The location is your choice. I don't keep a studio, I use the beauty of Albuquerque as a backdrop. When we meet at the location, we walk around a lot and use different areas for different looks. Look through my client galleries and you will see what I mean. There are lots of options at one location.

The other option is to look around my website and find something you like. Take a screenshot and text me. I can tell you where they were done and how it would be best to use that location.

Session are Wednesday - Sunday
9am, 11am, 1pm, 4pm & Sunset

2 BONUS 8x10 prints and digitals for booking a 9AM Weekday session.

• You purchase a package.
• Select a date
• Select a location.
• I call you to confirm details
• We meet and walk around the location and take photos. As we shoot, I show you the back of the camera so you can see what the images look like. You can give me direction as to what you like and don't like. We do this until you have a set of pictures that you like.
• We find a place to sit and you review the images on my iPad.
• You select images to complete your package and purchase more if interested.
• Pay package total.
• We head home
• I develop the purchased images in to gorgeous portraits.
• Within seven business days, I load the digitals into a gallery, create an app just for you, and send the link via text or email
• You look them over and let me know if any changes are needed and I order the products.
• I text you when everything is ready for pickup.

All physical products purchased will be picked up from my home near the Big I or we can meet at Starbucks on Menaul and Carlisle.
That completes the session. Length of time is one to two weeks.

Hell Yeah! People give me verbal props all the time! Thank you for asking.

Oh!... You meant things to pose with. 0.0
Well, that answer is sometimes... but usually no. I will bring stools or buckets or other items if we are shooting a group. I need them for posing. Group sessions are usually shot in one spot, just like a studio session. We use the session time changing the groupings instead of backgrounds.
For singles or small families, I only bring my camera and exuberant personality. Most locations have things to sit on and pose on. We move around a lot so props aren't necessary to get different looks.
I do request ground sitting near the end of the session, and its only if you are interested. Its all your choice.

Look through my photos and tell me what props you see. They are mostly in kids photos: balloons, fishing stuff, tutus, lettermans, maternity dresses, basketballs, etc.
All the other props are vegetation like grass, flowers, trees, mountains, and clouds.

Choose a package that has everything that you want and purchase the add ons at the session.
For example, you want party invitations or graduation announcements or an 8x10 framed print to give to your mom. You purchase those separately at the session. I have a full catalog for you to browse through.

Additional Info:
Please note, I only display purchased images in your online gallery.

You can buy more digitals and products after the session is complete. If later you realize you really wanted another photo and didn't get it, then call me. We can meet up, get some coffee and take care of that. I don't suddenly delete all the photos you didn't buy when the session is complete.

If down the road you just want more professional products, like large framed prints, check out the store connected to your gallery. I don't delete galleries until I run out of storage.

If you haven't made a purchase yet and you're curious to see what's available, check out the example session in my client galleries. Click on an image and click buy. You will see all the printing formats and pricing.

No, I do all my photography work outside on location or at your home. I do use a home office, where you can pick up your prints or we can meet at Starbucks on Carlisle and Menaul.

I do hear this sometimes. I know the struggle of trying to get photos of just one kid that is shy and introverted. I suggest making a family session so that the focus is not just on them. Make sure you tell me the situation. I will take photos of everyone, and a few single shots of every one. This will take some of the pressure off.
Another tactic is for me and the senior to step away from the parents. Some kids have performance anxiety with parents there and so they shine when that pressure lifts. I try to do a mix of this. I am very personable. (If I do say so myself. lol ) I like to chat and get to know people. I like to learn about their interests. People let their guard down when they talk about things they love. They become happy and smile more. =D

Another way to interest them is to bring a friend, Aunt or cousin that will encourage them.
We can also use a location that they are comfortable in. Everyone loves something. It could even be a restaurant or movie theater. Great photos can happen anywhere.