The 9 Best Family Photographers in Albuquerque

On the lookout for the best Albuquerque family photographers to document your loved ones? Then we at Peerspace have you covered with this list!

Whether you’re looking for outdoor or studio images, Albuquerque’s photographer pool is humble but talented. Residents of the Duke City have a difficult decision ahead of them if they’re in need of a photography session for their family. With that said, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to curate this list of top-notch Albuquerque family photographers for your consideration.

1. Kate Buckles Photography

Kate Buckles is a natural light family portrait photographer who specializes in indoor and outdoor shoots. In fact, when you hire her, you can book time in Kate’s studio, welcome her into your home, or go al fresco and use the gorgeous Albuquerque surroundings as your family photoshoot backdrop.

Not only is she one of the best-reviewed photographers in ABQ, Kate is also a certified birth doula. This is a distinction that tells you how seriously she takes the joys and responsibility of bringing new life into the world. She is a true professional who strives to make your time in front of her camera amazing. And judging by her images, she does just that each time!

2. Britt McVittie of Falling Star Photography

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Newborn, maternity, and boudoir photographer Britt McVittie produces work that is striking in several ways. Studio newborn photography is usually delightful. But the sheer variety of compositional options she offers, from classic swaddled babes to more whimsical, artistic expressions, really have us smiling with delight.

Britt’s maternity photography also ranges from classic portraiture in maternity gowns to documentary photoshoots with both partners present that offers a very different take on the genre. Her fluency in both color and monochrome offers a world of choices to her clients.

3. Creations Photography

Of all of the family photographers we’ve seen, we strongly recommend Creations Photography if you want the most elegant maternity images possible. We especially love the attention paid to how maternity gowns flow across both air and land alike. Her photography tends to use natural lighting and color casts, vibrant yet not overdone.

And Creations Photography’s newborn photography tends towards soft and childlike in color. Think pastel shades, soft focus, and glowing highlights lend extra pop to the already bright expressions of her newborn subjects.

4. Kady McKeehan of Always Images

Kady McKeehan’s photography has an authentic sense of playfulness that we rarely see. Not the forced “send your subjects running off into the meadow!” approach. In fact, it’s a true sense of joy and connection that shows us just how talented she is at bringing out the best in her clients.

Closely cropped, intimate photos at normal focal lengths fill our vision with smiles, embraces, and candid moments that show us exactly who her families are. Coupled with Kady’s warm, earth-toned color preferences and deep shadow, her work has a strong photojournalistic character that simply radiates.

5. Alison Hatch Photography

Alison Hatch is a talented natural light photographer with a penchant for emotions, relationships, and how these bonds play out in front of her lens. We love the particular character of Alison’s photography: it’s soft. Soft in color, with a toned-down palette, white natural light, and deliciously blurred backgrounds when taking close-up portraits. Her gentle style lends emphasis to expressions, form, and composition in a refreshing way.

Alison’s style works especially well with children and newborn images. In fact, these photos seem to brim with extra life along with her youthful subjects

6. Breanna Bloomquist of Blooming Images

Breanna Bloomquist is one of the top Albuquerque family photographers if you’re looking to document the very first moments of a new life. As a dedicated maternity and newborn photographer, she’s aiming to capture a fleeting slice of time, and her specialization gives her expertise few can match. We think her ability to find environments, lighting, gowns, and poses that emphasize the curves and promise of new life in an expectant mother is fine art.

Breanna is also bold enough to shoot newborn photography in monochrome, moving away from typical lighting and color choices to show us something highly nontraditional — and successful!

7. Stacee of Kookabug Photography

We especially love Stacee’s studio photography. It takes on a classic angle, with tasteful vignettes, uncluttered backgrounds, and unique poses that mix guided and spontaneous moments in front of the camera. Her outdoor and on-location family photography is especially noteworthy in terms of how much attention she pays to her background choices.

Each image is a story unto itself, with the countryside almost as lovely as her happy patrons! It’s no surprise she’s considered among the most masterful Albuquerque family photographers.

8. Kristina Graff Photography

Kristina Graff describes her photography best in her own words, “I want your session to be a stress-free hour of playing with your kids or being a dork with your loved one, with occasional prompts and direction from this crazy lady!”

Kristina creates awe-inspiring images that are the playful essence of tumbling under a summer sun in a meadow full of flowers and laughter. Her work is playful and intimate, showing us the unguarded side of her clients in a photojournalistic manner. It’s little wonder she’s one of our top-tier Albuquerque family photographers.

9. Jenny of Extended Play Photography

Jenny of Extended Play Photography helps families to appreciate the miracles and moments of intimacy that pepper life on a daily basis. We also think she’s one of the most adept documentary family photographers. From breakfast to playtime, you’ll get to see your children and partner from the perspective of a photographer who wants you to see what she sees.

Jenny has an incredibly nuanced eye for dramatic lighting as well. Natural light shining through blinds, dappled shade in a forest, and high-contrast shadows and highlights all show up in her photography for added emotional impact.

Bonus: Lauren Cherie Photography

Lauren is an award-winning lifestyle photographer who is sure to win you over with her glorious natural light photography. Along with her husband, Chris, Lauren is also a much-sought wedding photographer and videographer. But it’s their studio’s sweet and memorable family portraits that we’re here to discuss today.

Lauren and the team seem to capture you and your loved ones in your most genuine moments, looking elegant, yes, but also displaying the natural bond you share. These are the types of portraits you will want to display for decades. And since she also takes maternity, newborn, and senior photos, Lauren Cherie Photography really can capture you and your family across decades!

Albuquerque family photographers: conclusion

As you can see, Albuquerque is a city brimming with talented family photographers. And hopefully, this list has also helped you choose your favorite!

Once you do, come back here to Peerspace to book a totally unique venue for your photoshoot. As the largest online marketplace for hourly space rentals, we make it easy to book spots that are as one-of-a-kind as your family!

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