The journal

Like how so many love stories begin, Matt and Caroline’s was in high school. They were both cast in the school musical, she as Cinderella and he as Prince Charming. They began dating and their lives took them to Las Cruces, where Caroline studied to become a teacher and Matt joined the military. Matt decided […]

Ok excuse me, but where in the world did 2019 go?! Is anyone else out there completely blown away by how quickly this year went by? As a new year begins, I love to look back and reflect on all that has occurred in the year we are about to bid adieu. I must say, […]

We decided this year to offer elegant Christmas portraits at our studio and it wouldn’t have made sense if we didn’t seize the opportunity to capture a bridal portrait session with our studio mate Teresa Romero. The high neckline and intricate lace of this stunning dress were the perfect match with classic Christmas set we […]

Jessica and Bobby met while they were in their freshman year of college at UNM. They ended up being put in the same English class, and Jessica walked in on their first day searching for a seat. She said that she looked around the room and noticed “this big, tall guy taking up an entire […]

Every day, you see us posting one of our gorgeous couples. But what you don’t see is what it took to achieve your favorite images! Was the wind blowing at just the perfect time, speed, and direction to get the flawless veil shot? Nope! It was Sarah throwing it in the air and trying to […]

Twice a year the Maura Jane team hosts a workshop for budding photographers. I am a believer in the concept of community over competition and feel like this is a way I can strengthen the photography industry as a whole. The workshop includes over 8 hours of education, starting with a sitdown talk where we […]

Alex moved to New Mexico from New York five years ago for a job with the fire department, while Emily grew up here. What did they have in common? An internet dating profile! It was immediate sparks. When he began to plan his proposal, he tried several times, but was blocked at every turn since […]

We have been fortunate enough to see an abundance of wedding venues, many of which have become almost like a second home to us due to the frequency of which we’re hired to be there. Out of the local venues here in New Mexico that we shoot time and time again, a few definitely stand […]

Fun Fact: our couples are hands down some of the best in the world. Every year as we wrap up our wedding season, we can’t help but look back at each wedding with such joy and fondness. Our couples are so special to us and we are so honored they included us in the best […]

While incredibly young, Hannah and Derrick have already been together for years, having made their relationship official in 2013. She is an RN, and he is currently a dietetic intern. Hannah reached out to us soon after getting engaged, and we could not have been more excited for this fall shoot in Hyde Park in […]