Maryland Parkway Photo Essay
With the vast cultural, economic and historical diversity along Maryland Parkway, it’s easy to become lost in the showcase of what the thoroughfare has to offer. Some places are so deeply rooted in Vegas history that it’s hard to imagine this city without them, while other landmarks are making their own claim to Vegas. Providing a strong visual context as the foundation of this photo essay was paramount in my creative approach. Highlighting the underlying characteristics of what makes the buildings religious, cultural, economic or educational is always a challenge. This diversity along Maryland Parkway shows us where Vegas has been, and where it’s going.
Huntridge Theater - close up
Huntridge Theater - facing south
St. Anne's Catholic School - interior detail
St. Anne's Catholic School - facing east
UNLV Campus - Greenspun Hall
UNLV Campus - Science and Engineering Building - facing northwest
The Center - unisex bathroom entrance
Sunrise Medical Center & Children's Hospital - facing east
Sunrise Medical Center & Children's Hospital - playroom
The Boulevard Mall - facing east
The Boulevard Mall - shadow detail
Champagnes Cafe
So in preparation for this assignment, I wanted to explore all the options I had to choose from with the magazine's creative team. I came up with a quick map and some options that I thought would really highlight the showcase of buildings along this road.
