Julie Hamlin is the owner and photographer behind Sacred Sage Photography in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is an internationally award-winning and published photographer whose work spans portraits, branding, families, and love stories. Known for her warm approach and emotive visual style, Julie creates imagery that feels honest, connected, and deeply human. Her ability to translate real relationships and authentic moments into timeless photographs has earned her recognition across multiple platforms and within the global photography community.

In addition to her celebrated portrait and family work, Julie is a trusted branding photographer for small businesses throughout New Mexico. She crafts elevated lifestyle imagery, upscale headshots, product photography, and full visual identity libraries that help entrepreneurs communicate their offerings with clarity and heart. Her commercial reach also extends beyond small businesses, contributing to major tourism campaigns across the state, where her images highlight the vibrancy, culture, and landscapes that make New Mexico extraordinary.

With over a decade of industry experience, Julie is both an expert and a dedicated educator. She offers mentorship within her business, guiding photographers who want to strengthen their artistic vision, elevate their client experience, and build a sustainable creative career. Drawing from her extensive background in small business and marketing, she teaches with equal parts artistry and strategy—helping photographers grow not only in their craft, but in confidence and direction.

At the core of Julie’s work is a devotion to storytelling—capturing the emotional threads that connect people, the subtle moments that define relationships, and the visual narratives that give brands their voice. Through Sacred Sage Photography, she continues to create images that are not just seen, but felt—photographs that hold meaning, evoke emotion, and preserve the authentic beauty found in everyday life

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