My photography style is typically bold and colorful with a touch of vintage charm. However, I believe every session is unique, influenced by different lighting and settings. Instead of making your photos conform to my portfolio, I aim to create art that reflects your heart. If you have specific preferences, I encourage you to share them with me. But most of my clients trust me to capture the true-to-color essence of their moments, while balancing boldness with authenticity to match the mood and atmosphere of each session.

Lifestyle photography is all about capturing real-life moments and genuine interactions in a natural and relaxed manner. It focuses on telling a story and highlighting the beauty in everyday activities, emotions, and connections. Instead of posed and staged shots, lifestyle photography aims to document the authentic, candid moments that reflect your true personality and relationships. Whether it's a family playing together, a couple sharing a quiet moment, or a child exploring their world, lifestyle photography seeks to preserve these precious memories in a way that feels both timeless and personal.

Once you've selected the photo collection that best suits your needs, a non-refundable retainer of $100 will be required to confirm your booking. After you've paid the retainer and signed your contract you will receive an additional (completely optional) LOCATION MENU + STYLE GUIDE via email.

We will plan to shoot during the beautiful hours of either sunrise or sunset - these times provide the most natural light. Post-session, you will receive a "soft" gallery to preview. You'll have 48-72 hours to browse and select your favorites! Once you've made your selections, I'll work on finalizing your gallery.

Depending on the season, your private online gallery should be ready within 14-21 business days.

Your session can accommodate up to (6) people from your immediate household. For more than (6) individuals, outside of your immediate household, there is an additional charge of $10/person. This ensures that everyone will receive ample time in front of the camera, and that we capture a variety of group and individual shots.

Yes, absolutely! After our session concludes, you will receive a "soft" preview gallery. This gallery allows you to browse through the images and select the ones you love the most for the final, finished gallery. Your choice is paramount, ensuring that the photos you keep are exactly the ones you want.

Should you happen to find more photos in your preview gallery that you just can't live without, beyond what your package includes, you then have the option to purchase these additional images and prints directly from your private online shop. This way, you won't miss out on any cherished moments.

After I receive your selections from the preview gallery, you can expect to receive your finished gallery within 14-21 business days.

At its heart, our "Blooper Reel" is a celebration of the unscripted moments that happen in between the perfect shots. It's a collection of all the unedited images from your session—each laugh, every misstep, and all the spontaneous joy that occurs when you're just being you. While these images are unedited and may not carry the polished finish of our final selections, they are genuine snippets of your memories, raw and untouched.

I believe that every moment, whether flawlessly composed or candidly captured, tells a part of your story. That's why we offer you the entirety of these memories—because sometimes, the most cherished images are those that are perfectly imperfect. It's a way to keep not just the highlights but the entire journey of your session, inviting you to relive the full spectrum of emotions and moments that unfolded.

So, when we talk about delivering a Blooper Reel, we're talking about giving you the complete narrative of your experience; unfiltered and real. These are your memories, in all their authentic glory, for you to treasure and laugh over for years to come.

Absolutely, access to my client closet is entirely complimentary when you book either a Legacy or Heirloom session. I have a TON of women's + children's clothing to choose from - please feel free to browse through my collection.

Yes, I do! Unless otherwise noted, the traveling fees are as follows:

Sandia Crest: $100
Santa Fe: $100
Hyde Memorial State Park: $150 ($300 / November - February)
Jemez: $200
Abiquiu/Taos: $250
White Sands National Park: $400

Current photo collections are offered at rates I feel are appropriate for my quality of work, and the passion, effort and time I put into my sessions.

Occasionally, I offer discounted or even FREE sessions, which will be announced on my social media platforms.

Check out my Instagram: @BirdieandMayPhotography

No, I do not.

I typically shoot outdoors with natural light (about) 90% of the time, although, I do have access to a variety of indoor spaces for those interested in an indoor studio session. Please note, studio sessions will involve an additional rental fee of $75 for the first hour and $35 for each subsequent hour.

Everyone deserves beautiful photos with their family and loved ones. Pricing should not hold anyone back from this experience. Please reach out if a custom payment plan is needed, and let’s make your dream session happen. Because you deserve this, you really do.