It really says something that there’s no single iconic image that sums up Nevada. That speaks volumes about our state’s diversity, complexity, richness, and, yes, strangeness. It also makes for one helluva photo contest. This year, entrants submitted more than 1,200 photos that aimed to reflect the spirit of Nevada — and they did, whether they were images of desert wildlife, signature Strip casinos, or the people who live and work here. Congratulations to all winners and honorees — not just for capturing some beautiful photos, but for capturing the essence of our home.
Our Judges
Sonia Barcelona
Singer/Songwriter
Erica Bell
Fergusons Downtown
Chris Bitonti
Brooklyn Bowl
Carlo Castillo
Las Vegas Lights
Adriana Chavez
Artist
Marcus Civin
UNLV
Kellen Cornett
Bellagio
Scott Dickensheets
Desert Companion
Patrick Duffy
Nevada School of the Arts
Joe Dumic
B&C Camera
Dan D’Uva
Vegas Golden Knights
Priscilla Fowler
Artist
Heather Harmon
Nevada Museum of Art
Brent Holmes
Desert Companion
Brian Howard
Sparrow + Wolf
Melissa Kaiser
Discovery Children’s Museum
Roy Kaiser
Nevada Ballet Theater
Andrew Kiraly
Desert Companion
Scott Lien
Desert Companion
Michele Madole
Las Vegas Philharmonic
John Maxwell
Las Vegas Aces
Sabin Orr
Photographer
Eric Preiss
Nevada Film Office
Heidi Rider
Artist
Jim Seely
Lee Canyon
Christopher Smith
Desert Companion
Derek Stonebarger
ReBar
Vanessa VanAlstyne
Las Vegas Oddities
Curtis Walker
Photo Bang Bang
PHOTO SHOWCASE On exhibit through July 28 at Sahara West Library. Watch for future showcase locations at desertcompanion.vegas.