Icon pieces, inspired by modern city life so we wanted the bustle in the background. The first day saw us in the middle of Las Vegas Boulevard, with Grace literally stopping the traffic as people crowded to watch the shoot. The results were amazing and it’s not everyday you shoot on location in the middle of the strip!
We moved to the Downtown district to get the right look for the Fallen Angel pieces. This place is the original Las Vegas where the first hotels were built and is now the kooky, vintage part of the city.
We loved shooting against the 60’s hotel backdrops and in the graffiti district. Just the vibe we were looking for and when we spotted a wall with painted wings we knew we were in the right place for our “Fallen Angel” Collection!
EXPLORE
Everyone knows what Las Vegas has to offer; casinos, gaming and amazing nightlife, but if you’re willing to venture away from the crowds there is another side of the city. Take time to visit the Downtown area as the historic centre of the city. As well as retro stores, hotels and cafes you’ll find at Freemont Street, there are sights like the Mob Museum and early Vegas artefacts at Golden Gate.
Also worth a look is Lake Las Vegas, an Italian style resort built around a lake complete with authentic restaurants and apartments with stunning views. If you can tear yourself away from the centre of Las Vegas the natural scenery of the surrounding desert and nearby Hoover Dam is worth the trip.
HIDDEN GEMS
Even in a city as famous as Las Vegas there are still some lesser known treasures tucked away. Visit the Neon Museum where you can take a stroll through the Neon Boneyard (the vintage signs from the gone but not forgotten casinos) These huge retro pieces are amazing and an alternative way to spend a few hours. If you love nature it’s not far to Red Rock Canyon where the scenery and views are spectactular (we’ve shot there before and couldn’t get over the beauty of the scenery).
STAY + EAT
Instead of the hotels on the strip (which is the obvious choice) we usually hire a villa a little way out of the strip. Mainly because of the early mornings (we are up at 4am to prepare the shoot and catch the early light). Of the hotels though the best are the Venetian and Bellagio for luxury and sights.
No trip away would be complete for us without exploring new and exciting places to sample the local cuisine. The best we found was The Park on Freemont. A secret garden dining experience in the middle of the city…away from all the noise and bustle this was an oasis of calm. The garden is beautiful and filled with colourful and eclectic decor. We found the stars of the menu were the Avocado Egg Rolls and Grilled Halloumi Salad. Dont forget your passport though as there is no entry without photo ID (even if you are obviously older than 21!)
UNMISSABLE
The fountain display at the Bellagio. We didn’t really see the lure of this until there one night, carried along by the crowd, music and party atmosphere. The display is way more impressive than expected, with a different display every 15 minutes. You can be part of the throng on the street or enjoy from the balcony of one of the bars or restaurants at the hotel overlooking the show with a cocktail in hand.
