"Waiting" 1 A Assignment:China Town : "Waiting" 1 Not just China Town proper but surrounding areas as well. I started out by going to China Town on Spring Mt in the evening after my nephew's Eagle Scout Court of Honor. These were the best shops from that Tues. Night shoot. I am not sure technically which is the better image. This little old lady was either waiting for a ride or was just to tired to stand. They are called "Waiting" After this shoot I think I know what my final assignment will be. But who knows it has changed 3 times already . "Waiting" 2 "Tree Tops" "The Cutting Edge" "Grafiti Between the Lines" "Receiving" "Paint on Steroids" "Leading Lines"Thanks Heather for this one! "Car Wash" "China Town"

LV Documents City Center

This was my first time at City Center. I enjoyed it very much. There was so much to see I will shoot it completely different next time I go.

Las Vegas Up High

Well with weddings, decorating, work and everything else this assignment of Las Vegas up High was a little harder to accomplish than others. I went to several locations. Got kicked off one parking lot garage, and now know how to access the 30th floor of the Luxor without a room key. It was a fun assignment and I might try it again sometime.

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CSN People

Chefs on break playing dominos

A homeless lady with no where to do

This lady didn't realize the water pistol was aming at her hense the title "Just shoot me"

I am happy to say I never had to do this job. But I have enjoyed the bennefits.

This was an easier photo shoot than others I like photographing people. That being said. I am not a people photographer by any stretch. I am petrified to take wedding pictures or even family pictures. There is too much expectation and only one chance to get it right. Landscape lighting is so different you are waiting for just the right light with landscape with people you are looking for just the right moment. A look, a pose, a situation, a moment in time. I enjoyed the people shoot.

My new tatoo this guy was eager to pose for us.

CSN Art District

These images were taken in the Art Distrist of Las Vegas for a College class called Las Vegas Documents.

Maybe I am getting the hang of this. Or not. I am so out of my comfort zone. But I am growing. This class is helping me to see things in a new way. Shadows and reflections become art. Fences over art become new art. I am enjoying this class.

Original Images Photography by Diana Petersen - Opening Reception at Sunrise Library - Reception images courtesy of Kim Cochrane

February 24th was a milestone for me. My first solo library exhibit. 22 prints exhibited at Sunrise Library, Las Vegas, Nevada. I was very excited when the Library Gallery Coordinator asked if I would be willing to make this exhibit a traveling exhibit that would go to other libraries in Clark County. Of course I said "Yes Absolutely." Who knows maybe there will be another opening reception in a few months at a new library.
Dennis had his first CD release February 16th, "Spirits of Red Rock" Dennis provided the mood for the exhibit by playing during the reception. This was a big milestone for him as well. We are enjoying our before retirement years with lots of exciting new adventures and anticipate many more to come. This is not a done deal yet but I am hoping.
I would like to thank all who came and supported Dennis and I on this special night. Family and friends and even a few homeless people who wandered in to partake of some goodies. Thanks again all.
There are a few individuals I would like to thank. Susie I couldn't have done this without your help. You missed most of the reception because you were so busy making sure the refeshment table was alway full and looking good. You make me feel so special. You are such a good friend. Kim thanks for taking the images of my special night and helping before we opened. It made the night very special to have these images what a grood friends I am blessed with. Harriet and Linda thanks for saving the day, my brain was on overload and when I realized I had forgotten some things you were right there to help me. You are such good friends and as always I know I can count on you in a pinch.

Last but not least a special thanks to my sweetheart, Dennis you made the night extra special with your music. You are the love of my life and I couldn't imagine my world without you in it.

CSN Love Las Vegas Style

CSN - Love Las Vegas was a very difficult shoot for me. It was really hard seeing Love in Las Vegas on Las Vegas Blvd. I know it was Las Vegas Style, that being said I live in Las Vegas and LV Blvd. isn't my style of love. After leaving LV Blvd I drove around and found some more traditional places for love. Call me a succor for love. But "Sluts are people too" Just made me feel sad. I understand this is a documentary class and I am trying to get better at seeing and documenting. My favorite images came after leaving down town.