It's Great To Meet You!
So you're engaged, congratulations! But what's next? That is where Patrick Beare Photo comes in! We love our couples and telling their stories, and the relationships we form with our couples is evidenced in our reviews. We'll get to know you so you feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera, and we'll offer help and advice with your wedding from timeline/schedule planning to sunset photo location suggestions and everything in between. Exceeding your expectations is just what we do.
We're excited to be serving all of New Mexico and the entire Southwest.
Stunning Wedding photography, Inspired by the natural surroundings of New mexico
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Behind the Lens
Our goal since day 1 has been to deliver a professional photo/video experience above the rest, for a rate that is more reasonable than what we see locally. We're in the business of preserving memories, and we want that to be available and accessible to everyone. This ideal has led us to become proud recipients of The Knot's Hall of Fame, Best of Weddings, and Couple Choice Awards.
We can't wait to tell your story!
When we're not capturing memories for clients, we're usually either exploring temples in some foreign land, connecting with nature and camping in the many stunning landscapes of New Mexico, seeing our favorite bands at festivals, or hanging with our dog on the couch watching movies. - Patrick and Desiree
Hi! We're a husband and wife team. I'm Patrick, lead photographer, and standing next to me is my better half and lead videographer, Desiree. Together with our team of associate photographers, we make up Patrick Beare Photo, LLC.
Meeting people and telling their unique story is a great honor and source of joy for us. Whether your event is 5 people, 500 people, Elegant and Formal, Rustic and Outdoorsy, or Star Wars themed, we're here for it and we'll not only let that shine through in the images, but we'll capture all those small candid moments in between.
A Little About Us...
Tea or Coffee: Yes
Movies: La La Land, Spirited Away, Labyrinth
Music: All kinds! We love going to festivals (WWWY, EDC)
Theater: Absolutely! Les Mis is our tops
Favorite place we've been: Japan captured our hearts
Top New Mexico spot: San Lorenzo Canyon! Hidden Gem for sure
Our Favorite Wedding Vendors
We're not associated with these fine folks, we've just worked with them at weddings and know they do a great job!
Venues
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Inn of the Mountain Gods - Mescalero, NM - InnOfTheMountainGods.com
Why we love it there: Finding a venue that has unbeatable views, top notch service from the staff, and a great location is rare. Far enough from Albuquerque to feel exotic, but close enough to drive to easily, you'll not only be taken care of by the staff but you'll have stunning wedding photos you can't get anywhere else!
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Casa Perea Art Space - Corrales, NM - casapereaartspace.com
Why we love it there: Best Hidden Gem! Southwestern charm, a small vineyard, and lush grounds come together for a beautiful location for small-medium size weddings. Your wedding photos will be very green and floral during warmer months!
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Hotel Eldorado - Santa Fe, NM - www.eldoradohotel.com
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Log River Ranch - Chama, NM - www.logriverranch.com/weddings
Why we love it there: Log River Ranch is the PERFECT rustic, yet elegant, event venue. Situated right on the river, their 2000 sq. ft. reception Barn features gorgeous string lighting, a beautiful chandelier, and endless photo opportunities. There is the option to also book their large log cabin, and the reception area is in a shaded forest area. Their staff will be very attentive to your needs on your wedding day as well.
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Casa Rodena Winery - Albuquerque, NM - casarondena.com
Why we love it there: Casa Rodena offers an Old World feel with it's Tuscan architecture. There are many opportunities for beautiful photos in their Barrel Aging Room or near their pond.
DJ Services
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Memories To Remember - memoriestoremember.com
Why we recommend them: Daniel offers a complete DJ service which includes premium sound and an array of lighting options. His wireless microphones work consistently without static, which is something we see at weddings sometimes. The 'Uplighting' and 'Custom Monogram Light' are highly recommended add-ons that create for stunning reception photos!
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DJ Sider- DJSider.com
Why we recommend them: If you need someone to really get the party started, Sider is your guy. Sider has an excellent ability to 'read the room' to know what to play next, and his setup uses a minimal footprint in your reception area.
Hair and Makeup
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Kerbi - https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/kerbi-albuquerque-nm-2039673 - kerbikendrick@gmail.com
Why we recommend her: Kerbi brings 10 years of experience to the table, and we've seen firsthand how she can accentuate people's natural beauty! Her hair and makeup stays looking stunning from the getting-ready pictures until the sparkler send-off.
Cake
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ABC Cake Shop - abccakeshop.com
Why we recommend them: Their cakes have a very professional presentation, and they are delicious!
Music
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Oti Ruiz, Harp - 505-480-4308, rulvmyharp@aol.com
Why we recommend him: Truly amazing harpist! I experienced his beautiful playing at a wedding at UNM Alumni chapel and it made everything feel nothing short of heavenly. He even threw in a well-time glissando that coincided with the first kiss, which made everything feel like it was straight out of a fairy tale.
Flowers
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Floral Elegance - nmweddingflowers.com
Why we recommend them: Gorgeous floral arrangements, creative designs, and very thoughtful, easy to work with staff
Catering
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Whole Hog - wholehogcafenm.com
Why we recommend them: Not only is the food great, the provide servers which really helps keep the line moving, very important for weddings!