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2022 was an amazing year for our business. Couple’s were throwing massive parties because the COVID restrictions had lifted… we were able to travel the country and capture beautiful weddings in new and exciting places… we added more members to the MJP team… and we were able to document 47 couple’s saying I do. However […]

Favorites of 2022 | Maura Jane Photography

December 29, 2022

Looking for inspiration for your romantic spring wedding? This styled wedding at Bishop’s Lodge in beautiful downtown Santa Fe is exactly that. We teamed up with Taylor of Lace & Bow Bridal Events to plan a spring editorial that would help couples in New Mexico see that a romantic and ethereal wedding is possible in […]

Bishops Lodge Wedding Santa Fe |Romantic Spring Wedding Inspiration

July 14, 2022

Today we’re doing things a little differently here on the MJP blog… instead of sharing beautifully posed, curated couple’s photos or perfectly placed details, we’re displaying our favorite candids! From first looks with Dad, to Grandma tearing up as you walk down the aisle, we want to show how we capture every precious moment of […]

Candidly Captured | Some of Our Favorite Candid Moments

March 17, 2022

Erica and Casey met while attending New Mexico State University. He was best friends with her cousin, Stephen, and it was through him that their friendship began. While at a country concert, the pair began to talk and then realized how much that they had in common. After the concert, Erica sent Casey a DM […]

Trend-Setting La Posada de Santa Fe Wedding | Erica + Casey

August 25, 2021

Back in early winter, we got The Itch… which only means one thing: a styled shoot was imminent! Maura put Hannah in charge of planning a more alternative session— something a little different for us— but keeping it in the MJP vein by making sure it still had strong hints of romantic femininity. With the […]

Epic Rock and Roll Editorial shoot in Downtown Albuquerque

July 23, 2021

We get to see a lot of stunning wedding cakes in this business— surprising, we know. But over the years, the creativity for not only cakes, but wedding desserts and treats in general, has really blown our minds! Gone are the days of the stark white cake, and the trend of “naked” wedding cakes has […]

Our Favorite Wedding Day Sweets and Treats | New Mexico Wedding Photographers

May 25, 2021

When it comes to getting hitched in the Land of Enchantment, there are quite a few options. But don’t worry, we have you covered: we did the heavy lifting, broke it down by category and compiled a list, and there’s even links straight to the venues’ websites with photo examples. Boom. Delve right in, and […]

Top New Mexico Wedding Venues

May 6, 2021

One of the most fun parts of planning your wedding is: choosing your wedding colors. There are so many options, combinations, and shades! But once you’ve decided what you want your colors to be, it can be tricky knowing HOW to show off those colors. So we’re going to share some of our favorite color […]

Our Favorite Color Palettes | How to Incorporate your Wedding Colors | NM Wedding Photographers

April 16, 2021

Most weddings include a unity ceremony of some kind. We love tradition, and ceremonies that have been around for generations. But we also love when some couples may be looking to try something different during their ceremony. So we’ve gathered some ideas from our past couples to share with you. These bride and grooms have […]

Ceremony Traditions New and Old | New Mexico Wedding Photographers

March 9, 2021

Doing your engagement session with your wedding photographer is the hill we here at Maura Jane Photography will absolutely die on. Okay, that’s a touch dramatic, but we do feel that it is incredibly important for a litany of reasons, (and if you want to brush up on them, click HERE). In very, very short […]

9 Steps to the Perfect Engagement Session | New Mexico Wedding Photographers

March 1, 2021