The journal

welcome to

Now that we have the big-ticket items crossed off the to-do list, like “Get engaged,” let’s talk details! Sure, you need to book vendors and send invites. But don’t forget to take care of yourself! You only get to do this once, and it’s the best excuse to treat yourself. So where to start? Shoes. […]

Wedding Shoes for Every Zodiac

February 26, 2022

We seriously can not express how amazing the weddings we had in 2021 were. Could it have been that everyone was ready to have the best party ever after 2020? Maybe. But all in all we are so grateful for each and every couple we captured and as we wrap up the year, we just […]

2021 Maura Jane Photography Wedding Superlatives

December 28, 2021

Cinderella and a Dentist walk in to a bar… this is how Alex + Ross’s love story began on Halloween night in 2017. They both received invitations to a party and at the very last minute they both decided to go. I bet they are so glad they did! From Alex herself: “Maybe it was […]

A Magical Christmas Wedding | Alex + Ross

December 16, 2021

As you can see from the photos below… it takes a lot for us to look this good! Each year, we love to share our behind the scenes photos. Every wedding from January to December requires test shots, and our favorite part about that is coming up with new poses, making funny faces, and overall […]

Behind the Lens | Maura Jane Photography Team 2021 Wrap Up

November 29, 2021

We met with Chris and Brooke this past summer for a glass of wine to really get to know the couple for a little bit before we started their session. Talk about a great start! After that, we swept them away to start shooting around the beautiful grounds of Casa Rondena. The grapes were the […]

Sun-kissed Engagement at Casa Rondena Winery |Brooke + Chris

November 27, 2021

Back in August of 2020, we met Jordan and Brett for their engagement session in New York City… Talk about a dream! (See their stylish e-sesh HERE). To give a quick recap, the duo met in NYC on Hinge, working across from each other in the financial district. Their first date was after work before […]

Fall Wedding at Sandia Event Center | Jordan + Brett

November 2, 2021

We met these two cuties back in September of 2020 for their engagement session (see their adorable photos here) and have enjoyed getting to know them ever since! For their wedding day, we knew they were going to be just so affectionate and giggly— all the ingredients that make for romantic, dreamy photos! Come the […]

Vibrant Fall Wedding in New Mexico | Kassy + Christian

October 27, 2021

Hannah and Derrick were married a year ago in a private ceremony on their favorite hiking trail in the Sandia mountains. They had planned a big wedding in Santa Fe, but of course their plans were put on hold when the pandemic took over our country. They decided they didn’t want to spend another day […]

Romantic La Fonda Santa Fe Wedding | Hannah + Derrick

October 21, 2021

Couple walking in downtown santa fe with pink adobe building

Earlier this month, we flew to Ohio to capture Lauren and Ben’s wedding. With the leaves just beginning to change, we were so excited to capture these two’s big day in a new place, especially one on grounds as beautiful as Gleneagles Golf Club’s! Come the day of their wedding, the sun was shining gorgeously, […]

Autumn Wedding in Cleveland, OH |Lauren + Ben | Destination Wedding Photographers

October 14, 2021

These two cuties met in high school while playing soccer and remained friends until they graduated. Once they had gone to college, they realized how they felt for each other, and during their sophomore year, he Israel transferred to Sophie’s school so that they could be together… and eight years later, here we are! To […]

Intimate Wedding at Sandia Park | Sophie + Israel | Albuquerque Wedding Photography

October 12, 2021