In celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary, we hired Michelle to take photographs of our…read morefamily. She worked extremely well with our family of 9, ages 2-73 and produced beautiful photographs. She was flexible, personable and very professional. I could not have been more pleased with the photos and the photo session.

I came to Michelle Douglas Photography with a problem... How do you make a 60 year-old coot like me…read morelook date-worthy online? Michelle put me at ease right away, and her direction was positive and fun... She shoots with a keen eye on the surroundings, as well. Michelle and her lovely and thoughtful assistant, Bronwyn, both gave me the confidence I needed to get the job done. It's hard not to notice how well the two work together. I would recommend Michelle Douglas Photography to anyone. Her work is worth a lot more than you pay. I honestly feel that way. Thanks, Michelle! Thanks, Bronwyn! Warmest regards, Tony

Ponic Photography are professionals when it comes to weddings, timings, flexibility, and working…read morewith families. On the day of our wedding, our room was not ready on-time putting our schedule for family photos behind and a time-crunch for getting ready. They were patient as we all waited in the lobby with their equipment, all of our things like luggage, wedding dress, and an impatient child. Once we got to the room, we all hit the ground running. They outlined a schedule and we managed to stay mostly on-track. I got to see a few sneak peaks of our photos and I cannot wait to get them. We got to take photos at Tiguex Park in front of the most vibrant tree that will make our photos. I'm sure that the vista of the Sandia's around sunset as we said our vows will be stunning.

From the owner: Capturing unforgettable moments in Albuquerque through photography, creating lasting memories for…read moreall your special occasions – from family portraits and graduations to weddings, proposals, pet photography, and maternity shoots!

If you want a masterclass in how to be an exceptional human in your profession, passion, and in…read morelife, please pick David. He instantly becomes your friend and captures your most special and intimate wedding moments with such grace and such ease. His work is the best I've seen in the industry, and we honestly feel so lucky to have met him and been able to work with him - both for our engagement shoot in White Sands National Park, and for our Hindu wedding outside of Santa Fe, NM. From a professional standpoint, he provides clear and comfortable art direction when needed to give you your dream shot. When he's taking candids, he's blending in, even dancing on the dance floor with your guests, and still capturing gorgeous shots from a first-person perspective. On a personal note, we really just loved David's company. He went out of his way to spend days on site with us and get to know our friends and families. Our wedding guests would not stop commenting about how much they loved David and what a good soul he is. He deserves every bit of praise and we really can't wait for another opportunity to work with him again!

From the owner: Every couple is unique, and I care deeply about capturing each moment of your engagement and…read morewedding so that together we can tell your story. I have a fun, candid style of shooting and strive to put you at ease as well as bring a little joy to your moments. Wedding planning can be stressful, so let's have coffee and cross photography off your list!

Valerie rocks!…read more I've been lucky enough to work with Valerie on several projects over the years including retail catalogs, cookbook photography and personal head shots for my business and websites. Her versatility and quality throughout is commendable. Plus, she's tons of fun to collaborate with. I've since moved 1200 miles away from New Mexico, but continue to fly in every year or so to update my personal head shots. With her talent, it's so worth it! When you have special photography needs, give her a try ... you won't regret it.

I signed up for the Introductory Photography Workshop through Groupon. I am a novice and just have…read morea point and shoot digital camera, but wanted to know something about how to use my camera and some pointers on how to take better pictures. I asked in advance of buying the Groupon if my camera was OK for the workshop and was told it was so I purchased it. I felt very out of place because everyone seemed more advanced and had more advanced cameras, but that was no fault of hers so that was fine. Prior to the workshop I talked to her on the phone several times trying to find a day I could do it because it wasn't going to be every Saturday like it was supposed to be. She was also supposed to email a link for a video. Usually if someone tells you they are emailing you something you expect it within a couple days unless they say otherwise. A week or so had passed and I told her I hadn't gotten it. She said 'Oh, I haven't sent it to you yet.' I reminded her in more than one call what kind of camera I had, that I really didn't know much, etc. She seemed kind of unorganized and never remembered what kind of camera I had. The workshop was supposed to start at 12:00. She got a call a little after 12:00 and said it was probably a lost student, and it was her last student saying he wouldn't make it. She didn't turn her phone off, so every time she got a call she looked to see who was calling DURING her presentation, and some calls she even took which I thought was very unprofessional. I also thought the presentation was unorganized and not as 'introductory' as I hoped. The first 2 hours were supposed to be presentation and the next 2 hours photographing somewhere. Just before 2:30 we broke, but she said she would have to take a 15 minute break to eat something which she SHOULD have done before 12:00 and not during the 4 hours we were paying for. So she said we would meet at the Hispanic Cultural Center about 15 minutes away from her house - 15 minutes that she could be eating while driving if she really had to eat. We all went down there and waited. And waited. She showed up at 3:15 - 50 minutes after we broke. I thought we would photograph different things and all we did was photograph a little trough of water with water spouts and grass. It was fine to photograph the movement of water, but that was the only thing we filmed - no flowers, no architecture - nothing else. She also told me she didn't know I had that kind of camera. She may be a good photographer, but I don't think she is a good teacher and I would definitely not recommend someone taking one of her workshops, especially if they are a novice or have a point and shoot digital camera. I think most Groupons are great deals, but this 4 hour waste of time for $69 was a huge disappointment and absolutely not worth the money.

Matt and Amy made all the wedding planning so much easier and fun. Through the COVID-19 pandemic,…read morewe had experienced a lot of challenges. From canceling to rescheduling to rescheduling again, they have been very accommodating. Amy responds quickly to emails and has really great suggestions as far as vendors, engagement shoots and wedding venues. Matt is fantastic at making sure we pose naturally and have fun during the shoot. All our pictures came out amazing! They are just wonderful people and easy to work it. Amy and Matt are, indeed, a perfect team! We love working with them and will definitely recommend them!

Matt is super talented and friendly. I reached out to him months in advance for balloon fest. He…read morewas prompt in responding and very professional. My sister and I wanted pictures with the balloons but because of the wind it was canceled the only day we were in town for it. We still got some cool shots there but Matt wanted to make sure we got the whole New Mexico feel so we tried the next day at Old Town! I love his attention to detail! I've worked with a lot of Photographers over my traveling and I love that he cares about his work! It really pays off we really got some amazing photos! If I ever come back for balloon fest I'd hire him again in a heartbeat!

We loved working with Angela! We had not taken family pictures in some time and shared that we…read moreweren't super comfortable in front of the camera. She helped us pose and be comfortable during the session! This photo was our favorite and we are so happy to have it!

From the owner: Angela Chavez Adkins is a former disability attorney, turned full-time therapy mom. She learned…read moreregulation and calming techniques during her autistic son's virtual ABA and OT therapy sessions made necessary by the pandemic. She combined this knowledge with that gained as a media professional to create a photography experience comfortable for all ages and abilities. She takes great pride in taking portraits that show the best in everyone.

We had maternity and newborn pictures taken and they were absolutely stunning! I love how she…read morecaptures in the moment photos so beautifully. Eliza handled our newborn with such delicacy and ease and made sure our place was warm enough for him to be comfortable! On top of that we didnt feel rushed at all, even when I had to take a break to feed the baby. Thank you so much Eliza for the amazing captured moments of our growing family!

I needed newborn photographs. My last experience with these was not amazing, with a different…read morephotographer. I chose this photographer based on the quality of light on their online examples. Elisa was so nice. She came to our house and got lots of shots. I couldn't believe how great they looked later. These are the best photographs I've ever gotten of my family, and I will treasure them forever. Highly, highly recommend!