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 say their wedding vows in Valle Escondido
Sarah and Michael have their rings blessed by officiant in front of aspen trees
Group altar picture of Bride and Groom and their immediate families
Local Taos groom wears a turquoise tie and hiking boots
Autumn Bouquet with Sunflowers and Hiking Boots
Sarah and Michael have a wedding day kiss between Ponderosa Pines
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
Adorable Taos couple is married in the Carson National Forest in Sepember
A sleeveless wedding dress was perfect for our warm September in Taos this fall
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.
Bre and James and the beautiful Taos sunset on their wedding night
After a brief Taos rain, the mosquitos decided to joint the wedding festivities
Gorgeous wedding couple stand in SpiriTaos garden
Beautiful gate and meadow at SpiriTaos wedding venue
Ornamental bird sculpture in SpiriTaos garden
A wedding kiss in the flowers at SpiriTaos Garden in Taos NM
Mosquito repellant, a necessary New Mexico wedding item after a monsoon rain
SpiriTaos: El Prado and Taos wedding venue for elopements and microweddings
The silhouettes of Bre and James on their wedding night in Taos NM
Sharing a kiss on wedding night at golden hour in Taos, NM
A Taos wedding ceremony with an altar adorned with red poppies
James and Bre share their wedding vows during their outdoor elopement ceremony
The sun sets on the Taos horizon after Bre and James' wedding elopement
SpiriTaos always has something in bloom: here are the red poppies!
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
Bride and groom smile after their destination elopement in El Prado
Dan Jones officiates a July wedding ceremony in SpiriTaos garden in Taos
Radiant Taos mountain with stunning bride and groom at July wedding
Bride and Groom and a simple southwest sunset in Taos, NM
Bre and James kiss in front of sacred Taos mountain
SpiriTaos provided natural mosquito repellant and the event was private once again
Flowers and mountain silhouettes adorn this Taos garden wedding venue
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.
This bride had her bridesmaids in flannels and jeans for this Taos, NM wedding ceremony
A kiss seals the wedding vows at the end of this El Prado wedding ceremony
Bride in blue wipes away a tear during her Taos wedding ceremony
Destination wedding in El Prado, part of Taos, NM
Heart-shaped rocks adorn the wedding grounds at SpiriTaos in El Prado, NM
This photograph with her nails and ring, and his snaps reminds me how important wedding details are
The sun shines at 95% of our Taos, NM wedding ceremonies
Surrounded by the mountains in Taos, SpiriTaos is conveniently is located 10 minutes from Taos plaza
Bride and groom with popular latilla fence in northern New Mexico
The officiant of this Taos wedding ceremony blesses the wedding rings
SpiriTaos is a perfect New Mexico wedding venue for micro wedding
Bride and groom hold hands during their Taos wedding in springtime
Sun flare and red willow with this bride and groom both in white
This bride and groom share a laugh with their officiant during their wedding ceremony in Taos, NM
Outdoor wedding in El Prado with scenic views of sacred Taos Mountain
Red willow and raptor rests give texture to this gorgeous springtime Taos wedding photo
Taos Mountain stands tall for a Taos wedding photograph
Taos, New Mexico where the skies area gorgeous wedding backdrop
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!
Red headed bride and Taos Mountain
Embracing Ceremony officiant Dan Jones blesses the wedding rings
Wintertime wedding with garden and barn
Taos sunset with wedding silhouettes
Frozen pond at wintertime Taos wedding
Bride and groom silhouetted by Taos' evening light
The wedding officiant prays with the Mikayla and Cole during their wedding ceremony
Bride and groom's wintertime Taos wedding
Smiling bride and groom with tipi after eloping in Taos
Mikayla and Cole take in Taos mountain on their wedding day
Winter grasses and paths adorn SpiriTaos wedding venue
SpiriTaos owner and officiant Dan Jones
Taos mountain overlooks this December elopement at SpiriTaos
Mikayla wore turquoise jewelry and Cole wore a turquoise buttondown
Garden wedding venue with plants and snow
Young Texas couple elopes to the mountains in Taos, NM
The Taos light kisses the wintertime grasses at SpiriTaos
Taos groom in turquoise and cowboy hat
Newly wedded couple with Taos landscape and mountains
Texan couple enjoys private elopement in Taos
The Taos light kisses the wintertime grasses
Groom with cowboy hat and Taos mountain
Young Texans elope to Taos in December
Taos elopement package at SpiriTaos in El Prado
Mikayla and Cole posing in front of Taos Mountain
Sunset in El Prado on wedding evening
Bride in long sleeve dress by Taos Mountain
Romantic kiss to keep warm at December Taos wedding
by Deanna | Oct 20, 2022 | Elopement , Taos , Weddings
Shirley and Fernandy look over the Rio Grande Gorge to view the Rio Grande below
Shirley and Fernando kiss with the Rio Grande Gorge and Rio Grande as a backdrop
Fernando carries Shirley's dress as they smile for a wedding photo
New Mexicans, in black, on their wedding day in Taos
Sunrise wedding in Taos, bride and groom in black
Lovers of the movie Natural Born Killers, these two were married at Rio Grande Gorge State Park
Fernando smiles after his sunrise wedding ceremony at Taos gorge
Wedding couple wearing wool coats in the cool morning light in October
This sunrise elopement was officiated by Dan Jones of Embracing Ceremony
Taos couple with the Rio Grande gorge bridge and Sangre de Cristo mountains
Bride in black puts in her veil as the morning sunlight appears over the mountain
Shirley looks at her wedding bouquet at her sunrise wedding
Sunrise wedding ceremony at the gorge in Taos, NM
Shirly and Fernando and pink clouds before their wedding day sunrise
Newly weds kissed by the morning Taos sunrise
New Mexico bride in a black dress and black lace on her french veil
Shirly and Fernando, inspired by Natural Born Killers, were wed at Rio Grande Gorge State Park
Shirley and Fernando, both in black on their wedding day,
Fernando and Shirley and the Rio Grande river and Rio Grade bridge
The sunlight breaks the dawn and instantly warms the sunrise wedding ceremony
Bride and groom in black walk along the mesa at sunrise
The morning light of October kisses this bride's face during her wedding ceremony