2020 - Moments with Alicia Lucia Photography

2020 was by far one of the most challenging years our team has ever faced, yet through all the difficult descisons and make-or-break moments, we still found the light on the other side of it all.

After an intense global pandemic forced our weddings and shoots to a screeching halt, we weren’t sure what to do, but somehow we found a new path and gained a better perspective on our lives, our business, and our community. We found new ways to capture weddings/elopements and support our couples as they navigated this insane year. And we also found even more opportunities to create beauty through styled shoots and portrait sessions. If one thing is sure, 2020 reminded us of why we set out to do what we do in the first place: love. Watching love win over and over and over again this year, despite all of the odds was something to behold. And we once again fell in love with with what we have the immense privilege of doing, capturing those undeniably beautiful moments of pure joy.

The biggest thank you from the bottom of our hearts goes out to every single couple, family, and individual who continually put their trust in us during a year where everything was uncertain, yet everything mattered even more. And to all of our vendor friends, thank you for riding this one out with us, we’ve never had so much faith in the wedding community as we do right here and now.

No year will ever be quite like 2020, and while we’re grateful to see beacons of hope at start of the new year, we’re forever be grateful for the year that gave us all a chance to start anew and to believe in the magic that is love.

Weddings, Elopements, Styled Shoots, and Portrait Sessions by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia

Owen + Amelia, a New Mexico Desert Elopement

So far 2020 has been a year that has completely changed our usual wedding season, but we’ve been beyond lucky to be a part of intimate elopements in the place of our couples’ bigger celebrations. We were so excited when our lovers Owen and Amelia asked us to capture their sweet nuptials in the New Mexico desert.

Even though they had planned on a gorgeous Hotel Albuquerque wedding this May, Owen and Amelia didn’t let a pandemic stop them from becoming husband and wife. These lovers have been together for over 8 years, so seeing them become husband and wife on a pretty evening at Elena Gallegos Open Space surrounded by just four close friends, their fur baby Penelope, and their officiant was something beyond special to witness. After the sweetest little exchange of vows and rings, Owen and Amelia kicked off married life by popping champagne and spending a few sweet moments together in the New Mexico foothills. They made their little ceremony even more special with simple details including florals by Floral Elegance, the cutest two piece dress by A Basic Shop, and the prettiest glam done by the bride herself!!

Owen and Amelia, we can’t wait to celebrate your marriage with a huge party in 2021, congrats on your beautiful new beginning!

Vendors
Location - Elena Gallegos Open Space
Florals - Floral Elegance Weddings
Glam - by bride
Bridal Dress - A Basic Shop
Bride’s Shoes - Schutz
Groom’s Attire - Custom Suit from Men’s Wearhouse
Groom’s Tie - The Tie Bar
Rings - Albuquerque Gold and Silver
Officiant _ David Doyle of Abundant Blessings
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography