The 12 Best Family Photographers in Santa Fe
- Date: November 13, 2021
- Topic: Photography
- Contributors: Written by Earl Goodson
Source: Instagram / @sheenachakeresphoto
We love seeing the many directions that family photography can go. From outdoor portraiture to hikes and other more adventurous sessions, family photography is all about telling the story of your love for each other through the visual medium. And as the work of the top 12 Santa Fe family photographers demonstrates, The City Different is home to some of the best talent in the state!
1. Sheena Chakeres
If you’re as in love with the natural landscape as you are with the people you share it with then take a moment to explore the work of Sheena Chakeres! This is one of the few Santa Fe family photographers who intentionally juxtaposes her subjects against the stunning backdrops of the mountains and meadows close nearby.
As she explains her style: “Vibrant, playful, and nostalgic, my imagery captures the authenticity of the moment accentuated by the beauty of the natural world.”
2. Maura Jane
Families, weddings, couples, children, maternities, and other milestones and connections are what drive Maura Jane to pick up her camera! Her work has been repeatedly featured by The Knot, Wedding Chicks, and The Huffington Post.
And we also have to commend Maura’s photography for its emphasis on heartfelt moments of intimacy and warmth. She favors a gentle color palette, with a pastel feel and bright exposure for a cheerful, nostalgic style.
3. Jenna Luna
The rich contrast and subdued colors of Jenna Luna are just a few of the aspects of her photography we think you’ll love! Her images have a classic element as a result and place more emphasis on eye contact, emotions, and connections that manifest as her subjects engage with each other.
We especially love how Jenna manages to use eye contact when paired with the gem-bright irises of babies and children!
4. Mazie May
The struggles and blessings of Mazie May’s life have shaped her appreciation for family photography and its ability to help people remember and re-experience moments long since lost to time. Her style emphasizes vibrant color in a way that feels celebratory of these bygone moments, adding to our appreciation of what once was.
Mazie also has a strong preference for outdoor settings, like meadows and forests. Here, she artistically uses the background to frame the image while adding lifestyle elements to the story.
5. Weckmann Photography
Orlando and Liz are the talented husband and wife Santa Fe family photographers behind Weckmann Photography. Their focus is entirely on families and the milestones that shape their lives, including weddings, maternities, children, senior graduations, and much more.
Ideal exposures, including off-camera flash, shallow depth of field, and natural colors all give their work a polished appearance. The Weckmanns also coordinate with their families to ensure their outfits are as much a match for the collaboration as the scene and lighting!
6. Belmar Studio
Hugo Beltrán and Marisela Marín are the co-founders of Belmar Studios, Santa Fe family photographers who have since expanded to include several other talented creatives. They take a classic approach to family images, using gently guided poses and a mixture of outdoor and studio settings to craft just the right emotional mood.
Life milestones like birthdays and cake smashes are also subjects they regularly capture as local families mature and evolve. The props and shooting locations involved are ideally put together to add to the innocence of newborns, the celebratory ambiance of senior graduations, and more!
7. Robin Parrott
Moment-driven images documenting the lives of families, weddings, and couples are the focus of Robin Parrot. She has traveled throughout the American west and southwest, documenting weddings and couples for several decades now.
We love the adventurous quality favored by Robin, bringing out both the lifestyle atmosphere behind the scenes as well as the unique way each couple expresses their affection for one another. And the stunning backdrops offered by the New Mexican landscape add to the sense of new beginnings that eloping couples often hope to capture through photography!
8. Lea Reynolds
Lea Reynolds is a Santa Fe family photographer with a style she describes as “raw, vibrant, adventurous, and emotive.” Adjectives we absolutely love to see! We also love her emphasis on warm earth tones, which are a perfect fit for the scenic mountain, beaches, deserts, and meadows Lea often uses as a backdrop for her family sessions.
However, she’s amazing at crafting a distinctly New Mexican outdoor vibe, using immediately recognizable locations like White Sands to ensure viewers know they are looking at a local photoshoot.
9. The Peñas
What immediately caught our attention when looking through the portfolio of the Peñas is their love for a soft glow that gives their work a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.
From families to newborns, the Peñas are Santa Fe family photographers constantly reminding us that each moment captured is one to be forever cherished. And the warm embraces shared by couples and families of all sizes have us smiling right along with their subjects!
10. Maika Lindsay
Maika Lindsay is a Los Angeles native who now calls Santa Fe home after extensive travels around the world. With 8 years of photography experience and counting, she is one of the best Santa Fe family photographers for folks looking for a creative with a mature, distinctive style.
Maika describes her approach as one with an “editorial photography focus” that “lends itself to personalized and intimate photo sessions to create family heirlooms that will last generations.”
11. Athenea Photo
Studio portraits and family images are a favorite of ours; the attention given to ideal lighting, poses, and backgrounds ensure that precisely the right emotional tone is crafted. Athenea Photo is one of the best Santa Fe family photographers of this genre, especially where newborns and youngsters are concerned!
The lead photographer must be a baby whisperer because children are notoriously uncooperative portrait subjects. Don’t miss the way she portrays the innocence, playfulness, and delight of young children!
12. Jessica Booton
Classic family and high school senior portraits are what Jessica Booton has to share with us today! Natural colors with delightful contrast and shallow depth of field ensure our attention remains squarely on each subject.
And the combination of well-chosen poses and the scenic outdoor setting Jessica prefers results in fine art-worthy photographs that demand to be printed and placed in a family album!
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