Cloudy Skies + Desert Vibes | Butterfly lighting in the desert 

Beauty portrait of Yvonne
Portrait of Yvonne using Butterfly lighting. Image captured by Gilbert Duncan Photography

Organ Mountains, Las Cruces, NM, is an amazing place to capture portraits; these majestic mountains make every shoot special. I wanted to capture some outdoor portraits using Butterfly lighting, which is a lighting technique used in portrait photography where the key light is placed above and pointing down on the subject’s face.

The Art of Motion

Image of Mexican Dancer

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Jalisco

The typical costumes of Mexico are the result of a mixture between the indigenous (Aztec and Mayan, among many other ancestral original groups) and Spanish cultures. Each of the outfits is a faithful witness to Mexican folklore. Typical dances of Jalisco include el son de la negra, la danza de los sonajeros and, especially, el jarabe tapatío.

Desert Rose.

The Sandia foothills (Albuquerque, New Mexico) is a wonderful place to capture some beautiful images. I swear New Mexico has scenic views in every direction.

In this theme, “Desert Rose,” I wanted to incorporate our beautiful desertscape. It was windy, freezing, and dark but oh so worth the effort. If you follow along I will cover how the images were captured and what inspired such an effort.

Hi, I’m Gilbert

Gilbert Duncan

A tenacious, loving and energetic photographer who enjoys grabbing his camera and running out to take some photos. I have been offering portrait services for more than 15 years. I serve the Las Cruces, NM and immediate surrounding areas. I stand behind the philosophy that each smile, each image captured is more than just a moment in time, it is an everlasting memory and I work hard to ensure that it is a beautiful memory. No matter what your needs, from family portraits, to senior sessions, I have you covered so book now.