CYM Photography
"Your Story in the Making"We are Indigenous, LGBTQ+-friendly Photographers based in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
We are a team of two capturing wedding photography, quinceañera, family, graduation portraits, and more.
Hello! We are Chantelle & Mckenzie Yazzie-Martin.
CYM Photography has photographed many people and events and wanted to showcase our portfolio and offer a space for you to explore the aesthetic and passion of our business. Join us as we explore change, love, happiness, strength, and beautiful people. We do not take our job lightly and give care to every shot we take. The meticulous editing process gives our famous flat matte signature with a pop of golden colors. We aim to highlight your best features and natural beauty.
Our Philosophy
Photography is HistoryWe believe in capturing moments at any stage of life whether it is a new change, newfound love and commitment, a new birth of the self or addition to your family, or simply celebrating you. You are beautiful, you are important, and you will make a beautiful photographic memory. You and your story are history in the making.
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2022 Spring Minis: Baeza Family
“I am in love with our pictures. This was our very first photo session. You all were so nice with our daughters and captured gorgeous candid pictures. Thank you so much”
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2022: Spring Minis Kayla
“I have had other photographers take pictures of my baby, and nobody can get pictures like them! They get his attention and capture his personality. Magic!”
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2022: Spring Minis Leona
“The pictures came out beautifully I’ll definitely be going back”
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2022: Spring Mini Krystle
“Everything about CYM photography is Amazing!! She and her husband are kind, genuine and patient, which is important for my little one. I keep coming back due to the quality of the photos and the amazing photographer and her husband. Thank You!!!”
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2022 Engagement: Amber & Noel
“Chantelle and Kenzie made the whole experience super fun! The were willing to meet us at a new spot and delivered some fantastic pictures that captured the essence of what makes our relationship uniquely us. I look forward to working with them for our up coming wedding.”
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2022 Senior: Mckenzie
“I love the photos they came out beautifully. I loved how the photographer worked around my schedule to get the session done. Very responsive & very friendly. Definitely will refer to others.”
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2021: Izan Baptism
“Love love love the photos. You guys were very profesional. It felt as if you guys weren't even there”
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2021 Holiday Minis: Carreon
“Thank you CYM Photography for our photoshoot. The girls had a lot of fun and it was the perfect set up for our needs. Our photos came out beautiful.”
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2021 Family: Zamora
“They were really nice couple and very flexible! They did a good job!”
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2021 Wedding: Ana & Germain
“We booked CYMPhotography for our wedding and it was the best decision we could've made. We saw their beautiful pictures on social media and loved them. Chantelle and Kenzie are super professional, always in time for our sessions with them, communicated with us, and handed our pictures for both engagement and wedding day super quickly. The quality of the pictures is excelent! They are absolutely amazing. I love having these memories of our special day captured in such a beautiful way.”
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2021 Engagemet: Ana & Germain
“We had so much fun during this engagement session! I am usually nervous and have no idea how to pose for a picture but you made it really easy and comfortable for both of us. I am so excited about our wedding pictures. We appreciate your patience, kindness and of course the beautiful outcome of our session. The pictures are incredible! We are having a hard time choosing one to print and display in our wedding reception. Thank you so much for everything, we will see you in November.”
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2021 Family: Becker
“So many pretty butterflies as part of our setting; beautiful mountains; wasn't too hot; GREAT pics.”
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2021 Family: Badoni
“The photos are amazing! You captured the kids personality so well. Thank you.”
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2021 Proposal: Chris
“Chantelle and Kenzie were supportive, kind, and engaged during the entire event. They were able to communicate with myself and my family to make sure everything went accordingly. The pictures are magical and appreciate it very much.”
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2021 Wedding: Zach & Janelle
“5 stars all around! Our photos were gorgeous and the CYM team captured some really candid shots that we will treasure forever. It was important for us to find a team that was culturally sensitive and respectful and thats exactly what we got and more. Continue to capture the beauty CYM Photography!”
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2021 Wedding: Ike & Sheree Pt. 1
“Talk about a great photography team! First off, my wedding was rescheduled 3 times! And through all the rescheduling and canceling they stuck with us for 2 years! Not only were they so kind and but they were sooo helpful. From the beginning of my wedding day they were running around for us to find all the great lighting and background areas to shoot the perfect pics. They both were so friendly to not only us but our guests. Our guests loved them too!”
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2021 Wedding: Ike & Sheree Pt. 2
“There was also a point there where I didn't know a dance and Chantelle was right out on the dance floor showing us what to do! Everyone followed along and we got a great shot of everyone on the dance floor. I was so frustrated and upset that I thought our wedding pictures were gonna show how disappointed we were. But no, our pictures came out so beautiful that I am crying as I type this! They caught the best details of our day and some of the best memories we are gonna be able to hold onto forever.”
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2021 Maternity: Kayla
“Highly recommended CYM Photography! They were flexible and communicative, creative and very open. We did a river photoshoot and they never complained about the mud or bugs! They have top of the line equipment and make a great team. I was really comfortable in front of the camera and they gave good direction. They even fanned me off when I got too hot!”
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2021 Family: Celine
“These pictures are beautiful. My family was really nervous to take professional pictures with someone they didn’t know. But They said Chantelle and company really made them feel at ease.”
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Wedding: Bobbie & Benji
“Working with CYM Photography was an excellent experience.. they were so patient, fun, and full of ideas.. Both my engagement session and wedding photos were perfect. I felt very comfortable and appreciate how they captured our special moments. I Highly recommend them.”
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Newborn: Weaver Family
“We had my daughters one year photo shoot and all the photos that chantelle had taken came out amazing. Did a wonderful job. 10/10 highly recommend. Will definetly consider her in the future.”
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Event Photography: Symposium
“Chantelle took the most brilliant photos of a 3-day Water Symposium. She handled different venues (switching it up indoor/outdoor, big crowds and small crowds), different contexts (ceremony to academic to celebration to art museum), and managed through it all to capture the essence of the event and the most beautiful details. She has also taken my family photos-- anyone who can get two cats on leashes to cooperate for a photo shoot has some magic going on! Highly recommend.”
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Wedding: Deanna & Roxanne
“Chantelle Yazzie Photography did such an amazing job with our wedding photos!! We absolutely love them and would recommend her to anyone for any and all occasions.”
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Wedding: White Family
“There could not have been someone who is very creative with light, colors, angles, and details than Chantelle and her team. She was so kind as to take the extra time and make sure we got every moment we wanted. Thank you so much for sharing your talent, love for creativity and expressing yourself so well, true passion!”
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Wedding: Winona & Wenchow
“We LOVE our photos! Chantelle does amazing work. Chantelle and her partner McKenzie are courteous and easy to be around. I am very happy with our photos! Highly recommend her for any of your photography needs. Ahéheé.”
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A Night to Shine 2019
“I would highly recommend this company. I have been a part of two different and distinct shoots by them. One a wedding and the other a Night To Shine (prom night for special needs individuals). Chantelle is a professional of highest character, quick to respond with communication and very cordial. I would and will use this company again!”
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Engagement: Adam & Jennifer
“Chantelle definitely captured the moment with my engagement photo shoot. Gorgeous photos and great direction throughout the shoot! I could not have asked for a better photographer. She also gave my fiance and I a photo book with all of our pictures and a beautiful print.”
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Headshots: Lani
“For my first photo shoot it was fun and exciting. I enjoyed the ideas she had and definitely caption everything I had envision it would be. I also enjoyed how she incorporated my pets into the photo it was the best.”
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Senior: Liseanne
“Chantelle had many great ideas and made my photo shoot fun and easy!! I'm excited to see my pictures!”
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Wedding: Myles & Vanessa
“We needed a last minute photographer for my wedding and she made the trip. Definitely not disappointed. I love the photos!!”