Family Photos
Beth Waldron Studios is based in Corrales, NM but serves Albuquerque metro area, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, the East Mountains and will travel as far as Santa Fe in any direction without a travel fee.
The best thing about family sessions is that we all get to play and have some fun.
We can play outside or now we can play in the new studio.
Family sessions include:
with kids
without kids
the whole family
you and your partner and a pet
you and your pet
generations (you, mom, grandma, etc...)
you and your bff
There are all kinds of families
Sessions start at $250
FAQ
Where should we take our photos?
We have so many places in New Mexico to go for family photos. There's something for every kind of style. Downtown, murals, desert, bosque, farms, sunflowers, Balloon Fiesta ...
Where are you based and do you travel?
I'm in Corrales and I will travel as far as Santa Fe without travel fees. Beyond Santa Fe (or an equal distance in any direction) there will be a fee based on mileage.
Do you do posed/unposed/lifestyle photos?
It really depends on the people I'm photographing. There must be a little magic in how I decide to work with different people, since I do make a general plan but then seem to go with the flow a bit once I get to the session. Some people are natural in front of a camera and barely need any direction. Some people require direction. I direct people to do things that look a certain way or get a reaction for the photo I want. And I will pose people as well, but it's not in the ok, everybody say cheese sort of way, if that makes sense.
But also...people still want that "photo for grandma", you know? The traditional-ish sort of everyone standing together and smiling at the camera. You can have that AND a photo of everyone tickling each other.
When will we get our photos?
We will meet again within 2 -3 weeks (sometimes less depending on the time of year/busy seasons). You can download photos for social media from your online gallery, share them, choose your favorites, and order more prints after our ordering appointment.
What should we wear?
This is highly dependent on your personality. Like...if you're a tattoos and pink hair type of person, I'm not going to tell you to wear khakis and navy, you know? You can wear whatever you want. In general, solids or larger patterns are great. If you have a theme or palette you want to stick to, then that's great too. If you want to toss out the rule book, I'm happy with that too. I'm happy to help you with this.
How should we prepare?
For kids, clean faces are good, but happy faces are better. Do bring a wet wipe or two, haha, but I think the most important part is to not stress about it. Kids will think it's more fun if there isn't a big fuss about being tidy and on best behavior before or on the way to the session, you know? So my number one prep suggestion is to relax and have fun. Kids are going to do kid stuff and it will be ok.
Otherwise, just dress comfortably nice for your style and make sure to bring layers in cooler temperatures. Remember sunscreen and bug repellant for outdoor sessions. We'll definitely talk about this stuff before your session too.
Do you sell prints or albums?
Yes! And I really want you to have them. So much so that I changed my whole business model around it. I'm still happy to do digital images, of course, but I really love making art for people and I want to do so much more for you than send you a link. There's something really special about walking into your home and seeing your happy family on the wall. I want that for you.
Do you have a question for me?
I'm happy to answer your questions. You can email me or message me on FB or IG.
https://www.facebook.com/bethwaldronphotography
https://www.instagram.com/bethwaldronphoto/