Amanda and Cruz have been dating for 10 years and will be tying the knot in September in Albuquerque. For their engagement session, they wanted all of the desert vibes with a touch of rock n' roll, since Amanda is the lead in her band. White Mesa was the perfect place. I especially loved how the gold dress picked up the colors in the rock. This session is also a great example of how to use simple accessories and outfit changes to create a diverse final gallery of images.

I'm so looking forward to capturing their wedding day in September! Stay tuned...

Couple kissing in sunglasses against colorful painted desert hills with dry grass path.
Smiling couple embracing in desert landscape, woman in red dress with floral tattoo on arm.
Couple embracing intimately in black and white photo with desert mountain backdrop.
Close-up of woman hugging man showing turquoise engagement ring with pink manicured nails.
Bearded man kissing woman with sunflower shoulder tattoo in romantic close-up portrait.
Couple dancing romantically outdoors, woman in red dress with arm around bearded man in desert setting.
Couple holding hands in rust-colored flowing dress against white rock formations outdoors.
Man tenderly embracing woman in flowing rust dress against rocky canyon wall backdrop.
Couple holding hands in golden grass field with dramatic white rock formations behind them.
Couple embracing at sunset among colorful painted desert hills, woman in flowing rust gown.
Couple in elegant attire sharing tender moment among desert rock formations.
Close-up of couple holding hands showing engagement ring against white rock backdrop.
Man kissing woman's cheek as she smiles in rustic desert setting.
Couple holding each other in white rock canyon, woman in elegant rust maxi dress.
Romantic couple dancing in golden grass with rocky cliffs in background.
Couple walking hand in hand through white rock canyon, woman in golden rust dress.
Man lifting woman in black sequin dress for a kiss in white rock canyon.
Couple sharing passionate kiss in white rock canyon, woman in black sequin dress.
Laughing couple in black outfits embracing outdoors in a desert canyon landscape.
Silhouetted couple holding hands at sunset overlooking desert city landscape.
Couple holding hands walking through field with colorful red rock hills.
Black and white photo of couple walking hand in hand down long desert road.
Couple holding hands before massive white and red rock formation in desert landscape.
Couple standing on desert road at dramatic sunset, woman in red dress and leather jacket.