MOUNTAIN + OPEN SPACE
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Elena Gallegos Open Space
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Foothills, trails, desert-meets-mountain feel
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Softer and greener than expected
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Feels intimate without being crowded
Best for: engagement sessions with variety, families, portraits
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Sandia Tram (top & base areas)
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Alpine forest, mountain drama
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Cooler tones, cinematic scale
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Feels like a destination session
Best for: engagements, elopements, anniversaries
Best seasons: Summer, Fall (for foliage), ticket required
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Carlito Springs
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Mountain meadow + water (hike to get to water)
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Lush, romantic, quiet
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Storybook feel
Best for: couples, maternity, families
Best seasons: Late Spring, Summer, early Fall
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East Fork Trail / River Access
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Mountain canyon, flowing water
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Intimate and organic
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Great movement and emotion
Best for: couples, families, portraits
Best seasons: Late Spring–Fall
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Corrales Bosque / Mariquita Rd
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Rural charm, tall trees, fields
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Warm, slow, intentional
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Feels personal and lived-in
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Best for: families, lifestyle sessions/portraits
Best seasons: Late Spring, Fall
06
High Road to Taos Scenic Byway
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Mountain villages, overlooks, winding roads, river access
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Feels elevated, quiet, and cinematic
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Especially strong in fall
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Best for: engagements, maternity, families
07
Cochiti Lake (cliff & overlook areas)
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Elevated terrain surrounding the lake
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Desert mountains rather than forested peaks
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Great depth and scale
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Sandia Mountain Trails (lower)
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Dramatic mountain views, epic landscapes
Best for: Engagements, maternity, senior/portraits ​
