On Inclusivity
I'm an inclusive wedding photographer based in New Mexico and I photograph queer couples because I believe that everyone deserves to be seen and celebrated in front of the lens. For me, inclusivity isn't just a tagline, it's the foundation of my business. It informs how I communicate with couples from the first consultation call all the way through the wedding day. Your love story deserves to be documented and you deserve to feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
Inclusivity is foundational to my business because love is not "one size fits all" and your photography experience shouldn't be either! When you're free to be yourselves and fully present with each other, that's where creativity can take hold.
Beyond a Buzzword
To me, there's a difference between being an inclusive photographer (and everything that entails) and simply booking queer clients. Inclusivity isn't "sure, love is love, I'll take your money." It's an intentional approach to how I work with couples from start to finish. It means recognizing that every relationship is unique and the way you connect with each other is entirely your own.
It also means dismantling the assumptions that are so deeply embedded into traditional wedding culture. There are so many ways (some subtle and some not) that the industry centers heteronormativity, assigns gender roles, and expects couples to fit into a pre-written script. It's beyond time to throw traditional weddings in the trash and let couples write their own stories.
Inclusivity is not just a rainbow logo in June. It's not even about treating everyone "equally," because that ignores the reality that people have different experiences and different needs. For me, inclusivity means meeting couples where they are. It means supporting and directing them in a way that helps them feel gorgeous and respected and confident in front of the camera.
I love Pinterest, BUT—
Oh, Pinterest. I use it all the time. It's a helpful tool for gathering inspiration and communicating ideas to my clients. But at the end of the day, it's just a tool.
I can come to an engagement session with 50 saved ideas and the final gallery will still look so different from the Pinterest board, because I'm not there to copy and paste my clients into someone else's love story. I use Pinterest to reference the feeling of an image or the general shape of a pose. I never use it to force couples into something that doesn't feel natural.
Because here’s the thing: not every pose works for every couple. Not everyone feels comfortable dipping dramatically in the middle of a field. Not everyone wants to be picked up and spun around. And sometimes, logistically, it just doesn’t make sense, like when the Pinterest couple has a six-inch height difference and the couple in front of me doesn’t. (Speaking from experience here. My partner and I are the exact same height, and there will be no cutesy lifts in our future.)
When we step away from rigid inspiration and focus instead on how you naturally move together, that’s when the photos start to feel real. Not performative. Not forced. Just honest.
What Inclusivity Means to Me
Respecting Identity
- asking for and using correct names and pronouns
- updating timelines and family photo lists to reflect chosen family, when applicable
No Assumed Gender Roles
- not assigning poses based on "bride/groom energy"
- letting couples decide what feels natural (and what doesn't!)
Personalized Direction
- observing how couples interact with each other and posing them accordingly
- encouraging movement and connection rather than super rigid posing
Inclusive Language Everywhere
- website copy
- social media captions
- contract language
- inquiry forms
Vendor Referrals You Can Trust
- inclusive vendors matter!
- hiring inclusive vendors creates a safer, more comfortable environment
For ALL the Adventurers Out There
If you've ever wondered if you'd feel safe with your wedding photographer
OR you feel like you don't know where to start wedding planning
OR you just want photos that feel like you, not a template...
I've got you.
If you're getting married in New Mexico and want a photography experience rooted in love, celebration, and authenticity, I'd love to connect.