LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — A handful of veterans enjoyed the spotlight on Monday.

The Leatherneck Club transformed into a photography studio for people like Joe Spizziro to (at least try) enjoying getting their picture professionally taken.

“I’m not much for picture taking,” Spizziro said. “Obviously, I don’t smile too good because my teeth are so dang bad. I have to watch my language.”

Jokes aside, Spizziro and three other Las Vegas veterans were taken care of by Mikel Conrad.

The longtime Henderson photographer organized the shoot as part of his mission.

A project called 250 Faces of Service and Sacrifice.

As the name suggests, Conrad has set out to create portraits of 250 veterans ahead of the Fourth of July, what will be the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

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