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June 21, 2024

3 WAYS TO DESIGN YOUR IDEAL SENIOR SESSION

1. Start a senior session Pinterest board and include ideas for makeup, hair inspiration, poses you like, locations you love, outfits you want to wear, etc. Visual examples will really help your photographer see the vision you have for your session. 2. Share your Pinterest board & discuss your ideas with your photographer well in […]

By: amontoya_1@yahoo.com · Filed Under: Albuquerque, New Mexico Senior Pictures

June 21, 2024

FREE CHECKLIST: Pre-session nighttime skin care routine!

The night before your session, follow these 5 quick tips to wake up with a flawless portrait perfect face: 1. Use a super light exfoliator or exfoliating mask to remove any dead skin cells and soften your skin’s texture. Stay away from abrasive exfoliators like fruit pits, seeds, and nuts in your chosen product. 2. […]

By: amontoya_1@yahoo.com · Filed Under: Albuquerque, New Mexico Senior Pictures

June 3, 2024

A note to all High School Senior Mom’s

SENIOR MOMS: Now that it is the summer before your upcoming senior’s graduating year, things are going to get crazy busy… yes, even more so than it already is now, believe it or not. All the things are about to happen in a matter months: + summer vacations+ back to school shopping + 4th of […]

By: amontoya_1@yahoo.com · Filed Under: Albuquerque, New Mexico Senior Pictures

June 3, 2024

Summer session emergency kit must have’s:

1. lots of ice water: heck, bring a cooler to keep it cool2. lotion: if you’ve been laying out in the sun, your skin could be more dry than normal3. bug spray: and apply it between each outfit change4. umbrella: you’d be surprised to know how much cooler it can keep you5. paper face towels: […]

By: amontoya_1@yahoo.com · Filed Under: Albuquerque, New Mexico Senior Pictures

June 3, 2024

Here’s 3 things you’ll want to think about when it comes to scheduling your senior session:

– Sooner than later: The best thing you can do is BOOK YOUR SESSION EARLY! I book my sessions out a few months in advance and have to turn potential clients away every year because I’m completely sold out! This doesn’t mean that you have to HAVE your session early! This just means you are […]

By: amontoya_1@yahoo.com · Filed Under: Albuquerque, New Mexico Senior Pictures

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🎓Senior Portrait Photographer
📍Albuquerque, New Mexico
📸Vibrant pics full of personality
🗓Let’s make your senior year ICONIC class of 2026👇🏻

Not every senior session includes your built-in be Not every senior session includes your built-in best friend… but this one did. 💛

@eliciaa_p brought her sister @bmoneybaggetta to her studio mini session and it instantly turned into one of the most fun shoots. 📣✨

Senior photos aren’t just about the pictures… they’re about celebrating who you are, what you love, and the people who have supported you along the way.

And honestly? Having your sister there to cheer you on makes it even better. 🫶

Class of 2026, be sure to book your spring senior session early and don’t forget we have studio minis happening till the end of the month. 

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Spring flowers + senior photos = the prettiest com Spring flowers + senior photos = the prettiest combo 🌸💜

There’s just something magical about Spring Senior pics…
warm sunshine, fresh blooms everywhere, and seniors counting down the days until graduation.

If you’ve been dreaming about senior photos surrounded by flowers like this, now is the time ✨ Spring blooms don’t last long, and these sessions always go fast.

Class of 2026, imagine pics in this gorgeous location. Soaking up golden light, and creating photos you’ll look back on forever 🌿

Drop a 🌸 in the comments if spring is your vibe!

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✨ Did you know you can wear your PROM DRESS for ✨ Did you know you can wear your PROM DRESS for your senior photos?

You spent hundreds of dollars on that dress… so why only wear it once? 👗

Angelina brought her prom dress to her senior session last spring and it was the perfect outfit change. Between the lilac blooms and her flowy gown, these images turned out absolutely stunning. 💜 

Your senior session should include outfits that show different sides of your personality casual, trendy, and sometimes a little extra. And a prom dress is the perfect way to add that elegant, dreamy look to your gallery.

Here’s why I always tell seniors to bring it:
✔ You already paid for it
✔ It photographs beautifully
✔ It gives you a completely different vibe than your other outfits
✔ It makes your gallery feel more editorial and unique

So if you’re planning your spring senior photos with AMP… don’t leave that dress hanging in your closet. I’d love to photograph you in it!!!

✨ Bring it to your session and let’s create something extra and dreamy! 

Class of 2026 seniors, would you wear your prom dress for your senior pictures? Yes or No? Tell me in the comments! 👇

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✨ BEFORE you book your senior photographer… as ✨ BEFORE you book your senior photographer… ask these 3 questions.

Not all senior photo experiences are the same and the right photographer will make a HUGE difference in how confident, comfortable, and excited you feel during your session.

If you’re a Class of 2026 senior (or a mom helping plan senior photos), here are 3 important things to ask before booking:

📸 1. Can I see a FULL session?
Anyone can post a few pretty highlight photos. A full gallery shows if a photographer can consistently deliver amazing images from start to finish. 

💄 2. What kind of client experience do you offer?Some photographers simply show up and shoot. Others help with things like styling guidance, location planning, and creating a fun, stress-free experience.

⏳ 3. What does your timeline look like? Ask about booking months, turnaround time, and delivery so you know exactly what to expect. No one wants to wait a month or longer for their galleries to be delivered. 

Your senior photos are once-in-a-lifetime memories. The right photographer should make you feel confident, comfortable, and completely yourself.

If you want a senior session that’s fun, organized, and unforgettable, I’d love to chat with you about your senior photos!

📩 Send me a message or visit anchoredmemory.com to get started.

👇 Moms & Seniors, which of these questions do you think is MOST important?

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POV: You waited all year for the trees to bloom… POV: You waited all year for the trees to bloom… and then you blinked 🌸✨

Spring in New Mexico is SO short.
The blossoms show off for like two seconds and then they’re gone.

This is your sign, Class of 2026 🤍
If you’ve been saying “I’ll book soon”… this is the soon.

These glowy, dreamy, flower-filled sessions only happen once a year.
And March is already moving fast.

Imagine looking back at your senior year and remembering exactly how this season felt. The confidence. The glow. The soft spring air.

If you want flowers in your senior photos, don’t wait until they’re gone.

Comment “SPRING” and I’ll send you the details OR follow the link in my bio and complete the contact form on my website. 🌿✨

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Senior boy mamas… it’s time 🥹 I know what Senior boy mamas… it’s time 🥹

I know what you’re thinking:
“He’s not going to want to do this.”
“He’s going to be awkward.”
“He’ll complain the whole time.”

But here’s what actually happens 👇

✔️ We prep you BOTH before the session.
You’ll get tips, outfit guidance, and location ideas so nothing feels stressful or last minute.

✔️ We style with intention.
From letterman jackets to sports gear to clean, classic looks,
we help build outfits that show who he is right now.

✔️ We keep it moving.
Senior boys don’t want stiff poses for an hour. We focus on action shots, natural movement, and real laughs in between. It feels more like hanging out than “taking pictures.”

And here’s the part no one talks about…

This season goes FAST.
One minute you’re dropping him off at practice. The next, you’re ordering graduation announcements.

Let’s document who he is right now confident, strong, on the edge of his next chapter.

Class of 2026 senior boys are NOW BOOKING.
DM me “BOY MOM” if you’re ready to book 🤍 OR, follow the link in my bio and complete my contact form on my website. 

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