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.
Autumn Bouquet with Sunflowers and Hiking Boots
Sarah and Michael have a wedding day kiss between Ponderosa Pines
Local Taos groom wears a turquoise tie and hiking boots
Group altar picture of Bride and Groom and their immediate families
Sarah and Michael say their wedding vows in Valle Escondido
Elopement wedding in the forest outside of Taos, NM
Taos local hikers are married in the Carson National Forest
A sleeveless wedding dress was perfect for our warm September in Taos this fall
Sarah and Michael have their rings blessed by officiant in front of aspen trees
First day of fall equinox wedding in Taos, NM
Sarah and Michael are lost in one another's eyes during a wedding poem
Adorable Taos couple is married in the Carson National Forest in Sepember
Taos wedding couple in high contrast outdoor wedding photo
Sarah's tattoo was so contrasty with her bouquet and wedding dress
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.
After a brief Taos rain, the mosquitos decided to joint the wedding festivities
The sun sets on the Taos horizon after Bre and James' wedding elopement
SpiriTaos always has something in bloom: here are the red poppies!
The silhouettes of Bre and James on their wedding night in Taos NM
Flowers and mountain silhouettes adorn this Taos garden wedding venue
A Taos wedding ceremony with an altar adorned with red poppies
Sharing a kiss on wedding night at golden hour in Taos, NM
Bride and groom smile after their destination elopement in El Prado
Bride and Groom and a simple southwest sunset in Taos, NM
Red poppies and flowers surround Bre and James during their El Prado wedding
Bre and James and the beautiful Taos sunset on their wedding night
SpiriTaos provided natural mosquito repellant and the event was private once again
Gorgeous wedding couple stand in SpiriTaos garden
Beautiful gate and meadow at SpiriTaos wedding venue
A wedding kiss in the flowers at SpiriTaos Garden in Taos NM
Bre and James kiss in front of sacred Taos mountain
James and Bre share their wedding vows during their outdoor elopement ceremony
Dan Jones officiates a July wedding ceremony in SpiriTaos garden in Taos
Radiant Taos mountain with stunning bride and groom at July wedding
SpiriTaos: El Prado and Taos wedding venue for elopements and microweddings
Ornamental bird sculpture in SpiriTaos garden
Mosquito repellant, a necessary New Mexico wedding item after a monsoon rain
Bre and James, from Tennessee, elope at SpiriTaos venue in El Prado 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
The officiant of this Taos wedding ceremony blesses the wedding rings
This photograph with her nails and ring, and his snaps reminds me how important wedding details are
SpiriTaos is a perfect New Mexico wedding venue for micro wedding
The sun shines at 95% of our Taos, NM wedding ceremonies
Heart-shaped rocks adorn the wedding grounds at SpiriTaos in El Prado, NM
Taos, New Mexico where the skies area gorgeous wedding backdrop
A kiss seals the wedding vows at the end of this El Prado wedding ceremony
This bride had her bridesmaids in flannels and jeans for this Taos, NM wedding ceremony
Sun flare and red willow with this bride and groom both in white
Red willow and raptor rests give texture to this gorgeous springtime Taos wedding photo
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
Bride in blue wipes away a tear during her Taos wedding ceremony
Destination wedding in El Prado, part of Taos, NM
Taos Mountain stands tall for a Taos wedding photograph
This bride and groom share a laugh with their officiant during their wedding ceremony in Taos, NM
Bride and groom hold hands during their Taos wedding in springtime
by Deanna | Mar 29, 2023 | Elopement , Taos , Weddings
Linsey and Nathan had a destination elopement in February in Questa, NM. When Linsey booked this elopement package she knew she was taking risks with an outdoor winter wedding in the mountains. We ordered good weather. Linsey and Nathan’s wedding week was stormy but their wedding day was a perfect. It was 50 degrees, calm, and dry. The wedding ceremony was officianted by religious and included special bible verses that Sajit delivered. The mountains, pinon trees, and patches of snow were beautiful under the cloudy New Mexico sky. Linsey word a gorgeous two piece Bohemian style wedding dress with long lace sleeves. Linsey’s stunning wedding bouquet included fresh pink, peach, and white roses with dried willow, protea, and pampas grass.
Linsey listened to Nathan's wedding vows at their elopement in Questa, NM
Wedding rings with cowboy hat and peacock feather
Stunning outdoor February wedding elopement in the mountains north of Taos, NM
The bride and groom share a laugh after their northern New Mexico wedding elopement
Nathan smiles in front of pinon tree in gorgeous cloudy light that on his wedding day
Linsey and Nathan kept each other warm by holding hands during a 50 degrees February wedding ceremony.
Beautiful professional wintertime wedding bouquet by Carly
The Sangre de Cristo mountains were a beautiful blue omnipresence during this Questa elopement
Gorgeous long sleeve wedding dress and stunning bouquet by Enchanted Florist
Bride, Linsey, with with pinon trees, snow, and mountains in Questa
Wintertime February wedding in northern New Mexico with snow on the ground!
Nathan and Linsey smile after their elopement in Questa NM
Linsey in a white long sleeve wedding dress and Nathan in a blue blazer, Questa wedding photography
Winter wedding outdoors north of Questa in front of beautiful Sangre de Cristo mountains
Wintertime wedding in Questa, NM with earth tone colors and snowy mountains
Tiny details like this Wifey For Lifey purse are documented in photographs to remember forever
Linsey pins Nathan's boutonniere onto his collar before their private wedding elopement in the Questa mountains
Surrounded by mountains in northern New Mexico. Linsey and Nathan listen to Sajit's wedding ceremony
Sajit officiates this February destination elopement to Questa, NM
Linsey and Nathan smile after their afternoon wedding ceremony, outdoors in February!
Bouquet and his and her's cowboy wedding hats for Questa wedding
Natural light from indoors before February wedding
Linsey waits in anticipation for her wedding ceremony to begin; a true elopement!
Gorgeous wedding elopement with Sajit in turquoise jewelry
Linsey before her wedding elopement in Questa, NM north of Taos
The mountains look behind as Linsey and Nathan seal their wedding vows with a kiss
Questa elopement on private land with beautiful mountain views
Linsey and Nathen smile and pose for a photo with the snowy mountains
Questa wedding with bride and groom wearing cowboy hats
Newly eloped couple walk hand in hand with shoes and boots with purple accents
by Deanna | Dec 10, 2022 | Taos , Weddings
The wedding couple share a smile with their officiant during their New Mexico elopement
Mazel Tov! The groom breaks the glass to signal the end of the Jewish wedding ceremony
Outdoor December elopement with conifer background
Wedding cake with wintertime decor with conifer and pinecones
Mexican pottery, Christmas decorations, and adobe adorn this Taos bed and breakfast courtyard
Wintertime bridal portrait with greenery bouquet and background of snowy sagebrush
A quick after-wedding walk from the ceremony to the Adobe and Pines Inn home-away-from-home.
Hairpiece made by local New Mexican artist
Bride in magenta walks with her groom toward their adobe rental in Taos
Their wedding rings and her cowboy boots on the coffee table at Adobe Bed and PInes Inn
December wedding with the sunlight touching bare cottonwood trees
Smiling bride, Jenn, waits nervously for her groom to arrive for their Taos elopement
Crisp leaves underfoot as we catch the dusk and the bare trees in this December wedding
The holiday decor at Adobe and Pines Inn in Taos was perfect decoration for this wedding elopement
Holiday bouquet with red berries, pinecones, and white roses
Small Jewish elopement in front of adobe bed and breakfast in Ranchos de Taos
Beautiful bride and groom with winter bouquet and pink Taos mountaintops on the horizon