Google reviewers for Anchored Memory Photography By Athena in Albuquerque, NM, rate the business 5/5 based on 257 reviews, noting that the owner replied to 8% of them. Customers frequently highlight punctuality, clear communication, and flexible scheduling, while praising the photographer for assisting with outfit planning and creating a relaxed atmosphere that makes subjects feel confident. The service is often described as professional and creative, with fair pricing and high-quality results. One review mentions a scheduling delay related to pandemic restrictions, though the overall sentiment remains positive regarding the session experience.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 257 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 257 Google reviews (254 with written comments, 8 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 8% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 9, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.
Star ratings
257 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars256100%
4 stars00%
3 stars10%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 254 written reviews
99%praise
Praise35299%
Complaints21%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend11532%
Staff & attitude10329%
Quality & results7621%
Communication226%
Speed & response175%
Honesty & trust123%
Price & value93%
What customers talk about
We read 254 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Would highly recommend for any event you need photography for.”
“She was so sweet, friendly, and flexible with scheduling.”
“She puts a lot of thought into her sessions and wants her clients to have a great experience.”
“Was an Amazing experience from first communication to completion of our photoshoot.”
“She immediately put my daughter at ease with her funny and sweet personality.”
“I was a little nervous going in, but she made everything so fun and natural that it honestly felt more like hanging out with a friend than taking photos.”
“…to do, her work comes out incredible and everything she has you do is worth it!…”
People customers mention
Jamie13 reviews
Senior4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Such a wonderful experience! She was so sweet, friendly, and flexible with scheduling. She paid so much attention to every detail, especially the outfits, and made sure everything looked perfect. Most importantly, she created such a comfortable and relaxed environment during the shoot, making my daughter feel confident and at ease. Highly recommend her!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Senior class photography
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Ava L.6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ava has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had my college senior photos taken with Athena a few months ago, and she was absolutely amazing! She was so kind, professional, and came very prepared for our session, with everything you could think of, including a tent for changing outfits! She helped me plan outfits and props and was very accommodating by moving my session up a day due to the weather. She puts a lot of thought into her sessions and wants her clients to have a great experience. I highly recommend booking with her!
Price assessment: Not sure
Services: Senior class photography
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Ava Robertson2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ava has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My experience taking senior pictures with Athena was fantastic! I highly suggest booking with her when she’s offering her free in studio mini session alongside the regular senior photoshoot (most bang for your buck). I was able to choose my venue (I wanted greenery and florals). I picked 3 outfits, we spent two hours taking photos with different sceneries, and my family even joined me for a few shots as well! Another perk is that she partners with a makeup/hair stylist who is well versed in photography makeup, which is typically heavier and more glammed up. I certainly am no expert in makeup so booking with the stylist was a BIG perk for me! I did my free in studio mini at the end of my senior year when I had my cap and gown so we could take a few shots in this outfit. The in studio mini was great! She has a variety of backdrops and props to really elevate your photos. Not only is her service fantastic, but Athena herself is so wonderful. She’s funny, works hard to make you feel comfortable and confident, and has a thousand tricks and poses up her sleeve to give your photos personality!! When I was looking at photographers in the Albuquerque area to take my senior photos, I really loved Athena’s work because the girls had so much personality in her photos, and I really wanted that aspect to be conveyed in mine. If I could do this experience all over again, I would totally book with Athena. I adore my senior photos; they’re clear, fun, and vibrant, which was everything I wanted to get from this experience.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Senior class photography
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Christine Garcia3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Christine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Whole experience with Athena was AMAZING. Great locations offered to shoot at and she definitely knows how to keep the vibe uplifting to get the best pictures! Would highly recommend for any event you need photography for. Thank you for the amazing pictures!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Senior class photography
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Krishanti Bellson1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Krishanti has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had an amazing experience with Athena and Jaime! They were both very professional and made you feel very comfortable. Athena made sure you felt confident and comfortable all through out the process and was very fun to work with. I loved how my hair, makeup, and photos came out. I would definitely go back and recommend her to others. 🩷📸
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Senior class photography, Individual photography, Headshots and portraits
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Crystal Miranda1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Crystal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
What a wonderful senior cap and gown session! Athena made my reserved daughter feel comfortable and confident. The pictures turned out amazing.! The hardest part was picking out favorites because they were all exceptional. Thank you Athena!
Services: Senior class photography
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Georgia Trujillo2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Georgia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Working with Athena was an absolute blast. She made the experience with my daughter fun but yet professional. The atmosphere and location were amazing and everything my daughter asked for. The whole appointment went so smoothly. Thank you Athena for a wonderful and memorable experience for her senior year!
Services: Senior class photography
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Saviana Moya1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Saviana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I absolutely adore Athena’s work. At first when I went to her I felt a little shy but I slowly started stepping out of my comfort zone, with Athena’s fun and bubbly personality. She is amazing and would highly recommend her if you’d want to feel comfortable and also love your pictures at the end.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Senior class photography
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Emily Schultz1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had such a wonderful experiance with Athena. She was incredibly sweet, patient, and professional from start to finish. She made my daughter feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured some beautiful pictures. Highly recommend if your looking for some who is taleted and kind.
