Wild One Year Milestone Cake Smash Photography in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Nassar is a Wild ONE! I loved having sweet baby boy in my studio for his one year milestone cake smash session. The mix of neutrals was both understated and bold with the pops of black and gold in his birthday crown and his outfit. Check out those adorable suspenders!

The vision was tied together with some of the other cute props like the Wild One Banner with draping foliage garland behind it, adorable mini tent, and the birch ONE sign. We have just about any prop you may need to perfectly fit your theme and of course, we always offer them for free to our clients! You can see other examples of how we use props in our cake smash session here

I just love cake smash sessions! Your little one can let loose, explore food (sugar, lots of sugar!) in a new way, and then take a dip in our mini claw foot tub. I can’t decide if I like the messy, cake face or a splashing baby more! What’s your favorite?

Intimate Winter Wedding Photography in Albuquerque, New Mexico

How cool is it that Linsey + Donald chose to get married and start their next chapter together on New Year’s Eve? I am so honored that this sweet, not to mention stunning, couple chose me to photograph their small, intimate wedding at La Fonda on the Plaza in historic Santa Fe, New Mexico. Holiday wedding dates can sometimes be tricky, but with the current climate of the world and intimacy of the guest list, I think it was the perfect way to kick off 2021! New year, new love, new beginnings :)

If you haven’t been to La Fonda on the Plaza, which is the only hotel on the plaza in Santa Fe, NM, it is a must see and stay. The amazing architecture and authentic Southwestern decor stud the entire hotel, but also have a modern flair. It is a perfect wedding location right outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico for those that want elegance mixed with a touch of New Mexican culture! Whether you are a local or visitor, you are in for a treat. Santa Fe offers so much history, culture, art, food, and gorgeous views.

It was so much fun to hang out with the bridal party and watch them get ready. Something Ginger did their magic and created the most gorgeous look with hair and make-up on the bride and her girls! I adored Linsey’s classic low bun + natural makeup look that accentuated her natural beauty. She was simply glowing!

The bride’s off the shoulder wedding gown from The Bridal Room seemed to have been made just for her. The delicate lace overlay detail was perfectly paired with a stunning winter white fur wrap. Her bridesmaids also had that special fur detail to accentuate their winter-y velvet bridesmaids gowns. What a beautiful and stylish combo. Loved it so much!

And let’s not forget how dapper the groom Donald looked! A classic black tuxedo suit will never go out of style in my opinion. One of my favorite things about winter weddings is you can add those extra sophisticated touches, fabrics like velvet, fur, and “extras” like jewels, deeper colors, and even make-up choices that perfectly fit in with the wintery vibes the season offers. It is your chance to be bold!

Don’t hesitate to plan your wedding on around a holiday. It creates a lasting memory for all guests, narrows down your theme options and guest list, lowers the likelihood that another couple will have the same date, and it will make your anniversary that much more special every year.

Check out a small portion of some of the other weddings we have done here. Interested in a certain theme but don’t see it on our website? We probably have more pictures to share from our portfolio. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Vendors

Hair and Makeup: Something Ginger
Florals: Artichokes and Pomegranates
Bridal attire: The Bridal Room

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If you’re looking into booking a photographer for your wedding, contact us today! The sooner you get in touch with us the better, our calendar fills up quickly! Contact us at 505.903.2195 or laurencheriephotography@gmail.com.

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Alright, Theo - you can be my Valentine anytime!! Sweet boy joined us for his 6 month milestone session in our studio and it had all the lovey, Valentine’s Day vibes. We used some of our in house props such as the shaggy red heart rug, his handsome bowtie, and those heart studded suspenders - oh my gosh, what an adorable little heartbreaker Mr. Theo is!

It love when I can see my sweet clients from birth to 1/2 birthday to one year, and every year after that! It is so much fun to see all the sweet stages in between. You will never regret having these milestone sessions to look back on year after year. Check out our gallery of milestone sessions here