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Guillermo Quijano - Albuquerque Wedding Photographer
Albuquerque has so much to offer any bride planning her wedding. The venues are plenty, from Casas De Sueños to Prairie Star and The View, Sandia and Isleta Casinos and so many others. Albuquerque is easy to navigate, with everything in the city no more than 20 minutes away. Bridal shops like Uptown Bride and Bridal Elegance, cake shops like ABC Cake Shop, Florists like Melba’s Flowers, Officiants like Amor Ceremonies and Ashley Ceremonies plus a lot more! Photo locations downtown, Old Town, the bosque, UNM campus offer beautiful backdrops for unforgettable wedding photography - I know them all. I have photographed over 2000 weddings in The Duke City!
Plan your wedding photography in Albuquerque
Wedding Photography easy and fun… when you have a professional on your side!
For over 20 years I have helped couples plan their Albuquerque wedding from start to finish to ensure their photography (the most important part of their wedding) is perfect. I will help with the flow of your day and with ensuring we have all of your details covered so you enjoy your day and not have to be planning your wedding day - on your wedding day.
Let me coordinate all of the details - you just worry about looking amazing!
My Approach To Albuquerque Wedding Photography
My approach is simple: Have fun! Enjoy the nuances of each wedding, watch for special moments, be there when things are about to happen, talk to people and get them to smile and participate and be an asset to the bride and groom instead of a source of stress. Eat cake, take amazing photos and deliver memories that will be happy for years to come!
Natural, documentary coverage
Calm direction when needed
As an “Albuquerquian” for 34 years, my knowledge of the city is important
Candid and formal images live together in harmony
Wedding Photography Starting At $2250
I am like a reporter at your wedding - using a camera instead of pen and paper, I remain calm regardless of any situation to help you look better, I live here and I know Santa Fe well, I help you plan your day start to finish so you don’t have to, your photos will be delivered within four business days. My starting price is the most reasonable from any other experienced photographer
Wedding Photography That Makes Sense
Wedding Day planning help at no extra cost
4-Business-Day delivery of your final images
No travel charge up to 150 miles round trip
No upselling or hidden “fees”
Build Your Own Package
A Calm, Experienced Approach on Your Wedding Day
I help keep family photographs organized, work with the venue and other vendors when timing changes, watch the weather and light, and step in when something needs attention. The goal is to protect the photography schedule without making the wedding feel like it revolves around photographs.
Kind Words From Our Couples
An experienced wedding photographer with an energetic, calming presence.
After discovering Guillermo’s work online, working with him confirmed he was the right choice. His upbeat yet calm personality made him easy to work with for everyone, and he captured incredible moments throughout our wedding day in Santa Fe that will be cherished for years.
— Ashlee Singletary
Photographs that capture the feeling and atmosphere of the day, and the uniqueness of each moment.
Guillermo’s attention to detail, enthusiasm, and personal approach made the wedding day unforgettable. The images reflect the emotion and meaning of the celebration, creating memories the entire family will cherish for years.
— Jessica Farrow
A thoughtful photographer who brings out the best in people.
From engagement photos to wedding day images, Guillermo has a natural ability to find flattering angles and capture genuine emotion. The experience was easy, positive, and filled with moments we’ll always be thankful to have documented.
— Jenna
How much does Albuquerque wedding photography cost?
My wedding photography packages start at $2,250 and include professionally edited high-resolution photographs with personal usage rights. Coverage can be customized around the venue, schedule and size of the wedding.
Your wedding photography is one of the bigger investments for your wedding - there is no room for mistakes.
When you want to hire a photographer, you can’t go on a few pretty pictures on a web site or a nice sales pitch - you need to see actual results.
My complimentary engagement session allows you to “test drive” my photography and see yourself in the photos instead strangers. Also helps you evaluate our synergy to get a better idea of how we would work together.
WHY A COMPLIMENTARY ENGAGEMENT SESSION
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Top Santa Fe Wedding Photography Questions
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Well - wedding photos are always best when the light becomes calmer in the last part of the afternoon - if your wedding is outdoors. Having said that, you don’t want to get too close to your reception time and now have everything be rushed because it gets too late. So I suggest a ceremony time of 3:00p in the Summer and 2:00p in the Winter. If your wedding is indoors, you have more lead time since that usually happens in one of Santa Fe’s amazing churches, with ceremonies starting at noon or 1p leaving you much more room to breath.
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Absolutely - not only it is possible, it is a must! The plaza offers many amazing architectural backgrounds, columns, adobe walls, alleys and more, not to mention the plaza itself which is very iconic and creates beautiful Santa Fe Style photos. Up the street is the amazing St. Francis Cathedral and Cathedral park, the shops on Plaza street and many other amazing spots. Make sure your photographer is ready!
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More than likely - after photographing 2000+ weddings, it is very likely I have shot more than once at your location, whether that is The Bishops Lodge, La Fonda on the Plaza, La Posada, Hotel St. Francis, El Dorado Hotel, Four Seasons or venues around Santa Fe like Delancy Street - I am ready!
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Santa Fe is one of the world’s favorite tourist destinations for a reason. First of all - the food, you will have plenty of choices to get your green chile fix, experience great New Mexican cousine but also international selections. Santa Fe is one of the top ten cities in the U.S. with the most galleries per capita - and the art is unbelievable. There are also museums, great hiking trails, road trips into the beautiful northern mountains of New Mexico, the famous Taos is a 90 minute drive away, live music and much more. Having a Santa Fe wedding is a gift to your wedding guests!
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It certainly can. Santa Fe has some of the cleanest air in the United States, but the city sits at 7200 feet above sea level and the air is thin. It is recommended for anyone to be prepared for the change, especially if you come from coastal cities or if you have a medical condition. It is not a bad idea to arrive a couple of days early and get a little used to it. Depending on what activities you choose to do while you are here, the altitude can go as high as 10,000 feet, so please be prepared.
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Because of it’s high elevation, Santa Fe’s wedding is always about 10 degrees cooler than other cities in the Summer. Average temperature is around 78. In the Summer temps get in the low 89’s but Spring and Fall are arguably - perfect weather. Santa Fe's summer monsoon season can bring afternoon thunderstorms, especially in July and August and have now moved as far as September, so outdoor wedding timelines should always have some flexibility. for Spring weddings, the flowers bloom in late April. Global warming has made things a little crazy, so it is good to do some further research.