The 12 Best Wedding Photographers in Santa Fe

Your wedding day is one of the biggest days in life. In fact, some people dream and plan for years only to find out that the day went lightning fast. That’s why you need exceptional Santa Fe wedding photographers to document the details that will fade too quickly from your memory. From the first look to the first kiss and all the fun moments of your reception, you’ll need a designated person to carefully preserve your memories so you can revisit them throughout your life. Luckily, we have the very best right here.

1. Maura Jane Photography

Maura has been one of the best Santa Fe wedding photographers for the better part of a decade, and it’s no surprise why — her bright, airy style is ideally suited to both weddings and the beautiful landscapes throughout the southwest. Her editorial style focuses on capturing the story of your day — the settings, couples portraits, the small details you planned to perfection but would forget without photos, and most importantly, the spontaneous outburst of emotion. Maura is an excellent pick for those who want an effortless blend of documentary-style and posed bridal portraits. 

2. Arielei Kinzer

A profound love of the southwest has inspired the art of Santa Fe wedding photographer Arielei Kinzer for years—the culture, the architecture, the essence of the region show up time and time again. Love equally inspires her, and she blends her two inspirations for work that feels compelling and authentic. If you want to weave the threads of life in the southwest throughout your wedding photos, she’s a great pick. 

3. RW Photography

A love of adventure, storytelling, and joyous moments, Raquel works throughout New Mexico and the southwest making eye-catching portraits of couples wildly in love. She has a knack for posing that feels organic, and her playful, free spirit comes through in her sun-drenched framing and unbridled exuberance. 

4. Coryn Kiefer

Becoming enamored with the art of photography in high school, Coryn Kiefer has been around the world, driven by her desire to capture all of the beauty the world has to offer. Naturally, this drive led her to The Land of Enchantment and wedding photography — two glorious things made even more so by bringing them together. Her style is everything bridal magazines adore — bright and joyful, capturing the beauty of small details and shared happiness. 

5. Gabe Segura

Let’s face it, some people don’t feel comfortable in front of the camera. And when it comes to an occasion as monumental as a wedding, that discomfort can add to the stress. Enter Santa Fe wedding photographer Gabe Segura — his specialty is helping everyday people get the wedding photos of their dreams. He is patient, evident in his communication. He has made an art out of being unobtrusive so his couples can forget he’s even there, relaxes, enjoy themselves, and let that relaxation shine out through the photos. 

6. Taylor Pettigrew

Taylor Pettigrew’s style has a dash of rustic charm, integrates a trend or two, and is chock full of wild, glorious moments from the weddings she captures. Emphasizing the romance of her couples, her portfolio is full of winsome and personalized portraits. Her style is an excellent match for elopements and free spirits who want all of the sweetness of their connection preserved in print with an eye trained for the romantic. 

7. Caitlin Elizabeth

Caitlin has won first place in Journal North’s reader’s choice awards two years in a row, and we’d bet there will be a third coming this year. She’s one of the few Santa Fe wedding photographers with an eye for dreamy settings and edits in a bright yet natural way to preserve the ethereal feel of your big day. Knowing when to crop closely and when to create sweeping environmental portraits, she charmingly tells the whole story of your day. 

8. DBK Photography

Open to traveling, Delia works with couples all over New Mexico and Colorado. She expertly documents their elopements and weddings and, most of all, the facets of their bond. She’s a storyteller by nature — with a former career in the publishing world — and she brings that same love of stories to her wedding photography. She is a great match with couples with a playful streak. In fact, there’s something about Santa Fe wedding photographers like her that brings out the fun side of weddings. 

9. Shutter Force Photography

Specializing in adventurous and destination weddings throughout New Mexico and beyond, Meagan and James Brogan have a keen eye for irreplaceable moments and a creative streak to make unique bridal portraits. They have an editorial polish to their work, plenty of experience with creating the perfect lighting means that no matter the weather, you will have high definition photos. If you’ve ever dreamed of getting married in the snow or have an adventurous elopement planned, these Santa Fe wedding photographers are a great fit. 

10. Carissa and Ben

Carissa and Ben serve all of New Mexico and are available for worldwide travel, so if you love their style and have a destination wedding in mind, don’t fret! It’s hard not to love their style — timeless love stories told through a modern lens. They love continual education and strive to combine new techniques into timeless photos of love. They edit with a natural touch, using a bit of contrast to add to the documentary feeling of a wedding day and shadows to enhance the emotional sensation of their work. 

11. Miller Media

Cheyenne Miller is the lead photographer and videographer of this multimedia studio. She even has a background in graphic design to guide her lovely compositions. With the famous red rocks of the landscape supporting her warmly hued editing, her photos are heartfelt and delicate explorations of truly beautiful moments.

12. Samantha Waidler

A background in photojournalism has given Samantha Waidler quick reflexes to catch fleeting candid moments. Serving all of northern New Mexico, she works with her couples to preserve the precious moments that make up their wedding days, and she does it in a bright, colorful style perfect for happy occasions. She is an excellent couples portrait artist, so we particularly love her for engagement sessions using the wondrous landscape as a backdrop to your epic love story. 

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