Gerald Peters Gallery • Santa Fe, New Mexico • Flowers by Melissa of Renegade Floral • Cake by Zara Southard of Maggie's Cakes • Coordinated by Plum Studio
Can every event be in an art gallery please? A fun, intimate destination wedding, pure eye candy! Congratulations to Laura and Cory, thank you for including us in your day.
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Frances and Thomas were married at dusk the weekend before Thanksgiving. We were delighted to be a part of their big day and were so happy to work with Floriography - who completely outdid themselves with the gorgeous arrangements found all over the historic Los Poblanos as well as the bouquets. Makeup by the talented Genica Lee. I pretty much love every single detail put into this unique event, from the dress to the board games at the reception, so here are my top 94 favorite things.
100 friends and family traveled from far and wide to join the happy couple in New Orleans, LA and celebrate their beautiful wedding.
Bridgette and I have long admired each others art - she's an amazing painter & one of my favorite pieces of hers hangs in my home. I was honored to join them and tell their wedding story.
The stage is set at the New Orleans Board of Trade, a historical building with a service dating back to 1880 when it was founded as a non-profit membership organization comprised of key leaders in the business community. The New Orleans Board of Trade over the course of its history would be deemed the foremost authority on the River, on commodity commerce, with a specialty in coffee importation.
The view from under the chuppah (canopy), a symbol of the home that the new couple will build together. It is open on all sides to welcome people in unconditional hospitality.
This dress! Fully captures the vibe of the city as well as the brides artistic personality.
First look - followed by portraits in the lovely colorful blocks surrounding the building. (On and around Magazine Street in what is know as the Warehouse District.)
Stuck at a red light, might as well do a little dancing.
Let's twirl a bit before we get serious.
Signing the Ketubua. (Marriage contract)
Oh, wait. We are in New Orleans, things don't stay serious for long - as musical parade passes outside on the street.
At twilight, the second ceremony begins.
Sisters. xoxo
The ceremony took place under the stars, sealed with a kiss. (And not pictured, the breaking of the glass by the groom.)
The incredible Phat Hat band.
Scott performs a surprise solo act for his bride.
Dancing the hora - the band prefaced this with - "we've never played this song before" - They nailed it!
I loved visiting this wonderful and friendly city for the first time. It was as romantic a setting as you could wish for - rich with it's own history, fabulous architecture, music... and don't forget food!
These two not only love each other, but share a deep love for pugs as well. As Tracy told me during our session, Mike is worse than she is! (What a perfect match.) They rescue, foster and rehab countless pugs, and yes, even foster fail - and can you blame them? Look at these babies! (Not pictured, the deluxe enclosed play area Mike built complete with a dog bone shaped swimming pool, astro-turf, and doggie obstacle course.)
Ok, I just want to say that 1. I love a girl that wants to be different. 2. And is willing to make certain "alleged" sketchy choices on photo location to achieve that goal. 3. Is a legit swimmer. And let me use my GoPro for some underwater "hypothetically cool" shots. I think we did it, thank you Kelsey & Beth for one of the most fun sessions I've ever had.
I was honored to attend and photograph this wedding; I am friends with Walt and have know Amy for years, and in the words of Walt's first father in law (My friend Ellen Benson's dad) - Our prayers have been answered as these two have found each other and joined families. It was a small ceremony that joined more than two families together, which was simply magnificent.
At the beautiful Nature Pointe in Tijeras.
My cool sister Lisa played cello and gave the kids some fun before the ceremony.
Soren gave her away with a flourish!
Early hummingbird for the east mountains. (A Broad-tailed hummingbird according to my bird book.)
And Orion exclaimed: That's not the first time they've kissed! xoxo
A new family of six.
We have always thought that a lens flare in photos was the spirit of a loved one that has passed on, coming to visit you. Looks like this union has been blessed.
A photo of a photo of a selfie... :)
They say it's good luck when it rains on your wedding day - especially in the desert - imagine the fortune when it snows! We don't get many snowy weddings, so it was a special treat for us to photograph this winter wonderland wedding at Los Poblanos Historic Inn.
The show will go on! I love that the ceremony was still held outside - under the portal instead of the lawn, a perfect fit.
Check out the cool knotted backdrop hanging behind the Chuppah - which represents the new home a couple establishes through their marriage. (Caitlyn, I'm still gaga over this ring shot!!!)
Seven Fold Blessing: read aloud by the bride & groom, accompanied by the entire congregation.
Tie the knot!
Mazel tov!
Being that the wedding was set for the end of February, Katya mentioned that she had wanted either 65 degree weather or a snowy wedding... wish granted! (And what a trooper to brave the freezing temps for some of the most amazing portraits.)
Dancing the hora.
You make me wanna SHOUT!
A little bit softer now.... thanks Cutmaster Music for a great dance party!
We are celebrating my 10 year anniversary in 2015, so stay tuned all year for amazing deals and never offered before discounts on everything from wedding packages, a new Year Package called Growing Up, and a mini shoot punch card which earns you FREE goodies like albums & future sessions.
For January's unprecedented sale, we are offering 10% off ANY WEDDING PACKAGE.... your wedding can take place anytime during 2015 as long as you have a contract and deposit squared away this month.
Also scheduled, a very special mini shoot on 1/31/15 in a historical building downtown... graciously hosted by the Albuquerque Community Foundation. Indoor and outdoor options, your photos will be delivered in time for Valentine's Day.
The last of the holiday portraits have been delivered, and I am full speed ahead finishing the remainder of my 2014 weddings (hopefully before the new year begins!). An added incentive for me to get them done is how excited I am to deliver them in my updated wedding packaging, inspired by my brand new paper clip USB drives from the fabulous folks at USB Memory Direct.
Aren't they cute?! A special thanks goes out to Kellie for combing the city for black and white chevron tissue paper & the perfect color of turquoise ribbon.
When I saw Amber and her family with day of the dead style face paint I wasn't sure if they were really there for family photos. She told me she didn't know if it was going look really cool or really stupid, but since it was an economical mini shoot she decided to just go for it and see what we got. Um, Amber? It is really really cool.