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.

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

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

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

Diamond and silver wedding rings with Enchanted Florist bouquet

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

Eagle Nest Lake is serene and Zen with surrounding mountains overlooking

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

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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.

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Angel Fire elopement with Ponderosa Pines and Golden Aspen leaves

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Whitney and Trey elope during the peak golden leaf season

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

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

His and hers wedding boots with sunflower bouquet and wedding rings

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

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

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

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

Traditional shot of wedding rings and sunflower bouquet

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

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

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

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

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Wedding in Autumn in Angel Fire, NM

Micro-Wedding at Private Residence in Angel Fire, NM

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

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

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

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

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

Micro wedding in Angel Fire, NM at private home

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

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

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

Wintertime wedding in Angel Fire with aspen trees and mountains

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

Outdoor November wedding in Angel Fire with mountains and aspens

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

The wedding ladies helping each other get ready before the ceremony

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Micro-Wedding in the Hills of Valle Escondido

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

Chisato and Matthew pose with white aspen background at winter wedding

New Mexico groom married in the woods of Taos Canyon

Happily ever after in Valle Escondido, NM

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

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

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

Chisato stands showing the back of her wedding dress

Wedding in late October in the mountains with bare aspen trees

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

The micro wedding celebrates with confetti

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

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

Chisato says her wedding vows to Matthew

Autumn wedding wtih yellow, red, and green grasses

Matthew recites his wedding vows to Chisato

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

Military couple gets married near Angel Fire in December

Bride, Chisato, listens to her groom say his vows

Officiant, Crystal Martinez, delivers the wedding ceremony

A wedding with golden autumn light and long shadows

Chisato holds her wedding flowers in Valle Escondido

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

Wedding couple with green woodsy background and aspen trees

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

Matthew holds Chisato in the mountains of Taos Canyon

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

Late October wedding underneath the ponderosa pines

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

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

Elopement Package at Valle Escondido and Adobe Bed and Pines Inn

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

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

Sarah smiles at Edwardo before their autumn wedding in Valle Escodido

After the wedding ceremony Edwardo and Sarah walk hand in hand

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

Sarah and Edwardo feed each other cake on their wedding day

Semi Naked cake with fresh flowers and wedding topper

Yellow grasses and yellow leaves at this Valle Escondido wedding

Bride with cascading bouquet standing with labyrinth in Taos

Carson National Forest offers gorgeous lines and natural composition

Sarah and Edwardo smile in autumn mountain landscape

Edwardo gives Sarah a kiss before their October wedding in Taos

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

Newlyweds in the Hidden Valley of Valley Escondido

Latilla fencing, adobe walls, cottonwood trees and yellow leaves

Sealing the ring exchange with a kiss

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

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

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

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

Beautiful hippie couple adorned in wedding outfits and hiking boots

Sarah and Edwardo were married on a brisk October afternoon

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

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

Sarah and Edwardo listen to the officiant during their wedding elopement

Wedding with brilliant fall foliage in Carson National Forest

October elopement in Valle Escondido with yellow autumn foliage

Sarah holds her rose bouquet with autumn colored highlights

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

Sarah and Edwardo walk hand in hand before their Taos wedding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edwardo kisses Sarah next to ponderosa pine trees

Sarah's beautiful dreadlocks were adorned with flowers

Micro-Wedding at Eagle Nest Lake State Park

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

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

Professional wedding alter with flowers at Eagle Nest Lake state park

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Micro wedding at Eagle Nest Lake state park visitor center

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

Micro wedding ceremony at Eagle Nest Lake state park

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

Wedding bouquet and converse sneakers featuring the wedding date

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

Outdoor October wedding ceremony in front of blue Eagle Nest Lake

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

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

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

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

Victoria and Israel take a moment before rejoining their wedding guests