by Deanna Apr 26, 2023 | Elopement , Portraits , Taos , Weddings
In lieu of the construction in and around of the Taos Plaza for the next year, I thought a blog post on a wedding in the gazebo at Taos plaza was a good tribute. This wedding happened on May 5th several years ago, so a very similar time of year as now. The weather, however, is amazingly differently than shown in these photos. We had snow falling in town this morning, which is not unusual for April or May.
The adobe buildings on the plaza are all connected and are a simple and beautiful New Mexico background, especially with the hanging chile ristras. The Taos plaza gazebo is one of our larger elopement package choices for a venue. This venue is unavailable until next year, and we’ll be ready to shoot the plaza after the facelift of the old jailhouse.
Bride and groom exchange wedding rings under the Taos gazebo
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After wedding photographs with bride, groom, and bride's parents
Taos gazebo on the plaza provides great shade from the hot New Mexico sunshine
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Groom smiles with his father on his wedding day in Taos
Family photos with the wedding couple in the Taos plaza
Dan Jones officiates a wedding under the gazebo in Taos plaza
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His and hers handmade wedding ring bands made and purchased in Taos, NM
Bird seed wedding confetti is an environmentally friendly and photogenic
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Altar photo of "the guys" honoring the groom's new bride; adobe and chiles in background
Bride and groom on a Harley in front of Hotel La Fonda on plaza in Taos
An early May Taos wedding under the cottonwoods and plaza gazebo
Wedding under latillas of the plaza gazebo in Taos, NM
Destination wedding in Taos plaza under gazebo
Taos gazebo wedding wtih birdseed confetti toss afterwards
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Newlyweds kiss after their Cinco de Mayo springtime wedding in Taos
Wedding signing stones are fun to display in your garden after wedding day
Bride and groom are married by Dan Jones under the Taos gazebo
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New Mexico springtime wedding in Taos, NM
Proud father of the bride walks his daughter to the gazebo through the Taos plaza
The ring bearer talks about his important job with the groom
Beautiful dip in Taos plaza for New Mexico wedding in May
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Wedding ceremony with gorgeous adobe Taos architecture in background
The ring bearer offers the rings at this springtime Taos wedding ceremony
Formal wedding pictures under the Taos gazebo at the popular Taos plaza
Bride and groom walk hand in hand through the Taos plaza after their New Mexico wedding
After a wedding on Taos plaza, these lovebirds are ready to drive off to the mountains
The white birdseed was brilliant in the photos during the confetti toss
The bride and groom steal a quick look at one another during their Taos plaza wedding
Bride and groom and her father in important after-wedding photography
The gazebo on Taos plaza is an awesome wedding venue in Taos offering shade and some privacy
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Bride and groom smile after their gazebo wedding in Taos NM
The license signing is an important part of the wedding day that usually takes places after the wedding ceremony
The Taos plaza gazebo has hosted many weddings, family reunions, celebrations and centuries of community gatherings.
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Taos plaza with chile ristras and pueblo style adobe buildings make nice wedding backgrounds
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This groom loves his bride and his motorcycle and made sure both were included in their Taos wedding photos
A springtime gust of wind greets this bride and her father in the Taos plaza
Cinco de Mayo wedding in Taos, NM on the plaza
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Groom, wearing a bolo tie, waits for his bride to walk to Taos plaza
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The groomsmen with the groom and ring bearer in Taos NM plaza
With a giant rev of his engine, the groom and bride drive off the Taos plaza on a Harley
The Taos plaza is a beautiful place for a wedding under the cottonwoods
Bride and groom seal their vows with a kiss under the gazebo in Taos, NM
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The groom and his ring bearer hit knuckles signifying a job well done
The blue New Mexico skies were a stunning backdrop for this destination wedding in Taos NM
Hugs and Cigars of congratulations after this Taos NM wedding
by Deanna Apr 19, 2023 | Taos
If you want a snowy winter wonderland wedding, look no further than the Taos Ski Valley in wintertime! The ski valley has mountains of snow in the winter and is a gorgeous backdrop with the blue skies and aspen trees. Kiersten and Andrew had their micro wedding in Taos and their friends came to watch! About 20 guests stood in the snow for the ceremony and screamed Mazel Tov! when the champagne sprayed everywhere at the 95000 foot elevation.
Celebrating this TSV marriage with a taste of champagne!
The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are a beautiful host to snowy mountain weddings
Kiersten wears a sleeveless wedding dress in the snow covered mountains
Andrew, with a blue suit, holds his wife's hand as they show off their wedding rings
Ring exchange during snowy wedding in March
Kiersten holds her cascading white roses which perfectly match the snow and ponderosa pines
The brides white dress blends perfectly into the white snow at this outdoor wedding
Andrew looks intensely at his bride during their wedding ceremony
Dan Jones officiates Taos Ski Valley wedding ceremony
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A champagne toast at high altitude often times isn't cooperative
Andrew carves their initials into the aspen tree bark as a forever Taos Ski Valley memento
Wearing boots under the wedding dress was a good idea for this snowy wedding at Taos Ski Valley
Kiersten and Andrew seal their wedding vows with a kiss!
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Outdoor March wedding at Taos Ski Valley among aspens and ponderosas
Kiersten's father wipes away a tear at an emotional wedding ceremony
The bride and groom holding hands after their wedding ring exchange
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Kiresten smiles with her dad before her wedding ceremony
Andrew, in a blue suit and cowboy boots, has groom portraits taken before his wedding
Kiersten and Andrew recite a prayer during their outdoor snowy wedding
Andrew holds Kiersten's hands during their outdoor wedding at the Taos Ski Valley
Kiersten and Andrews friends watch the wedding in the forest
Kiersten recites her vows to Andrew during their wedding
Elopement package at Taos Ski Valley with officiant Dan Jones
Andrew holds a wedding ring before he places it on Kiersten's finger
A dip in the Carson National Forest, on wedding day
Kiersten and Andrew share a nervous laugh as their wedding begins
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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.
Sajit officiates this February destination elopement to Questa, NM
Gorgeous long sleeve wedding dress and stunning bouquet by Enchanted Florist
Stunning outdoor February wedding elopement in the mountains north of Taos, NM
Wintertime February wedding in northern New Mexico with snow on the ground!
Wedding rings with cowboy hat and peacock feather
Questa elopement on private land with beautiful mountain views
Tiny details like this Wifey For Lifey purse are documented in photographs to remember forever
Linsey waits in anticipation for her wedding ceremony to begin; a true elopement!
Wintertime wedding in Questa, NM with earth tone colors and snowy mountains
Beautiful professional wintertime wedding bouquet by Carly
Bouquet and his and her's cowboy wedding hats for Questa wedding
Gorgeous wedding elopement with Sajit in turquoise jewelry
Nathan smiles in front of pinon tree in gorgeous cloudy light that on his wedding day
Questa wedding with bride and groom wearing cowboy hats
Linsey in a white long sleeve wedding dress and Nathan in a blue blazer, Questa wedding photography
Linsey and Nathen smile and pose for a photo with the snowy mountains
Surrounded by mountains in northern New Mexico. Linsey and Nathan listen to Sajit's wedding ceremony
The Sangre de Cristo mountains were a beautiful blue omnipresence during this Questa elopement
Natural light from indoors before February wedding
Linsey pins Nathan's boutonniere onto his collar before their private wedding elopement in the Questa mountains
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
Linsey listened to Nathan's wedding vows at their elopement in Questa, NM
Winter wedding outdoors north of Questa in front of beautiful Sangre de Cristo mountains
Linsey and Nathan smile after their afternoon wedding ceremony, outdoors in February!
Linsey and Nathan kept each other warm by holding hands during a 50 degrees February wedding ceremony.
Nathan and Linsey smile after their elopement in Questa NM
Bride, Linsey, with with pinon trees, snow, and mountains in Questa
The bride and groom share a laugh after their northern New Mexico wedding elopement
Newly eloped couple walk hand in hand with shoes and boots with purple accents
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!
The Taos light kisses the wintertime grasses at SpiriTaos
Sunset in El Prado on wedding evening
Bride in long sleeve dress by Taos Mountain
Young Texans elope to Taos in December
Mikayla and Cole posing in front of Taos Mountain
Smiling bride and groom with tipi after eloping in Taos
Winter grasses and paths adorn SpiriTaos wedding venue
Bride and groom's wintertime Taos wedding
Mikayla and Cole take in Taos mountain on their wedding day
Texan couple enjoys private elopement in Taos
Wintertime wedding with garden and barn
Young Texas couple elopes to the mountains in Taos, NM
Frozen pond at wintertime Taos wedding
Taos mountain overlooks this December elopement at SpiriTaos
SpiriTaos owner and officiant Dan Jones
Romantic kiss to keep warm at December Taos wedding
Embracing Ceremony officiant Dan Jones blesses the wedding rings
The Taos light kisses the wintertime grasses
The wedding officiant prays with the Mikayla and Cole during their wedding ceremony
Mikayla wore turquoise jewelry and Cole wore a turquoise buttondown
Groom with cowboy hat and Taos mountain
Taos sunset with wedding silhouettes
Red headed bride and Taos Mountain
Taos elopement package at SpiriTaos in El Prado
Bride and groom silhouetted by Taos' evening light
Garden wedding venue with plants and snow
Taos groom in turquoise and cowboy hat
Newly wedded couple with Taos landscape and mountains
by Deanna Dec 10, 2022 | Taos , Weddings
Hairpiece made by local New Mexican artist
The wedding couple share a smile with their officiant during their New Mexico elopement
Smiling bride, Jenn, waits nervously for her groom to arrive for their Taos elopement
Mexican pottery, Christmas decorations, and adobe adorn this Taos bed and breakfast courtyard
Outdoor December elopement with conifer background
Wedding cake with wintertime decor with conifer and pinecones
Crisp leaves underfoot as we catch the dusk and the bare trees in this December wedding
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
Small Jewish elopement in front of adobe bed and breakfast in Ranchos de Taos
Mazel Tov! The groom breaks the glass to signal the end of the Jewish wedding ceremony
December wedding with the sunlight touching bare cottonwood trees
The holiday decor at Adobe and Pines Inn in Taos was perfect decoration for this wedding elopement
Beautiful bride and groom with winter bouquet and pink Taos mountaintops on the horizon
A quick after-wedding walk from the ceremony to the Adobe and Pines Inn home-away-from-home.
Holiday bouquet with red berries, pinecones, and white roses
Wintertime bridal portrait with greenery bouquet and background of snowy sagebrush
by Deanna Dec 1, 2022 | Angel Fire , Weddings
The sun makes shadows of Alysa's eyelashes on her face at her wedding in Angel Fire
Dan Jones recites a prayer during Alysa and Ty's outdoor wintertime wedding
Alysa and Ty kiss to seal their vows at their Angel Fire outdoor wedding
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
Groom carried bride's dress into their log cabin in Angel Fire, NM
Alysa holds her veil and bouquet during a picture of the back of her wedding dress
Micro wedding in Angel Fire, NM at private home
Alysa holds her veil as the wind blows during her bridal portraits
Alysa and Ty smile at each other during their wintertime wedding, outside.
Outdoor November wedding in Angel Fire with mountains and aspens
Alysa's dad and mom help her put on her jewelry and veil before her ceremony
Wind in Angel Fire subtly blows bride's hair and groom's jacket
Groom, Ty, poses with the aspen trees and mountains in Angel Fire
Alysa's mom put's Alysa's wedding socks on for a cool Angel Fire wedding ceremony
Alysa's mom helps her daughter with the finishing details for her wedding ceremony
The wedding ladies helping each other get ready before the ceremony
Alysa and Ty smile in front of view of many bare aspen trees in Angel Fire
Alysa's proud father walks his daughter, the bride, to the altar
Dan Jones, with Embracing Ceremony, officiates Alysa and Ty's dream wedding in Angel Fire
by Deanna Nov 11, 2022 | Angel Fire , Elopement , Weddings
Happily ever after in Valle Escondido, NM
Chisato and Matthew share a moment with the trees on their wedding day
Matthew recites his wedding vows to Chisato
The sunshine came out for a few minutes during an otherwise cloudy wedding
Wedding couple with green woodsy background and aspen trees
Chisato and Matthew were married in a beautiful hidden valley in Carson National Forest
Chisato holds white roses on her wedding day near Angel Fire, NM
New Mexico groom married in the woods of Taos Canyon
Wedding in late October in the mountains with bare aspen trees
The newlyweds stand next to an aspen, conifers adorn the background
Bride, Chisato, listens to her groom say his vows
Chisato and Matthew feed one another wedding cake, or Hostess cupcakes
Matthew holds Chisato in the mountains of Taos Canyon
Military couple gets married near Angel Fire in December
Officiant, Crystal Martinez, delivers the wedding ceremony
Chisato and Matthew pose with white aspen background at winter wedding
Chisato says her wedding vows to Matthew
Chisato stands showing the back of her wedding dress
Late October wedding underneath the ponderosa pines
Chisato walks down the natural dirt trail to her forest wedding in Taos
The bride and groom's friends raise a glass on wedding day
Matthew and Chisato walk off towards the mountains after their wedding ceremony
Autumn wedding wtih yellow, red, and green grasses
Matthew watches from the altar as his bride walks down the aisle
Chisato and Matthew were married among the trees of Carson National Forest
Chisato holds her wedding flowers in Valle Escondido
Chisato and Matthew share a smile during their outdoor October wedding ceremony
A wedding with golden autumn light and long shadows
The micro wedding celebrates with confetti
by Deanna Nov 1, 2022 | Red River , Weddings
Celeste and Joseph were married in Red River with mountain views
Outdoor micro-wedding in October in Red River, NM
You could hang just about anything on that moon, with mountain silhouettes
Grandpa and his flower girl and ring bearer grandchildren, unwind after the wedding
The flower girl shows off her orange dress with a spin
Customized boots just for the wedding!
The sun's rays shine on the outdoor October wedding
Celeste and Joe's wedding rings with the wedding bouquet
Celeste and Joe warm up with a kiss inside of Almost Heaven in Red River
Celeste's 10 year old son, the ringbearer, holds the wedding ring boxes
Celeste's dress hanging in front of the closet before the wedding
Groom, Joe, with snow on the ground at his October wedding
Celeste's father delivers her to Joe at their mountain wedding
Celeste and Joe in front of autumn altar with mountain views
Wedding altar at the top of a mountain in Red River, NM
The bride and flower girl show off their customized wedding boots
Joe carries Celeste's dress as they walk back to Almost Heaven
The high life: Red River, NM at 8750 feet
Bride in Red River holds her bouquet with snow on ground in background
We got a wonderful group shot of everyone at Celeste and Joe's mountain wedding
Celeste and Joe smile and hold hands during their autumn wedding
Wedding cake adorned with autumn flowers for October wedding
Wedding officiant wearing cowboy boots and a hat, groom wearing jeans
The wedding boots, the flowers, the rings.
The boutonniere and flower girl's basket with rose petals
The flower girl, dressed in orange, warms up in front of the fire
Celeste and Joe smile from downstairs at Almost Heaven in Red River
by Deanna Oct 31, 2022 | Headshots , Portraits , Red River , Senior Pictures
Class of 2023 graduate smiles for professional senior portraits
Senior girl poses for portraits with the aspen trees in a formal dress
Katy wears lavender during her high school senior pictures session in Red River
Senior pictures on covered bridge in Red River, NM
Katy holds onto an aspen tree during her senior photo session in Red River
High school senior poses in formal dress in Red River, NM
Katy, in jeans and a white sweater, smiles between golden aspen trees
Senior portraits in Red River with autumn foliage in background
Katy stands on turquoise bridge with aspens and stream
Red River Marlette park with golden aspens made a beautiful spot for Katy's senior portraits
Katy's smiles and leans on a turquoise bridge during her senior photo session
Katy's blue eyes shine during her senior pictures in Red River, NM
Katy, a bookworm, will graduate in the class of 2023.
Katy wears a black hat as she takes a swing for her Red River senior pictures
Senior photos in Red River in early October
Katy stands with turquoise bridge for her senior photos in Red River, NM
Senior pictures in Red River for girl in Class of 2023
Katy smiles with her hand in her pocket during her Red River senior picture session
Soon to be graduate, Katy, stands with the Palisades in Red River
High school senior poses with old ski lift in Red River for senior pictures
Professional senior portraits of high school graduate on vacation in Red River
Katy stands with mossy rocks in Marlette Park for senior pictures in Red River
High school senior looks down at the Red River while standing on covered bridge
Cool angles and fun senior pictures for visiting senior in Red River, NM
by Deanna Oct 30, 2022 | Children , Portraits , Taos
Taos family portraits outdoors in autumn
Childrens photoswith yellow and green fall grass
Brothers in suspenders pose for an autumn portrait
Fall portraits of boys in bow ties in Carson National Forest
Five year old portrait in autumn
Family photos of Taos family in Valle Escondido
Mom walks with boys for autumn family photos
Portaits of Mom and sons in cuddle puddle in falltime
Brothers holding each other for portraits in autumn
Taos photographer caputres smiles in autumn portrats
Taos landscape showing off mountains during family portraits
Six year old children's portraits outdoor
Family portraits in autumn with mom and sons in bowties
by Deanna Oct 28, 2022 | Angel Fire , Elopement , Taos , Weddings
The October light touches Sarah's face during the wedding ceremony
Hiking boots and wedding flowers and tree roots, oh Taos!
Sarah and Edwardo held hands as the officiant read a poem by E. E. Cummings
Newly weds look at eachother through pueblo-style architecture in Taos
Sarah smiles at Edwardo during their wedding ceremony written by Dan Jones
Sarah holds her rose bouquet with autumn colored highlights
Sarah's beautiful dreadlocks were adorned with flowers
Wedding with brilliant fall foliage in Carson National Forest
Grand ponderosa pines were a gorgeous backdrop to this couple's wedding pictures
Bride with cascading bouquet standing with labyrinth in Taos
Sarah and Edwardo took a moment alone to honor the nature around them
Yellow grasses and yellow leaves at this Valle Escondido wedding
The light and shadows danced on Sarah and Edwardo's faces as they smiled at the altar
Latilla fencing, adobe walls, cottonwood trees and yellow leaves
Lines of yellow light danced around the meadow as Sarah and Edwardo kissed
October elopement in Valle Escondido with yellow autumn foliage
Sarah and Edwardo walk hand in hand before their Taos wedding
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
These two aspen trees offered a natural altar for Sarah and Edwardo's elopement
Edwardo touches his wife during their outdoor October wedding in the woods
The grasses in the meadow around Sarah and Edwardo were yellow, green, orange and brown
Newlyweds in the Hidden Valley of Valley Escondido
Sealing the ring exchange with a kiss
Beautiful hippie couple adorned in wedding outfits and hiking boots
Sarah and Edwardo were married on a brisk October afternoon
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
Sarah and Edwardo feed each other cake on their wedding day
Sarah and Edwardo smile in autumn mountain landscape
Sarah and Edwardo walk the labyrinth on their wedding day
Edwardo kisses Sarah next to ponderosa pine trees
Carson National Forest offers gorgeous lines and natural composition
Sarah smiles at Edwardo before their autumn wedding in Valle Escodido
Edwardo gives Sarah a kiss before their October wedding in Taos
Groom, Edwardo, stands in front of the labyrinth at Adobe and Pines
Semi Naked cake with fresh flowers and wedding topper
Bride and groom wearing hiking boots hike walk in Carson National Forest
With the conifer trees looking on, the newlyweds share a kiss
After the wedding ceremony Edwardo and Sarah walk hand in hand
by Deanna Oct 20, 2022 | Elopement , Taos , Weddings
Wedding couple wearing wool coats in the cool morning light in October
Sunrise wedding in Taos, bride and groom in black
Shirley and Fernando kiss with the Rio Grande Gorge and Rio Grande as a backdrop
Bride in black puts in her veil as the morning sunlight appears over the mountain
New Mexico bride in a black dress and black lace on her french veil
Bride and groom in black walk along the mesa at sunrise
Shirley and Fernandy look over the Rio Grande Gorge to view the Rio Grande below
Sunrise wedding ceremony at the gorge in Taos, NM
Shirley looks at her wedding bouquet at her sunrise wedding
Taos couple with the Rio Grande gorge bridge and Sangre de Cristo mountains
Lovers of the movie Natural Born Killers, these two were married at Rio Grande Gorge State Park
New Mexicans, in black, on their wedding day in Taos
Shirley and Fernando, both in black on their wedding day,
Shirly and Fernando and pink clouds before their wedding day sunrise
Shirly and Fernando, inspired by Natural Born Killers, were wed at Rio Grande Gorge State Park
Newly weds kissed by the morning Taos sunrise
This sunrise elopement was officiated by Dan Jones of Embracing Ceremony
Fernando smiles after his sunrise wedding ceremony at Taos gorge
The sunlight breaks the dawn and instantly warms the sunrise wedding ceremony
Fernando carries Shirley's dress as they smile for a wedding photo
The morning light of October kisses this bride's face during her wedding ceremony
Fernando and Shirley and the Rio Grande river and Rio Grade bridge
by Deanna Sep 30, 2022 | Angel Fire , Weddings
Micro wedding at Eagle Nest Lake state park visitor center
Israel's husky kisses the bride at the altar on wedding day
Israel and his mom smile at each other in front of Eagle Nest Lake
Bridal portrait of the back of Victoria's wedding dress with French veil
Victoria and Israel smile at a job well done after their Eagle Nest wedding
Victoria and Israel take a moment before rejoining their wedding guests
Eagle Nest Lake looked so fairy-tale blue on Victoria and Israel's wedding day!
Israel and Victoria pose with their wedding altar after their outdoor October ceremony
Micro wedding ceremony at Eagle Nest Lake state park
Groom with best dog at wedding in Eagle Nest lake in northern NM
Israel and Victoria take a walk on the path around Eagle Nest Lake after their wedding
Victoria and Israel walk down the aisle with Victoria's sister carrying her dress
Professional wedding alter with flowers at Eagle Nest Lake state park
Outdoor October wedding ceremony in front of blue Eagle Nest Lake
Victoria and Israel were married in the Sange de Cristo mountains at a blue lake!
The bride and groom sit in the quiet by the Eagle Nest visitor center
Victoria smiles as she tries to tame her French veil at a windy October wedding
Victoria plays with the top of her wedding bouquet and smiles for a photo
Victoria and Israel have an extended family photo at the altar, dog included
Wedding bouquet and converse sneakers featuring the wedding date
Victoria's converse shoes said, Just Married-- perfect shoes for walking around the lake
Israel, in a purple bowtie, poses for a wedding photo at Eagle Nest Late
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
American flag and New Mexico Zia flag flying outside Eagle Nest Lake visitor center
The best man, and best Husky, and ring bearer.
by Deanna Sep 28, 2022 | Taos , Weddings
Complete Music in Albuquerque gets the guests up to dance YMCA
The altar was traditional and contemporary with the Taos mountains, sagebrush, and flowers
Wedding dress hanging on stairs in home on mesa in El Prado
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Chasity smiles at her wedding bouquet, made by Enchanted Florist in Taos
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Contemporary shot of Chasity and Bill after their mesa wedding in Taos
Taos wedding guests lighting sparklers to send off the bride and groom
Chasity hugs her son at her outdoor El Prado wedding reception
Outdoor Taos wedding reception decorated with ambient lighting
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Chasity and Bill seal their wedding vows with a kiss!
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Chasity and her maid of honor smile before the outdoor summertime wedding
Texan wedding guests grabbed a 2nd layer and kept dancing at the outdoor Taos wedding
Chasity's besties traved from Texas for her destination wedding in Taos, NM
The groom and his buddies sing to song during outdoor September wedding reception
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Chasity and Bill have a wedding cake with a perfect New Mexico southwest design
The out of town wedding guests danced in the cool September night air
A member of Taos Pueblo officiated the outdoor September wedding ceremony
Chasity sprays her hair to prepare for the dry Taos air at her outdoor wedding ceremony
Sparkler send off as Bill and Chasity say goodbye to their guests
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The kids of the wedding couple walk the wedding dogs down the aisle
Chasity prepares for her wedding ceremony after her hair and makeup are complete
Bride and step daughter at outdoor September Taos reception
Groom with friends drink shots and sing to reception DJ
Long horned cow skull with flowers and gorgeous blue Taos skies
Chasity and Bill and their new blended family, dogs included!
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Sparkler send off for newly weds on Tune Drive in Taos, NM
The wedding was officiant was from the Taos Pueblo, her altar included a drum, pipe, and bowl of sage
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September blue skied wedding out near Tune Drive in Taos, NM
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Bride with turquoise stones in her hair for her Taos, NM wedding
Chasity and her two dogs who are a part of her Taos, NM wedding ceremony
Bill and Chasity and the sparkler send off on Taos mesa
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Outdoor Taos wedding on the mesa of El Prado with lights and line dancing
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Wedding guests dance outside after dark at this Taos reception
Bill sings to his bride as they dance to a favorite song
Outdoor September wedding reception in Taos, NM with tambourines
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Chasity and Bill raise their hands in achievement after their northern New Mexico wedding
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Chasity reassures the wedding's best-dog before her ceremony
Chasity with a turquoise squash blossom, looks at her wedding bouquet
Chasity and Bill hug their best friend and wedding speaker as officiant watches
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Chasity and Bill run through sparklers at the end of their Taos wedding
Chasity and Bill smile at one another after their September wedding
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Chasity poses with her wedding bouquet with Taos mountains in the background
Bill hugs his wedding guests after their Taos mesa reception
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by Deanna Aug 30, 2022 | Elopement , Taos , Weddings
Wedding sign at SpiriTaos wedding garden in Taos
Peyton and Ellis with the Taos mountain and hollyhocks
Wedding officiant, Dan Jones, smiles during wedding ceremony
Peyton and Ellis are married in a garden in Taos, NM
Bright mums and corn adorn the background of wedding photos
Bride in blue and vibrant dalias and mums
The hollyhocks, willow, and sage are abundant at SpiriTaos in El Prado
Peyton, silhouetted by Taos Mountain, and lovely garden flowers
August wedding with grey skies and vibrant flowers
Peyton and Ellis walk down a path at beautiful SpiriTaos gardens
Groom with sunshine tie and gardens with hollyhocks and a meadow
Peyton and Ellis on a cloudy but warm August wedding
Bride in blue holds gorgeous airy bouquet from local florist, Enchanted Florist
SpiriTaos elopement package with mountain views
Bride in blue stands with Lion Tail flowers at SpiriTaos
Dalias and mums adorn the altar at this August wedding
Peyton and Ellis smile with Taos mountain looming
SpiriTaos, a wedding venue and garden in El Prado, NM
by Deanna Aug 25, 2022 | Angel Fire , Children , Family , Portraits
This Texan family walked through the meadows of Angel Fire for their family photo shoot! This blended family has two young children and a teenager!
by Deanna Aug 2, 2022 | Elopement , Family , Taos , Weddings
After the wet monsoons, Taos is always the most beautiful at the end of July. Daniela and Eric eloped to Taos, NM with the kids! This blended family said vows together affirming their new union. Dan Jones of Embracing Ceremony wrote the unique ceremony and officiated the late morning wedding ceremony. After some photos on the Taos mesa, we popped over to the Earthship for some photos of Eric crossing the threshold with his brand new wife. There is nothing like a New Mexico wedding!
Daniela asked Eric to carry her "Across the Threshold" to paradise
Garden flower bouquets and hippy jewelry and the cork of the local New Mexico champagne
Daniela and Eric hold hands as Dan Jones officiates the wedding elopement ceremony
Beautiful family in oranges and turquoise on wedding day in Taos, New Mexico
Beautiful bride spins in her dress with the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge adorning the background
Daniela and Eric sit with their newly united family in their Earthship
Daniela and Eric's daughters prepare for the cleansing wedding sage ceremony
The family walks to their wedding site on path through sage and chamisa in Taos, NM
Daniela poses next to the gorge with her flowers and turquoise jewelry
Siblings walk arm in arm through the sage and spider grass on the Taos mesa
Three sisters and a brother and joined in union with their newly married parents
Daniela, Eric, and Dan all share a laugh during the July wedding ceremony on the West Rim Trail
The wedding rings posing with the snap dragons
Daniela and Eric pose with their Taos Earthship on Wedding Day
The wedding ceremony was to join the bride and groom, and their children, in a union!
Wedding couple, Daniela and Eric, newly married at the Gorge Bridge in Taos, NM
Eric spins his bride as they dance in the dessert on wedding day
Happily ever after at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge in Taos, NM
Family talking together after a beautiful and happy wedding elopement in Taos, NM
Hippy Bride and Groom elope to Taos, NM
The bride and groom and their amazing wedding shoes!
On the edge of the Rio Grande Gorge, Daniela and Eric share a kiss.
Daniela and Eric emotionally prepare for their wedding elopement ceremony
A mama and her tie dyed flower girl on wedding day
Tie Dye flower girl gazes out at the Taos gorge on wedding morning
by Deanna Aug 1, 2022 | Angel Fire , Taos , Weddings
Scarlet and Clint raise their glass during a toast at their Taos reception
The groomsmen and and all of the guests dancing at the wedding reception
The groomsmen get the disco ball up to shine through the reception
A wedding donut bar adorns this unique Taos wedding reception
Summertime July wedding ceremony at summer home in Valle Escondido
Wedding ceremony in front of pond with large altar flower arrangement in Taos, NM
The ring bearer and flower girl tear up the dance floor at the Taos wedding
Gorgeous ambient lighting in tent rental in Taos Canyon for wedding reception
Scarlet's wedding shoes, Chacos, are embroidered with her name and date.
Bohemian wedding style of outdoor wedding with rug and flower petals
Wedding ceremony in the hidden valley of Valley Escondido in Carson National Forest
Clynt stands with his groomsmen in the aspens of Valle Escondido
The flowergirls with a Cavalier King Charles spaniel
Wedding party in Taos Canyon with navy suits and various colored dresses
Groom, Clynt, wears a blue suit and a white tie for his July wedding
Scarlett, with a long sleeve wedding dress, shows off her killer wedding bouquet
Flower girls with flower crowns and white dresses sit with lanterns before the wedding ceremony
The groom and his father with casual unbuttoned jackets before the wedding
The children at this Taos mountain wedding flock to the candy bar
Scarlet and Craig share a kiss after they do the traditional cake cutting
Scarlet and Clynt smile after their slightly rainy wedding ceremony in Taos Canyon
The backs of the bridesmaids during outdoor July wedding ceremony
Extended family photo at wedding in Taos Canyon, NM
Scarlet has wet eyes as she hugs her dad during their father/daughter dance
Scarlet and Clynt hold hands while they share their wedding vows
Scarlet and Craig share a laugh during their Taos wedding reception in a tent
Outdoor setting with wedding tent and aspen trees in Taos Canyon
Flower girl with bouquets of professional wedding flowers
Lanterns and lights lit the way to and from the wedding tent in Taos Canyon
The wedding bouquets, flower girls, and good friends wait inside the lake house
Cake cutting at Taos canyon wedding in a tent
Valle Escondido wedding ceremony on private land by pond
Scarlett's father walks her down a lantern lined aisle
Scarlet throws her bouquet to the single ladies at her wedding
Scarlet danced until the very end of the night at her wedding reception
Here's a after-the-cake-cutting wedding high-five!
Scarlett admires her bouquet with a spring green meadow background
Craig, the groom, dances with his mother during the mother/son reception dance
Taos Canyon altar in front of pond with mountains on horizon
Scarlet and Clynt start laughing during this kiss at their altar
Scarlet and Craig share a moment during a dance together at their summertime wedding reception
Scarlet and Craig look at one another as the reception rolls in the background
While it rains outside, dinner is served inside the wedding tent in Taos Canyon
The gorgeous signs and table decorations were made by Taos Enchanted Florist
Groomsmen standing next to aspens and the pond in Valle Esondido
Scarlett stands with her parents for a formal photos with flowers
Bride and groom kiss in the subtly lit eucalyptus decorated doorway of their reception tent
The flowergirls with their hair done, anxiously await the wedding
Clynt, in a blue suit, has photos taken while he's waiting for his wedding ceremony
Bohemian wedding stylewith airy bouquet and triangle altar
Smiling bridesmaids show off their bouquets before the wedding ceremony
Gorgeous bride in green meadow with aspen trees in Taos Canyon
This Taos reception includes a cake table and a donut bar
Looking sharp in blue suits, Clynt's six groomsmen are ready for the wedding
A wedding reception isn't complete unless there is at least one song with line dancing
Koozie or Cozy, such a great wedding favor for your Taos wedding
Airy professional bouquets by Enchanted Florist with bridesmaids in front of aspen trees
Scarlett admires her bouquet at her wedding in Valle Escondido, NM
The brother of the bride has fun dancing in the middle of a circle at the reception
Scarlett holds the ring bearers hand before the wedding ceremony
The groomsmen did a first-look with the bride and they all approved!
Gorgeous triangle altar with evergreen and aspens and a pond in Taos Canyon
the ring bearer keeps a good eye on the Taos Canyon wedding reception candy bar
Bride laughs during her reception in a tent at her Valle Escondido wedding
by Deanna Jul 10, 2022 | Elopement , Taos , Weddings
This couple came up to Taos from Albuquerque for their mountain elopement. Their wedding ceremony took place on the edge of the immense Rio Grande Gorge.
Bride and groom walk on mesa with Three Peaks in background in Taos, NM
Cynthia and her husband look back at photographer before walking down the mesa trail
Cynthia wears flip flops and carries her wedding heals to the ceremony site
Cynthia and Dustin seal their wedding vows with a kiss!
Cynthia gives a nervous laugh as the minutes before her ceremony creep forward
Newlyweds walk on Taos Mesa as the spiderplant blooms in July
Cynthia smiles with bouquet of white roses in front of the Rio Grande gorge bridge
Outdoor July wedding with bride wearing a tiara and veil and carrying white roses
The groom with a red tie and a white rose in front of the Taos gorge
Cynthia and her mom look at each other and laugh before the wedding cermeony
Groom helps his bride take off her high heels to put on her flip flops
The wedding veil, the wedding rings, and the wedding shoes
Cynthia's mother places the veil behind the tiara in Cynthia's hair
The newlyweds smiles for a selfie with their moms after their afternoon July wedding ceremony
Newlyweds hold hands as they walk on Taos mesa after their elopement
Bride and groom change into Mr. and Mrs. t-shirts after wedding
Cynthia stands by Rio Grande gorge with bouquet of white roses
Tall groom and his shorter bride with the Rio Grande gorge and Sangre de Cristo mountain range
Cynthia and Dustin and the beautiful New Mexico sky
Groom, Dustin, has a photo taken with his mon with the mountains behind them
Cynthia and Dustin have a photo taken with their moms after their wedding ceremony
by Deanna Jun 29, 2022 | Babies , Children , Portraits , Taos
During a time when the wildfires were close, baby Tiana was born in Penasco, NM, less than 20 miles from the fire’s edge. Tiana’s family had a car filled with baby formula and diapers in case an evacuation was called. During a stressful time, baby Tiana was a very calm, corporative newborn! She endured many outfit changes and took quick catnaps so we could photograph both her sleeping and her beautiful eyes.
Baby Tiana opens her brown eyes briefly before dozing off for another catnap
Showing off with her own pose, Tiana raises her arm with a fist
Little star Tiana poses with her special pink moon pillow
Sweet baby Tiana take a catnap during her four week newborn photo session
Little angel baby takes a nap during her newborn portraits
Brown-eyed girl, Tiana, with perfect lips and almond shaped eyes
Baby Tiana sleeps during her baby modeling session
Sweet Baby Tiana in pink gauze, taking a morning snooze
Sweet baby Tiana looks for her mommy while she waits for her photo
Tiana and her milk mouth are ready for bath time!
Baby Tiana poses in a towel and bathrobe for her portrait
Baby Tiana with a headband and red painted fingernails
Baby Tiana rocking a tutu and headband on her heart faux fur
As the only daughter, baby Tiana is the princess of the family!
Tiana awake and alert and pretty in pink!
by Deanna Jun 28, 2022 | Portraits , Red River , Taos , Weddings
The Red River Community House hosts outdoor weddings in front of their building. The mountains and the ponderosa pines loom behind the altar and behind Red River’s main street. Ashley and Jordan had a triangle alter made with aspen trees. Gorgeous flowers made with sunflowers and roses hung on the alter. These photos include immediate and extended family, shots of the bridesmaids and groomsmen, the entire wedding party together, and all four legged friends.
Ashleigh and Jordan smile at eachother after a breazy wedding ceremony in Red River
Red River wedding ceremony with Ashleigh and Jordan and their precious dog
Red River Community House is a wedding venue right on Red River Main Street!
Bridesmaids in red at this Red River springtime wedding
Jordan and Ashleigh kiss in front of their tipi altar in Red River, NM
Groom and his best man at their Red River main street wedding at the Community House
Ashleigh and Jordan brought a frame to have some fun with their wedding party
Ashleigh an Jordan kiss during a dip in front of their wedding altar
Ashley and Jordan and their precious dog-daughter who is happy to be included on wedding day
Red River, NM bride with her maid and maitron of honor
Beautiful altar flowers with roses, mums, and large sunflowers
Wedding bouquet, wedding jewelry, wedding manicure, and wedding rings
Wedding altar pictures of bridal party on Main Street in Red River, NM
Red River main street wedding ceremony with Aspen Tree altar and airy professional bouquet
Ashleigh and Jordan were married under the blue skies of Red River, NM
by Deanna Jun 24, 2022 | Angel Fire , Taos , Weddings
After the fires and before the rains, Jade and Brannen had a beautiful weekend for their mountain wedding in Angel Fire, NM.
Jade and Brannon pose under their natural wedding altar in Angel Fire, NM
Brannon's extended family gets together for a photo with the wedding couple
Jade and Brannon talk as they walk back to their Angel Fire wedding reception
Jade and Brannon walk to their car after their summertime outdoor wedding ceremony
Brannon poses with his groomsmen after the Angel Fire wedding ceremony
Jade smiles at the camera as her new husband carries her dress
As bride and groom pose for silhouette photo, a ravel photobombs in the sky above
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Jade and Brannon smile for the camera after their Angel Fire resort wedding ceremony
The Village Haus hosts the destination wedding reception in Angel Fire in June
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Groomsmen at Angel Fire wedding show off their matching American Flag socks
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Arizona couple pose with the ski resorts chair lift at their destination mountain wedding
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Simple and elegant wedding decor at the Angel Fire reception
Groom and groomsmen pose with the Angel Fire ski mountain in the background
Jade and Brannon pose with their gorgeous airy bouquet and altar flowers
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The fisheye lens captures a 180 degree view of Angel Fire's wedding altar area
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The newlyweds look at one another under their sunflower altar flowers
Wedding party laughs as they hold Jade and Brannon for a kiss
Their first supper at their summertime wedding in June in Angel Fire, NM
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Reception in action at the top of the mountain at Angel Fire resort
by Deanna Jun 10, 2022 | Events , Portraits , Senior Pictures , Taos
The Taos High School seniors threw their hats into the air and the wind took them away: a perfect farewell for the class of 2022 who graduated during a windy and hot fire season.
The seniors in this graduating class have also endured high school during a pandemic with full on remote learning. It was emotional to hear Taos high school principal, CJ Grace, speak to the graduating class and honor the accomplishments.
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Professional pictures for Taos graduate on graduation day at Taos High
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Candid shots of Matthew with friends after graduating high school at Taos high
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Taos graduate wearing his cap and holds his diploma on graduation afternoon
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Taos High School graduate with his family and Taos mountain
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Matthew smiles as he holds his Class of 2022 dipoloma from high school
Matthew holds up his diploma after Taos High School graduation
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Taos high graduates show off their diplomas after graduation
Taos high school graduates after graduation with Taos mountain
Friends hug in congratulations after their senior year officially ends
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Taos High School graduate on graduation day with Uncle
Matthew's girlfriend, wearing his class ring, hugs him in congratulations
The wind takes away the graduates hates as soon as the class of 2022 throw them
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Taos graduate with his grandma on graduation day at Taos High School
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Classmates smile on graduation day after many years of school together
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by Deanna Jun 6, 2022 | Elopement , Taos , Weddings
Lindsay and Ryan took an Amtrak train across the country to elope in Taos, New Mexico! They chose to stay in a few different off-the-grid Earthships while they visited Northern New Mexico, and have their wedding ceremony in one! The Earthship Biotecture home was a beautiful spot for their morning wedding ceremony. Dan Jones wrote a unique ceremony which spoke about the earth and mountains around the community. Lindsay wore a dress that she crocheted herself and Ryan wore a seersucker suit because his made-to-order suit did not arrive on time. They laughed and enjoyed the struggles and triumphs it took to travel to make their wedding day happen. It was beautiful
Earthship home in Taos, NM with recycled tire stairs and mesa views
Lindsey laughs at Ryan's posing suggesting as we were doing after wedding portraits
Groom with hands in pockets next to bottle wall in Earthship home
Bride and groom give the fingers, to show off their new weddings rings
A colorful wedding altar with unique reflections, officiated by Embracing Ceremony
Picture of bride and groom and Trader Joe's bouquet at Earthship in Taos, NM
Lindsey crocheted her wedding dress and made her beaded belt for her destination Taos wedding
Destination wedding elopement at Earthship community in west of Taos
Destination elopement in Taos NM at Earthship community
Bride and groom walk up recycled tire staircase at their Earthship wedding venue in Taos
The bottled wall of this Earthship is a unique background for wedding photos
A little stroll around the Earthship as the bride and groom walk hand in hand
This destination wedding took place in an Earthship house in Greater World Community
Blue, brown, green, and yellow bottles create a unique altar at this Earthship house
Elopement at Earthship community west of Rio Grande gorge bridge in Taos, NM
This wedding took place inside a Earthship which is a home off-the-grid
This elopement was officiated inside a home found on Airbnb of Greater World Earthship Community
This wedding venue was an airbnb, environmentally friendly and off the grid Earthship in Taos, NM
Lindsey crocheted her entire wedding dress. Her beaded sash was also handmade.
Elopement inside of Earthship in Greater World Earthship Community
