Google reviewers rate Lavel Marie Photography 5/5 based on 86 reviews, noting the owner replied to 77% of feedback. Clients frequently praise punctual arrival, quick turnaround times, and effective communication during wedding, engagement, and senior sessions. The team is described as professional and skilled at making subjects feel comfortable. One low-star review criticized the initial photo editing quality and felt the pricing did not match the final results.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 86 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 86 Google reviews (83 with written comments, 27 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 77% of reviews.
Most recent review: April 17, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.
Star ratings
86 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars8599%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star11%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 83 written reviews
96%praise
Praise13896%
Complaints64%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude4431%
Speed & response3323%
Would recommend3122%
Quality & results128%
Communication107%
Honesty & trust107%
Price & value43%
What customers talk about
We read 83 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“She was very nice, very understanding, very easy to work with.”
“Our engagement photoshoot was to die for—I fell in love immediately with Lavel’s artistic eye and the way she captures moments so naturally and beautifully.”
“The spot she picked was 10/10 and her turnaround time was less than 24 hours yall.”
“I cannot recommend them enough, I wholeheartedly recommend Lavel and her team.”
“Her work in 5 words is Timeless, Detail-Oriented, Professional, Creative, Skilled.”
“I’m the worst at posing and she knew exactly what to have me do.”
“The turnaround time was impressively quick, and her communication throughout the process was excellent.”
“She has a gift for making you feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely yourself in front of the camera.”
“As the father of the bride, I felt a great deal of responsibility to find the right photographer that would delivery an excellent record of our daught…”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
We booked Lavel for a shoot while we were on vacation in Santa Fe from Dallas. My husband and I wanted some updated photos of us since it had been almost 3 years since we had any updated photos. Lavel knocked it out of the park. The spot she picked was 10/10 and her turnaround time was less than 24 hours yall. And they turned out friggin amazing. She was very nice, very understanding, very easy to work with. We were chatting immediately. Highly highly recommend her services!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much for booking with me. It was so great meeting you all! See y'all next year? 😜😜😜
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Jessica Reed6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Lavel and her team were wonderful to work with! We did engagament photos and wedding day photos and couldn't have been happier with the results! They captured every moment we will cherish for the rest of our lives. They are great at making you feel comfortable in front of the camera and having fun while taking photos. Would highly recommend.
Services: Weddings
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure to photograph your wedding!
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Brit Gallegos9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Brit has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I truly cannot say enough good things about Lavel and her team. From start to finish, working with her was an absolute dream. It was such a relief and joy to work with a photographer and team who operate at such an incredibly high level while still making the entire experience feel personal, calm, and fun.
Our engagement photoshoot was to die for—I fell in love immediately with Lavel’s artistic eye and the way she captures moments so naturally and beautifully. Leading up to the wedding, the detailed prep meeting made all the difference. By the time our wedding day arrived, we didn’t have to think about a single thing; everything felt seamless and effortless.
We receive compliments nearly EVERY SINGLE DAY on our wedding photos, and that is entirely thanks to Lavel, Amri, and Meghan. Their artistic vision captured our love perfectly. From the styling, to the emotion, to their incredible ability to coordinate a massive 17-person wedding party on a staircase and turn it into something truly special—every detail was handled with care and expertise.
You don’t realize how photogenic you really are until you work with Lavel. She has a gift for making you feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely yourself in front of the camera. We now consider Lavel family, and we will absolutely be booking her for every milestone in our lives. If you’re considering her for any lifestyle or wedding or literally any life moment—book her. You will be forever grateful you did.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Weddings
Response from the owner · 10 months ago
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was truly a pleasure to photograph your wedding. Wishing you both all the best, and I hope to capture more of your beautiful life milestones in the future.
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Clay HoldermanLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Clay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
As the father of the bride, I felt a great deal of responsibility to find the right photographer that would delivery an excellent record of our daughter's wedding, mesh with her vision and create a sense of calm in the process. I was so pleased with Lavel and her team. From the first meeting with the bride and groom, she fit perfectly. She was so calming and uplifting and supportive of their vision. She was organized and the day of the event, she fell into the background, avoiding any stress or distraction, but somehow captured every important moment and guest. The photos and albums were absolutely stunning and artistic and beautiful. From her professionalism to her process to the product to the price, I recommend enthusiastically without reservation.
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Courtney Lovinggood1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Courtney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Lavel was recommended to us by our Wedding Venue (El Sueno in Ruidoso, NM). Your wedding photographer is the most important vendor you will hire and entrust to capture your day that will fly by all too fast. Lavel and Megan went above and beyond our expectations and were a joy to have around. Her work in 5 words is Timeless, Detail-Oriented, Professional, Creative, Skilled. Looking back at our wedding photos is a time capsule bringing us back to the bliss of our day. If you're looking for a photographer that is flexible, will hustle for you, laughs with you through the awkward photos, and captures such beautiful moments. Lavel is the best without a doubt. She's so quick to get back with you on anything you might need, we cannot express how grateful we were for her! Lavel and Megan were a blast to have, everyone still compliments us a year later on what an awesome photographer we had. :) <3
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Anh Nguyen1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Anh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Lavel and her team are phenomenal and captured the most amazing photos of our wedding! She is wonderful to work with, very professional, and extremely talented. We love the way our photos turned out and look forward to viewing them for years to come.
The process of booking with her was very streamlined. I started by filling out an inquiry form on her website, after which we had an in person consultation to go over details. There are several different packages that work for different budgets, and she worked with us to accommodate our needs. Lavel and her team were very responsive and helpful answering all of our questions as well.
The engagement session was a great way to familiarize ourselves with the process and get comfortable with Lavel. Both me and my husband are camera shy, but she made us feel so comfortable and provided just the right amount of guidance for our photos. She helped make it a truly memorable and enjoyable experience!
Lastly, the quality and editing of the photos is fantastic. We love having access to our entire gallery and love her style as an artist. Highly recommend Lavel Marie Photography for all your photography needs and we would definitely book her again for future shoots. Thank you to the LMP team for capturing such beautiful moments of our special day ❤︎
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Naomi ForslundLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Naomi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Lavel and her team were fantastic to work with! They responded quickly, had great suggestions/timeliness, and we got a beautiful full gallery of our wedding in about a week!
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Krystal Myrick5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Krystal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Lavel Marie Photography made our entire wedding journey unforgettable. My husband and I cannot say enough amazing things about Lavel and her team. From our engagement session to every detail at the wedding, Lavel and her team felt like family. They captured every precious moment with such authenticity and grace, making us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. The photos are beyond incredible – they are filled with emotion and tell our story beautifully. Beyond their exceptional photography, Lavel and her team went above and beyond to help with various details throughout the day, ensuring everything went smoothly. Their presence was calming and supportive, and we are forever grateful for their contribution to our special day. Beyond our big day, we loved Lavel and her work so much that we plan to keep working with her to document our other big life moments.
Response from the owner · a year ago
We will forever love and adore you two! Thank you so much for the beautiful review. We can't wait to work with you more in the future :)
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Erica Zalunardo5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Erica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Lavel took the most magical photos of our wedding day and captured us so authentically! She and her assistant Megan were professional, timely and knowledgeable. She sent us a sweet gift before our wedding and her turn around time was crazy fast! I’ve recommended Lavel many times and will continue to! Thanks LMP team ❤️
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Alisha Mason5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alisha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I cannot say enough about Lavel and her team. It was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Their exceptional talent, professionalism, and dedication to their craft make them a stand-out choice. You made us feel confident and at ease about having our pictures taken. They were so sweet and patient with what can only be described as a rowdy bunch!! The photos produced were like nothing we had ever seen before. So much love and happiness are captured in each shot. Within days of our wedding we received a highlight reel of pictures and videos. I was seriously blown away. Not only about how fast we had received them but just how beautiful they were. Lavel Marie Photography will be our forever photographer!! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for capturing our wedding day so beautifully!
