Capturing life's most delicate moments
Locations
Below are some of my favorite places to take pictures. However, I am always open to new locations if you have someplace particular you would like to have your session.
Comfy & Cozy, my studio is set up for a wonderful newborn session, cake smash, or whatever you like! This space works best for smaller groups under 6 people
Fun urban area near Journal Center! The red phone booths, beautiful archways, cool bridges, and green space are a great option for funky family photos with lots of color and movement!
Family Size: Ideal for families under 10 people
Time of year: best in spring, summer & fall
Time of day: Evening & Morning
Accessibility: Short easy walk
Beautiful lush scenery along Rio Grande Blvd, white fences, arroyo spots and great bittersweet, this location is perfect for the heart of the valley!
Family Size: Any size!
Time of year: Spring, Summer & Fall are ideal, Winter is very pretty, however, you will see trees without leaves!
Time of day: Morning & Evening
Accessibility: Short walk
Huge trees in a secluded area, all seasons do not disappoint here, but summer and fall are spectacular!
Family Size: Any
Ideal of year: Spring, Summer & Fall
Time of day: Any
Accessibility: There is a walk over a bridge and sandy ground.
In the foothills, this location is the best of the Sandias mixed with spectacular golden hour potential. Also has a great rustic cabin that makes for a unique backdrop! Short 2 minute hike to get to the best shooting location.
Family Size: Any
Time of year: Any (This is AMAZING in all seasons!) Tends to have large quantities of gnats in the summer, ask me about your session date if you want this spot in the summer!
Time of day: Evening or Morning
Accessibility: There is a short hike
Want trees, water, field, flowers, bridge, open grass? This is your spot! This location is amazing for many different feels and all are super accessible! Golden hour is stunning here as well!!
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: All seasons
Time of day: Morning & Evening
Accessibility: Close parking and flat easy trails
The beach in New Mexico! Fantastic views of the mountains from the banks of the Rio Grande River at the north end of Corrales. This can have a great bosque feel as well as the great water and beach feel!
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Spring, Summer & Fall
Time of day: Evening (not a great morning spot unless it is cloudy)
Accessibility: There is a short walk and very sandy
Stunning afternoon sunsets nestled in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. The natural cacti and pinion trees, as well as great dried river bed, are the essence of New Mexico!
Family Size: any
Ideal time of year: Any!!! Tends to have large quantities of gnats in the summer, ask me if you want this in the summer!
Time of day: Morning & Evening
Accessibility: Short walks & fairly stable paths
Extra Fee: There is a city parking fee of $1 during the week and $2 during the weekends.
Stunning gardens, with ponds and waterfalls, rustic buildings and arches of roses!! The variety of backdrops and foliage is endless! COLD out? The atriums are a great place indoors to take photos! Bio Gardens are open for limited hours, if this is the location you want, let me know and we can schedule your session within their hours!
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Any
Time of day: Garden hours are 9am-4pm, we schedule ideally in the morning for best light!
Accessibility: Easy
Extra Fee: his location has an extra $25 photography permit fee plus entrance to the park!
Beautiful, historic Old Town is a classic place to take your photos! The colors, rustic beams and adobe classic city feel is stunning for your photos!
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Any
Time of day: Morning & Afternoon/Evening
Accessibility: Easy
The possibilities are endless in Corrales! From the beautiful arroyo, to the grassy fields of the rec center, to a perfect tree-lined road for your photos! This is a great place to get photos!
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Summer & Fall
Time of day: Morning or Evening
Accessibility: Easy
Urban and chic, the Civic Plaza is a fun place to take photos with a city twist! There are amazing buildings, colors, and opportunities for your photos to be unique to you!
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Any
Time of day: Morning or Afternoon/Evening
Accessibility: Easy
At the base of the Sandia Mountains, this is the perfect spot for big pines, rustic paths, and a great mountain feel! This is also a great winter snow place, yet is stunning summer and fall!!
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Any
Time of day: Morning & Afternoon/Evening
Accessibility: Requires some walking
Extra Fee: $35 Travel Fee for this location!
Drive Time from ABQ: 45 minutes
At the top of the Sandia's is a perfect spot for photos! This location can be a mix of mountain trees and breathtaking views. This is the parking lot location at the visitor center and not the top of the tram. They are about 1.5 miles apart.
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Late Spring, Summer & Early fall (it can be VERY cold and windy Nov-March at the peak)
Time of day: Evening
Accessibility: There is a small hike
Extra Fee: There is a $40 travel fee and $3 parking fee
Drive Time from ABQ: 1 hour+
About an hour from the city, white ridge is a spectacular area with amazing white rock and beautiful vistas! It is super unique and a perfect spot any time of the year!
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Any
Time of day: Morning & Afternoon/Evening
Accessibility: There is about a 1/4 mile walk to the location from parking.
Extra Fee: $40 travel fee!
Drive Time from ABQ: 1 hour
Just west of the city by Route 66 Casino this old abandoned bridge is such a perfect spot for any type of session!
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Any
Time of day: Morning or Evening
Accessibility: Easy
Extra Fee: $35 Travel Fee
Drive Time from ABQ: 45 min
On the far end of the ponds, we have found a sweet little oasis with water and beautiful trees, and great bosque access!
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Spring, Summer & Fall (Winter is pretty but no greens!)
Time of day: Morning or Evening
Accessibility: Easy
Drive Time from ABQ: 10 min
READY for an adventure? Las Conchas is a stunning river settled in the Jemez Mountains. Each bend of the river has a new beautiful backdrop, and river is ready to be played in!
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Any
Time of day: Morning or Evening
Accessibility: It is a short hike from the parking area on a small dirt trail
Extra Fee: $120 travel fee
Drive Time from ABQ: 90 min
Sweet little park in the heart of the Valley. Beutiful green grass and turquise barn doors.
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Any
Time of day: Morning or Evening
Accessibility: Easy
Drive Time from ABQ: 10 min
This spot is snuggled in the Sandia Mountains, only about 45 minutes from ABQ, Cienga Canyon has a stunning field with a beautiful mountain peak behind to frame your photos!
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Any - Fall colors changes, late summer flowers!
Time of day: Morning or Evening
Accessibility: Easy, there is a sidewalk to any areas we want to get to!
Extra Fee: $120 travel fee
Drive Time from ABQ: 45 min
This spot is snuggled in the Sandia Mountains, only about 45 minutes from ABQ, Cienga Canyon has a stunning field with a beautiful mountain peak behind to frame your photos!
Family Size: Any
Ideal time of year: Any
Time of day: Any
Accessibility: Easy
Extra Fee: $80 location fee