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Vista Grande High School Senior Shoot in Taos, NM

by Deanna | Jun 1, 2023 | Portraits, Senior Pictures, Taos

Casa Benavides is a beautiful and historic bed and breakfast in Taos! As a Taos photographer who has lived here for almost two decades, I am shocked I haven’t shot at this venue before. I had so much fun using the gorgeous art and beautiful blue accents in these senior photographs. The property is pristine with “Taos Blue” painted portals and vigas. The dining area and great room are brilliantly painted and the hand carved wood is traditional and unique. High school senior, Itzmir, is a brilliant student and a fabulous model. We had so much fun capturing her senior pictures at this Taos landmark. Congratulations to class of 2023!!

Gorgeous wooden vigas and blue paint are local trademarks in Taos, NM

Senior photo shoot with Taos art in local bed and breakfast

The property at Casa Benavides was ideal for this Taos high school senior photo session

Casa Benavides hosted this beautiful senior for her senior photo session

Casa Benavides has gorgeous scenes at their property, perfect for a Taos photo shoot

Taos senior high student has photos done in gallery

Senior with flowering tree at Casa Benavides

Taos senior posing for high school senior pictures at Casa Benavides

High school senior poses in green gown by gorgeous Taos art scene

New Mexico high school student with bright Taos art

Traditional hand carved doors are the backdrop for this Taos senior photo shoot

Itzmir looks directily into at the photographer for this Taos senior photo session

With grace and style this Taos senior graduated from Vista High School in Taos in May 2023

With cap and gown, Itzmir celebrates her graduation with senior photos

Itzmir poses with gorgeous Taos blue gate near the plaza

Senior high student, Itzmir, has senior photos taken near Taos plaza

Elegant in black, Itzmir looks at the camera for her senior photo shoot

Vista Grande graduate having senior photos in Taos NM

Taos high school student has senior photos taken with art

Vista Grande High School in Taos with green and white as senior colors

A Springtime Wedding at SpiriTaos 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.

Taos, New Mexico where the skies area gorgeous wedding backdrop

Destination wedding in El Prado, part of Taos, NM

Bride and groom hold hands during their Taos wedding in springtime

This bride had her bridesmaids in flannels and jeans for this Taos, NM wedding ceremony

The sun shines at 95% of our Taos, NM wedding ceremonies

A kiss seals the wedding vows at the end of this El Prado wedding ceremony

Heart-shaped rocks adorn the wedding grounds at SpiriTaos in El Prado, NM

Taos Mountain stands tall for a Taos wedding photograph

This photograph with her nails and ring, and his snaps reminds me how important wedding details are

Sun flare and red willow with this bride and groom both in white

The officiant of this Taos wedding ceremony blesses the wedding rings

This bride and groom share a laugh with their officiant during their wedding ceremony in Taos, NM

Bride in blue wipes away a tear during her Taos wedding ceremony

SpiriTaos is a perfect New Mexico wedding venue for micro wedding

Surrounded by the mountains in Taos, SpiriTaos is conveniently is located 10 minutes from Taos plaza

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

Bride and groom with popular latilla fence in northern New Mexico

Senior Shoot at Taos Ski Valley

by Deanna | May 17, 2023 | Portraits, Senior Pictures, Taos, Taos Ski Valley

This senior shoot was a true adventure at the Taos Ski Valley! After William and I took many photos for almost two hours, we rode the chair lift up the mountain to get some final pictures with a view. As soon as we got off the chairlift, it closed down because lightening was detected nearby. So here we are at the top of the mountain with lightening and they advise us hike down. Upon consideration of safety, we were then offered a ride down by the lift operator, in an old suburban, which we were happy to take.

Adventure hike for senior pictures in Taos, NM

High school senior does senior photo session at Taos Ski Valley on ski hill

Senior photography at Taos Ski Valley

William, an avid camper and hiker, brought his camping chair to use in his senior pictures taken at Taos Ski Valley

Senior photo shoot at Taos Ski Valley with waterfall

Taos Ski Valley senior photo shoot in June

High school senior has senior pictures taken by photographer in Taos, NM

William wears his Philmont hat for his senior pictures taken by photographer in Taos Ski Valley

High school senior, William, has his senior photos taken on vacation in Taos

Senior pictures at the top of the ski valley while on vacation in Taos, NM

Taos Ski Valley photographer for senior pictures

This senior photo shoot was done at the Taos Ski Valley in springtime

Taos Ski Valley waterfall popular location for Taos photographers

High school senior, William, relaxes after his senior photos at the Taos Ski Valley

The Taos Ski Valley chair lift and mountains are a beautiful senior photo backdrop

William smiles a photo while crossing the river on a hike in the Taos Ski Valley

Deb and Scott Elope in the Mountains of New Mexico

by Deanna | May 4, 2023 | Elopement, Taos, Weddings

Rain is good luck at your Taos New Mexico wedding!

Sealed with a kiss with the New Mexico mountains watching

Local bed and breakfast hosts Taos wedding in El Prado area

Deb and Scott share a kiss in front of Hacienda del Sol bed and breakfast in Taos

Deb and Scott in front of looming cottonwood trees and Taos mountains

May wedding elopement with Taos mountain witnessing

Taos wedding photographer captures the sunshine kissing the bride and groom while the mountains watch

Mini Reception for Deb and Scott at this colorful bed and breakfast

Scott steals a look at Deb during their New Mexico elopement in Taos

Deb and Scott cut a professional wedding cake made in Taos, NM

Deb was happy to leave her wedding shoes behind for this wedding pose

Beautiful professional bouquet showcasing Taos wedding rings

Hard to find green grass at this bed and breakfast wedding venue

Deb and Scott smile at one another as Dan Jones officiates in Taos, NM

Destination wedding in the Taos mountains in New Mexico

The golden sunlight kisses the new May leaves on the cottonwoods

The Hacienda del Sol is so New Mexico with the turquoise gate and pueblo style adobe rooms

Deb and Scott look at one another after a successful Taos wedding day

Simple New Mexico elopement in grassy garden with Taos mountains

A Gazebo Wedding at Taos Plaza

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 Taos Plaza was established in 1796 and has been a venue for meetings, gatherings, and celebrations for over two centuries.

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.

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His and hers handmade wedding ring bands made and purchased in Taos, NM

The blue New Mexico skies were a stunning backdrop for this destination wedding in Taos NM

The license signing is an important part of the wedding day that usually takes places after the wedding ceremony

Wedding ceremony with gorgeous adobe Taos architecture in background

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

The ring bearer offers the rings at this springtime Taos wedding ceremony

The gazebo on Taos plaza is an awesome wedding venue in Taos offering shade and some privacy

Bride and groom seal their vows with a kiss under the gazebo in Taos, NM

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Hugs and Cigars of congratulations after this Taos NM wedding

Groom smiles with his father on his wedding day in Taos

Taos gazebo wedding wtih birdseed confetti toss afterwards

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Bird seed wedding confetti is an environmentally friendly and photogenic

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Groom, wearing a bolo tie, waits for his bride to walk to Taos plaza

The ring bearer talks about his important job with the groom

After a wedding on Taos plaza, these lovebirds are ready to drive off to the mountains

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Wedding signing stones are fun to display in your garden after wedding day

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Taos plaza with chile ristras and pueblo style adobe buildings make nice wedding backgrounds

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Bride and groom exchange wedding rings under the Taos gazebo

The Taos plaza is a beautiful place for a wedding under the cottonwoods

Bride and groom are married by Dan Jones under the Taos gazebo

Newlyweds kiss after their Cinco de Mayo springtime wedding in Taos

Bride and groom smile after their gazebo wedding in Taos NM

The groomsmen with the groom and ring bearer in Taos NM plaza

A springtime gust of wind greets this bride and her father in the Taos plaza

The Taos plaza gazebo has hosted many weddings, family reunions, celebrations and centuries of community gatherings.

Wedding under latillas of the plaza gazebo in Taos, NM

Family photos with the wedding couple in the Taos plaza

Destination wedding in Taos plaza under gazebo

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The white birdseed was brilliant in the photos during the confetti toss

Altar photo of "the guys" honoring the groom's new bride; adobe and chiles in background

An early May Taos wedding under the cottonwoods and plaza gazebo

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New Mexico springtime wedding in Taos, NM

With a giant rev of his engine, the groom and bride drive off the Taos plaza on a Harley

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The groom and his ring bearer hit knuckles signifying a job well done

Taos gazebo on the plaza provides great shade from the hot New Mexico sunshine

Cinco de Mayo wedding in Taos, NM on the plaza

Beautiful dip in Taos plaza for New Mexico wedding in May

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Proud father of the bride walks his daughter to the gazebo through the Taos plaza

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Dan Jones officiates a wedding under the gazebo in Taos plaza

This groom loves his bride and his motorcycle and made sure both were included in their Taos wedding photos

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Bride and groom and her father in important after-wedding photography

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Bride and groom on a Harley in front of Hotel La Fonda on plaza in Taos

After wedding photographs with bride, groom, and bride's parents

The bride and groom steal a quick look at one another during their Taos plaza wedding

Taos Ski Valley Outdoor Wintertime 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.