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About Lavel Marie Photography
Based in Albuquerque, Lavel Marie Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Valle de la luna event center and Sundara Event Center. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Albuquerque
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Albuquerque?
Most couples in Albuquerque budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Albuquerque?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Lavel Marie Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Valle de la luna event center | 4.2 mi |
| Sundara Event Center | 4.3 mi |
| EL ENCANTO EVENT CENTER | 4.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Lavel Marie Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Albuquerque weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are January, February, March.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° | 26° | 5% | 4:40 PM | 5:18 PM |
| Feb | 54° | 30° | 5% | 5:14 PM | 5:49 PM |
| Mar | 63° | 36° | 5% | 6:40 PM | 7:14 PM |
| Apr | 70° | 43° | 5% | 7:05 PM | 7:39 PM |
| May | 80° | 52° | 5% | 7:27 PM | 8:03 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 62° | 5% | 7:45 PM | 8:22 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 66° | 13% | 7:44 PM | 8:21 PM |
| Aug | 89° | 65° | 12% | 7:20 PM | 7:54 PM |
| Sep | 82° | 58° | 8% | 6:39 PM | 7:13 PM |
| Oct | 71° | 46° | 7% | 5:57 PM | 6:31 PM |
| Nov | 57° | 34° | 6% | 4:23 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Dec | 47° | 27° | 5% | 4:17 PM | 4:56 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Albuquerque International Airport (3.5 mi from Albuquerque). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Albuquerque.
Getting to Albuquerque
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| SAF Santa Fe Municipal Airport | 49 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| TSM Taos Regional Airport | 109 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Albuquerque; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 12112 Bear Vly Ln NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120, USA
- Where
- Albuquerque · 7 miles west of central Albuquerque
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Albuquerque
- One of 68 wedding photographers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (505) 620-0341
- Website
- Visit site
From Lavel Marie Photography's website
“Santa Fe Luxury wedding photographer in New Mexico, capturing genuine emotion and timeless moments with artful detail.”lavelmariephotography.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Heirloom albums, Online gallery, Rehearsal dinner coverage, Elopements, Destination weddings
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Fine art, Editorial, True to color
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $3,000
- Experience
- 20+ years
Read from lavelmariephotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Lavel Marie Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Albuquerque
- Nearest venue
- Valle de la luna event center, 4.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 37 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 18 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 12 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Lavel Marie Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Albuquerque.
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