gittin' durrty

Desiree made a comment to one of our couples a week or so ago about how I am always laying down on the job. I thought about it and realized, I do lay down a lot, almost at every session or wedding. I've laid in ally ways, in the middle of the street (scary), in the snow, grass, in sticky weeds, in the water, sand, in hotel lobbies, all over. I was actually doing a shoot in a hotel and I was lying on the floor waiting for models to switch places when a guest walked by, stopped, and asked how could he get my job, then asked if he could get me a pillow.

Anyway, I thought about it and I have been in a lot of odd places to get the shot I need. I have been on toilets, in trees, on ladders, on the top of our van, in a ditch, on desks, chairs, beds, in the tub, in the shower, under water. What a cool job!

Desiree had a couple come over tonight and talk about a few sessions that they want to do. We often ask our couples what vision they have for their shoot. They tossed around a few ideas and then said that they would leave it up to us to do whatever we wanted with them. Again, what a cool job. Here are two good lookin' people wanting us to do a session with them and do whatever we want... the unlimited possibilities... the power.... the, oh sorry, I need to tone back a bit eh?

So on a recent wedding, the one from the post below, Desiree took a picture of me doin' my thang. I need to go on a diet, it's hard gettin up and down.. anybody know a good one?

Around the world

For those whose are keepin’ up, you will recognize this couple from a previous post. If you are not keepin' up (how dare you) if you would like to find out how they have met look at their first post, 'a few clicks down the street'!
Anyway, we photographed their wedding and had a super cool time. It is so amazing to see how people from to completely different cultures, backgrounds, and locations can meet in the most unassuming places and build a connection that lasts a lifetime!
Adam and Alex had the reception at the Hyatt Downtown, the staff there did a fantastic job as always.
So instead of posting a bunch of pictures I thought I would try a new slideshow program that I came across recently. It seems to work well, let me know what y’all think! And if you don’t think these images are cool, you should really get out more!!! (that got 3 exclamation marks so you know I mean it)
Anyway, if you are looking at this slide show thinking, ‘seth and desiree are awesome,’ spread the love. Send it to your friends and family. Send it to your neighbors. If they have a dog send it to him! He may not watch it but if he does and he likes it he may want to come in!
…Man I need to start letting Desiree write these posts, I just ramble on about nothing. I need a nap.
On a personal note. F#.
And now ladies and gentlemen, enjoy the show….

A little wind, a little rain. bring it on!

Though we are behind on posting, I wanted to take a minute to write a little about tonights wedding. yes it is almost 1:00am and I am sitting in bed with the laptop and can't wait to fall asleep but I had to take a minute and post this.

It is balloon fiesta time and so we all know exactly what the weather is doing because the Fiesta's activities are completely weather dependent. So we knew that there would be weather tonight. It was a beautifully cloudy day with not much of a breeze and no rain. So, Desiree and I got out to Prairie Star about an hour early so that we could set up the projector for a slide show that we put together for the reception. The weather was actually pretty nice.

Everything looked like it was going to be beautiful. Then, I realized that when I was getting all the equipment ready for the wedding last night I left the cord for the projector back at the house, a 20ish minute drive away.

I sped like a crazy old lady on speed back to the house, sprinted in, and cussed a bit as I saw the cord laying on the floor laughing at me in it's wicked little cord way. I sprinted back out to the car and slid half way though the front room as I stepped on a couple of legos the kids left of the wood floor. I made it out of the house alive and with no sprained ankle. I nearly caused an accident,though, as I sped through an intersection a bit to close to the slow moving van in front of me. He just freaked a bit and slowed down in stead of speeding up... I didn't actually hit him so we're good.

Anyway, I made it back to Prairie Star plugged in the Projector and went to meet the guys to do a few pictures. About the time I was done, Desiree radioed down and said the girls were ready to go in about ten minutes. Just as she said that, a huge gust of wind picked up and didn't stop. Through the entire wedding the wind blew and the clouds thickened. Of course, anyone would be upset with the wind and possibility of rain but Jonathan and Vanessa didn't let that get them down.

By the time we were ready to do pictures it started to sprinkle and the wind was still crazy. Some couples have told us they wouldn't go out into weather like this. Unfortunately they miss out on the chance of having us work our magic. Oh, did that sound a little um, proud... well people dig our skills: people skills, camera skills, picture taking skills, bow hunting skills..
Wow it's late...

Anyway, Vanessa and Jonathan didn't say a word about it other than 'where are we going?'
So, if you are in the middle of planning a wedding and freakin' out about the possibility of foul weather for your wedding, life is not perfect and you can't control everything. The best thing to do is hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and have fun regardless of what you are faced with. Life in all of its diversity is beautiful.

That said, if you look at the image for this post and think 'man, what was she thinking going out into the wind and sprinkling rain,' DO NOT HIRE US FOR YOUR WEDDING! We just wouldn't be a good match. Well I shouldn't say that. If you hire us and spend more than $10,000. I will be glad to sit inside and watch the rain fall and the wind blow, whatever you want! Anyway, I know it's getting late now because I'm rambling like a nonsensical idiot..
Enjoy the picture! I do.

Laura & Jason The Wedding

You may remember seeing Laura and Jason's engagement images that we did at the Bio Park. Their wedding was also last month and we are just now getting it up on the Blog. We had a great time photographing this wedding. Even though the AC was out at the Hotel, everyone still had a great time. The ceremony was held in the courtyard and it was a beautiful day for an outdoor wedding. There could have been a few more clouds, but at least it wasn't 100 degrees!

Angelique & Robert

Angelique and Robert are one of the few couples we are able to photograph in June. June 2008 has been so busy that we have turned more than two dozen couples down that wanted us to photograph their weddings during June. We do have 5 weddings in June and are looking forward to each one. One of these weddings is that of Angelique and Robert. We were able to spend an hour or so with them downtown and in the studio shooting an engagement session for them. We really enjoyed our time with them and look forward to being a part of the wedding. Angelique has a great attitude and a cute little freckle on her toe which she adores!! Anyway, freckle and all we are looking forward to their wedding.

the classics

Randy and Brittany have been together since high school. The have a great collection of images of the two of them growing up together in love. Life has now taken them to the point of joining together as one.
Just before Christmas we met this beautiful couple in the foothills of the Sandias. They pulled up in Randy's nice black manly corvette and stepped out holding their cute petite little dogs gizmo and bruiser!
We had a great time photographing them and taking the time to get to know them. We ended with a beautiful sunset that screamed "Photograph Me."
Sometimes I look at this image and I get a throw back to the 70's 80's style of photography. I laugh because it's funny how trends come around more and more. I also look at this image and see two people, in love with one another stepping out of the monotony of the day to take a few minutes to enjoy life with each other. It's a beautiful thing!

A limited engagement ( about 30 a year)

There are many ways we can run our studio, we could hire several photographers and shoot hundreds of weddings a year and rake in the dough. Our we can accept only a limited number of couples, build a relationship with each and be able to provide them with not only great images, but a great personal experience.
We have and still choose the later.
It occurred to me last year when a local winery asked us to be their exclusive photographers, lower my fees and shoot twice as many weddings, that I could easily choose to simply be a photographer show up at a certain time introduce myself to the couple and take pictures. Though most of the pictures would start to look the same and there would be little of the couple personality.
That, however, takes out all of the personal relations that help you get to know us and help us create the images that you are going to love.
Weddings are one for the handful of events in your life that you dream about. It is one of the events that you want to be perfect. It's a time when you need people dedicated just to you and seizing the day for you.

Desiree and I limit the number of couples per year that we can work with to less than 30. This gives us the time to dedicate just to our couples in order to provide that experience that you deserve for this time.

Because of the limited number of weddings we do, we book very quickly. Contact us as soon as you can to see if your date is still available and to schedule time to come to our studio and see if Desiree and I can provide you with the experience you want for your wedding!

a Fall in Love

The sun rises over the tops of the mountain just as I drive past by a Los ranchos vineyard each morning on my way into work. The morning light hits the bright ochre yellow leaves of the cottonwood trees and I think what a perfect time to be outside and photographing a great couple. Last week I had that very opportunity. Will and Ebany, who are getting married next year, came over for an engagement session to capture the fall colors. It was a beautiful afternoon and we walked around the bosque for about an hour. I really enjoyed my time with the two of them and I especially enjoy looking at their images.

A Different Kind of Wedding (ya' know, it's a girl thing)

Life is as varied as the stars in the sky. Everyone, like the stars, has their own story to tell. There are times when stars come together and two stories join into one. This day was one. Under the beautiful Sandia mountains in the light of the setting Sun Lisa and Michelle made a commitment to one another that brought friends and family together to witness. Though there is no license to send into the state, the promises that Michelle and Lisa made to each other are as valid as any other.
There was, as usual, a pretty good amount of stress during the days leading up to the wedding. The day of the wedding, however, Michelle seemed to be the epitome of calm. ( I think it was the whiskey or the spa) There really was nothing that could sway her (missing staples, curling irons, nothing).
The family and friends gathered outside behind the Hyatt Tamaya, with the mountains as the backdrop, to watch Michelle and Lisa walk down the aisle together. The ceremony started under the clouds and ended in a beautiful sunset. And, as soon as possible after the ceremony, Lisa was up in the room gettin' changed.
The reception was a great time with more continuous dancing then we have ever seen at a wedding. That was probably due to the fact that the i tunes play list was quickly abandoned and the music was at the mercy of the guests!!
Desiree and I left after 11:00 and the party was still going on. This was truly a great time for everyone that had the opportunity to come.

There are people, even some of you that read this that may not agree with it. And that is a beautiful thing, we don't all have to agree. Life is diverse, people are different we all have our own stories. It is not up to us to negate or condemn, it is up to us to love and appreciate.
We had an amazing time with Michelle and Lisa and were honored to be a part of their day and to share in their joy and happiness

Neema and Ahmed were married during September in a backyard ceremony at their house in the north valley. The ceremony was a beautiful experience for everyone that attended. They began the ceremony with African drumming and a ceremony where Ahmed received the blessing of Neema's father. After that there was an amazing dance and then a song from Neema's mother. Neema entered and the ceremony began in earnest. Neema and Ahmed were surrounded by friends and family from across the country.
We had a great time being apart of this wedding. And are very grateful that Neema walked through our doors one afternoon on a whim.

Every wedding had some sort of glitch, some hang up that causes any varying degree of stress. How about having to change your wedding venue just a week before the wedding date and during the one of the busiest weekends of the year in ABQ? Well, for Felicia and Anthony, that is exactly what happened.
Even with the last minute changes the wedding was great. The ceremony was attended by about a thousand people from all over the world. It was one of the most photographed weddings I have ever seen. there were dozens of photographers. the mounted police held traffic for the entrance of the bridal party. OK, so the ceremony was in the gazebo on the plaza in Old Town. And, those who watched the wedding were all tourists in town for balloon fiesta.
After the ceremony a parade of classic cars escorted the couple to the Inn at Paradise where the reception was held.
Felicia looked amazing in her purple and black custom designed dress. and even with the hang ups the wedding was a great time that everyone enjoyed.

With a little help from my friends...

Even though yesterday was just another wedding for Hotel Albuquerque, for us and those who had the privilege of attending, it was a wonderful fun time with friends and family.
Alicia and Alistair met through friends, live there live surrounded by friends, and celebrated their family union with friends - lots of them. From the beginning with breakfast and world cup rugby through to the last glass of Guinness and last spins on the dance floor, this was a perfect gathering of friends and family from all over the world.
Desiree and I both commented, on the ride home, that this was one of the most fun relaxed weddings we have been able to be a part of. The cheesecakes were delicious as were the 125 dozen cookies that were made for the wedding. Congratulations Al & Al, you make a perfect couple and we thank you for having us be apart of the beginning of your new family's life!
Cheers!!!

a few good folks

Since we have been shooting weddings in New Mexico we have had the chance to work with a number of vendors from around the state. I felt like leaving their names and links so that people can see who feel are good folks and we enjoy working with.
I hope i can leave a complete list of people but you know how that goes. I will probably miss a few and offend someone. If I do just call me and cuss me out in private!! If you have worked with these vendors and wish to leave comments on your experience with them please do so!! DON'T be mean. If you have a negative comment leave it so that others may get different views. If you are going to be mean, save it! Here we go:
Venues: We have worked with many venues and they all have pros and cons. If you have questions about a specific venue. Drop me a line and I can let you know what I feel about them specifically.

Florists: We have had great experiences with Mille Fleur, Geri has done a few of our recent weddings and has done a phenomenal job. Very innovative and can do nearly anything. Something Special with flowers is also great. Christine, though we have not worked with her recently, she has always done a great job. We had her do the flowers for Desiree's sisters wedding. We have also had a great experience with Ivey @ sunshine flowers.

Wedding planners: We have worked with a number of planners and there are many in the NM area. We have been especially impressed with Bentley @ Savoir Faire events. We have only worked a few weddings together but she has done amazing. Everything was exactly as needed. Regardless of the stress level she has a positive level attitude and takes care of everything.
Recently we had the opportunity to work with Karen at Celebrations. She also did a great job and was the epitome of professionalism. Though this particular wedding did have a few bumps along the way, Karen handled them well without the couple or the parents having any idea. And the multiple changes in planning leading up to the event were well handled. There are a few more wedding planners in the area that we have worked with and if you are leaning toward one, we can let you know what our experiences have been.

DJs: Our favorite dj now lives in Denver so he doesn't work the NM market much anymore. But another that we have worked with and been fairly impressed with is Lighthouse entertainment. We like the minimalistic approach that some DJs take. I don't care much for seeing a big sign or flashy lights advertising their business. That would be like be wearing a big sign on my shirt advertising who I am. If you are good enough, people will ask for your info. they don't need a twirly light shining it in everyones eyes. Speakers a mixer, laptop, mikes, non tacky lighting. that makes a good DJ in my book. When you go to interview a DJ find out how big the setup is. As with the planners, if you want info on a specific DJ just call us.

Officiants: This is a tricky one. We have only had a negative experience with one person performing services. She actually hung out after waiting for her tip. And she actually asked for her tip. Regardless of how good or bad the ceremony was, I only remember that about her and for that single reason would never recommend her. You really have to interview each of the potential officiants to see if your personalities and approach to the wedding match up. They can either make a great ceremony or an average ceremony, and we have seen a lot of both. Find someone who is not boring. Though the ceremony is normally pretty short. You want someone who will make it memorable for both you and your guests.

Caterers: Though there are many great restaurants who cater, most people still hire companies who only do event catering. Of these companies we recommend Blue Plate and Albuquerque catering. They have both done great. We have also been treated well by both. Often the other vendors are ignored or neglected by the wait staff. Blue plate has always been very attentive. If you are considering a buffet, try looking into having a restaurant that you like cater your event. You know the food and it'll save a bit.

Cakes: I had a very bad experience with the cake that Desiree and I had when we were married. It was completely wrong and after 10 years it still bugs me. We have also had a number of weddings with falling cakes. Anyway, there are many bakeries in town who will do wedding cakes. In ABQ, we have never seen a cake from Karyn that we didn't love. She can do almost anything with cake and they are very tasty. In Santa Fe Maggie's does an amazing job. She is also able to translate your vision for a cake into about anything. Both do a great job customizing something just for your wedding. A newer bakery in town is Just a Bite. They are great people, though we have yet to work with them, as I said they are great people and will probably do a great job for your wedding. Finally if you want to step away from the traditional cake and do something a little different, cup cakes are really becoming popular for weddings. Cake Fetish does a crazy job with cup cakes. If I can sneak away with a couple of their cupcakes after a wedding I am very content. I'll take it home pour a glass of milk and download the images from the wedding. (I should really go on a diet!!)

Live Music: I have two groups I recommend. They are both great and completely different from the other. The first is Los Primos they are a group of younger guys doing traditional Spanish music. and a few Beatles tracks mixed out old Mexico style. The second is crazy. The name is vanilla pop. And if you want to pimp out the wedding lounge style. look them up they are really um, well, you need to see 'em.

Photographers: I recommend Jones After that its a real crap shoot... not really, there are some great folks in the area who do a great job. Be very careful though and interview each one. Don't just sign a contract because you are given a good deal. of all the fields who cater to weddings photography is changing the most. There are so many that come and go and so many friends and uncles with camera that you need to be careful. Find someone who has work that you love and interview with them to make sure your personalities match up. If your photographer doesn't know you or understand you, the images will reflect that. There is a difference in having someone "take pictures" at your wedding and having someone there to capture the essence of that day for you.
After the food is gone, cake enjoyed, flowers wilted, officiant forgotten, and decorations tossed, you are left with three things, the dress (boxed in the attic) the vows (kept 50% of the time) and then the photographs. You can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a big blowout wedding, and then trust the memories of that wedding to a photographer making $20.00 an hour. (CRAZY) Make an investment into the legacy of your family. Find someone who will not only give you a beautiful way to remember your wedding, but also provide you with a real experience. I could go on.....

Anyway Please leave you comments on these vendors or suggest any others that I may have missed.
thanks!!

When Pak and Mike were at the airport a couple of years ago, coming and going about there own lives little did they know they would run into the person that they would spend the rest of their lives with. It was that chance meeting in the airport that brought them to this day.
Pak was escorted down the isle by her Mom and Uncle, to her awaiting awaiting husband who stood there keeping the tears back. A few tears inevitably fell and as the as the minister stated, Pak was there to dry them. A sand ceremony symbolized the blending of two lives, two cultures, two histories, into one.
After a wonderful dinner the party got started with a tequila shot toast. In place of the traditional wedding cake, Pak and Mike shared cupcakes with each other and the guests made a mad dash for the rest of the cupcakes. (that was the quickest I've ever seen the cupcakes gone).
Kids were on hand at the toast as well with a shot of apple cider and a lemon slice.
Their first dance was a surprised dance they had learned just for the wedding. They were even running through the steps again in private before dinner. As nervous as they may have been for the dance it came off beautifully.
It was truly a great celebration. Hotel ABQ provided a great location, Mille Fleur provided the flower, and Savior Faire events provided the coordination. Everyone and everything came together for a wonderful evening.

Wedding Packages

We have been having issues with couples not receiving the emails with our two wedding coverage options on it. I am posting them here so that they can be easily retrieved. When looking at these coverage options keep in mind that they are fully customizable. Will also be offering for the 2008 season, an hourly rate for weekday wedding. There is a minimum of 4 hours, but it is a nice option for those who may be on a more condensed budget yet still want something special for their wedding images. We will keep you posted on the details of that.
Anyway the first link is to our intimate wedding coverage . This coverage option is for the more intimate weddings. It is designed to give the essentials to our couples who are planning a more simple affair.
Our main coverage option is the Jones Wedding coverage. This option is our standard, complete wedding coverage. It has most everything a discerning couple would need to really document the first few hours as a new family.
Again, these are customizable and can be designed to fit the needs of your wedding.
please call us with any questions regarding either of these options or our availability.
To download the links to your computer to print, right mouse click on link and click "save link as".

The destination wedding trend

Every year more and more brides ask us to travel with them to a destination wedding. The desire for this, according to The Conde Nast Bridal Group, has seen a 400% increase in the last 15 years. With a national average wedding budget climbing to over $27,000.00, couples are starting to hold back a bit and keep the party to the closest friends and family and making it a real party to remember. From the Mayan Riviera, to a villa in the mountains there are numerous destination sites that fit the need and the budget of every bride.
Santa Fe is a very popular location for destination weddings for couples from all over the country. We have photographed couples from NY, PA, IL, FL, all coming here to get married. Couples from here are going places like Florida, NY, the Caribbean, Las Vegas, Hawaii, and Europe. Generally for a destination wedding the cost of travel is the responsibility of the guests.
If you are concerned about the wedding budget or the guest list getting out of hand. Or if you are just wanting something different, something that everyone will remember, consider a destination wedding. Even having local vendors travel with you to the wedding is not much more, many do it for the cost of travel alone.
Our destination couples are asked to pay for air, hotel, and car. The only requests are that the car be an standard or above and that the hotel be a 4 star or above. There are two reasons for this. First and formost is the security of our equipment. Generally 4 star hotels are in a location with less crime and we are less worried about something happening to our equipment. Secondly is our comfort. Generally on destination weddings we are working for up two three days and can get very exhausted. We need to have a place that we are able to completely relax in. We need this in order to be at our best when we are working with you and your family.
Our couples have the choice of adding us to their current travel arrangements or letting us book our own arrangements and then billing them. We are pretty easy as far as that goes.
If you are considering a location for this next year and you would like to talk with us about some options. just give us a call and we can have you come down to the studio!!

Wedding design - First for the '08 season

Yesterday was the first of two bridal show that we do for each season. We had a great opportunity to sit down and talk with many people from the area planning weddings. There were brides who came alone, brides who came with their grooms and still others who came with their entourage. Regardless of how they came it was a pleasure for us to be able to share what we do with them.
We were also able to talk with friends and meet new people. I met with Bryan of Bryan's Photography for the first time, though we have been in the same field together for many years we just crossed paths for the first time yesterday. It was a very pleasant conversation. We also were able to talk with Terry at Blue Rose and see his beautiful little baby girl. We visited with Rick and Kevin from Kevins Photography, Rick and his wife Deanna are planning a couple of fine art exhibits over the next few months and are working hard to get ready for these shows.
We are in an area with many wedding photographers and photography studios. Everyone has their way of doing shooting, displaying and doing business. It is great to see the differences in these styles and it shows how broad the job description for photographers is. We are also glad to be in a position to not have to call other photographers in our area "competition." we call them photographers, some we call friends. They are all in the business of providing people with visual documents of life. Their own interpretation of what they see and photograph is generally different from another. It is that difference that people need to look at when they choose someone to work with.
We have yet to book weddings and sign contracts while at a bridal show. Bridal shows offer a quick overview of who a studio is and what they do. We want people to study the work of the studio, study their personalities, their business practices. Meet with them and see if you even connect on a personal level. Really take the time to find out who will be able to give you the work you will love and treasure for the rest of your life. Don't look for the cheapest of the one with the most 8x10s. Just because McDs has $ .49 burgers doesn't stop people from paying $8.00 somewhere else. McDs may satisfy the initial hunger but you likely will not remember the experience you had eating that burger.
Look for a person that you enjoy being around that you connect with and whose work you love.
Anyway, back from the digression, we did enjoy the show, even though we have been considering stepping back from doing the bridal shows, we had a great time talking with all of you who took the time to stop by.
Thanks and happy planning!

Tradition

Tevia fought with something throughout the great musical "Fiddler on the Roof"- TRADITION. The wedding of Adam and Sarah was wrought with tradition and there was no struggle with it at all. From the full mass with Mariachi and the Lasso ceremony, to the reception with bizcochitos and La Marcha it was a true embrace of tradition. Though New Mexico is a culturally diverse state, It has such strong Hispanic traditions that have endured centuries and are still a part of our current culture. With so many reality shows on TV about crazy weddings and overly extravagant weddings, it is a comfort to see that there are still couples like the Arrossa Family who embrace their culture, its history, and use that in there lives to carry on the legacy of their family.
This last weekend we had a great opportunity to be apart of the joining of these two families to create one beautiful little family. Sarah and Adam were married at St Joseph's on the Rio Grande Parish in ABQ, NM.
It was an early ceremony, Desiree met Sarah At 8:30am to photograph her and her girls getting ready. The beautiful full mass ceremony was performed at 10:00and accompanied by mariachi.
The lasso ceremony and then communion ended the ceremony and the mariachi escorted the guest from the church.
The reception was later that evening at the Double Tree hotel. And, as often happens, there were a few hangups. Overall , however, the reception went off very well and everyone had a great time. Even after the lights came on and at 12:30 am when we left, the party kept going.
We had a great time with Sarah and Adam.

Cory found his Faith

It was at a wedding a few years ago that Cory and Faith met. Now in the old southwestern beauty of the Galisteo Inn, they are again together at another wedding. This one however is a wedding all their own. Cory and faith had all but a few of their closest friends and family with them for this intimate celebration.
The couple of hours before the wedding went well for Cory and the guys. While moms were taking care of last minute concerns and faith and her girls were trying to get ready in a room with NO A/C, the guys were putting the pool to it's full use. After a good hour or so of swimming, they got ready for the wedding in their small southwestern style, air conditioned room.
Meanwhile, back in the very warm room, faith and the girls were fighting back sweat and humidity to keep faiths hair and makeup, just perfect. All the effort worked, as faith walked out to the ceremony grounds and was the epitome of beauty.
The ceremony lasted just a short time and was a very personal ceremony, performed by a great friend. After the ceremony, we had a chance to walk around on the beautiful grounds of the inn and photograph Cory and Faith spending a their first few minutes alone together as husband and wife.
The dinner and rest of the reception went off without a problem. Aside from fighting with a few sets of twinkle lights who did not want to cooperate, everything was beautiful. We are very glad to be able to be a part of this wedding. Faith and Cory are to great people and it was a real privilege to work with them. Enjoy Cancun you two!!

Jacqie & Travis slideshow

We are trying to get our slideshows online for our couples. We are starting with Jacqie and Travis. Take a peak and let us know what you think! Click here to view show!!

A beautiful Friday Wedding

While being deployed in Iraq Travis was not able to help much as Jacqie and her mom planned an amazing wedding. He only returned a few weeks prior to the wedding and minus a few toenails was in great shape for their day.
Jacqie also suffered a foot injury, being smashed in a door the night before the wedding. Though her foot was swollen Jacqie was able to tough it out and enjoy a great wedding.
We started the Friday wedding at 1:00 with Desiree meeting Jacqie in the presidential suite at the Hyatt in downtown ABQ. Once again Desiree's secret survival kit came in handy, being able to sew up a bridesmaid's dress.
While Desiree was photographing Jacqie, keeping her company and running errands, I was off to Corrales to meet with and photograph Travis and the guys.
Jacqie looked beautiful stepping out of the limo into the rose garden at the botanical garden. The ceremony was short and sweet and happened without any problem.
The reception at the Hyatt was amazing. They did a great job with the decorating, serving, and just creating a great atmosphere for the reception. Mille Fleur provided amazing flowers and Karen with Celebrations Coordinated the wedding and did a great job keeping everything together. It was a beautiful wedding and we had a great time shooting it. all 12 hours!

more images from Jacqie and Travis' Wedding

A few more?!