Storyteller. Husband. Dad. Photographer with heart.

Meet Paul

Albuquerque, New Mexico wedding photographer Paul Porras smiling with the couple after a golden hour engagement session, set against a warm New Mexico landscape.
Paul Porras, Albuquerque, New Mexico based wedding and lifestyle photographer, smiling confidently in a black long sleeve shirt against a neutral wall.

I’m Paul! Photographer, husband, girl dad and your personal hype guy. I’m here to help you slow down, breathe in the moment, and truly see the beauty in your story.

I’ve always been drawn to the real stuff. The quiet glances, the full body laughs, the soft chaos of family life. Maybe it’s because I’m a parent now, and I know how fast time moves. Or maybe it’s just who I’ve always been: someone who wants to hold onto the things that matter.

That’s why I do what I do.

I’m not here to stage a version of you that doesn’t feel true. I’m here to help you feel seen in the messy, the magical, the in-between. Whether it’s the way your partner tucks your hair behind your ear or the way your kiddo shows their arms around your neck like it’s the best part of their day…I’m paying attention.

When you look back at your photos, I want you to feel something real. Not just “that’s a great shot”, but that was us.

Because your love, your story, your people..they’re worth remembering.

A joyful indoor moment of two women and a young boy hugging and smiling together, captured against a soft neutral wall - an LGBTQ+ Lifestyle family session in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

I didn’t grow up with a camera always in my face. I don’t have shelves of perfectly preserved family albums. But what I do have are a few scattered photos. Little frozen moments that, to this day hold more meaning than words ever could.

Now, as a husband and dad, I know firsthand how fast the years fly by. My daughters are growing by the second, and I catch myself wishing I could bottle up the way they say “Daddy”, or how my wife laughs at my worst jokes. These little things, they’re the heartbeat of our lives.

That’s why I photograph. Not to just give you a gallery of pretty images…but to give you something to feel again years from now. Something your kids and grandkids can hold and say, “Look how much love was there.”

An adventurous couple embracing atop New Mexico desert cliffs under a vibrant blue sky - romantic outdoor maternity session captured by Paul Porras Photography.
An energetic wedding party walks together outdoors, with the bride and groom leading hand in hand, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen celebrating with raised bouquets - joyful wedding day photography by Paul Porras.
A couple shares an intimate kiss beneath golden desert cliffs during a romantic outdoor engagement session in New Mexico - captured by Paul Porras Photography in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Paul Porras, Albuquerque wedding and lifestyle photographer, seated on a tan leather sofa, smiling warmly in natural light.

If any of this resonates with you, I’d be honored to tell your story.

Let’s create something beautiful and real together.

Get to Know Me

When I’m not behind the camera, you can find me…

Turning the living room into a dance floor with my daughters

Binge watching a new show with my wife and debating whether to watch “just one more episode” (spoiler: we always do)

Listening to Beyoncé or watching The Office for the 100th time because some comfort never gets old

Dreaming about our future travel plans with my family

I believe in slow mornings, spontaneous adventures, and keeping the connection strong, even when the day is chaotic. At the end of the day, I just want to capture the kind of moments I hope my own girls will look back on. The real, unfiltered love that makes this life beautiful.

I believe that you don’t have to wait for the “perfect” season to get in front of the camera. Life is happening now. Right in the messy hair, untucked shirts, and crayon-covered kitchen tables. Right in the full hearts and tired eyes.

And I believe in meeting people where they are. In creating a space where you can show up as your full, beautiful self without needing to pose or perform. Just you, just love, just real.