Elopement photography across New Mexico — Santa Fe, Taos, Ghost Ranch, Tent Rocks, the Rio Grande Gorge, and White Sands. One photographer for all of it. Packages from $1,500.

The Ridge at Tesuque sits north of Santa Fe on the high desert plateau — sweeping mountain views, open sky, and a venue that photographs dramatically different from the in-city options.

El Monte Sagrado in Taos — a luxury resort with lush garden ceremony spaces, mountain views, and the Rio Pueblo flowing through the property. Wedding photography from $3,500.

The Mystic in Santa Fe — a bohemian desert wedding venue with mountain views, outdoor ceremony spaces, and a reception hall that photographs beautifully with the right light.

Taos elopements at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Taos Pueblo, the high desert mesa, and the gardens of El Monte Sagrado. Documentary style, no posing. Packages from $1,500.

La Fonda on the Plaza — Santa Fe's most distinctly New Mexico wedding venue. Pueblo Revival architecture, hand-painted tile, and the La Plazuela courtyard. Documentary coverage from $3,500.

Ghost Ranch near Abiquiú — 21,000 acres of red cliffs, open mesa, and the sky that kept Georgia O'Keeffe here for decades. New Mexico's most visually arresting wedding location.

Albuquerque engagement sessions at the locations that actually make sense for your relationship — the bosque, Petroglyph National Monument, the Sandia foothills, or Old Town.

A photographer's guide to Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe. Ceremony and reception locations, natural light, and what to expect when planning your wedding at this iconic resort.