New Mexico Boudoir Photographer | casual film session

I've had a few people ask me if I've moved to New Mexico.
No, I have not. I still happily reside in Oregon.
I did, however, book several boudoir sessions when I went to Albuquerque earlier this year and have been slowly sharing them on my blog and on social media.  My bestie recently moved to Albuquerque, though, which means I'd like to make a trip at least once a year (probably in early summer) to visit her! So, if you live in the area and you'd like to book a session with me while I'm there, just shoot me an email (kel@kelwardphotography.com)!

Anyway, here are a few film images from my session with the lovely Bella.
The girl just has a casual elegance about her that I love. 

Albuquerque Film Photographer | coffee + boudoir + film

When you work part time as a barista, you kind of have to do a few coffee themed
boudoir shots.  Santana is so sweet that she also brought ME a yummy mocha to her early morning boudoir session in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

Camera: Canon EOS-3
Film: Fuji Superia 1600
Lab: The FIND Lab

Albuquerque New Mexico Boudoir Photographer | laughter on film

I love when I can capture genuine laughter during a boudoir session. I love it even more when it's on film. There's just something so genuine about that grain and softness that sings to me.

albuquerque boudoir photographer | bella

So, Bella is not her real name. Our mutual friend, Kate, has this thing where she makes up names for people. Names that she thinks suit them better than their given names. So, as long as I've known this woman, she's been Bella to me. I've never called her by her real name. It does seems fitting, though, since Bella means beautiful in Italian. Anyway, I love the diversity in Bella's session. She totally has this casual surfer girl vibe, but she's also elegant beyond belief. We even did a few shots with her wedding gown, which I love.

New Mexico Boudoir Photographer | sneak peek

More from this Albuquerque session, coming soon!

Albuquerque Boudoir Photographer | beautiful ink

Seriously, how gorgeous is this watercolor tattoo?

Also...how about those eyes?! Ahhhhh!

New Mexico Boudoir Photographer | floppy hat, beautiful light, gorgeous mama

My goodness was this mama fun to photograph. She was curvy, frecked, beautiful, and spunky as all get out! This session was shot in a beautiful Albuquerque home that I rented through airbnb for a boudoir party earlier this year. I love visiting New Mexico and plan to visit Albuquerque again next year, so if you're interested in booking a boudoir or family session with me, keep an eye out for announcements! 

Albuquerque New Mexico Boudoir Photographer | sunflowers

It was just a given that this gorgeous little spitfire was going to have sunflowers in her boudoir session. She loves sunflowers so much that we went shopping together the night before her session in Albuquerque and found the perfect bunch of flowers for her photos the next day.  The location, rented through airbnb, was the perfect backdrop with hints of turquoise and a screened in porch.