Gracefully crafted heirloom portraiture, timeless in its elegance
A refined and unforgettable photography experiencePublished, Multiple-Award Winning Photographer, Melanie Maxine
Melanie Maxine Photography is a luxury portrait studio in Albuquerque, NM, specializing in elegant, timeless, and sophisticated newborn, maternity, and professional branding photography. Dedicated to capturing the beauty and confidence of every client, Melanie Maxine Photography creates stunning images and a unique, personalized experience that exceeds expectations. Serving Albuquerque and the surrounding New Mexico communities, we help you preserve memories and elevate your professional image with artistry and style.
Elevate
Your Experience
Welcome to Melanie Maxine Photography, where artistry and expertise create stunning, one-of-a-kind portraits. Based in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Melanie Montoya is an internationally recognized, award-winning photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and professional branding photography.
Melanie’s work is known for its elegance, authenticity, and attention to detail, earning her multiple national and international accolades. She captures the beauty of motherhood, the delicate first moments of life, and polished, high-impact branding portraits with exceptional care and precision.
Every session is a luxury experience, tailored to each client’s vision. From consultation to final artwork, Melanie ensures a seamless, stress-free process and unparalleled customer service.
Grab yourself a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage and discover the best maternity, newborn, and headshot photography in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho—where moments become timeless works of art.
Find the Session That’s Perfect for You
Maternity, Newborn and Professional Branding
Melanie Maxine Photography offers a boutique experience designed to go beyond capturing stunning images—it’s about creating cherished artwork and providing unparalleled customer service. I am committed to ensuring every client enjoys a seamless, personalized journey from start to finish.
Understanding that professional photography is an investment, I’ll guide you throughout the entire process — from booking and styling your session to posing guidance and the final delivery of your custom art pieces. My goal is to ensure that you feel confident, cared for, and absolutely in love with your images, every step of the way.
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Meet
The Artist
Capturing Life’s Most Cherished Moments
Hello! I’m Melanie, and I believe there’s nothing more meaningful than preserving the moments that matter most. It would be my honor to work with you to create images that celebrate your journey and the connections you hold dear.
My passion for photography shines through in every session, and I strive to make each experience unique, personal, and unforgettable. As a mother who understands the value of these memories, I find the greatest joy in knowing the photographs we create together will be cherished for a lifetime.
I realized when you look at your mother you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.
– Mitch Albom
I knew when we got pregnant exactly what I wanted our maternity photos to look like, Melanie Maxine Photography gave me the pictures I envisioned and so much more. I really wanted these photos to bring out that amazing glow that pregnancy gives you, though you may not feel it and I definitely did not because I’ve had so many people tell me I was big. She did exactly that, these photos make me feel like a goddess! Or even better, like a fierce Mama to be! I am so in love with them, I could go on and on. Not only are the pictures amazing but the whole process from the initial consultation all the way through to the reveal is such a great experience. I would TOTALLY recommend her!!