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Photography Blog 2019


Senior Portraits - Old Town Abq. - Nov. 2019

It’s Senior Season! These young men and women only have one semester left and it’s be perfect time to commemorate and celebrate them with photos that will last a lifetime. Kambria’s session was extra special because of her families deep connection with the Plaza and her parish church.

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Holiday Family Photos - Old Town Abq. - Dec. 2019

Old Town is always a great location to take your family photos but it is especially lovely in December. All the shops decorate for the holidays, the air is crisp and the light is perfect. Just look at how beautiful Marquielle and her lovely mom are. And the one thing that makes it even more fun… inviting your dog along for some glamor shots (check out his Santa jingle bell)!

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First Family Photos - La Cueva Stone Cabin - Dec. 2019

One of my favorites is when my clients are super excited for their upcoming shoots. I knew from the minute she booked we were going to have a blast shooting Misty’s first ever family photos. Misty is the sweetest and we captured some amazing shots of her wife and daughter at one of the best locations in the Abq. area, the La Cueva Stone Cabin.

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Baby Soren - Back for More - Dec. 2019

When I first met baby Soren and her beautiful mom it was for an extended family session her mother had booked this summer. And while the entire family was lovely, baby Soren stole the show. I was so excited when her mom contacted me to do some holiday photos of their sweet family of three. I’ll admit it got a little chilly as the sun set but we had such a great time and Soren didn’t complain one bit.


Josephine - Newborn Session - Nov. 2019

I don’t get the opportunity to do newborn sessions very often but when I do I love them. Working with babies takes a special touch and patience but when you get shots likes these it makes me want to do nothing else!

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Laura, Darren, Tig & Whiskey - Horse and Rider - Nov. 2019

Okay so I know you’re not supposed to pick favorites but I have to admit I am sooooo in love with this shoot. Not only are Lauren and Darren the most lovely couple but the location they chose and the horses from Red Horse Riding Company all came together to create the most beautiful equestrian shoot we could have asked for.
Guys, take notes: Darren surprised Laura with a kid-free mini vacation last weekend in New Mexico (they came all the way from Minnesota). He arranged a trip to Santa Fe, hot air balloon ride, trail ride and a photoshoot. How great is he?!!
Can’t wait for more Horse & Rider and equestrian shoots in the future!

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Foothills at Sunset - Family Photos - Oct. 2019

This is the second time I have been lucky enough to photograph this lovely family. They chose a different location this time and they even brought their dog Cooper to be in the photos with them!


Madisyn - Senior Photos - Oct. 2019

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Sebastian - Senior Photos - Oct. 2019


Girls Just want to have fun - Mommy and Me - Oct. 2019

These girls were so much fun. They wanted to take their family photos in High Desert and their mom scouted out the perfect location. Here were some of my favorite edits from that evening!

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Dogs are a girl’s best friend - Mommy and Me - Oct. 2019

I love it when families ask me if they can bring their dogs. For this shoot we included another lady in this beautiful Mommy and Me shoot, Lilly the Vizsla.


First Fiesta - Baby Photos - Oct. 2019

October has to the most beautiful month in Albuquerque. The weather has been amazing and the mosque has literally been picture perfect. I love these first fiesta photos they are so cute and we all had so much fun.

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Faris Family - Family Photos - Oct. 2019

How beautiful is this family?! The Faris family needed to update their family photos and they picked the perfect time of year to do it. The bosque is so lovely in the evenings (despite the few lingering mosquitoes) and the leaves are just starting to turn. We had such a fun time climbing trees, swinging on the rope swing and enjoying the pink Sandias as the sun began to set. Such a lovely family with incredibly polite, smart and funny kids!

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Gracelynn Rose - Fall Theme Baby Photos - Sept. 2019

Mamma Whitney received a photoshoot as a gift from her lovely sister and wanted to use it to capture her sweet baby Gracelynn! She put together the best outfits and brought the cutest props also. I love it when my mommas are inspired and help put together the best scenes.


Brody and Cozette - Family Photos - Sept. 2019

Look at these cuties! This family is the sweetest and everyone was so kind and fun. It was such a lovely way to spend the evening. Baby Cozie was so adorable and she loved the sunflowers!

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Felix and Matilda - Family Photos - Sept. 2019

Look at these adorable kiddos! They had so much fun walking in the bosque and picking sunflowers. Fall is the best season to take your family phots, the weather is cooling off, the leaves are turning colors and you will have them just in time for the holidays to share with friends and family.


Baby Leliana - Embudito Canyon - Sept. 2019

I met baby Leliana’s parents at a wonderful location in the foothills and we captured so many beautiful photos of Leliana and her lovely parents! She was so cute and had so much fun!

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Fa-tia and Edwin - Engagement Photos - Sept. 2019

Fa-tia called me a few months ago with a beautiful idea for her engagement photos. She wanted to know if we could shoot in the Sandia Mountains and get a forest feel. Her photos turned out so stunning. I can’t wait for more forest shoots! Albuquerque has so many amazing places to take photos the possibilities are endless.


Family Shoot - Aug. 2019

I was lucky enough to shoot the kindest family last weekend. They welcomed me into their home and were so much fun - it was such a great way to spend a Sunday morning! Enjoy these pictures of baby Soren, she is an actual doll!

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Summer Babies - 2019

With all the events I’ve been covering lately it was nice to get a break to shoot the cutest little family over the weekend. Baby girl has just turned 1 while her sweet big brother is 2! They were so much fun and I am in love with the way these photos turned out!


Valencia Valley Kennel Club - Agility Trial - July 26, 27, & 29, 2019

Agility is such an amazing sport to do with your dog. I train two of my dogs in agility but this weekend I was fortunate enough to be able to photograph an agility event here in Albuquerque where hundred of teams from the tiniest of terriers to the fastest collies and even large retrievers jumped, climbed and raced to get through the course with the fastest times and fewest errors.

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Friday:
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Sunday: https://kspurginphotography.pixieset.com/valenciavalleykennelclub-sundayjuly28/


Fast Action Dogs - Freedom Splash - July 7, 2019

I was lucky enough to be able to photograph some amazing dock diving teams this past weekend in Stanley! I love how these photos show the athleticism of each of these dogs.

View complete gallery at: https://kspurginphotography.pixieset.com/fastactiondogsfreedomsplash/

 
 

Mommy and Me - June 2019

This beautiful momma was gifted a photoshoot for her birthday and we enjoyed setting up the most magical mommy and me series. Photoshoots are a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries or just to say I love you! Your loved one gets the gift of the photoshoot experience and then the photos that will last a lifetime, what a special treat to give to someone you love!

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Watermelon Kisses - June 2019

Happy First Birthday Ava! I love it when clients bring props and create their own personalized experience. To celebrate a summer birthday she incorporated sunflowers, watermelon and even a cake for an adorable cake smash! If you have an idea that you would like to for your photoshoot lets get in touch so we can create a custom shoot just for you!

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Summer Smiles - June 2019

I spent the evening with the lovely family of five for their first ever family photos! We had so much fun and I think the boys especially loved the experience!


Happily Ever After - Santa Fe Wedding - March 2019

When I started this photography journey I never thought I would do weddings. But when I got a phone call in March and heard this couple’s story I just couldn’t say no. Gloria and Alex are the sweetest couple and it was an honor to share in their big day. I am in love with the way these photos turned out and while I won’t go so far as to say i’m a “Wedding Photographer” I am certainly grateful for this opportunity and this experience.

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Riley, NM Birthday Shoot - May 2019

I really love New Mexico Ghost Towns. There are so many and they are all so charming and filled with history. What better way to celebrate a 4th Birthday than to photograph a little cowgirl in the wild west!

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Five Generation Family Photoshoot - April 2019

How often do you get to photograph five generations at once! To celebrate their great-great grandmother’s birthday this lovely family arranged a photo session in the bosque this past Sunday. Photo sessions make great gifts and I know this family will cherish these photos for generations to come.

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Happy Easter - April 2019

Now that spring is officially here, the flowers are blooming, and it’s not too hot it’s the perfect time to book your family portraits or kid’s photos!

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Diablo Canyon Portrait Session - March 2019

At the end of March I took a short trip with an old friend for a portrait session at Diablo Canyon, a little known hiking spot in Santa Fe National Forest. I love the way these photos came out and we had so much fun! You don’t need a reason to get professional portraits, sometimes it’s nice to treat yourself to a glamorous afternoon!


Valentines Photoshoot -Feb. 2019

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