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About Southwest Wedding Films
Southwest Wedding Films is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Albuquerque area from Rio Rancho. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding videographer in Albuquerque
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Albuquerque?
Wedding films in Albuquerque typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers 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 Southwest Wedding Films
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Prairie Star - Restaurant & Wine Bar | 1.9 mi |
| The Magnolia Event Center | 2.3 mi |
| El Zócalo Plaza | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Southwest Wedding Films 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
- 7300 Nome Dr NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, USA
- Where
- Rio Rancho · 16 miles north of central Albuquerque
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Albuquerque
- One of 81 wedding videographers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (505) 417-7706
- Website
- Visit site
From Southwest Wedding Films's website
“Cinematic wedding films expertly crafted to capture and showcase your unique love story through compelling storytelling and stunning visuals. Based in Rio Rancho, NM traveling throughout the Southwest.”southwestweddingfilms.com
- Services they list
- Raw footage, Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Cinematic, Candid, Timeless
- In business since
- 2009
Read from southwestweddingfilms.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Southwest Wedding Films before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Rio Rancho
- Nearest venue
- Prairie Star - Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 18 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 10 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 5 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Bernalillo, Santa Ana Pueblo
Distances are straight-line from Southwest Wedding Films; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Albuquerque.
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