Business Details
Your Trusted Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer in Albuquerque
Lavel Marie Photography is a professional wedding and lifestyle photography studio rooted in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With nearly two decades of experience, we specialize in capturing authentic, emotionally resonant moments through a refined, intentional approach. Our process prioritizes creating a calm, personalized experience where clients feel present and at ease, allowing us to document genuine connections and unscripted joy. Our style blends intuitive artistry with documentary storytelling, focusing on timeless compositions that reflect not just visual aesthetics but the emotional essence of each moment.We serve couples and families through weddings, engagements, maternity sessions, and lifestyle photography, offering tailored services that range from intimate two-hour shoots to comprehensive eight-hour coverage. Our work has been featured in prominent publications such as The Knot and Junebug Weddings, and we maintain a strong commitment to delivering both technical excellence and heartfelt artistry. With a limited annual booking capacity, we ensure dedicated attention to each client while preserving the integrity and uniqueness of their stories.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Family Portraits
Maternity Photography
Lifestyle Sessions
Destination Weddings
Senior Portraits
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience in capturing emotionally authentic moments.
- Our team provides personalized, stress-free photography sessions tailored to client needs.
- We specialize in blending documentary-style storytelling with editorial composition.
- Our work has been featured in The Knot and Junebug Weddings.
- We maintain a limited annual booking capacity for dedicated client attention.
What people say
Phenomenal photographer
Best photo sessions
Beautifully unposed
Artistic vision
Emotional resonance
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service documents ceremonies and celebrations with a blend of documentary storytelling and editorial composition. We capture candid exchanges, formal portraits, and environmental details to create a cohesive narrative of your special day. With experience in diverse venues across New Mexico and destination locations, we ensure every momentfrom preparation to receptionis preserved with artistic integrity and emotional depth.
Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions focus on capturing the unique connection between couples through relaxed, location-based photography. We guide clients through natural interactions while incorporating scenic backdrops to create images that reflect their relationship's personality. These sessions serve as both wedding announcements and cherished keepsakes, emphasizing authentic expressions over rigid posing.
Family Portraits
Family portrait sessions prioritize natural interactions and emotional bonds within households. We specialize in creating comfortable environments where families can engage organically, resulting in images that showcase genuine laughter, affection, and dynamics. Our approach works equally well for multi-generational groups or immediate families, with attention to lighting and composition that enhances each moment's authenticity.
Maternity Photography
Maternity sessions celebrate the beauty and emotional depth of pregnancy through carefully composed imagery. We create a supportive atmosphere where expectant parents feel comfortable expressing vulnerability and joy. Our photography emphasizes both the physical transformation and emotional journey of this life stage, using natural light and thoughtful styling to produce timeless, emotive portraits.
Lifestyle Sessions
Lifestyle photography captures everyday moments with artistic intentionality, focusing on authentic interactions within personal environments. Whether documenting home life, special events, or individual milestones, we employ a discreet approach that allows subjects to remain natural while we preserve meaningful details. This service works particularly well for clients seeking narrative-driven visual storytelling beyond formal settings.
People
Lavel
Photographer & Owner
Lavel is a professional photographer based in Albuquerque with over 15 years of experience in wedding and lifestyle photography. She began her career in high school as a yearbook photographer and transitioned to digital photography professionally. Known for her intuitive, emotionally resonant style, she specializes in capturing authentic moments while maintaining technical excellence.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, engagement sessions, family portraits, maternity photography, and lifestyle sessions for clients in New Mexico and destination locations.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 8-24 months in advance due to our limited annual capacity of 25-30 weddings, ensuring dedicated attention to each client.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we photograph destination weddings globally while maintaining our Albuquerque-based operations for local clients.
What is your photography style?
Our approach combines documentary-style authenticity with editorial composition, focusing on emotional storytelling and timeless aesthetics rather than rigid posing.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Wedding galleries typically deliver within 6-8 weeks, with engagement and portrait sessions completed in 2-3 weeks, including full editing and curation.
