Wedding Inspo - Bridal Shoes Second Edition

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, we’re pretty sure that gorgeous bridal shoes come in a close second place! We’re forever envying these pretty styles: dainty nude heels, sparkly couture pumps, vintage boots, subtlety beautiful flats, and of course those bright, bold colorful stilettos! We don’t blame you if you feel the need to make a little extra room in your closet after this blog, our brides brought some of the most amazing shoe style out there to their wedding days!

Shoe Designers
Christian Louboutin
Kelly and Katie
Enzo Angiolini
Brian Atwood
The Gap (vintage boots)
Badgley Mischka
Steve Madden
Stuart Weitzman
Jimmy Choo
Lucky Brand
Pelle Moda
Tieks
INC by Macy’s
Kate Spade x Keds
Blue by Betsey Johnson
Aldo
Madewell

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

Marble Dreams - a Styled Winter Shoot

On an overcast January day, a grey toned marble dream comes to life. Proving that the usually gloomy color grey can take center stage, this shoot showcases how to tie in an usually overlooked color with muted tones of pinks and teals alongside shimmery gold and black to make a truly unique look. Inspired by the multifaceted nature of gemstones and marble, this daydream will make you wonder if grey truly is the new black.

Vendors
Makeup:  Genica Lee
Florals: Renegade Floral
Stationary: Eleven + West
Dress: Sweet Caroline Styles
Cake: Maggie's Cakes
Ribbon: Honey Silks & Co
Styling & Design: For the Love Events, Rust Vintage

Photos by Alicia Padilla of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger of Alicia Lucia Photography

Kyle + Katie, a neutral toned Wedding at Hyatt Regency Tamaya

On a gorgeous day at the Hyatt RegencyTamaya Resort in New Mexico, surrounded by family and friend,  Kyle and Katie said "I do". Amid simple details and an earth toned color palette, this couple's wedding was nothing short of pure magic.

Photos by Alicia of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog Post and Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger

Ryan + Rachel, a Hyatt Tamaya Engagement Session

Engagement session season is in full swing and it makes a hearts so happy! Here is a blog preview from our time with Rachel and Ryan at the gorgeous Hyatt Tamaya resort and spa. Ashley and I had a great time getting to know them and we can't wait for their Ruidoso wedding later this summer!

Photos: Ashley + Alicia

Amy + Lucas | Maternity Session | Albuquerque Maternity Photographer | Alicia Lucia Photography

Such a special session, with my darling friends Amy & Lucas. They were our first wedding of the season last year, and it is the biggest delight to get to photograph them now, with child! Sweet, precious baby Ella is the luckies to have such loving, caring parents and Amy & Lucas are so incredibly blessed as well. I can't wait to meet her!!!! 

Birthday/Black Friday Sale | albuquerque, nm | albuquerque photography

Who is ready for the ultimate Birthday/Black Friday Sale?!?!! In honor of my birthday and Thanksgiving tomorrow, I decided to come up with the mother of all BLACK FIRDAY SALES!!! We will be offering the following doorbusters starting 12am Friday:

ONE $1 PORTRAIT SESSION (crazy right!!?) 

FIVE 50% OFF PORTRAIT SESSIONS

TEN 10% OFF PORTRAIT SESSIONS

PLUS

For interested photographers, we will be discounting our mentoring sessions by 50%!!!! This is a flash sale, prices will only be valid through right before midnight Saturday Nov 29.

FIRST COME FIRST SERVE OF COURSE.

Comment on our Facebook post if you are interested in getting a reminder email and tag your friends for a chance to snag one of these awesome deals!!!!!!! 

Don't forget to head to our Facebook Page at 12AM Friday November 28th to access the link with all the information!!!! 

*** All portrait sessions are subject to availability and NM Sales Tax. They can be engagement/couple/anniversary session, high school senior, maternity, SIMPLE family session (up to 5 people), or headshot portrait sessions. Must take place in the ABQ area. Can not be combined with any other offer and not valid to sessions already booked.


Shaw Family | Albuquerque Family Photographer

I had a great time photographing Ashley & her sweet family. She is actually a local fellow photographer, and one of my second shooters during wedding season, so when she asked me to do her yearly family portraits I was super honored! Aren't her boys the most handsome?? We had so much fun!

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
 

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

 

Whitfield Family | Taos, NM | Alicia Lucia Photography - Family Photographer in Albuquerque, NM

A couple months ago I got the sweetest inquiry from a fellow photographer out in Texas. Stephania and her precious family had secured the most perfect vacation rental home for their stay in Taos, NM and they hired me me to go up there to photograph them and their extended family! As the day approached, the weather got more and more questionable (this monsoon season has been throwing me some curve balls), but rain or shine I was headed to Taos to capture these precious memories of them in the beautiful Land Of Enchantment! I'm so grateful the weather held out for us and so happy to have met such a lovely family! 

FLASH SALE! 30% off ANY portrait session. Albuquerque portrait and wedding photography

Sweet baby L | Newborn photographer | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Alicia Lucia Photography

At just 26 days old, precious baby Luciano is as sweet as can be! And look at all that hair.. I love it so! 

Shavawn & Rashad | Maternity Photography | Albuquerque, NM

I had such a fun time meeting and getting to know Shavawn & Rashad! I seriously laughed so hard throughout our session together. Miss Aniya is blessed to have such fun, loving, wonderful parents. I can not wait to meet this precious princess, she is going to be absolutely beautiful!

Charlene + Steven | Bosque Engagement Session | Albuquerque Photography | Rio Rancho, NM

My sweet friend Char is marrying the love of her life Steven! They have been together close to 10 years and i'm super grateful to have the honor of photographing their beautiful wedding later this summer! I hope you enjoy this adorable engagement session plus the sweet cameo from their precious little love, Miss Katelynn Grace!

Ivana + Jonas | A Casa Rondena Engagement | Albuquerque Wedding Photography | Los Ranchos, NM

From the second I met these two, I knew that their love was true. During my initial consultation with Jonas & Ivana, I couldn't help but MARVEL at their attraction and sincere love they have for each other.  The way Ivana looked to Jonas after every question, their sweet embraces and how they held hands the.entire.time. Seriously, how cute are they? I just knew their engagement session would be so fun to capture but I couldn't dream that it was going to be this stunning! I can't wait for their wedding later this year!

Thank you to Casa Rondena (the most beautiful wedding venue in the state) who graciously let us shoot at their stunning property. 

“Oh my gosh!! They came out amazing! You are awesome Alicia! They are perfect. Thank you so much for capturing our special bond!”
— Ivana

Lovato Family | Albuquerque, NM | Family Photographer Albuquerque | Alicia Lucia Photography

It is always a treat to catch up with past clients & marvel at how much the little ones have grown!! I love visiting with this family & I adore photographing them!

PS. How adorable was their outfit change?? Sweet Landyn has a thing for superman so they just had to incorporate the superhero theme!! I can already see mom & dad utilizing some of these images in his senior year slideshow! 

Jonathon + Kassandra | Albuquerque Engagement Photographer | Alicia Lucia Photography

I was so happy when Kassandra came to me with their idea of incorporating baseball into their engagement session! These two met in college 6 years ago. Jon played baseball and she played softball & next week they will be saying "I Do"!

Congratulations Jon & Kassandra!!

Zoey & Family | Alicia Lucia Photography | Albuquerque, NM | Family Photographer

When you think of where you want to invest $250, what immediately comes to mind? Perhaps a new spring wardrobe, maybe you'll save it towards a bigger purchase like the latest and greatest tech toy out there? Well Shannon decided that she'd invest $250 into tangible memories of her sweet 6 month old and still moments through photographs of her brand new family of three.

I am always so incredibly humbled when new clients reach out and inquire about a portrait session (or wedding); most especially when they reach out months in advance to book a session, budget & save because they recognize the quality work & great experience they will receive. Shannon inquired early this year and shared with me the importance of capturing these fleeting moments of her precious baby girl. She knew she wanted to invest in my professional photography services & was confident that my work was worth saving for. They traveled all the way from Las Cruces for their session and now have these beautiful photographs to admire for life.

Thank you Shannon, Alex & Zoey & to all my sweet clients. I am so appreciative of those who take note that I pour my heart into every session, value my work & allow me to be a part of these passing moments that will be cherished for eternity through still photographs! <3
 

“Alicia was amazing! She worked with us and our schedule because we were coming from out of town. She responded quickly to emails and was very helpful with all my questions. She took amazing photos of our daughter and great family shots! I will be returning to her for future photo sessions!”
— Shannon

Robin + Nicky | Indie Glam Wedding | Albuquerque Wedding Photography

Photography: Alicia Lucia Photography
Makeup & Hair: Kata Baron with The Pretty Committee
Enchanting floral design: Floriography NM-North
Assistant: Ashley Shaw with Ashley Shaw Photography
Bride & Groom: Robin Reyes & Nicholas Lawson
Table/Set design, custom furniture + linens: Occasion Services & Events
Baked goods & cake design: New Mexico Pie Company
Paper goods: Postscripts
Gown: Nicoles Boutique ABQ