My wife and I are very fortunate to have had Patrick as our wedding photographer. We came from Alabama to Albuquerque to elope in early December 2024, a decision that was made roug...hly a month before the trip. We had no knowledge of the City nor did we have contacts or friends in New Mexico, so everything we scheduled - from hotels and reservations to photographer and makeup - was done on faith and trust.
As soon as we decided that we were going to elope, my then fiancée charged me with finding a wedding photographer. I took to the Knot and subsequently did a dive on Google to identify a premier photographer with great shots, positive reviews, and trustworthy, quick communication. Patrick Beare’s name and shots kept coming up.
Shortly after I messaged him, he responded promptly and enthusiastically, and we spoke on the phone thereafter. He immediately struck me as friendly, professional, and genuinely interested in capturing our story with his camera.
Everything on the trip went smoothly, and we had a great experience at ABQ Wedding Chapel with Rev. Pearl on a Friday, which was a casual service and involved only us. Sunday is when we had Patrick meet us at the Hyatt Tamaya Resort to take professional pictures against the beautiful backdrop of the resort’s grounds during sunset and early evening.
To sum up: Patrick was great. He was just as friendly and pleasant in person as on the phone. He gave easy directions, was patient, and pitched fantastic ideas. The pictures turned out beautifully and were delivered within the timeframe he gave.
When it comes down to it, Patrick is just an overall good guy who has a talent for photographing couples and weddings, capturing the romance and specialness of the day/relationship. I highly recommend Patrick for your wedding photos and encourage you to look no further than Patrick!
[PS: We chose ABQ for the elopement because of my love for Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.]