Aaron Mayes
Biography
Aaron Mayes is a photographer who documents Southern Nevada, its built and natural environments, and the people who call it home.
He began his career as a photojournalist for the Henderson Home News and Las Vegas Sun, before working as ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s university photographer documenting life on campus. In his role as curator for visual materials at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Libraries, Mayes is responsible for growing Special Collections’ archive by creating and collecting photographs, as well as providing technical expertise with digitization efforts.
A fifth-generation Nevadan, Mayes’ work has been seen in many national and international publications and in local media outlets.
Education
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Life on the Westside
A new photography exhibit at the Historic Westside School showcases the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý University Libraries Special Collections’ Clinton Wright Photograph Collection.