Aspen + Kameron, a Unreal Golden Hour Engagement

Sweet hunnies Kameron and Aspen made us fall even more with late season engagements with their dreamy little desert evening. These cuties are making it official next year, but they celebrated their newly minted fiancé status with the best golden hour session ever.

These cuties first met in 2017, but sparks didn’t officially fly until 2019 when Aspen and Kameron were both in the wedding of some of their mutual friends. Years later these lovers finally have a home and handful of sweet fur babies together and are building up their perfect little life together. Earlier this year Kameron proposed at a Luke Combs concert in Kansas City and Aspen, who was completely surprised by this sweet ordeal, said yes immediately!

We can’t freaking wait for their elegant wedding next year in Santa Fe, we know it’ll be a showstopper!

Location - Sandia Foothills
Dresses - Lulus + Amazon
Photo Team - Molly + Lindsay

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Nick + Liz, a Mesmerizing New Mexico Engagement

Lovers Nick and Liz finally got their stunning New Mexico engagement after waiting nearly two years to spend a little time in the New Mexico sunshine. This dreamy evening up North brought the most dramatic landscapes and the most romantic of moments.

Liz and Nick first met while they were both students at Harvard Law School. Eventually these two babes fell head-over-heels in love with one another and soon started on their adventure of a lifetime, traversing cities and jobs, before ending up in California. They journeyed back to The Land of Enchantment for their engagement (and wedding!) where sweet Liz was born.

We are still picking of jaws up off of the floor over this brilliant day with these stunners!

Location - New Mexico
Photographer - Alicia
Assistant - Lindsay

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Joseph + Nhi, a Divine Desert Engagement

Our sweet angel Nhi is get hitched next year and damn are we excited for it. Nhi and her sweet fiancé Joseph are starting their next chapter together with a beach-side day in Cancun and we already know its gonna be the party of the century!

These lovebirds first met almost four years ago at a downtown block party and have been together ever since. Joseph proposed to Nhi in early 2021 and these cuties just knew that their journey together just had to kick off in Mexico!

We adore the way these two love each and are deeply inspired by their sweet little story. Nhi loves how Joseph brings so much joy into her life every single day (he even makes her breakfast in bed, so major #husbandgoals right here) while Joseph loves how comfortable Nhi makes him feel and he’s a huge fan of how she lights up every room.

Joseph and Nhi’s stunning desert engagement sessions was one of our absolute favorite evenings this year, we can’t wait to celebrate with them in 2022!!!

Location - New Mexico
Engagement Ring - Brilliant Earth
Bride’s Dress - SHEIN
Hair + Makeup - by bride
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Engagement Style Lookbook Third Edition

Besides being absolutely obsessed with wedding day style, we also have the biggest heart-eyes over all the killer engagement looks we get to capture. We’ve rounded up the best style moments from all of our amazing couples for the sweetest lookbook around!

From the dreamy white dresses to the brightly colored numbers, engagement sessions are the perfect time to let your personal style shine through. Everything and anything goes, from gorgeous gowns to simple jeans paired with a sweater, engagement style is truly something we adore so dang much!

We’re so excited to see what new styles our couples bring to their sessions, we already know they’re going to be out of this world.

A Few of Our Favorite Featured Designers + Brands
Sleeper
Anthropologie
Free People
Lulus
The Vintage Vault by Joseph
Cleobella
Wolf and Badger
ASOS
Reformation
Revolve
Madewell
Express
Posse
We also ADORE when our couples shop second-hand from local and online thrift stores!!

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

Alex + Shannon, a Colorful Desert Engagement

If there’s one way to spend a dreamy evening, its with one of the most stellar couples ever. Alex and Shannon’s engagement session was full of color, laughs, and the most stunning mountain views!

These cuties first met while both studying art at The University of New Mexico and their love blossomed during long coffee dates and endless rounds of 21 questions. Nearly 7 years later, these lovers are sooo freaking ready to throw the party of the century at The Albuquerque Museum (they say its going to have a ton of “Beyonce rents out the Louve” vibes!).

We can’t wait to have a blast with Alex and Shannon next year, see you in 2022 babes!!!

Location - New Mexico
Ring - Porter Gulch
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Jebb + Abbie, a Beautiful New Mexico Engagement

When we say we’re in love with Jebb + Abbie’s sweet story, we mean that we’re absolutely head-over-heels in love with these cuties. We spent a perfect summer evening capturing their engagement right near where these Montana babes are laying the roots for their new home and it was beyond beautiful.

Jebb and Abbie first met while ice skating in Montana and immediately connected over their mutual love for all things outdoors, adventure, and curiosity about the world. They eventually moved to Santa Fe with their pup Scout and are currently both teachers. These hunnies spend their free time gardening, cooking, and learning together (our dream life tbh).

Needless to share, we’re obsessed with these Jebb + Abbie and can’t wait to share their amazing backyard wedding so soon!

Location - New Mexico
Bride’s Dress - Reformation
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Michael + Kieu-Vi, an Ethereal White Sands Engagement

When Houston sweethearts Michael and Kieu-Vi reached out to us about capturing their gorgeous engagement at White Sands National Park, we knew it would be an unreal evening. These two and their love for each other were an absolute dream to witness and we’re clearly still up in the clouds over this session.

These lovers have been together for almost 11 years and Michael was even Kieu-Vi’s first boyfriend! They were immediately smitten with each other when they first met and haven’t been apart since. Together they’ve learned to love the individual growth they’ve experienced after a whole decade of love. Michael and Kieu-Vi are making it last name official this fall in Houston.

We adore all of the breathtakingly beautiful evenings we get to spend at White Sands, cheers to even more magic at this gem of a location.

Location - White Sands National Park
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Garrett + Kyla, a Captivating Desert Engagement

On the dreamiest June evening we got to hang out with longtime sweethearts Garrett and Kyla at one of our favorite little spots in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. These cuties were seriously everything and more.

Besides this engagement being one of the dreamiest, were were so excited to get a quiet evening alone with Garrett and Kyla during their wedding week. They made it official with an incredibly romantic, super colorful celebration at Four Seasons Santa Fe.

We can’t wait to share all the beauty from these lovers’ wedding, but until then we’ll be right here obsessing over their amazing engagement.

Location - Albuquerque Foothills, New Mexico
Makeup - Madeline McCue
Photographer - Ashley

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Colin + Amber, a Dreamy Desert Engagement

We started off our summer engagements with these little darlings at a coveted spot in all the Southwest. Colin and Amber made this sweet evening so dang fun and beautiful.

The two first met on a dating app about 4 years ago and immediately hit it off with their mutual love for all things outdoors and being total homebodies (the best combination— in our opinion). A few years, and many fur babies later, these sweethearts are making it last name official with a gorgeous garden-inspired wedding at Amber’s grandfather’s home in the heart of Albuquerque's North Valley.

We can’t wait to capture all of the magic this fall with Colin and Amber!!!

Location - New Mexico
Hair + Makeup - Savannah of Betty Rose by Alanna
Photographer - Ashley

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Doug + Ray, a Romantic Desert Engagement

Earlier this spring we got to hang out with Doug and Ray for a whole evening and dang was it such an amazing night. These San Francisco hunnies are tying the knot in Santa Fe this fall, but we loved seeing them out in the wilds of New Mexico for the most gorgeous engagement session.

These two have been together for almost 7 years and first met in college, they even shared their first kiss at a Childish Gambino concert! All these years later, Ray and Doug still love doing new things together from skiing to playing pickle ball to trying all the amazing foods out there.

Doug and Ray are making their love story official with a dreamy Southwestern wedding complete with a ceremony at the historic Cathedral Basilica de Saint Francis of Assisi and a huge party at La Posada de Santa Fe. We can’t wait to celebration with these west coast babes in The City Different this October!!!

Location - New Mexico
Makeup - Ashley of Betty Rose by Alanna
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Rudy + Deana, a Desert Engagement

Our pretty spring engagement season started with long-time Texas lovers Rudy and Deana. These babes traveled all the way from the Lone Star State with their fur baby, Belle, for a breezy, yet completely beautiful evening in the desert.

Rudy and Deana first met over five years ago and even though they started off as friends, they eventually started dating and have been together ever since. They went to the same college, have a shared friend group, and even worked together for a bit. These hunnies are making it official up in Oregon with an intimate Cannon Beach wedding later on this year.

This evening with these cuties was nothing short of a dream, we’re still so obsessed with Rudy and Deana. Cheers to all the dreamy lovers and to the most stellar Southwestern evenings in our favorite desert spot!

Location - New Mexico
Hair + Makeup - Genica Lee
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Adam + Shubha, a Desert Engagement

East coast lovers Adam and Shubha might be new to the Southwest, but we’re so beyond excited for these babes to kick off their next chapter in New Mexico. We loved hanging with them on this chilly, but completely gorgeous desert evening!

Even though they didn’t know each other for long, Adam and Shubha knew their love was meant to be from the very beginning. They initially met in Baltimore, MD and after exploring their city (and Canada and Seoul and London!) together, these hunnies decided to keep exploring side-by-side for the rest of their lives. Once Adam received a job offer in the Southwest, they knew it was time for a brand new beginning.

We’re so beyond excited to celebrate with these two this spring high up in the mountains at Four Seasons Santa Fe!

Location - New Mexico
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Caleb + Erin, an Enchanting Desert Engagement

In the middle of last fall, we got to hang out with long-time sweethearts Caleb and Erin on one of the gorgeous evenings of all. We adored soaking up every last second with these Nebraska cuties and hearing all about their amazing little journey together.

Even though Caleb and Erin sort-of knew each other in college, they didn’t officially meet until after graduation when they were both out on the town with mutual friends. Caleb immediately caught Erin’s eye and after a few drinks (and some shameless flirting), Erin made her move with a kiss at closing time (we LOVE this power move). And the next day, Caleb texted Erin thus beginning their wonderful little love story.

About four years and two dogs later, Caleb proposed during a hike in Albuquerque in the middle of March 2020. Erin said yes, but had to journey back home to Nebraska where she was still living at the time. However, these two didn’t get to see each for ten whole weeks when everything completely shut down due to the pandemic. After weathering some of the worst of 2020, these two officially made Albuquerque their home and started planning their next chapter together.

We can’t wait for Caleb and Erin’s beautiful Hacienda Doña Andrea wedding this fall, cheers to these cuties and to going the distance for love!

Vendors
Location - New Mexico
MUA - Ashley of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bride’s Dresses - Wolf & Badger, Express
Groom’s Attire - Express
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

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

Andrew + Shay, a Breezy Desert Engagement

Last month, we spent a windy little day out in the desert with Andrew + Shay and dang was it magical! These two lovers brought all the love and the giggles to their beyond beautiful engagement session.

In a true love-at-first-sight situation, Andrew and Shay met at a destination wedding in Mexico last November and after four magical days of walking on the beach, dancing, and getting to know each other, Andrew plucked up the courage to go after Shay’s heart against all odds (swoon!). He proved himself to be everything that Shay could have imagined, he is consistent, sweet, and family-oriented. And to Andrew, Shay is beautiful, kind, and driven. These two went the distance for each other and when we mean distance, we mean literally because these babes live 1,500 miles apart. After much time spent in a long distance relationship, these babes are ready to make it official and its going to be absolutely stunning!

They say when you meet your person you just know, and dang did Shay + Andrew KNOW that they were meant for each other. We can’t wait for their sweet, intimate, fall wedding in a matter of weeks!

Vendors
Location - New Mexico
MUA - Mariah Luu
Bride’s Dresses - Lulus + Dillard’s
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

Bridal Inspo - Wedding + Engagement Rings

Even season we get to capture so many different couples and so many special love stories, but one of our favorite little details is getting to see all of the unique rings brides and grooms pick to express their love for each other!

From the simplest and most dainty diamond engagement rings to colorful gemstone rings, we’ve seen it all, but we’re always blown away by how stunning these beauties truly are in person and in photos. From custom rings to vintage rings, the sky is truly the limit when it comes to deciding on the perfect style for your hunny. For us, we love drooling over rings both online and in person, so we’ll take any chance to feature these gorgeous pieces of jewelry!

Scroll through this blog and find your new obsession, we won’t blame you if you bookmark a few of our favorite designers either!!!

A Few of Our Favorite Ring Designers + Boutiques
Trabert Goldsmiths
Brilliant Earth
deBella Jewelry
Zwikker & Zacher
Marisa Perry Atelier
Blue Nile Diamond
David Yurman
Michelle Fantaci
Octavia Elizabeth
Lauren Addison
Tiffany & Co.
Ashley Zhang
Vrai

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

Brandyn + Larissa, an Old Town Engagement

Long before these two New Mexico babes were exploring the desert and twirling around Old Town Albuquerque with us, Brandyn and Larissa shared the ultimate love at first sight story!

Nearly two years ago in March of 2018, these lovers met through mutual friends while both enjoying a night out at the Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall, a local country bar known for its popular dance floor, with their respective friend groups. Brandyn, who was an old high school friend of one of Larissa’s acquaintances, was introduced to everyone and our girl Larissa was instantly smitten with his contagious smile and dashing good looks. Much to her surprise, Brandyn immediately asked Larissa to dance (even though she insisted that she was a terrible dancer). Despite constantly stepping on Brandyn’s toes, Larissa still felt so at ease with this charming stranger and he even invited for a second dance! Sensing a solid spark, Larissa and Brandyn shared their first kiss at the end of their second dance (don’t mind us having major heart eyes over this).

At the end of the night , they didn’t exchange numbers, but rather Larissa insisted to her friends that if it was meant to be, Brandyn would find a way to contact her (talk about a major power move). As we all know, Brandyn found a way to reach out and even though he lived in Denver, CO at the time, they made long distance work before he moved back to Albuquerque, NM.

A few years later and these cuties are making it last name official this fall. They’ll tie the knot at San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales with an outdoor reception at Prairie Star in Bernaillo! We had the most fun giggling with these babes and capturing their amazing love for each other this past February, we can’t wait for more with these two!!!!

Engagement by Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Shawn + Lauren - A Snowy Rock House Engagement

Winter isn’t quite over yet, but we were still so excited to capture these cuties in the cold weather! Along with their sweet pup, Tater, Shawn and Lauren adventured up with us into the foothills for some ultra pretty romantics!

Its only February, but we can’t wait for their wedding at Gerald Peters Gallery this fall, see you babes in Santa Fe!!!!

Engagement Session by Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography