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Haak Vineyards & Winery Engagement: Chelsea & Nate

Let me be real with you. I love my clients. Sometimes I’m just dumbfounded at how good I have it. To work with such lovely, beautiful people. People who end up as friends. Chelsea and Nate are absolutely in that category.

Chelsea is an ultra-fabulous makeup artist (visit her and her partner Taylor’s site HERE) who could drop everything at a moment’s notice to become a world-famous super model if she really wanted to. And Nate is the type of guy you feel like you’ve known for-basically-ever even though you only met two days ago. They are sweet and fun and HOTT, and they are the absolute BEST at making each other laugh…

We met up for C & N’s engagement session at the Haak Vineyards and Winery in Santa Fe on Tuesday, and I’ve been entirely-too-giddy ever since – to show you one of my FAVORITE shoots of all time. And to brag on Chelsea and Nate a bit. Because clients-turned-friends is my favorite-favorite thing. It’s right up there next to using hyphens where they probably don’t belong.. Clear-ly. :) Hope you enjoy the selects! XOXO!!

We started out down in the wine cellar for some dramatic shots I don’t take too often. So happy with the results!

Santa Fe was a treck. But this place was SO worth it. Also? The below right makes me smile! :)

You’ll also find I had a hard time narrowing down the images in this post. Mostly for reasons like:

The sun was shining, the breeze was cool, and we headed on into the vines!

Do you SEE what I mean about these two?!

Nate, looking all studly with his lady on his arm.

I gotta mention those heels. Aren’t they perfect?

There were so many gorgeous nooks and crannies where Chelsea and Nate fit so beautifully. :)

Outfit number two and a little more lovin’.

Another favorite-favorite!!

Chels… I know I’m redundant. BUT DAAANG, girl. You’re gorge!

Once the sun fell a bit more, we headed back out for a little wine picnic. :)

Love these two!

So peaceful. I want to LIVE at this place!

Cuddling on the blanket Nate’s mama made. :)

And one more of the girl!

Congratulations to Chelsea and Nate! Leave them love…

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  • April 26, 2012 - 8:56 AM

    Dana - Stunning job, Alyse! I think you are so talented. I’ve been looking forward to seeing this shoot ever since I met Chelsea last week at Sunkissed & Made Up. You did not disappoint.

  • April 26, 2012 - 9:04 AM

    Alicia Pyne - Gorgeous shots my friend!! (as always) But might I also just say, “MAAAAN, I wish I could look like that in front of the camera and wish I could pull off turquoise denim!!!” :)

  • April 26, 2012 - 9:07 AM

    stephanie rita - one of my new faaave engagements shoots of yours! also, love her dress. and her scarf. and the forehead kiss shot on the blanket. =)

  • April 26, 2012 - 9:19 AM

    Brittani - Stuh. Ning. Wow wow wow, the are gorgeous and your images are phenomenal! Amazing location + legit photog talent + beautiful clients = droolworthy e-sesh! :)

  • April 26, 2012 - 10:28 AM

    Chelsea - Chelsea- Alyse okay SO I have NO idea how in the world we are going to pick our favorites!!!! OMG they are AMAZING and I cant believe how FABULOUS they turned out!! We had such a great time shooting with you..You made us feel so comfortable!! We LOVE you SO much and cant Thank you enough!!
    XoXO

  • April 26, 2012 - 11:12 AM

    Mischelle - Alyse!! As always stunning. This couple would be found in the expensive picture frames that you want to keep because they are so beautiful!!!

  • April 26, 2012 - 4:17 PM

    Lauren - Chelsea – Would you please share with who made the white dress you are wearing in the pictures? I have been searching for months for the perfect destination wedding dress and this is IT!! PLEASE share with me where you got the dress…THANK YOU! It is absolutely stunning. – Lauren

  • April 30, 2012 - 1:15 PM

    Kristin Nicole - Stunning. Gorgeous couple and lovely images!

  • May 1, 2012 - 7:57 PM

    Chelsea - Lauren- I got the dress from ASOS..I love it!! I got it just a few weeks before our pictures so im sure they still have it. – Chelsea

  • May 2, 2012 - 9:33 AM

    Aimee - GORGE!! Who even knew we had something like this around here!

  • May 3, 2012 - 10:21 AM

    Erica Meyer - Holy Smokes! These are incredible!!!