If you want a break from the the glitz/fakeness, Valley of Fire State Park is an hour away and has some amazing geological features to photograph.
The best thing in Vegas by a long way is the Big Shot ride on top of the Stratosphere. Go for a midnight ride, then afterwards you can take some aerial shots of the strip lit up (or maybe before if you want your photos to have a level horizon!). If you want a break from the the glitz/fakeness, Valley of Fire State Park is an hour away and has some amazing geological features to photograph.