Maggie + Dominic, a Darling Newborn Session

This year we got spend a little extra time with one of our all time favorite couples, Maggie and Dominic, as the start a darling new chapter together as parents. These cuties certainly make it easy for us to capture their love over and over again.

These angels met all the way back in law school and finally tied the knot in 2021 with the dreamiest, most elegant backyard wedding of all time. Since then, Dominic and Maggie have continued to grow their sweet little family and are truly the most amazing new parents.

We can’t wait to see what the future holds for them!

Location - Private Home
Photographer - Erin

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Autumn + Aimara, a Dreamy Southwestern Session

Little angels Aimara and Autumn got to adventure with us into the deserts of Albuquerque’s East Mountains for one of the prettiest little evenings of all time. We adored every last second with these cuties.

Whether it was simply walking through the Southwestern terrain or sharing stolen moments together, these lovers truly lit up this early spring day in the brightest of ways.

We cannot wait to see how Autumn and Aimara’s love continues to blossom as time goes on!

Location - Sandia Foothills
Photo Team - Erin + Oliver

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Katy + Noah, a Stunning Downtown Session

During the chilly, early months of the year, there’s truly nothing better than exploring with the sweetest of lovers. Babes Noah and Katy wandered all over downtown Albuquerque and it was truly our favorite evening of all.

These cuties met a few years back and after tying the knot, continued their journey together in New Mexico. We adored getting to see Katy and Noah light up downtown with their unreal love for one another.

We can’t wait to see what all of our dreamy lovers have in store for us this year, bring on all the cuties in all of the amazing places.

Location - Downtown Albuquerque
Outfits - Zara + Columbia
Photographer - Lexie

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Engagement + Portrait Inspo - 2023's Dream Sessions

When we’re not photographing the dreamiest weddings, elopements, and intimate nuptials, we get to spend a whole lot of time with the sweetest couples and families across the Southwest and beyond.

From engagements at the peak of springtime blooms to chilly weather proposals to the coziest newborn sessions, we saw so much love and joy this year. We can’t wait for what the new year brings us and all of the incredible sweethearts we get to know and love!

Engagements + Portrait Sessions by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Cheyenne + Jesse, a Golden Hour Desert Couples Session

If there’s one thing we absolutely adore, its getting the opportunity to photograph other photographers. We spent the sweetest evening with Cheyenne and her husband Jesse (and their sweet pup Banner!) out near Tingley Beach and it was certainly something special.

These cuties have been married for six whole years, but they still have that head-over-heels, newlywed vibe. We love the way Jesse and Cheyenne absolutely adore each other and we know that these hunnies are going to have so many more years of love and adventure ahead of them.

Location - Tingely Beach
Photo Team - Lexie + Taylor

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Kyle + Sky, a Romantic Los Poblanos Couples Session

Sweet earth angels Sky and Kyle traveled all the way to New Mexico for the dreamiest little evening with us at Los Poblanos. This romantic winter evening was one we’ll never ever forget.

These lovebirds have been together for several years and recently got engaged while on a trip to Mexico last fall. We already know that Kyle and Sky’s wedding will be one as beautiful, intentional, and as full of love as they are together.

Cheers to forever babes, being engaged looks so dang good on you both!

Location - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Photographer - Carissa

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Karl + Isha, a Heavenly Desert Portrait Session

Lovers Isha and Karl met up with us in the Sandia foothills for one of the most breathtaking little sessions we’ve ever witnessed in the Southwest. Even though it was chilly out, these two brought that heat.

From exploring the rock houses of the foothills to basking in that golden hour glow in the desert, Karl and Isha made New Mexico look even more enchanting than usual. We’re forever obsessed with all of these dreamy off season sessions, they truly light up our winter months.

If you’re thinking about booking a session, this is your sign to do the dang thing, we can’t wait to capture even more bliss!

Location - Sandia Foothills
Photographer - Beth

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Audry + Logan, an Adventurous Mountain Maternity Session

Nearly two years after their divine wedding in Taos Ski Valley, angels Logan and Audry are about to become parents for the very first time. We spent the dreamy evening in the foothills with these cuties and it was truly the most picturesque maternity session of all.

Audry and Logan initially met in college and after almost a decade, together along with a move across the country, these hunnies tied the knot in late summer of 2021. Finally ready to embark on yet another exciting journey, Logan and Audry are growing their little family with a sweet little babe this spring.

We’re over the moon for these two and all of their incredible chapters together, we already know that they’re going to be the most amazing parents ever!

Tap this link to see these sweethearts epic wedding in Taos.

Location - Sandia Foothills
Photo Team - Brianna A. + Erin

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Peyton + Sam, a Lighthearted Couples Session

We spent the sweetest little fall evening with cuties Peyton and Sam as the autumn foliage fell around us. These babes were such a dream to hang out with, we’re truly obsessed!

Even though we don’t get the chance to photograph a ton of couples outside of our usual engagements and weddings, we were so dang grateful to capture Sam and Peyton’s mutual love for one another. These hunnies truly lit up this evening in all the best ways.

Bring on alllll the adorable couples sessions with the best humans, we need more of this kind of love in our lives!

Location - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Photographer - Taylor S.

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Heather + Brent, a Serene Desert Couples Session

One thing we adore during our more quiet part of the year is adventuring out into the desert for the tiniest of sessions with lovers. This late December evening with Brent and Heather was by far one of the prettiest winter nights we’ve ever witnessed.

These cuties met up with us in the Sandia Foothills and dang were we mesmerized by these sweethearts. We loved catching every last moment of this evening’s golden hour light with Brent and Heather and all of their love for on another.

We already know that this year will be filled with even more gorgeous evenings like this one, we can’t freaking wait for all of the beauty to come!

Location - Sandia Foothills
Ring - Ooh Aah Jewelry
Photographer - Arielei

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Emily + Adam, a Vibrant Downtown Anniversary Session

A whole year after saying “I do”, Emily and Adam spent an evening with us in ever-eclectic downtown Albuquerque for some of the most dreamy anniversary portraits of all time. This sweet little winter evening was truly the highlight of our quiet December.

Even though we didn’t get to spend more than a few hours with them, we were still head-over-heels for these lovebirds and their incredibly palpable connection. Adam and Emily kept the evening light with lots of laughs, but still utterly romantic. And we adored the way these lovers were down for everything! From discovering all the amazing murals to visiting an iconic theater to ending the whole session at a cozy coffee shop, Adam and Emily took us on the most spontaneous little outing.

We adore anniversary sessions and adore them even more when they include couples who we’re immediately smitten with. Cheers to many more years of adventure and love cuties!

Location - Downtown Albuquerque
Photographer - Beth

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

John + Kristen, an Adventurous Maternity Session

Right as our busiest wedding season began to speed up, we got to spend a quiet evening in the foothills with cuties John and Kristen. These soon-to-be parents absolutely glowed as we adventured around with them during the most beautiful late summer golden hour.

We truly adore when we get to see tiny little families bask in the happiness and joy of new chapters, bring on all the sweet days like this one!

Location - Sandia Foothills

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

John + Jaclyn, a Dreamy New Mexico Session

Darling couple, John and Jaclyn, spent an evening with us romping around the golden-lit foothills of the Sandia Mountains. These two are a prime example of “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times",” finding love in the midst of the pandemic. Hinge connected them initially and from there they invested time into really getting to know one another and cultivate a dynamic founded in mutual respect and empathy.

When they aren’t dazzling us in front our cameras, these two can be found in the classroom. Jaclyn is pursuing an English Language Arts license to eventually teach in a high school setting and John taught science for several years before deciding to pursue his PhD in Evolutionary Anthropology. His dissertation will eventually bring John to Uganda for field work with Jaclyn being his greatest encourager. Aside from hitting the books, these two enjoy exploring and adoring the outdoors as well as immersing themselves in one another’s special interests which include ballet, skiing, and so much more. We see big, wondrous things ahead for this dream team and we can’t wait to see where their journey takes them!

Location - New Mexico
Makeup - Ashley of Betty Rose by Alanna
Dress - Free People

Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog Copy by Carolyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Pat + Jennifer, a Carefree Downtown Couples Session

We got to tag along with long-time lovers Jennifer and Pat for the most fun little evening around Downtown Albuquerque. These cuties definitely brought all of the romance (and all of their best dance moves) to their darling session.

These angels have been together for a whole decade and have the most beautiful little family together. Pat and Jennifer made it official six years ago and they truly haven’t stopped having fun ever since.

Cheers to the best evenings with the best lovers, so grateful to capture such special humans!

Location - Downtown Albuquerque
Photographer - Lexie

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Chris + Kathy, a Charming Santa Fe Plaza Session

When Austin cuties Chris and Kathy reached out to us about a quick session during their recent trip to New Mexico, we knew that no other place could be quite as magical as the Santa Fe Plaza.

We met up with these Texas babes on most dreamy October morning for a stroll around sweet little downtown Santa Fe. We got to visit a lot of our favorite spots as well as discover a few new gems with these angels and dang was it so much fun.

Cheers to all the cutie vacation photoshoots and if you’re heading to New Mexico please please please let us take your photos, it’ll be the most fun!!,

Location - Santa Fe Plaza
Photographer - Bre B

Cait + Lana, an Evening in the Desert

California cuties Cait and Lana, brought a little extra heat to the desert earlier this fall and we were so freaking excited to capture them and their pups. This dreamy little evening out in one of our squad’s favorite Southwest spots was what we absolutely needed this year.

Originally from the West Coast, these two made a quick stop in New Mexico early this fall and we were so thrilled when they asked us to photograph this gorgeous little session. We can’t wait to see where Lana and Cait end up next, we know it’ll be beyond beautiful and so dang epic.

Location - Petroglyph National Monument
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Tim + Noelle, a Rad Couples Session in the Desert

If you know anything about us, you know that we LOVE hanging with the raddest couples around and we love running around in the desert with them even more. Spending the most perfect evening with Tim and Noelle, the coolest lovers around, was literally how we’d want to spend every single week night forever.

These hot babes have been married for 2 years, but dang do they just give off those madly-in-love feels. They brought their killer style and downright unreal power couple vibes to one of our fave spots, so yeah, we’re just a little obsessed. If you’re looking for married couple inspo, just take a glance at these two because Tim and Noelle only have eyes for each other and wow is it truly captivating to see.

So grateful to have crossed paths with these two for most crazy beautiful session in NM. Hey Tim and Noelle, we’re gonna need to make some more magic with you guys real soon!

Location - New Mexico
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Dave + Lauren, a Los Poblanos Couples Session

Two years ago, we captured Dave and Lauren’s beyond sweet wedding at La Fonda on the Plaza up in little old Santa Fe, so when they visited New Mexico earlier this year, we knew we had to photograph them at one of our other favorite places, Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm.

This pretty February day was one of the last we shot before the world shut down for a bit, and we couldn’t have been more thankful that it was with these two absolute angels. We’ve loved not only capturing Dave and Lauren over the last few years, but we’ve been lucky enough to become friends with them (on ig and in real life) too!

We’re so grateful for days like this and for couples that come into our lives for all the right reasons, we love you two so dang much!!

Location - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Aidan + Victoria, a Desert Couples Session

Exploring new spots and old favorites has been one of the best things about all of the incredible little sessions this summer!

We got to spend the most amazing evening at Petroglyph National Monument with Victoria and Aidan and we were absolutely in Babetown! These two hunnies have been together for 4 whole years and let’s just say they are still absolutely smitten with each other. And our girl Victoria looked extra stunning with just a little glam from our love Betty Rose by Alanna.

More evenings with the sweetest lovers please and thank you!!!!!

Location - Petroglyph National Monument
MUA - Betty Rose by Alanna
Photographers - Alicia + Ashley

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Sam + Marisa, a Magical Oregon Coast Evening

Its been a long few months without being able to travel, but we finally go to venture up to the Pacific Northwest earlier this month and it was an absolutely heavenly! On top of the gorgeous coastal views and forest scenery, we got to spend the most amazing evening with lovers Sam and Marisa.

Event though these two now live in California, they were spending a little time in Oregon so we couldn’t resist meeting up for golden hour on that iconic Oregon Coast. Sam and Marisa originally met in the video game section at a Target (which we think is honestly so freaking sweet) and Sam just couldn’t leave without getting Marisa’s number! Now just a few years later, these two share the most beautiful, fun, downright genuine connection around.

We loved hanging with you babes on beach, here’s to many more years of love cuties!!!

Location - Oregon Coast
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography