9.11 Wedding for Military Couple.Amanda and Cody

This weekend was celebrated by family and friends for Amanda and Cody who are both in the Air Force.  He flew in the day before their wedding and there was no separating them.  It was really cute, because all Amanda could say about Cody was, "he's hot" and all Cody could was "she's hot!" hahaha.  He made her laugh constantly.  It was so cute and so sweet.  Here is the sneak peek. Can't you just see how excited they are!! This was after the ceremony, which was at Ute Lake (Logan, NM)

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New Mexico and Texas Wedding Photographer.Lonehollow Vanderpool, TX.Tara and Trevor

Tara and Trevor invited me and my family to Lonehollow over Labor Day weekend. They were married back in July and we decided to do their engagement session after the wedding. They run a horse camp at Lonehollow and it is amazing to watch them with the horses and as instructors. There is such an art form for what they do and it takes a great deal of patience, with the horses as well as the people. I also photographed them teaching a clinic to eight lovely women, which was SO amazing. I want a horse now, and I want to be a cowgirl. The day was full for them with the clinic starting from morning all the way into the evening, so we did a sunrise session. It was beautiful and peaceful. Oh, also we stayed in an airstream and Benson woke to a rooster at 7:30 a.m. And then we played in the river, and road a horse, and basically had the best time ever. Thank you Tara and Trevor for thinking of us and letting my family come along. You have no idea how much fun that was for us and how perfect it was.

Cristy Cross Wedding Photographer. Lubbock TX.Brittany.Bride

Beautiful Brittany had her bridal session taken at the Watson Building in Lubbock, TX. It was a rainy day and the Watson Building people were so lovely to let us use their place!Brittany and Justin were married this weekend at Spirit Ranch in Lubbock so stayed tuned for a sneak peek! brittanys-birdal-session-by-wedding-photographer-cristy-cross-at-watson-building-lubbock-tx

Clovis NM Wedding Photographer.Tayley and Cameron

We did Tayley and Cameron's engagement shoot back in the Spring and they got married recently in July. I loved their session. We did something I've never done before; fly in a helicopter to our shoot destination. Cameron is a helicopter pilot with Aero Tech and a great one at that. So, it was very easy to gain access of one :) We flew to the coolest dry lake bed ever and it was windier than ever too. Tayley is so relaxed she didn't care her hair was blowing in the wind. She can do wind too I tell ya. I think it made her look even more beautiful. Word of advice for future engagement session peeps:  If you want shots like I captured below, just flirt it up, be lovey dovey, and show how much you are in love.  That will get you the best engagement pictures ever.

I loved working with you Tayley and Cameron and I wish you all the happiness in the world! If you want to check out some of their wedding images take a look here at Kristi Klemens blog.

Santa Fe New Mexico Wedding Photographer.Tara and Trevor

Trevor and Tara were married at La Posada Resort and Spa July 10, 2010, and it was a fun three days. One of the many events that were planned for the guest, family and wedding party  was a hot air balloon ride. It was so beautiful up there and we had the best pilots from Santa Fe Balloons.tara-and-trevor-at-la-posada-in-santa-fe-nm-taken-by-clovis-nm-wedding-photographer-cristy-cross3tara-and-trevor-at-la-posada-in-santa-fe-nm-taken-by-clovis-nm-wedding-photographer-cristy-cross2tara-and-trevor-at-la-posada-in-santa-fe-nm-taken-by-clovis-nm-wedding-photographer-cristy-cross

Santa Fe, NM Wedding.New Mexico Wedding Photographer

I'm downloading images from this weekends wedding in Santa Fe, NM of the beautiful Tara taken at La Posada Resort and SpaI mean LOOK AT HER!! Great story about her dress too. This was her grandma's dress, and then her mom wore it for her wedding. Now Tara is wearing it, with a few alterations and style tweeking. Tara Harris photographed in Santa Fe NM at La Posada Resort and Spa taken by New Mexico Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross

Lubbock Tx Wedding Photographer.Laura and Clayton.Part 3

I love these sweet portraits of Clayton and Laura.Check out Part One here Check out Part Two here

Lubbock Texas Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross. Darden-West Wedding.Details Part Two

Check out Part One here. Ceremony: First Christian Church Reception: The Historic Baker Building Baker Building Interior Decorator: Sandy Shannon Florist: Celebrations Floral Bridal Cake: Danette Mortensen Grooms Cake: Sweet Temptations Hair: Anna Wilson at Salon Meli Makeup: MAC

Clovis New Mexico Wedding Photographer.Klisty and Duffy.Married

Klisty and Duffy are all dressed up and ready to get married...or wait a minute, they ALREADY ARE! This wasn't just a wedding. It was filled with wonderful sweet moments and a few surprises here and there. One of those surprises was that Klisty and Duffy have been married for two years already! I don't think I could keep the secret. You two are awesome!Klisty and Duffys wedding taken by Clovis NM wedding photographer Cristy Cross at the Underground Embassy

Clovis New Mexico Wedding Photographer.Klisty and Duffy.Engaged

Tomorrow is the big wonderful day for these two. They are getting married at the Underground Embassy in Clovis New Mexico. It is one of Clovis's coolest places for weddings. I can't wait, because these two are so fun and energetic and the wedding will be the same.Duffy is a local disc jockey and one the locations was at the Chamber of Commerce basement where they have a museum of music history. It has a replica studio where Buddy Holly recorded his music with the sound booth and recording booth as well as radios from the past. Such a cool place! Second location was at Guthels Nursery in Clovis. I LOVE this place and the people who own and work their were so wonderful to let us go in after hours. (Thats what you get when you are with Duffy Moon. A pass to do what every you want :) j/k ) Klisty is one gorgeous girl as you can see below, and I can't wait until she is all gussied up in her wedding dress tomorrow. I also can't wait to do a "Trash the Dress" session with her after the wedding is over!!

Clovis New Mexico Wedding Photographer, Summer and Adam

For reals people, you WANT to get to know this couple. Summer and Adam were SO awesome. Summer couldn't stop laughing and smiling and Adam's eyes were glued to Summer's beautiful face. They were so adorable. I mean for reals, look at these two!Summer Jones and Adam Hilliard Engagement Portraits taken in Clovis NM by Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross