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Chris Rioux Photography is all about preserving life's memories, loving relationships, and special moments to look back on with a smile.

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Chris Rioux

Destination Wedding – Nicole & Brandon – Algodones, New Mexico

On June 19th, 2010, at a little place called Hacienda Vargas B&B just north of Albuquerque, NM in a little town called Algodones, Nicole and Brandon started the first day of the rest of their lives together.  You can tell just by the way these two look at each other.. They truly adore one another, and the sparkles in their eyes give that away.  They had a small and beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony and reception at the Hacienda Vargas, and the weather was perfect.  Nicole and Brandon were such a sweet and wonderful couple to work with!  Dave (from D. Lynch Photography) and I had a great time working with them, and their wonderful families, who were all sweet and kind-hearted people, and just a joy to work with.

Take a look, and let me know what you think in the comments:

What a beautiful wedding..

Love the emotion.. Beautiful moment.. Definitely one of my favorites of the day..

New Mexico is known for it’s beautiful skies.. This day was no exception..

I love the surreal look of this IR image Dave captured:

One of my favorites:

I love the way they look at each other..

The B&B actually has a very old chapel (it dates back to the 1800′s), with adobe walls and a dirt floor.
I asked the owners, and they lit all of the candles which allowed me to create this image, which is definitely one of my very favorites of the day:

What do you think?  Post your thoughts in the  Comments Below!!

Memère - A beautiful wedding on a beatiful day with beautiful pictures. Love it.

Michele - Beautiful! My favorites were with the blue skies showing behind the couple. It looks like a great wedding. Congratulations to the Bride & Groom!

Walter van Dusen - Very nice job on the wedding coverage..

Chris Rioux - Thanks everyone! I really appreciate it!

Chrissy - These are totally gorgeous!

Ellen A. - These look absolutely perfect. I love yur eye in photography. Fantastic Chris.

shauni kirby - you, my dear, are flawless. Quite an inspiration to us all. Well ... VERY well done. Cheers!

Sherry Pickerell - Nice work Chris! I really love the silhouette one, you captured the rays from the sun behind the clouds, very pretty!

Kristi Odom - Great pictures Chris! I love these!

Julia Grace - These are wonderful! They are all very well captured and quite creative. My favorites are the dress, shoes, bouquet, bride with the veil on the blue, close up kiss by the tree, silhouette, train tracks, thank you gift, the one of the brides hands while dancing, and the last on in the little room. The picture of the rings really sparkles with those points of light in the background, which makes the rings look really sparkly. The train tracks was a really cool idea and is rather symbolic of their lives continuing on together. That last one, in the chapel room, is wonderful! It has a great warm and loving atmosphere about it and gives the illusion of an old time clandestine wedding. Really awesome job Chris!

Carol Schimke - The pictures are absolutely beautiful. There are several that are my favs. Very creative and beautiful photography, and professional ability to capture "the moment'. I would recommend you to any one needing a good photographer.

Nicole - Chris, it was great working with you and Dave. These pictures are beautiful and I can't wait to see the rest. Thank you!!!

Brandon - Really impressive! I had a feeling that these would be amazing, and I'm not disappointed!

Jeff Hartzell - The pictures look amazing. The infared picture came out very cool looking and many special moments of the day were captured perfectly. One of my favorites was after they got married, walking back down the aisle.

Nate - Nice, can't wait to see more!

Sue Fricks - The pictures of Nicole and Brandon's wedding are absolutely beautiful--so many unique shots and you really took advantage of beautiful New Mexico. Even the "traditional" shots of the bride were very unique. Every attempt to capture the detail of Nicole and her gown. A job well done!!!

Diana Ramsey - You certainly captured this day's essence in every picture you took. The bride and groom look fantastic and so happy which you captured in every picture, the scenery which is outstanding,you knew actually how to place them to make the most of their outstanding looks and happiness. You also did a great job with the pictures of where they got married, it makes me want to get married all over again and relive those wonderful moments. Great job you'll have many successful years in this profession.

Kyle Normandin - B-E-A-UTIFUL. These images look GREAT! Good job Mr. Rioux.

Cynthia and Spence - Chris - These are fabulous! What style you have! Nicole and Brandon are a great couple and you showcased them.

Joanne - Love all of the pictures. It's going to be hard to choose which are favorites. A great way to remember this very special day.

Rick Hartzell - I'll admit my bias, but I'm also convinced that no one else would have spent the time you and Dave did for these wonderful pictures. The artistry that the pictures reveal is beyond any expectation. Remarkable. I can't wait for someone to ask me to recommend photographers.

jordain - Great pictures. Everything is so beautiful. The picture of the father of the bride and brother of the bride... one of the best!! ;)

Frosty - Chris, I like the shot of the rings in the tree. I haven't seen that before. Great job on the creativity, got a great vibe from this wedding. It seems like you and the couple were relaxed and having fun!

Amy - Beautiful Bride - beautiful scenery.

christy - Nicole -- BEAUTIFUL BRIDE! :) Thank you for sharing these amazing and lovely pictures of your wedding. I truly love your dress!! There are so many beautiful pictures, but I have to say that the picture on the train tracks is one of my favorites...

Alicia - Beautiful Pictures!! Looks like a perfect day! Thanks for sharing :)

Linda - Outstanding Photography! Nicole I see you in a very differnt light, in Love and Happy!

Ginger - Nicole, you, your dress, the settings, and the photography are all absolutely stunning!!(Your groom is very hansome, too. :)) I love the whimisical pics: your shoes, your rings, and the one with your heads missing...or are they just in the clouds? lol

Kim - I'm speechless over your pictures...your wedding was beautiful and your photographer was AMAZING! I love the pic of Nicole standing in the field with the trees in the background. I also loved the pic in front of the blue fence---the contrasting background is fab. I could talk on and on about these pictures, and WOW what a wedding. It looked like so much fun and I'm sad we missed out!!

Cindy - Spectacular pictures!! And that is an understatement.

Kathy - These photos are gorgeous! I love the uniqueness of so many of them. You fellows did an amazing job and I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures. It sure was a lovely day! Thanks for spending so much time with Brandon and Nicole.

katie - Chris- these are truly amazing...

toni Robertson - Love the the 3rd from the last photo. Very sweet and beautiful. And I love the capture of light and warmth in the very last photo.

Analisa & Paul’s Wedding – Destination Wedding, Albuquerque, New Mexico

On May 22nd, Dave (from D. Lynch Photography) and I had the privilege  of  photographing Analisa and Paul’s beautiful wedding day.  The way Paul and Analisa look at each other says it all: they truly adore each other, and are such an adorable couple!   We had a wonderful time photographing them, and captured some beautiful moments of their day.  Take a look, and leave some comments! Enjoy!

Sherry Pickerell - Beautiful work Chris! Great job!

Emily Hayes - GREAT JOB! These look Amazing! I'm totally inspired :-)

Shauni Kirby - Dear Chris Rioux, you are amazing, your work is flawless and intuitive and I wish I was you.

Analisa - =) You are amazing!

Anne Harberts - Beautiful pictures! Great job, Chris!

Chris Rioux - Thanks Sherry!
Thanks Emily! I really appreciate it!
Aww, thanks Shauni! That really means a lot to me! Thank you!
Analisa, I couldn't have done it without you and Paul being so awesome! :) Thank you so much, it was a beautiful wedding and we had a great time with you guys! (Seriously though, that was the CRAZIEST La Marcha I have ever SEEN!! haha)
Thanks Anne! I really appreciate it!

Calli Lombardi - Chris your pictures are amazing!

Chris Rioux - Thanks Calli! And congratulations on your Engagement!!

Amy - Wow. These pictures give me shivers. (or is that just the cold wind blowing off the lake, ;o) jk)...wow. Ana, you're gorgeous!....Always were..and you radiate in beauty on your wedding day. Love you!

Jaimie Dee Photography - Beautiful website! I LOVE your work! I just stumbled across your stuff today and think it is amazing!!! I really appreciate your shooting style! I could look through your work all day. Keep it up! :)

Memère Rioux - Great pictures Chris, you are really good. Love you

Agnieszka - What a fun set. Love the photos in front of the blue wall, fun, fun, fun!

Dawn Marie - Hi Chris! I was poking around and came across your site. Wow...You are doing awesome! Great work! I enjoyed your attention to detail and the work with the vail in front of the ivy, the B&W is stunning. You are amazing. Smiles, D.

Shalane Hutchins - Your work is fantastic. :)

Ngarie Humphrey - Just stunning images