http://www.photographybysolaria.com/photoblog Albuquerque Portrait & Wedding Photoblog Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:04:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This series of bridal photos was done one week before the actual wedding. Rachel has a really great venue (Hotel Albuquerque) and they were open and willing to allow us to come in and shoot a session on a separate day. We had a great time doing these ... http://www.photographybysolaria.com/photoblog/?p=835 I’ve been waiting to work with Mary Catey for about six months. This girl quite busy and with this kind of look and versatility it is easy to see why. Mary Catey can go from sweet and innocent to naughty vixen in the blink of an eye and ... http://www.photographybysolaria.com/photoblog/?p=821 James has been a friend of mine for over a year now. We worked together for a while at a local company here in Albuquerque. James is the type of guy, while always professional – I could always talk smack to about football (and he is so easy ... http://www.photographybysolaria.com/photoblog/?p=808 When the Andersons called me from Colorado, they knew they wanted something a little bit different, and a little bit fun. they were coming down to Albuquerque, New Mexico for a family reuinion and wanted to capture the beautiful scenery but didn't want the "same ole, same ole". ... http://www.photographybysolaria.com/photoblog/?p=796 A few weeks ago, I was the photographer for several First Holy Communion Ceremonies at Saint Therese Catholic Church in the north Valley here in Albuquerque. AJ's mom wanted formal portraits of him all dressed up, but she wanted him to be relaxed and himself, as opposed to having ... http://www.photographybysolaria.com/photoblog/?p=788 This particular engagement session has been postponed no less than four times, due to the high winds here in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their wedding is in June (yes, next month) so the three of us did everything we could to squeeze this session in, somehow (preferably) before the wedding. ... http://www.photographybysolaria.com/photoblog/?p=772 Rachel and Chris decided to get their engagement photos done not only in downtown Albuquerque (New Mexico), but over at the Rio Grande Bosque as well. We headed out about an hour before sunset and grabbed as many photos as possible. We had time for a few clothing ... http://www.photographybysolaria.com/photoblog/?p=757 Last Saturday, I had an engagement session with Heath and Sarah. This couple was so into each other, eyes just sparkling and only for each other; I felt less like a photographer and very much like an interloper. Watching the interplay and interaction between these two was like ... http://www.photographybysolaria.com/photoblog/?p=749 Our lives are dominated by firsts. From the time we take our first breath to our first steps, first birthday and onward we see and live our lives through our newest experiences and each one should be celebrated. Although some firsts are celebrated more than others, they are ... http://www.photographybysolaria.com/photoblog/?p=731 One of the most important (and unappreciated) professions in our society today, is that of a teacher. These are the people who spend the most time with our children, affect and influence them the most, during their formative years. When my son's teacher called on me for family ... http://www.photographybysolaria.com/photoblog/?p=714