I’m Sue Halliburton, the photographer and owner of Sierra Elegance Photography in Reno and Sparks, Nevada, since 1998, and a professional photographer since 1988. I worked for other studios as well as running my own business in California before relocating to Northern Nevada in 1994 and never leaving! I have done all types of portrait… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Portraits
Tips and Tricks for Bridal Boudoir in Reno, Nevada
Reno bridal boudoir photography is one of the most unique and intimate ways to both capture your beauty & sensuality before your big wedding day! It’s a chance for you, the bride, to not only feel comfortable and empowered, but to have a special gift for your partner right before you walk down the aisle…. Read more »
Grand Worthy Advisor- Rainbow Girls
Carlie Wade is Nevada’s Rainbow Girls Grand Worthy Advisor for 2024-25 and she wanted some special portraits capturing the importance of this top position, as well as the significance that Rainbow Girls has had in her family for generations. Her grandma participated in Rainbow Girls growing up as well, and Carlie was honored to follow… Read more »
Elegance Over 40 Experience
I have truly found such a joy giving women over 40 a luxury experience where they feel valued, heard, and loved, as they should be! I believe every woman should leave a legacy of portraits for her family, and to do that she needs to actually have them taken! Most women are so busy DOING… Read more »
Rainbow Baby Maternity Session
I am truly honored and blessed to work with this special couple, and I have shared their journey since their engagement and now they are preparing to welcome their baby girl in April of 2024! Here is their story… This is the sad post that Kylie and Anthony had to share in July of 2022…. Read more »
Boudoir Photography for Couples: Celebrate Your Relationship
Boudoir photography is often associated with solo shoots, but couples boudoir sessions are becoming increasingly popular. If you’re considering a boudoir session with your partner, here are a few reasons why you should go for it. Celebrate Your Relationship A couples boudoir session is an intimate and creative way to celebrate your relationship. It’s a… Read more »
Why you may not want (or need) a Mini-Session
You probably see mini-sessions advertised all over the place, especially on Facebook. While mini-sessions are an inexpensive way to get quick portraits, they may not be what you are looking for, or you didn’t even realize the alternatives! So here are some benefits to booking a full portrait session when you want to capture something… Read more »
Cinch- A Story of Survival by Carley Ingram
Reno, Nevada I was told over the course of my life and my career with equines I would meet a lot of horses, but one of those horses would be special. A horse that wouldn’t necessarily be the most talented, or the best mover, one who may have quirks or even come with a warning… Read more »
Miss Rodeo Nevada 2022- Gabby Szachara | Reno Photographer
I had the pleasure of photographing the lovely Gabby, Miss Rodeo Nevada 2022 multiple times during her reign. We did some headshot sessions in the studio and then a location session at Moon Rocks. I was so eager to photograph her with a horse but we were never able to work it out. Here are… Read more »
Kristina and Her Great Danes | Barks & Beauty Reno | Reno Glamour Photography
Kristina is my fabulous go-to makeup artist! She creates most of the wonderful transformations my clients experience when they have a session with me. I invited Kristina to be in front of my camera with her Great Danes that she absolutely adores, they are a big part of her family and very attached to her…. Read more »
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