Angel Fire Archives - Poetic Images- Wedding and Portrait Photography

A Beautiful June Wedding: From the Methodist Church to Eagle Nest Lake, NM

by Deanna | Jun 25, 2024 | Angel Fire, Church, Elopement, Taos, Weddings

This wedding was a beautiful reminder of how meaningful locations can enhance the emotional impact of wedding photos. The combination of the historic Methodist church and the natural beauty of Eagle Nest Lake created a day that was both spiritually significant and visually stunning. The final images from Tonya and Dylan’s wedding were a perfect blend of tradition and natural beauty. My favorite shot is of the couple standing by the lake, the mountains and sky reflecting in the water, symbolizing the depth and purity of their love. Another standout image captures their first walk as husband and wife, outside of the church, by a brilliant purple lilac bush.
Capturing Tonya and Dylan’s love story in these settings was an honor and a joy.

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Eagle Nest Lake is serene and Zen with surrounding mountains overlooking

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Wedding with crystal clear water at Eagle Nest Lake in northern New Mexico

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Beautiful bride in wedding dress with train and groom in cowboy boots, a jacket, and jeans

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Eagle Nest Lake in New Mexico is a picturesque location, perfect for a newlywed dip shot

Serene photo with bride and groom kissing on park bench at Eagle Nest Lake State Park

Eagle Nest Lake is a beautiful backdrop for a gorgeous bride holding a bouquet

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Diamond and silver wedding rings with Enchanted Florist bouquet

A Fairy Tale Wedding: Treetop Vows in Angel Fire, New Mexico

by Deanna | Nov 20, 2023 | Angel Fire, Elopement, Portraits, Taos, Weddings

Angel Fire is renowned for its breathtaking mountain views, serene forests, and crisp autumn air. In October, the landscape is painted with vibrant fall colors, making it an ideal location for a wedding. The venue, set high in the treetops, creates a sense of intimacy and seclusion that every couple dreams of for their special day.

Whitney and Trey are nature enthusiasts who share a deep love for the outdoors. Their relationship blossomed through countless hikes and camping trips, so it was only fitting that they chose a location that reflected their adventurous spirits. The treetop venue in Angel Fire was the perfect embodiment of their love story, providing an awe-inspiring setting that matched their journey together.

Whitney and Trey walk to Carson National Forest with their wedding cowboy boots

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Whitney and Trey enjoy a walk in the woods after their Angel Fire elopement

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Whitney and Trey focus on cutting the cake together as Newlyweds after their elopement

Traditional shot of wedding rings and sunflower bouquet

Whitney wearing her late mother's wedding veil on her elopement day in Angel Fire, NM

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Angel Fire elopement with Ponderosa Pines and Golden Aspen leaves

Grapevine cake topper in shape of heart with sunflowers and "love" written in cursive

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Moody ring shot with champagne, Mr. and Mrs. glasses, and front of wedding outfits

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His and hers wedding boots with sunflower bouquet and wedding rings

Whitney had her mother's wedding ring, vintage lace garter, and delicate veil

Wedding in Autumn in Angel Fire, NM

Newlyweds, Whitney and Trey, cut their wedding cake together after their New Mexico elopement

Whitney takes a picture of Travis on their wedding day in Angel Fire, NM

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Whitney and Trey elope during the peak golden leaf season

Whitney and Trey share a kiss on hillside in Angel Fire, New Mexico

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Micro-Wedding at Private Residence in Angel Fire, NM

by Deanna | Dec 1, 2022 | Angel Fire, Weddings

Outdoor November wedding in Angel Fire with mountains and aspens

Dan Jones, with Embracing Ceremony, officiates Alysa and Ty's dream wedding in Angel Fire

Groom carried bride's dress into their log cabin in Angel Fire, NM

Alysa and Ty smile in front of view of many bare aspen trees in Angel Fire

Alysa's dad and mom help her put on her jewelry and veil before her ceremony

Alysa and Ty smile at each other during their wintertime wedding, outside.

Groom, Ty, poses with the aspen trees and mountains in Angel Fire

Micro wedding in Angel Fire, NM at private home

Wind in Angel Fire subtly blows bride's hair and groom's jacket

The sun makes shadows of Alysa's eyelashes on her face at her wedding in Angel Fire

Alysa's mom put's Alysa's wedding socks on for a cool Angel Fire wedding ceremony

Dan Jones recites a prayer during Alysa and Ty's outdoor wintertime wedding

The wedding ladies helping each other get ready before the ceremony

Alysa holds her veil and bouquet during a picture of the back of her wedding dress

Alysa's mom helps her daughter with the finishing details for her wedding ceremony

Wintertime wedding in Angel Fire with aspen trees and mountains

Alysa smiles as she looks at her wedding bouquet during her Angel Fire bridal portraits

Alysa holds her veil as the wind blows during her bridal portraits

Alysa's proud father walks his daughter, the bride, to the altar

Alysa and Ty kiss to seal their vows at their Angel Fire outdoor wedding

Micro-Wedding in the Hills of Valle Escondido

by Deanna | Nov 11, 2022 | Angel Fire, Elopement, Weddings

Happily ever after in Valle Escondido, NM

Matthew recites his wedding vows to Chisato

Autumn wedding wtih yellow, red, and green grasses

Late October wedding underneath the ponderosa pines

The bride and groom's friends raise a glass on wedding day

Military couple gets married near Angel Fire in December

Wedding couple with green woodsy background and aspen trees

Chisato holds her wedding flowers in Valle Escondido

Officiant, Crystal Martinez, delivers the wedding ceremony

Chisato and Matthew were married in a beautiful hidden valley in Carson National Forest

Chisato says her wedding vows to Matthew

Wedding in late October in the mountains with bare aspen trees

Chisato holds white roses on her wedding day near Angel Fire, NM

Chisato and Matthew pose with white aspen background at winter wedding

The micro wedding celebrates with confetti

Bride, Chisato, listens to her groom say his vows

Matthew and Chisato walk off towards the mountains after their wedding ceremony

A wedding with golden autumn light and long shadows

The newlyweds stand next to an aspen, conifers adorn the background

Matthew holds Chisato in the mountains of Taos Canyon

New Mexico groom married in the woods of Taos Canyon

Chisato and Matthew share a smile during their outdoor October wedding ceremony

Chisato and Matthew feed one another wedding cake, or Hostess cupcakes

The sunshine came out for a few minutes during an otherwise cloudy wedding

Chisato and Matthew were married among the trees of Carson National Forest

Matthew watches from the altar as his bride walks down the aisle

Chisato stands showing the back of her wedding dress

Chisato walks down the natural dirt trail to her forest wedding in Taos

Chisato and Matthew share a moment with the trees on their wedding day

Elopement Package at Valle Escondido and Adobe Bed and Pines Inn

by Deanna | Oct 28, 2022 | Angel Fire, Elopement, Taos, Weddings

October elopement in Valle Escondido with yellow autumn foliage

The October light touches Sarah's face during the wedding ceremony

Sarah's dreadlocks were so photogenic with the contrast of the shadows

Edwardo gives Sarah a kiss before their October wedding in Taos

With the conifer trees looking on, the newlyweds share a kiss

Bride and groom wearing hiking boots hike walk in Carson National Forest

Sarah and Edwardo walk hand in hand before their Taos wedding

Sarah and Edwardo smile in autumn mountain landscape

Edwardo kisses Sarah next to ponderosa pine trees

Sarah and Edwardo took a moment alone to honor the nature around them

Sarah had beautiful flowers tied into her dreadlocks, Edwardo wore and amazing hat

Newly weds look at eachother through pueblo-style architecture in Taos

Bride with cascading bouquet standing with labyrinth in Taos

Lines of yellow light danced around the meadow as Sarah and Edwardo kissed

These two aspen trees offered a natural altar for Sarah and Edwardo's elopement

Groom, Edwardo, stands in front of the labyrinth at Adobe and Pines

Sarah smiles at Edwardo before their autumn wedding in Valle Escodido

Latilla fencing, adobe walls, cottonwood trees and yellow leaves

Sarah holds her rose bouquet with autumn colored highlights

Grand ponderosa pines were a gorgeous backdrop to this couple's wedding pictures

Beautiful hippie couple adorned in wedding outfits and hiking boots

After the wedding ceremony Edwardo and Sarah walk hand in hand

Semi Naked cake with fresh flowers and wedding topper

Sarah and Edwardo listen to the officiant during their wedding elopement

Sarah and Edwardo were surrounded by the trees as they held hands and said their vows

Hiking boots and wedding flowers and tree roots, oh Taos!

Newlyweds in the Hidden Valley of Valley Escondido

Yellow grasses and yellow leaves at this Valle Escondido wedding

Wedding with brilliant fall foliage in Carson National Forest

The light and shadows danced on Sarah and Edwardo's faces as they smiled at the altar

Edwardo touches his wife during their outdoor October wedding in the woods

Sarah and Edwardo walk the labyrinth on their wedding day

The grasses in the meadow around Sarah and Edwardo were yellow, green, orange and brown

Sarah and Edwardo held hands as the officiant read a poem by E. E. Cummings

Sarah and Edwardo were married on a brisk October afternoon

Sarah and Edwardo feed each other cake on their wedding day

Sealing the ring exchange with a kiss

Sarah's beautiful dreadlocks were adorned with flowers

Carson National Forest offers gorgeous lines and natural composition

Sarah smiles at Edwardo during their wedding ceremony written by Dan Jones

Micro-Wedding at Eagle Nest Lake State Park

by Deanna | Sep 30, 2022 | Angel Fire, Weddings

Victoria and Israel walk down the aisle with Victoria's sister carrying her dress

Victoria and Israel were married in the Sange de Cristo mountains at a blue lake!

Wedding bouquet and converse sneakers featuring the wedding date

Victoria and Israel smile at a job well done after their Eagle Nest wedding

Professional wedding alter with flowers at Eagle Nest Lake state park

Victoria plays with the top of her wedding bouquet and smiles for a photo

The wind plays with Victoria's veil as her dad walks her down the aisle

Victoria's converse shoes said, Just Married-- perfect shoes for walking around the lake

Israel's husky kisses the bride at the altar on wedding day

Eagle Nest Lake looked so fairy-tale blue on Victoria and Israel's wedding day!

Micro wedding ceremony at Eagle Nest Lake state park

The best man, and best Husky, and ring bearer.

Israel and his mom smile at each other in front of Eagle Nest Lake

Israel and Victoria take a walk on the path around Eagle Nest Lake after their wedding

Bridal portrait of the back of Victoria's wedding dress with French veil

Micro wedding at Eagle Nest Lake state park visitor center

The bride and groom sit in the quiet by the Eagle Nest visitor center

American flag and New Mexico Zia flag flying outside Eagle Nest Lake visitor center

Victoria smiles as she tries to tame her French veil at a windy October wedding

Victoria and Israel take a moment before rejoining their wedding guests

Outdoor October wedding ceremony in front of blue Eagle Nest Lake

Israel, in a purple bowtie, poses for a wedding photo at Eagle Nest Late

Victoria and Israel have an extended family photo at the altar, dog included

Victoria and Israel kiss during an altar picture at Eagle Nest Lake

Groom with best dog at wedding in Eagle Nest lake in northern NM

Israel and Victoria pose with their wedding altar after their outdoor October ceremony