Culture Club - a Captivating Farm and Table Styled Shoot

If there’s one thing we’re obsessed with, its all the dreamy styled shoots in the hidden gems of our sweet Southwestern state. When our queen Jenny of Culture Club Salon dreamed up the most perfect summer shoot at Farm and Table in Albuquerque’s North Valley, we knew it would be an unforgettable day.

On the prettiest August afternoon, we journeyed to into the heart of Albuquerque to capture some of the dreamiest moments. Jenny, Stephanie, and the Culture Club Team created the most incredible glam on three of the most beautiful models ever. We loved the way this day’s neutral toned palette perfectly highlighted all of the hair and makeup goodness that sweet Jenny envisioned for this shoot.

Bring on all the stellar editorial sessions in 2022 and beyond, we’re so freaking down for it all!

Vendors
Venue - Farm and Table
Hair - Jenny + Culture Club Team
Makeup - Stephanie of Culture Club
Models - Kim + Jas + Kae
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Gabe + Amy, a Breathtaking Desert Anniversary Session

One trend starting to pick up this year that we simply cannot get enough of is styled anniversary shoots. Whether its a celebration of one year of marriage or fifteen years, we adore when couples wanna pull out all of the stops to celebrate their love story year after year. A few months ago, Gabe and Amy celebrated their ten year wedding anniversary and dang was it a stunner.

We met up with these lovebirds in the middle of the desert and we were absolutely blown away by the details these two brought to this dazzling September evening. To celebrate ten whole years of marriage, three adorable kids, and two amazing careers together, Gabe and Amy brought a whole lot of whimsical glam to their little shoot. From not one but two gorgeous gowns from Dalliance Bespoke (especially that dreamy jade toned one) to the softest, most beautiful glam by Alanna and Jayce of Betty Rose by Alanna to a killer florals by Rose Rebels Floral Designs, these lovers know how to take an anniversary shoot to the next freaking level. And if all of those striking details weren’t enough, Gabe and Amy ended the evening by cracking open Marble Brewery beers at the top of the most divine rock formation.

Congrats on a whole decade of love cuties, we can’t wait to see what the next ten years brings for you guys!

P.S. - Couples, please please hop on this anniversary idea because we’re beyond obsessed with it.

Vendors
Location - New Mexico
Florals - Rose Rebels Floral Designs
Hair - Jayce of Betty Rose by Alanna
Makeup - Alanna of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bride’s Dresses - Dalliance Bespoke
Bride’s Hat - Gigi Pip
Bride’s Earrings - Root and Feather
Groom’s Attire - Tommy Hilfiger, Bonobos, and Men’s Wearhouse
Brews - Marble Brewery
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Erin, a Dreamy Downtown Bridal Session

For the last few years we’ve been head over heels in love with wedding gown designer Claire Pettibone and her effortless, vintage, and downright ethereal creations. So when we had a rare opportunity to photograph one of her divine gowns this summer on our angel Erin, we were absolutely on cloud nine.

Deciding to stick with simplicity and a focus on bridal portraits, we teamed up with our hair and makeup gals Kata + Diana of Something Ginger, local florist Flower Loop, and the jewelry babes of Ooh Aah Jewelry to make this styled bridal session one to remember. Erin was an absolute vision, from her gorgeous bridal glam (consisting of the most epic updo we’ve seen in awhile) to this Claire Pettibone gown that fit her perfectly, to her overall captivating aura and energy. When we say that Erin made our jobs easy we mean that Erin was an absolute DREAM to capture. So grateful for all of the laughs, beauty, and magnetic energy of this little evening in Downtown Albuquerque. Cheers to so many more connections and collaborations filled with love, joy, and genuine bliss.


We are so grateful to not only be feature on Claire Pettibone’s website, but also on her blog, follow both of the links below for all the magic and beauty!
Claire Pettibone Blog - All the Colors of Beauty
Claire Pettibone’s The Ophelia Gown

Vendors
Location - Downtown Albuquerque
Glam - Diana + Kata of Something Ginger
Bridal Gown - Claire Pettibone
Florals - Flower Loop
Jewelry - Ooh Aah Jewelry
Shoes - Steve Madden
Model - Erin Gibson
Photographer - Alicia
Coordinator + Assistant - Jaclyn of ALP

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Bridal Inspo - Bridal Hair and Makeup

If there’s one thing everyone knows about us its that bridal glam never ever fails to absolutely blow us away every single wedding day. Not only are we always in awe over our angelic brides, we’re beyond inspired by the amazing teams of makeup artists and hair styles that make bridal dreams come true!

Although wedding trends and details may change, season after season bridal glam is something that remains a true classic, no matter what a bride’s vibe may be. Whether its a natural beauty look with soft tones, a bold makeup statement with a stand-out lipstick , a classic updo , or a simple, messy-glam bun, all of our brides look like goddess when they walk down the the aisle (and for the rest of their wedding days)!

We can’t help but be major fans of some of our industry besties who make all the hair and makeup magic happen time and time again. We’re beyond lucky to capture the artistry of these talented babes!!!!!

Featured Hair and Makeup Artists
Betty Rose by Alanna + Betty Rose by Ashley
Genica Lee HMUA
Something Ginger (Kata Baron Makeup + Diana Rose Hair)
Beauty Bar Santa Fe
Jewel Hair Design
Culture Club Salon
Santiago Romero (Santi Hair)
Marisa Lux Makeup
Glam Mavens
Beauty by Tristin
Briana Eve Hair Design
Revelry Salon
Bliss Hair Studio
Taylor DeGroot Hair
Brinney Rae Makeup
Alysia Arreola Beauty
D’ambrosio Designs Hair Studio
Chic Salon LLC
Kerbi HMUA
Nicole Cudzilo
Susan Grace
Lia Feliz MUA
Briana Neverez
Blo Albuquerque
Taylor Glam

Weddings by Alicia, Ashley, Bre, and Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Something Ginger, a Bridal Beauty Collective

Every bride knows that on her wedding day she needs a few special touches to make her day that much more special, from something borrowed to something new. But this year, there’s a unique kind of tradition for brides to add to the start of their new chapters, Something Ginger.

Founded by long time gal pals and ultra talented hair and makeup artists, Diana Rose and Kata Baron, Something Ginger is a bridal collective based out of Albuquerque, NM that aims to provide a unique wedding day experience for every bride out there. With a focus on inner and outer beauty paired with a whole lot of fiery girl power and positive vibes, this squad is looking to not only make brides beautiful, but to spread self-love and confidence to every person they cross paths with this year.

We were beyond excited to be a part of this styled shoot at Terese Romero’s dreamy downtown studio for Something Ginger’s launch this past December. Everything element of this bridal session was absolute perfection, from Terese Romero’s iconic black wedding gown to Darling Details’ velvet chair to our model Maria’s natural elegance to, of course, the beauty expertise of Diana and Kata!

These ginger babes are about to bring a whole new energy to New Mexico and beyond, can’t wait to see all the beauty you lovelies create. Cheers to Something Ginger, truly the start of something wonderful!!!

Vendors
Hair + MUA - Diana Rose and Kata Baron of Something Ginger
Bridal Gown - Terese Rose Designs
Velvet Chair - Just Lovely Weddings + Darling Details
Model - Maria Manuela LeCuyer
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm

Hidden away in Albuquerque’s north valley lies one of the loveliest places on earth, Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm. Dreamy, secluded, and downright otherworldly, this beauty of a venue has quickly become the destination for not only visitors to the Land of Enchantment, but so many lovers including a ton of our brides and grooms.

Every single time we step foot on its grounds, Los Poblanos feels mysterious, beautiful, and teeming with wonder. From spring to winter, weddings here always carry an air of beguiling charm, while still feeling like a cozy home-away-from-home. We’re not sure if the endless garden options for ceremonies or all the little hidden spots we’ve discovered for romantics over the years, but this lavender farm certainly lives up to all of its expectations. And with its amazing wedding day staff, complete with our gal pal Chelsea Martinez as Wedding Coordinator, Los Poblanos is nothing short of an absolute dream come true.

Rain or shine, we’ve captured some of the sweetest, most intimate, tear-worthy moments with some of the most amazing couples around at Los Poblanos. We can’t wait to be back at this stunner of a location many many times this wedding season!!!

Venue - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm

Our Lovers
Conner + Laura (coming to the blog soon!)
Chris + Ari
Adam + Jill
James + Lauren
Gustav + Jackie
Qwist + Cara
Dustin + Ashley
Michael + Lucia
Bobby + Simone Styled Shoot

Weddings + Styled Shoots by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Behind the Scenes - an Edgy Styled Elopement Workshop

During our crazy busy wedding season we don’t typically get a chance to a be a part of other shoots, but when our gal pals Cameron and Courtney invited us to capture behind the scenes of an edgy styled elopement in Nob Hill, we just had to be a part of all the fun. From capturing IRL cuties Crystal and Dylan sipping milkshakes, to smooching on the coolest motorcycle, to feeding each other yummy donuts, this day was above and beyond our expectations.

Here’s to way more out of the box, crazy-in-love days and nights!!!

Vendors
Venues - 66 Diner + Nob Hill Albuquerque
Coordination - On the Edge Workshops (Cameron + Courtney)
Florals - 21 Flowers
Hair + MUA - C.Johnson Makeup
Veil - Etsy
Donuts - Rebel Donuts + Total Betty Donuts
Groom’s Motorcycle - Honda Powersports
Models + Real Life Lovers - Crystal + Dylan

BTS Coverage by Alicia of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Vendor Feature - DRS Color Studio

We may not get to work on a ton of weddings with her, but we absolutely adore Diana Rose of DRS Color Studio. From weddings to styled shoots, she always makes our brides look downright stunning! Plus, she’s one of the sweetest, most supportive gals in the industry. We love her work and can’t wait for more pretty days with this talented one!

Hair + MUA - DRS Color Studio

Love Stories + Styled Shoots
Adam + Jill at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Kirk + Taylor at La Fonda on the Plaza + Loretto Chapel
Romantic Rockstar Styled Elopement at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm

Weddings + Styled Shoots by Alicia, Ashley, and Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Vendor Feature - Funky Olive Design

Everyone knows that our little team adores details so its no surprise that we live for those stunning invitation suites. Our local friends at Funky Olive Design give us major design inspo on wedding days with all of their gorgeous creations. From simple and minimalist stationary to wildly colorful and dramatic designs, Funky Olive seriously never disappoints. We can’t wait to capture more and more of their lovely work this season and beyond!

Stationary - Funky Olive Design

Featured Weddings + Editorial Shoots
Rocky Mountain Bride at Los Poblanos
Tyler + Jordan at La Fonda on the Plaza
Qwist + Cara at Los Poblanos
Bohemian Bridal in Santa Fe (featured on Junebug Weddings)
Desert Bridal in New Mexico
Josh + Roushan at Los Poblanos

Weddings + Styled Shoots by Alicia, Ashley, and Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - A-line Wedding Gowns

If there’s one thing we know, it’s how universally loved A-line wedding gowns have been the past few wedding seasons. Flattering on every body type and unique for every single bride, this type of gown is the ultimate win-win for every wedding! Whether you’re throwing a huge bash and need a gorgeous gown or making it last name official in a more low-key way and just want a simple dress, A-line bridal gowns are any bride’s best friend! We’ve added all of our favorites, from intricately detailed long-sleeved beauties to minimalistic subtlety detailed gems, our little team has a thing for this style of dress!!

Wedding Dress Designers
Lazaro Bridal
Lilian West by Justin Alexander
Rue de Seine Bridal
Terese Rose Designs
Claire Pettibone
Flora Bridal
Monique Lhuillier
Maggie Sottero
Lea Ann Belter
Lihi Hod

Bridal Boutiques
The Bridal Collection (Denver, CO)
Terese Rose Designs (Albuquerque, NM)
Lovely Bride (Charleston, SC)
Dress Me Bridal (Bullard, TX)
Neiman Marcus
A and Bé Bridal (Dallas, TX)
Low’s Bridal ( Brinkley, AR)
d’Anelli Bridal (Denver, CO)
The White Room (Minneapolis, MI)
Felice Bridal (Colorado Springs, CO)

Weddings + Styled Shoots by Alicia, Ashley, and Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Vendor Feature - Jessie Baca

Attention to details on wedding days are definitely one of our favorite things here at Alicia Lucia photography and we can’t help but gush over other wedding vendors who share that same love & passion. Our girl Jessie Baca has coordinated countless weddings and styled shoots here in New Mexico and we’ve been lucky enough to capture so many of her ultra creative, amazingly gorgeous ideas. From pampas grass adorned seating charts at the iconic Santa Fe Opera to the moodiest winter wedding table arrangements at Los Poblanos to incredible Spanish inspired hacienda weddings in the heart of Santa Fe, there isn’t any creation of Jessie’s doing that we haven’t fallen in love with at first sight. We love this talented lady and her endless passion for all things southwestern and beautiful!!!

Coordination + Styling + Planning - Jessie Baca

Real Life Love Stories + Styled Shoots
Randy + Elizabeth at the Santa Fe Opera
Scott + Leanne at SITE Santa Fe
Chris + Alexa at La Fonda on the Plaza
Styled Elopement at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Styled Vow Renewal at Ghost Ranch
Ben + Katy at Inn of the Five Graces and Hacienda Corta Caro
Alex + Marcela at Four Seasons Santa Fe
Keith + Clare at La Posada de Santa Fe
Oriol + Sarah at Gerald Peters Gallery

Weddings by Alicia, Ashley, Brittany and Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Invitation Suites

If you’re a future bride or groom looking to make a good first impression on your guests, gorgeous stationary is the perfect way to catch attention and show off your wedding’s vibe. Whether you’re going for a colorful Spanish infused fiesta, a classic and minimalist bash, or a soft floral inspired day, invitation suites are truly one of the most personalized part of any wedding and the best way to set the tone for your big day. Couples can choose from a simple single page invite or an entire suite (confetti or petals optional). We’ve photographed some of the prettiest invites around so we just know that there’s something out there for all the lovers!

Featured Invitation Designers
Funky Olive
Letterpress Made
Minted
Hello Jori
Viklund Made
Eleven and West
Vistaprint
Zazzle
Karli Strohchein Art
Pigment and Parchment
Pennysmith’s
Hello Pinello

Photos by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspiration - Non Traditional Wedding Gowns

If you know one thing about our little wedding team its that we’re complete suckers for all the gorgeous bridal details. One of our favorite trends we’ve been capturing more and more are unique, non-traditional wedding dresses. Whether its something as simple as selecting a blush-tone or cream dress to a more modern two-piece wedding gown (either of the matching and mix/matching set variety) to a super non-traditional caftan gown, there’s something out there for every bride wanting to shake it up on her special day. Move over pure white wedding gowns, we’ve rounded up our favorite, spot-light stealing gowns that are anything but ordinary.

Wedding Gown Designers
Blush Toned Off-The-Shouler Gown - Mia Solano at Luv Bridal
Blush Two Piece Crop Top + Tulle Skirt - Grace Loves Lace
Red Ombre Skirt + Blue Grey Ombre Skirt - Sweet Caroline Styles
Leather Mrs Jacket - Wild Rose Creative
Caftan Dress - New Crop Shop
Cream + Beaded Gown - ModCloth
Purple/Grey Gown - David’s Bridal

Photos by Alicia, Ashley, and Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

2018; A Recap of Our Year

Dear 2018 couples and friends,
This year was a breathtaking, wildly amazing year for the Alicia Lucia Photography Team. From spending extra time at some of our favorite venues, to getting the opportunity of exploring new locations with incredible couples. Besides the glorious details of every single wedding we shot, we couldn’t help but reflect on each and every couple we got to spend time with this year. We rounded up a stand-out shot from every last wedding, engagement, and styled shoot we captured this year. We so loved looking back on all of the genuine love and wonderful little love stories we got to be part of this year.

Cheers to all our our couples and vendors, thank you for choosing us to help you begin the next chapter — we love each and every one of you!!

Love,
The ALP Team

Photos by Alicia + Ashley + Bre + Jen of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Behind the Scenes with the Alicia Lucia Team

With shooting 30+ weddings, engagements, and editorials this year, 2018 took our little team to some of the prettiest places in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and the surrounding areas. Here’s a teeny look at the behind the scenes of our girl squad doing what we do best, celebrating and capturing love over and over again!!!

Photos by Alicia, Ashley, Bre, Jen of Alicia Lucia Photography as well as other local photographer friends
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Styled Sunday - Rocker Romance Elopement

If there’s one thing we love more than elopements, its elopements with a cool, carefree, rocker vibe! We spent the best little winter day at Los Poblanos with some of our fave vendors to make one a super edgy, wild in love styled elopement. From a handprinted leather jacket to llama wedding cake toppers to endless smolders from our couple, this day was beyond a dream! Here’s to hoping for even more wickedly cool days like this one!

Vendors
Venue - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Planning + Coordination - For the Love Events and Jessie Baca
Rentals - Rust Vintage
Florals - Floral Fetish
Ribbons + Silks - Honey Silks and Co.
Jewelry - Patina Gallery
Hair - DRS Color Studio
Leather Jacket - The Wild Rose Creative
Skirt - Sweet Caroline Styles
Cake - Sassy Bakes (Heather Guay)
Models - Bobby + Simone

Photos by Alicia of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Fall Wedding Florals

The only thing more exciting than the beginning of October and the amazing season of fall, is all of the incredible floral color palettes that come out this time of the year.  From deep reds, to soft pops of orange, to dark berry details & classic creams, its hard to pick our fave floral combination for this season. We decided to showcase some of the most epic bouquets, killer ceremony florals, and downright incredible reception arrangements from a few of New Mexico’s most amazing florists.  We’re beyond ready for all the beauty to come this autumn!

Florists
Renegade Floral
Viva Flora
Floriography
Jessica Wonder Events
People’s Flowers
Albuquerque Florist

Venues + Locations
La Fonda on the Plaza
Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Ghost Ranch
New Mexico  - Various Mesa and Desert Locations

Photos by Alicia Padilla and Ashley Shaw of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger of Alicia Lucia Photography