Jacob Kepler 

Las Vegas: America’s fabulous folly – in pictures

Rhinestone Elvises, plumed showgirls, flaring neon and towering totems to bling - local photographer Jacob Kepler captures the irrepressible spirit of Sin City
  
  


Las Vegas in pictures: Las Vegas sign
The world famous welcome to Las Vegas sign located on the south end of The Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada
Photograph: Jacob Kepler Photograph: Guardian
Las vegas gallery: Slot machine, Las Vegas
A slot machine on the floor of the MGM Grand Photograph: Jacob Kepler/Guardian
Las Vegas in pictures: Las Vegas Wedding Chapel
The Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel sits on the north part of the Strip
Photograph: Jacob Kepler Photograph: Jacob Kepler/Guardian
Elvis impersonator on the Strip
Elvis impersonator on the strip in Las vegas Photograph: Jacob Kepler/Guardian
Las Vegas in pictures: Retired showgirl
A retired showgirl poses for a photo near the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
Photograph: Jacob Kepler Photograph: Guardian
Las Vegas in pictures: Two girls dressed as showgirls
Two girls dressed as showgirls pose for pictures with tourists on Fremont Street. Fremont Street was the first paved road in Las Vegas and is the location of classic casinos like Binions, Horseshoe, Golden Nugget, and The Mint
Photograph: Jacob Kepler Photograph: Guardian
Las vegas gallery: A neon vacancy sign, Las Vegas
A neon vacancy sign on display in a Fremont Street hotel. Las Vegas's neon signs are an iconic part of the city, and even the ones that get retired are honoured in the Neon Boneyard museum Photograph: Jacob Kepler/Guardian
Las Vegas in pictures: taxis in the underpass
Taxis gather near an underpass on the Strip
Photograph: Jacob Kepler Photograph: Guardian
Las Vegas in pictures: Fountain at Bellagio Hotel
Visitors gather to take photos of the fountain at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino
Photograph: Jacob Kepler Photograph: Guardian
Las Vegas in pictures: MGM CityCenter
A view of MGM's CityCenter and the Strip
Photograph: Jacob Kepler Photograph: Guardian
Las Vegas in pictures: Heart Attack Grill
People walk by The Heart Attack Grill on Fremont Street. The hospital-themed restaurant has weighing scales in the dining room, and diners get a free meal if they weigh over 350lb
Photograph: Jacob Kepler/Guardian Photograph: JACOB KEPLER/Jacob Kepler
 

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