Sunflower Pictures | Albuquerque Family Photographer

There is a magical happening here in the desert starting in early August. It’s the emergence of the sunflowers. Two locations boast of this yellow explosion of happiness here in the Albuquerque area. Big Jim’s Farm and the back side of the Sandia Foothills.

Big Jim’s farm in Los Ranchos plants a large sunflower field every year inviting locals to take pictures among the rows and rows of towering plants. Giant heads of orange and yellow dipping in the breezes and follow the sun as it starts the mornings over the eastern mountains and sets in the western sky. As well as pictures, the farm provides sheers and a mason jar of water for you to pick your favorite happy sunflowers to take home. This location is best to shoot late in the evening as the sun sets if you want a glowy look. If you like bright colors, morning or late afternoon would be perfect. *Big Jim’s Farm does charge a small fee for pictures and flower picking. See website for details.

Hidden well behind the Sandia Mountain there is a wildflower patch that is a carpet of yellow sunflowers. Framed with the foothills and towering pine trees this secret spot is the perfect location for any family, maternity, or newborn pictures. A tad remote and very private this sunflower location is almost unbelievable in that it resides in the desert of New Mexico. This location is best early to mid-afternoon.

Sunflower sessions are short-lived. The flowers are only in bloom 3 weeks or so. The peak is August. We have had so much rain this year that I know the flowers will be spectacular. Contact me below or book your session directly through the link.