It’s true – a picture is worth a thousand words. You can travel back in time, spot familiar faces and bring home those faraway places and fun times to share with friends and family. Nowadays, anyone with a great camera can take great quality photos. Whether you are a hobbyist or professional, capturing magical moments and making memories last a lifetime is fun and easy with practice. Photo sharing has become so important that most cell phones even come with built-in cameras that take exceptional photos. If you’ve got the shutterbug fever and would like something with a little more zoom, there are an number of film and digital cameras to enhance your photos. These camera shops in Las Vegas will help you get started in the right direction.

Casey’s Cameras
1550 East Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 736-0890
caseyscamera.com

With a wide selection of cameras and equipment and dozens of brands to choose from, this independently owned camera shop is the largest in Las Vegas since 1980. Fashion photographers, paparazzi and professionals have lots of options in photographer’s supplies, including previously owned equipment and consignment, as well as repairs and film processing. Students and teachers can receive discounts and information on photography classes and groups. Check out the website for educational and local photo opportunities and events.

Sahara Camera Center
2600 West Sahara Ave, Ste. 119
Las Vegas, NV 89102-4366
(702) 457-3333
saharacameracenter.com

This family-owned-and-operated camera store offers new and used cameras and accessories. No matter how experienced you are, the friendly staff will help you with any questions you may have. Full studio equipment is available and photo lab services are done on site. Get digital, color or black and white prints and slide processing, as well as photo scanning and restorations. You can also rent camera gear through Borrowlenses.com and pick up at this location.

Related: Best Place to Get Married in Las Vegas

B&C Camera
4511 W Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 871-1100
bandccamera.com

B&C Camera has provided Las Vegas with a large selection of cameras, equipment, rentals and quality services since 1971. They are an authorized dealer for Nikon, Canon and Leica, and also offer repair and sensor cleaning on-site. The repair department is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 p.m to 5:30 p.m, but you can drop your camera off during regular business hours, seven days a week. Photography classes are available, and every Saturday B&C host a Photography Social where amateurs and pros gather for coffee and conversation.

Related: Best Shopping Malls in the Las Vegas Area

Las Vegas Spy Supply
3838 Raymert Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 436-4970
lasvegasspysupply.com

Be your own private investigator or keep your home or business safe with hidden cameras, nanny cams and spy gear. Las Vegas Spy Supply offers everyday home and office supplies and small appliances that double as video surveillance equipment, and they also manufacture hidden cameras that aren’t displayed to the public. Wireless and fixed systems can be built by special request. The camera’s micro electronic sensor is super sensitive and automatically adjusts with changes of light and records long distance subjects, up to 300 feet.

Boulevard Cameras
3785 Las Vegas Blvd S, #1500A
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 262-2054

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, until you grab one of the cute compact cameras offered at Boulevard Cameras and start snapping photos of you and your friends’ shenanigans. Conveniently located on The Strip between MGM Grand and M&M World, Boulevard Cameras is your one stop shop for cameras and supplies. Get great shots of the casinos and party scene with an easy to use high resolution camera that fits in your purse or pocket. They open early and close late, for last minute memories in the making.

Elysha Perry is a freelance writer in Las Vegas. She covers Style & Fashion, offering personal tips and shopping guidance for every budget. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.