READING TIME: 3 min 42 sec
PUBLICATION DATE: 10/13/2025
In the warm glow of New Mexico’s high desert, Maura Jane Photography has been telling love stories filled with light, emotion, and sincerity. Known for crafting romantic, timeless, and joy-filled imagery, Maura and her boutique team have built their reputation on one simple promise — to create photographs that feel as genuine and beautiful decades from now as they do today.
Our promise is simple: to preserve your day with images that feel as genuine and beautiful decades from now as they do today.
From Santa Fe to Iceland and Mexico, Maura’s work celebrates connection, atmosphere, and the art of remembering.
What began as a spark of creative curiosity has grown into more than eleven years of artistry and trust.
“Maura Jane Photography has been in business 11 years, however our team has been shooting weddings well longer than that!”
A storyteller at heart, Maura’s approach blends skill with soul. “Professionally, we are a boutique wedding photography team based in Santa Fe, New Mexico,” she explains. “We’re known for creating romantic, timeless, and joy-filled imagery with a personalized, boutique experience.”
From the first inquiry to the last delivered gallery, her team pours heart into every detail. “We want to ensure every couple feels celebrated and cared for from the first call to the final gallery,” Maura says.
Every Maura Jane photograph is a balance of elegance and authenticity — a reflection of both artistry and place.
Our style is romantic, timeless, and joy-filled, blending classic elegance with the vibrant charm of the Southwest to create authentic, heartfelt imagery that will remain beautiful for generations.
This fusion of softness and color, tradition and modernity, defines her visual language. Whether it’s the gentle light across a desert landscape or the golden tones of a sunset ceremony, Maura finds poetry in every frame.
For Maura, photography is more than a profession — it’s a privilege.
“The privilege of preserving real, meaningful moments for couples and their families.”
Those genuine, fleeting seconds — the laughter between vows, a quiet hand squeeze before the ceremony — are what she cherishes most. Her work celebrates what is real, never forced, always filled with emotion.
The foundation of every Maura Jane experience is connection.
“We approach every wedding with a focus on connection and comfort. From the very first call, we take time to learn your story, your personalities, and the details that matter most to you.”
Maura’s process is designed to be thoughtful and calming. “We guide you through the planning process with resources, timelines, and a thoughtful approach so our couples feel fully supported long before the wedding day arrives,” she says.
And on the day itself? Her team’s presence feels effortless.
We blend direction with a natural flow, providing gentle guidance when needed while allowing space for candid, authentic moments to unfold.
That balance — of artistry and empathy — ensures couples don’t just love their photographs, but the experience of being photographed.
Each couple’s story is different — and Maura believes their wedding photography should reflect that.
“Yes! We can work with the couple to create a custom package that meets their specific needs.”
This dedication to personalization defines her team’s boutique service. From intimate elopements in New Mexico’s sunlit canyons to multi-day destination celebrations in Mexico, Maura and her team tailor every detail with care and intention.
When asked what advice she’d share with photographers starting out, Maura’s answer is deeply rooted in experience.
“For new photographers, the best advice we can give is to prioritize connection over perfection. Your couples will remember how you made them feel, over the perfect image.”
She adds,
“Build a solid workflow early so you can stay organized, consistent, and stress-free, because a streamlined system frees you to focus on creativity and client experience.”
It’s wisdom shaped by time — and by hundreds of weddings filled with love and light.
Maura’s care for her couples extends to even the smallest details.
“We send all of our couples a prep list for their engagement session or shoot before the wedding.”
The advice is practical yet thoughtful:
“Some tips are — clean your ring! Splurge on hair and makeup! And coordinate but don’t match — choose colors and styles that make you feel confident.”
These small touches, she believes, make all the difference in how couples experience their day — both in the moment and in the images they’ll treasure forever.
Though her home base is the heart of New Mexico, Maura’s work takes her far beyond.
“Yes! Our most favorite location was Iceland but we shoot in Mexico more than anywhere else.”
From icy landscapes to warm coastal light, each destination holds its own kind of magic. Yet, no matter where she photographs, her guiding principle remains constant — to honor every story with authenticity and grace.
With each wedding, Maura Jane Photography continues to weave emotion, beauty, and legacy into a single frame.
Every gallery tells not just the story of a day — but of a connection. It’s about laughter and stillness, the glance that says everything, the way love feels when captured by someone who truly sees it.
We want to ensure every couple feels celebrated and cared for from first call to final gallery.
And that’s exactly what makes Maura Jane Photography timeless — a celebration of love, light, and the human heart.
