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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp Sun, before working as 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó’s university photographer documenting life on campus. In his role as curator for visual materials at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó University Libraries Special Collections’ Clinton Wright Photograph Collection.