A downtown Albuquerque Engagement

kyle + katie

what a fun time we had with these two, exploring downtown Albuquerque. We loved all the belly laughs and the real wedding plan talk we had together! a sweet little e-sesh.

Charlotte + Jacob, a Hacienda Vargas Elopement

Over the summer we had the honor of photographing this darling elopement. Over a candlelit, intimate ceremony done at the historic Hacienda Vargas adobe chapel, Charlotte and Jacob traveled all the way from the east coast to join together in holy matrimony. Together with their precious daughter, we had a blast adventuring and taking their beautiful portraits!

Venue: Hacienda Vargas

Hair/Makeup: Genica Lee

Floral: Stephanie Yardman

Cake: Desire and Consequence

Albuquerque Country Club Wedding

After nearly a decade of dating and a darling daughter, Candace and Skyler are officially married! We were so honored to be a small part of their big day.

Venue: Albuquerque Country Club
Gown + Shoes: BHLDN
Grooms attire: Vera Wang
Floral: Renegade Floral by Melissa Paquin
Hair/makeup: Genica Lee, Makeup Artist 

Kayla + Austin, a woodlands Engagement session

I sincerely love engagement sessions. Especially with couples who are head over heels in love, down for any adventure and not afraid to get a little dirty! Kayla and Austin were no exception and were such a dream to work with. They didn't hesitate when asked to walk through the tall grass, weeds + cactus, they hiked up hills, and braved all the different desert elements. Not only did they travel from out of the state and set aside the time to get their engagement photos done, but they put all their trust in me and gave me the creative freedom to do my thing.

Ask any creative entrepreneur out there, that has got to be the. best. feeling. ever.  

We explored one of my favorite, most coveted trails just outside of Albuquerque and got to know each other better. I love hearing all about my couples love for each other, and their wedding plans so far. I can't wait for their La Fonda/Coyote Cafe wedding in Santa Fe in a couple months.. Until then, here are just a few of the many favorite images from our time together!

hair and makeup by Monica Stark

Los Poblanos Wedding // Albuquerque Wedding Photography

Be sure to pick up the December issue of Rocky Mountain Bride for the full spread of this magical editorial wedding.
 

Styling: For The Love - Wedding and Event Design
Floral: Floriography NM
Venue: Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
H/MU: Genica Lee, Makeup Artist
Models: Michael Morin, Isaac Garcia, Tessa Nickerson + Sachiko Leilani
Bridal Gown: a&bé bridal shop
Designer: Rue De Seine
Maid Of Honor Dress: BHLDN 
Grooms attire: Izzy Martin Ltd
Assistant: Jackie Vega

Aaron + Rosalyn, a La Mesita Ranch Wedding // Santa Fe, New Mexico

Oh the Moorehead wedding...where to begin! The beauty.. The smiles.. The details.. The Fun.. The love.. It was all undeniably present. Every single aspect of Rosalyn and Aaron's wedding was pure perfection.

When Rosalyn chose us to be her wedding photographers we were incredibly humbled, super pumped and just a bit more nervous then normal. She is a photographer herself, so naturally, everything HAD to be just perfect! And that it was. Rosalyn incorporated her grandmothers vintage clutch, muted tones of Jade bridesmaids dresses, custom cut wood grain signage and chose soft tones for floral pieces, which all complimented the whimsical and timeless feel of their equestrian venue, La Mesita Ranch

Aaron and Rosalyn, you two have turned from clients, to friends to now more like family to us, we adore you both, love love love your kiddos and absolutely LOVE your family! The venue was amazing, the wedding was out of this world breathtaking and the photos-lets just say I sobbed like a baby while prepping this post!

Coordinator: Just Lovely Weddings

Venue: La Mesita Ranch

Floral: Stephanie Yardman Floral Design

Hair and Makeup: Britney-Rae Sanchez

Music: Dj John Edwards 

Cake, catering & linens: Buffalo Thunder Resort

Asst Coordinator: Melanie 

Asst Photographers: Studio Amy Luna and Jackie Vega Photography

Invitation suite: Paper and Honey

Dress: Katie May Colelction

Wedding programs: The Oysters Pearl

All wood wedding signage: Gina Hagerty

Cake Topper: Better off Wed

Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Place cards: Brittany Viklund Designs

 

Jacque + Steve | A Mariquita Elopement | Corrales, NM | Albuquerque Wedding Photographer

I

LOVE

ELOPEMENTS.. 

Sweet Jacque wed her handsome groom, Steve, Friday April 3, 2015 in Corrales, New Mexico. It was simply lovely, and we were honored to have been a part of it.

Officiant: Kelly Atkin - Amor Ceremonies 

Adam + Nicole | Bernalillo Bosque Engagement | Albuquerque, NM | Wedding Photographer

Adam & Nicole are getting married this year. They are having a beautiful November Wedding at Tanoan Country Club and I. can't. wait! We had a blast doing their engagement portraits..

Fall Wedding :: Albuquerque Wedding Photography

GUYS --- keep your eyes peeled for a FULL blog post of this gorgeous wedding coming soon! 

Floral: Stephanie Yardman Floral Design

H/MU: Britney-Rae Sanchez

Gown: Bridal Elegance by Darlene

Suit: Mr. Tux

Set Assistant: Ivy Bencheck

Videography: Emily Joanne Wedding Films

Source: http://www.alicialucia.com/blog/

Gil & Renay | Hotel Albuquerque Wedding | Albuquerque Wedding Photographer

Last month I had the privilege of photographing Gil & Renay's beautiful Hotel Albuquerque wedding. Surrounded by all of their friends and family, they exchanged their most sincere vows and danced the night away. Let me tell you, do they know how to put on a party! I had a plast capturing such fun & heartfelt moments!

Cheers to Renay & Gil -- may this day be the day you loved each other the least!

Hair & Makeup: C.Johnson Makeup

Wedding Gown & bridesmaids dresses: Alfred Angelo at Uptown

Venue: Hotel Albuquerque

Photography/Second Shooter: Alicia Lucia Photography/Ashley Shaw

Videography: Avista Video

Cake: Cake Odyssey 

Florals: Peoples Flowers

Jacquelyn + Peter | An Elena Gallegos Engagement | Albuquerque, NM Wedding Photographer

Meet Jacquelyn & Peter, both New Jersey transplants living in the beautiful Land Of Enchantment. We traveled up to the foothills for their engagement session where I learned more about their love! I'm obsessing over all the fun touches about this session. Firstly, Jacquelyn made, yes handmade her gorgeous tulle skirt while her mother crafted the beautiful oversized red rose! All so fun and complimenting to the different elements of the foot hills. I'm excited to get to know this sweet couple this next year and of course ecstatic to photograph their beautiful 2015 wedding! 

Hair/Makeup Artist: C.Johnson Makeup

Gil & Renay | Engagement Session | Bernalillo, NM | Engagement Photographer

These two lovebirds get married this coming weekend! I can't wait to document their passionate and genuine love for each other!!

CJ & Tiffany | Albuquerque Engagement Session | Albuquerque, NM

A blog preview of this sweet couple, Tiffany & CJ. I had a blast documenting their love!

Bud & Rebecca, A Cleveland Roller Mill Wedding | Mora, NM

A beautiful preview of the most darling couple, Bud & Rebecca. It has been the greatest joy getting to know these two over the past year, and capturing their love on the most beautiful day of their lives, was truly an honor! Their sweet wedding ceremony was held at the charming Cleveland Roller Mill Museum --- followed by dinner & dancing (and boy was there dancing, thanks to the live Yarbrough Band) at the Historic Plaza Hotel. 

I can't wait to see what the future holds for them --- I know that the fun has just begun!! Happy honeymoon you two!


Dress: Davids Bridal

Venue: Cleveland Roller Mill Museum in Mora, NM

Reception: The Historic Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas, NM

Wedding Planner: Jackie Conway

Live Band: Yarbrough Band

Floral Bouquets, Branch Altar & Centerpieces: Consider the Lillies in Las Vegas, NM

Bridesmaids Dresses: Rene's Bridal

Cake: Juli Salman

Hair & Makeup: Kelly Seikus

Groom/groomsmen attire: Men's Warehouse

2nd shooter: Emmanuelle Murphy // Emma Marie Photography
 

Steve & Charlene | Buffalo Thunder Wedding | Santa Fe, NM

I was so excited when I first met with Charlene and heard about her plans for a smaller, more intimate wedding. 20 of Steve & Char's family & closest friends came together to watch them say their heart warming wedding vows to each other. The whole day was absolutely perfect.

Gown,Veil, & Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal 
Floral: Barton's Flowers
H/MU: Juliet Carmona // Christine's Hollywood Square Salon 
Venue: Buffalo Thunder 

Jeremy & Lacee | Bosque & Sandia Enagement | Albuquerque Wedding Photographer

A preview of Lacee & Jeremy's engagement session. I can not wait for their beautiful wedding next summer! 

Makeup: Christy Johnson of C. Johnson Makeup

Jonas & Ivana, a La Posada Wedding | Santa Fe, NM Wedding Photographer | Alicia Lucia Photography

It was a gorgeous Santa Fe afternoon for the wedding celebration of Jonas & Ivana. Every inch of the La Posada Resort and Spa was filled with joy and excitement for the wedding, and it was an honor to photograph it all! 

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Padilla, your love is inspiring and uplifting and I wish for you both, many years of love and happiness!
 

 

Wedding dress & bridesmaids dresses: Christine's Bridal (Santa Fe, NM)

Cathedral Veil: Etsy

Wedding Venue: La Posada Resort and Spa (Santa Fe, NM)

Suit/Tux: Mens Warehouse

Floral: Amanda's Flowers (Santa Fe, NM)

Second Shooter: Emma Marie Photography

 

Mr. & Mrs. Harvey, a Casas De Suenos Wedding | Albuquerque Wedding Photographer | Alicia Lucia Photography

It was a perfect day with just the right amount of sunlight for the lovely wedding of Charles & Alissa. The beauty and joy poured from every detail of their gorgeous day. From their touching "First Look" reveal, to their amazing vows, the sweet rose ceremony they did to honor both of their mothers, down to the hilarious surprise from the Best Man, during the ring ceremony! It was certainly a joyous day.

Both Alissa & Charles put so much thought and detail to make it absolutely perfect. So enough from me... here I give you Charles & Alissa's perfect day.
 

Venue: Casas De Suenos Bed and Breakfast

Hair & Makeup: The Pretty Committee

Gown: Alfred Angelo

Suit: Suits Unlimited

A huge thank you to my wonderful 2nd shooter, Emma Murphy

Fatima | Regal Chic Vineyard Bridal Shoot | Casa Rondena | Albuquerque, NM Photography

A couple weeks ago, some of Albuquerque's most lovely and talented vendors got together and created absolute magic. The inspiration came from the timeless trend of illusion lace wedding gowns seen on the runway this season (also seen on Kate Middleton and Kim Kardashian). It was a dream to photograph such a stunning, one of kind piece designed by Jasmine Bridal.

The dress, stunning Fatima, enchanting florals, out of this world beautiful diamonds, then adding a twist of classic yet bold bridal hair & makeup, plus the ever so gorgeous vineyard we shot at and the outcome is absolutely majestic. 

Model: Fatima Tahir

Gown, Headpieces, & Cape: Bridal Elegance By Darlene

Bouquet: Floriography NM-North

Diamonds: The Diamond Supplier Albuquerque

Venue: Casa Rondena Winery

Hair & Makeup: C. Johnson Makeup

Assistant: Jasmine Dee Creative Photography & Mikeelie Archer