Christmas Mini Session Photography in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The 4th annual Christmas mini sessions in Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico were an absolute hit this year! There are so many locations in Historic Old Town to take amazing photos! This iconic cultural center offers over 100 shops, museums, culture, and to die for local New Mexican dining. You will find amazing local artists selling their jewelry, art, and handmade goods almost year round. It is an absolute must see if you are in town, especially around the holidays!

These portraits are just a few of my favorites! It is always so hard to choose because I absolutely love all the moments captured with all our sweet families especially during such a joy filled season :) Mini sessions are a great option for those that want a quick and easy session, which can be especially beneficial for families with little ones.

Fall Wedding Photography in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Meghan and Ryan’s Fall October 2020 micro wedding in Albuquerque, New Mexico was absolutely gorgeous. I am so happy that despite having to change their original plans from a large wedding to a more intimate gathering due to COVID, they were still able to celebrate with their close friends and family. They even got to keep their original wedding date!

The simple but thoughtful details they put into their wedding from the bridesmaid dresses, to the florals, down to the charming and oh so fitting wedding favors made this such a fun wedding to photograph! The rich purple and dusty lavender hues of the bridesmaid dresses paired gorgeously with the amazing floral bouquets provided by Albuquerque Florist. Meghan’s beautiful lace wedding dress from The Dressing Room West and veil Bridal Elegance by Darlene added the perfect touch to this already breathtaking bride! The guys also looked amazing in their suits from Men’s Warehouse. They were a fun bunch to photograph!

We were able to capture Meghan getting ready and her bridal portraits at Hyatt Regency Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo in New Mexico. This boutique luxury resort is a must see when visiting New Mexico. It offers stunning views and backdrops, pools, amazing fine dining at the Corn Maiden, a unique and luxurious spa experience, and a peak into New Mexico’s local style and flavor. You can even rent a bike and cruise the close by Bosque trails.

The traditional Catholic ceremony took place at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church where this sweet couple was joined by their closest friends and family! I love when couples are able to marry tradition with modern touches in a elegant way.

I always get extra excited when couple’s choose to add videography to their wedding investment. Learn more about our videography package here.

VENDORS:

Bridal Dress: The Dressing Room West
Veil: Bridal Elegance By Darlene
Grooms Attire: Men's Wearhouse
Florals: Albuquerque Florist, Inc.
Cake: Simply Sweet by Darci
Invites: Cordially Invited Events
Hair and Makeup: Genica Lee, Makeup Artist

If you’re looking into booking a photographer for your wedding, contact us today! The sooner you get in touch with us the better, our calendar fills up quickly! Contact us at 505.903.2195 or laurencheriephotography@gmail.com.

Fall Family Portraits in Albuquerque, New Mexico

I will never get over the beauty of dusk in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque, New Mexico! For those not local, the Sandias turn a gorgeous watermelon tone right at sunset, which is one of my favorite times to shoot here! When visiting, taking a ride of the Sandia Peak Tramway and dining at Ten 3 on top of the mountain are absolute musts. The mountain also offers gorgeous hiking along La Luz Trail and plenty of skiiing and outdoor adventure.

The Abascal family shone BRIGHT in their family fall photo session in the foothills. They chose to go with an outfit change which offered variation of both formal and casual looks! We always strive to get a few individual and family camera poses, but also capture more, candid, fun and often super silly poses!