Santa Fe Wedding Photographer

Local Knowledge You Can't Fake

I'm based in Santa Fe. I've photographed weddings here across every season, every light condition, and at over 50 venues across New Mexico. That matters more than it might sound.

When I say I know Bishop's Lodge, I mean I know where the cottonwood grove goes gold at 5:30 PM in October, which ceremony spot has a western exposure problem at midday in July, and how long the walk is between the chapel and the great lawn when you have a grandmother in heels. That kind of knowledge comes from being there — repeatedly, in all conditions — not from browsing a venue's Instagram.

Santa Fe also has genuinely unusual light. The altitude, the adobe, the pinon-dotted hillsides — it all creates a photographic environment that rewards someone who knows how to read it. I've spent years learning to read it.

Santa Fe Venues I Know Well

• Bishop's Lodge (Auberge Resorts) — Mountain backdrops, the cottonwood grove, the historic chapel. One of Santa Fe's most photogenic properties. I return here more than anywhere else.
• Four Seasons Rancho Encantado — Sweeping Sangre de Cristo views, refined luxury, and terrain that photographs dramatically in any season.
• La Fonda on the Plaza — Historic adobe architecture in the center of Santa Fe. The rooftop and courtyard are spectacular. Lighting inside is mixed — I always scout.
• The Mystic — Santa Fe's most distinctive boutique venue. The courtyard and bar area photograph beautifully. A great choice for couples who want something intimate and unexpected.
• Loretto Chapel — The spiral staircase is the icon. Ceremony space is small and intimate. Light comes from the east — morning ceremonies are ideal.
• Sunrise Springs Spa Resort — Peaceful, water-focused, surrounded by cottonwoods. A calmer energy than the big luxury properties and a beautiful backdrop for documentary work.
• Museum Hill — City views, dramatic sky, and a cultural backdrop. Excellent for couples who want Santa Fe's art district character in their photos.
• Ghost Ranch (Abiquiú) — An hour north of Santa Fe. O'Keeffe's territory — red cliffs, open sky, impossible colors. Worth the drive for the right couple.

Photo and Video — One Vendor

Casey Addason Photography covers both photo and video. You don't need to coordinate two separate vendors, two separate timelines, or two separate personalities on your wedding day. Hybrid packages combine cinematic film with documentary photography — typically at a lower combined cost than booking them separately and with a much more coherent final product.

My Approach

Documentary means I'm watching what's actually happening — not staging moments, not herding people into positions, not pausing the day to manufacture shots. I'm a musician and performer as well as a photographer, which means I understand timing, reading a room, and knowing when to stay quiet and when to move. Clients describe me as easy-going, invisible when I need to be, and very fast with a camera when something real happens.

The result is a gallery that looks like your wedding, not a template of one.

Reviews and Track Record

I have 90+ five-star reviews across Google, The Knot, WeddingWire, and Thumbtack — all from real clients, all at 5.0. I've been shooting weddings in New Mexico for years, and I've never missed a shot that mattered to a couple because I was in the wrong place or unprepared for the light.