Business Details
45 Years
experience
Award-Winning Photography Services in Santa Fe, NM
The Photography Studio has been Santa Fe's premier full-service photo studio for 30 years, founded in 1981 by Carolyn Wright. Our team specializes in professional photography for family portraits, graduation portraits, business portraits, commercial product photography, and expert photo restoration. With a BFA in photography and over four decades of experience, Carolyn Wright serves clients across Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Los Alamos, Espanola, Pojoaque, Glorietta, and surrounding areas. We offer both in-studio and on-location services, including a portable studio setup for business portraits at client offices. Our expertise extends to digital enhancement, retouching, and secure handling of original photos during restoration.We provide personalized service with state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring high-quality digital files, prints, and custom enlargements. Our photographers are skilled in capturing natural portraiture for families, children, pets, and theatrical headshots. Commercial clients benefit from specialized photography for artwork, sculptures, jewelry, and food products. We maintain a commitment to preserving memories while embracing technological advancements from Photoshop to AI. Our services include free consultations, retouching, and tailored image specifications for print or digital use.
Services
Photo Restoration
Family Portraits
Commercial Photography
Graduation Portraits
Pet Portraits
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have 43 years of professional photography experience since 1981
- Our owner holds a BFA in photography with specialized restoration expertise
- We offer personalized service with direct collaboration with Carolyn Wright
- We provide portable studio capabilities for on-location business portraits
- We guarantee secure handling of original photos during restoration process
Services
Photo Restoration
We specialize in restoring old, damaged photos using advanced digital techniques. Our experts can repair tears, stains, and discoloration while maintaining the original character of your precious memories. Clients receive their original photos back with enhanced digital copies for long-term preservation.
Family Portraits
Our natural light photography captures authentic family moments with artistic composition. Sessions include wardrobe styling, background options, and professional retouching to create timeless images that showcase your family's unique personality and relationships.
Commercial Photography
We create high-quality images for businesses and artists featuring artwork, sculptures, jewelry, and commercial products. Our services include studio lighting, digital manipulation, and customized formatting for print or digital marketing materials.
Graduation Portraits
Custom graduation photography sessions include multiple outfit changes, props, and location options. We provide professional retouching and various print formats including wall portraits with premium finishing options.
Pet Portraits
Specialized pet photography sessions capture animals in natural poses with appropriate lighting. Our experienced photographers work with various species including dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets to create lifelike portraits.
People
Carolyn Wright
Owner & Lead Photographer
Carolyn Wright, founder of The Photography Studio, has been a professional photographer since 1981. With a BFA in photography, she specializes in portrait and commercial photography, bringing over four decades of experience to every project.
Questions
What are your business hours?
We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Evening and weekend appointments are available by arrangement.
Do I need to schedule an appointment?
Yes, we recommend calling to schedule appointments for portraits, commercial sessions, or consultations to ensure availability.
Can you photograph pets and animals?
Yes, we specialize in pet portraits and have experience photographing dogs, cats, birds, horses, and exotic animals with specialized techniques.
Do you offer on-location photography?
Yes, we provide portable studio services for business portraits and can photograph commercial products at client locations.
What file formats do you provide?
We offer JPG files for general use and TIF files for high-quality printing, with recommendations based on your specific needs.
How are photos delivered?
Digital files can be emailed or provided on CD/DVD. Large prints and framed items are available for pickup or shipping.
