If only the elk wasn't there...

We had a pretty crazy weekend a few weeks back. We went from Taos to Chamita, then to Angel Fire, then back down to Santa Fe, then just south of Santa Fe. Three days of all day shooting! Though we have posted some image from a couple of the other shoots, this is the wedding that started the weekend off.
If you have not been to Taos, NM you should. It's beautiful. If you have not been to El Monte Sagrado, you should do that as well it is a beautiful resort and a wonderful place to get married. There were only two things that were a little weird for us. First the bridal suite is the Kama Sutra room. And yes, there were Kama Sutra paintings everywhere. I can't say that it's really romantic looking around and seeing stylized ancient Indians in varying sexual positions, but whatever, maybe that's just me! The second thing which I still go back and forth on is the humongo elk sculpture at the end of the central lawn. It's kinda cool in and of itself but as a backdrop to a really nice wedding... seems strange to me...
Anyway, aside from that it is the perfect place for your northern new mexico wedding.
Merissa and David were had an intimate group of friends and family with them as they celebrated their wedding. the weather was beautiful, the food was fantastic, it was just a great time!

Tree of Life

We photographed our second wedding in Taos this year when Rico and Miranda were married in August at the Our Lady of Guadalupe. The ceremony was wonderful, lots of great moments to capture, and then the best part we got to go play under the tree of life and do pictures of just them. Our faithful blog stalkers may remember them as our "Love Story" contest winners, it was an honor to be there and we look forward to photographing in Taos again soon!













How is it that the guys always manage to make time for a shot?





One of the biggest wedding parties we have had in a while!











This was during the ceremony when Rico promised jayden that he would continue to take care of her and gave her a ring too-there wasn't a dry eye in the sanctuary!


Jayden was so proud of her ring.


"I want a ring!"








At the tree of life in Taos











Congrats guys!

From South to North

This summer we had so many wonderful weddings and travel opportunities, and this was no different. We met up with Mike and Angie for some connection time in Las Cruces, at one of our favorite places to hike and photograph. And then their wedding was on family land in Taos where 4 generations of Mike's family have either married or shared their marriage celebration with family. The wedding was on the 4th of July and was a perfect mix of Mike and Angie's style, from the laid back ceremony, with Mike's first love being the ring dog, to the amazing BBQ from Texas BBQ in Taos, to fireworks and dancing to the wee hours of the morning! Congrats and thanks to Mike and Angie for sharing their day with us!

















A freshly picked lavender bouquet to hold the place for Angie's mom who passed away after a battle with cancer.














I love me some flare!!!


Angie loves watermelon, hence the color of the bridesmaids gowns, and what's a Fourth of July blowout without a watermelon eating contest?






I had no idea that the silly string I had been toting around all day in my bag was so Angie's dad and the rest of the guests could have a war during the cake cutting. I also didn't realize it was all Angie's idea!


A few groomsman created the fireworks show during Mike and Angie's first dance.


Nothin' better than a wedding bonfire!