by Deanna | Nov 8, 2023 | Elopement , Portraits , Taos , Weddings
Local Taos couple had a micro-wedding in the aspens trees at the Carson National Forest in Valle Escondido. This hidden valley was rich with green on this magical solstice autumn day. This weekday wedding in the forest was quiet with birds signing and a gentle breeze. Both Sarah and Michael had their parents witness the wedding. And Michael’s brother came for dude support. This fun couple were off on a wedding hike following this ceremony, one step at a time to their Happily Ever After in Taos.
Sarah and Michael are lost in one another's eyes during a wedding poem
Sarah and Michael have their rings blessed by officiant in front of aspen trees
A sleeveless wedding dress was perfect for our warm September in Taos this fall
Sarah's tattoo was so contrasty with her bouquet and wedding dress
Sarah and Michael have a wedding day kiss between Ponderosa Pines
Sarah and Michael say their wedding vows in Valle Escondido
Local Taos groom wears a turquoise tie and hiking boots
Autumn Bouquet with Sunflowers and Hiking Boots
Taos wedding couple in high contrast outdoor wedding photo
Group altar picture of Bride and Groom and their immediate families
Adorable Taos couple is married in the Carson National Forest in Sepember
Taos local hikers are married in the Carson National Forest
Elopement wedding in the forest outside of Taos, NM
First day of fall equinox wedding in Taos, NM
by Deanna | Sep 1, 2023 | Elopement , Taos , Weddings
This wedding was a private elopement: the bride, groom, officiant (Dan Jones), and photographer (me) only. The start time was 7pm and the light was gorgeous however by 7:15pm the bride and groom still had not arrived. Dan reached out to the wedding couple and they were shocked as they thought their wedding was the next evening. Instantly we all reviewed our contracts and communications and sure enough their wedding date was mentioned several times and Dan and I were right on target. Bre and James were just leaving dinner and were mortified. They raced to their hotel, changed clothes, and arrived approximately 40 minutes late. We still had some beautiful light and rushed to use the golden hour luminescence around the whimsical flower garden.
Mosquito repellant, a necessary New Mexico wedding item after a monsoon rain
After a brief Taos rain, the mosquitos decided to joint the wedding festivities
SpiriTaos: El Prado and Taos wedding venue for elopements and microweddings
Bre and James, from Tennessee, elope at SpiriTaos venue in El Prado NM
Red poppies and flowers surround Bre and James during their El Prado wedding
A Taos wedding ceremony with an altar adorned with red poppies
Bride and Groom and a simple southwest sunset in Taos, NM
The sun sets on the Taos horizon after Bre and James' wedding elopement
Beautiful gate and meadow at SpiriTaos wedding venue
A wedding kiss in the flowers at SpiriTaos Garden in Taos NM
Flowers and mountain silhouettes adorn this Taos garden wedding venue
James and Bre share their wedding vows during their outdoor elopement ceremony
Gorgeous wedding couple stand in SpiriTaos garden
Bre and James kiss in front of sacred Taos mountain
Bride and groom smile after their destination elopement in El Prado
The silhouettes of Bre and James on their wedding night in Taos NM
Radiant Taos mountain with stunning bride and groom at July wedding
Bre and James and the beautiful Taos sunset on their wedding night
Dan Jones officiates a July wedding ceremony in SpiriTaos garden in Taos
Ornamental bird sculpture in SpiriTaos garden
SpiriTaos provided natural mosquito repellant and the event was private once again
SpiriTaos always has something in bloom: here are the red poppies!
Sharing a kiss on wedding night at golden hour in Taos, NM
by Deanna | May 22, 2023 | Elopement , Taos , Weddings
As a Taos wedding photographer, I can say that this wedding venue has some of the best mountain view of sacred Taos Mountain. Located in El Prado, “SpiriTaos” is an evolving and whimsical garden which most recently added tall raptor rests. This bride and groom came from out of state for their destination micro wedding. I love how the bride’s dress matches the gorgeous New Mexico blue sky.
Bride and groom with popular latilla fence in northern New Mexico
Heart-shaped rocks adorn the wedding grounds at SpiriTaos in El Prado, NM
The sun shines at 95% of our Taos, NM wedding ceremonies
SpiriTaos is a perfect New Mexico wedding venue for micro wedding
A kiss seals the wedding vows at the end of this El Prado wedding ceremony
Bride and groom hold hands during their Taos wedding in springtime
This bride had her bridesmaids in flannels and jeans for this Taos, NM wedding ceremony
This bride and groom share a laugh with their officiant during their wedding ceremony in Taos, NM
Destination wedding in El Prado, part of Taos, NM
Outdoor wedding in El Prado with scenic views of sacred Taos Mountain
Surrounded by the mountains in Taos, SpiriTaos is conveniently is located 10 minutes from Taos plaza
Taos Mountain stands tall for a Taos wedding photograph
Bride in blue wipes away a tear during her Taos wedding ceremony
Taos, New Mexico where the skies area gorgeous wedding backdrop
This photograph with her nails and ring, and his snaps reminds me how important wedding details are
Sun flare and red willow with this bride and groom both in white
The officiant of this Taos wedding ceremony blesses the wedding rings
Red willow and raptor rests give texture to this gorgeous springtime Taos wedding photo
by Deanna | Dec 20, 2022 | Elopement , Taos , Weddings
This young couple drove from Texas to Taos, NM to elope at SpiriTaos in El Prado. When I asked them if anyone knew about their wedding, Mikayla responded, “Yes, and my mom is so mad that she’s not here!” This bride and groom were absolutely delightful: super easy going, funny, and clever. It was cold outside but the sun came out and warmed everyone up at the perfect moments. Congratulations to a beautiful and unique couple!
Sunset in El Prado on wedding evening
Young Texans elope to Taos in December
Taos sunset with wedding silhouettes
Red headed bride and Taos Mountain
Wintertime wedding with garden and barn
Bride in long sleeve dress by Taos Mountain
Garden wedding venue with plants and snow
Taos groom in turquoise and cowboy hat
Mikayla and Cole take in Taos mountain on their wedding day
Texan couple enjoys private elopement in Taos
Taos mountain overlooks this December elopement at SpiriTaos
Bride and groom silhouetted by Taos' evening light
SpiriTaos owner and officiant Dan Jones
Groom with cowboy hat and Taos mountain
Frozen pond at wintertime Taos wedding
Romantic kiss to keep warm at December Taos wedding
Newly wedded couple with Taos landscape and mountains
Mikayla wore turquoise jewelry and Cole wore a turquoise buttondown
Taos elopement package at SpiriTaos in El Prado
The wedding officiant prays with the Mikayla and Cole during their wedding ceremony
The Taos light kisses the wintertime grasses
Smiling bride and groom with tipi after eloping in Taos
Young Texas couple elopes to the mountains in Taos, NM
Embracing Ceremony officiant Dan Jones blesses the wedding rings
Mikayla and Cole posing in front of Taos Mountain
Winter grasses and paths adorn SpiriTaos wedding venue
The Taos light kisses the wintertime grasses at SpiriTaos
Bride and groom's wintertime Taos wedding
by Deanna | Oct 20, 2022 | Elopement , Taos , Weddings
Fernando and Shirley and the Rio Grande river and Rio Grade bridge
Wedding couple wearing wool coats in the cool morning light in October
Bride and groom in black walk along the mesa at sunrise
Newly weds kissed by the morning Taos sunrise
The morning light of October kisses this bride's face during her wedding ceremony
Shirly and Fernando, inspired by Natural Born Killers, were wed at Rio Grande Gorge State Park
Taos couple with the Rio Grande gorge bridge and Sangre de Cristo mountains
Shirley and Fernandy look over the Rio Grande Gorge to view the Rio Grande below
New Mexico bride in a black dress and black lace on her french veil
New Mexicans, in black, on their wedding day in Taos
This sunrise elopement was officiated by Dan Jones of Embracing Ceremony
Shirley looks at her wedding bouquet at her sunrise wedding
Shirley and Fernando kiss with the Rio Grande Gorge and Rio Grande as a backdrop
Lovers of the movie Natural Born Killers, these two were married at Rio Grande Gorge State Park
Fernando carries Shirley's dress as they smile for a wedding photo
Shirley and Fernando, both in black on their wedding day,
The sunlight breaks the dawn and instantly warms the sunrise wedding ceremony
Sunrise wedding in Taos, bride and groom in black
Fernando smiles after his sunrise wedding ceremony at Taos gorge
Bride in black puts in her veil as the morning sunlight appears over the mountain
Sunrise wedding ceremony at the gorge in Taos, NM
Shirly and Fernando and pink clouds before their wedding day sunrise