Kristie Wilson.Makeup Artist

I had the pleasure of working with Kristie Wilson on the Vernon's family shoot and I love her work.Check out the beautiful Amy's before and after shot. She has gorgeous skin without makeup, and with makeup her features are enhanced. Everything looks so even and flawless.

Kristie is available for family, maternity, bridal, and high school senior shoots. You should totally check her out! Contact her for more details: 575-742-8280

The Vernon's Clovis, New Mexico Newborn Family Session taken by Clovis Portrait Photographer Cristy Cross_0012.jpg

Laiken's Burgundy and Yellow Clovis, NM Bridal Session

On a hot summer day we took Laiken's bridal pictures out in the country. It was a day I'm sure she will never forget. Not because the session was so wonderful and memorable, but it was the moments leading up to the session.As she was on her way to our meet up location, she and her mom came upon a car wreck. Laiken is also an OR nurse at UMC in Lubbock, Texas.  She was already dressed in her wedding dress, but as they pulled up on the wreck, she knew she had to stop and help. I wish I was there to take pictures of her putting her nursing skills to use, in her wedding dress. That just shows you her heart. She cared more about the people and less about getting her wedding dress dirty. So for that, I love this session and this girl. She is one of a kind.

Bridal bouquet designed by: Traci's Greenhouse, Clovis, NM Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0002.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0003.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0004.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0005.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0006.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0007.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0008.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0009.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0010.jpg Burgundy and Yellow Fall Bridal Session taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0011.jpg

Stephanie's Historical Hotel Clovis Bridal Shoot

Stephanie is a stunning bride. Her beauty is beyond gorgeous. I mean can we all say "WOW"!! I also received the sweetest email from her and it blessed me tremendously. (below) Thank you a thousand times over.

"The pictures are positively stunning!! I'm so thankful that I got the chance to work with you. You were the best decision we made for the wedding. I keep finding myself going back and looking at the pictures over and over again because you couldn't have done a better job at capturing the amazing moments that Kirk and I will always cherish. From five years ago at my sisters wedding, to the family portraits, to my own wedding, you continue to be an inspiration and a blessing in our lives. God has truly blessed my family with you and your amazing talents. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for being such a wonderful part of this special time in our lives!!" Stephanie's Elegant Hotel Clovis Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0011.jpg Stephanie's Elegant Hotel Clovis Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0012.jpg Stephanie's Elegant Hotel Clovis Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0010.jpg Stephanie's Elegant Hotel Clovis Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0013.jpg Stephanie's Elegant Hotel Clovis Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0015.jpg Stephanie's Elegant Hotel Clovis Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0014.jpg Stephanie's Elegant Hotel Clovis Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0016.jpg Stephanie's Elegant Hotel Clovis Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0017.jpg

Samantha's Hotel Clovis Bridal Shoot

This bridal shoot started off with a little surprise from the bride's father. As she walked the halls in Hotel Clovis, she didn't know he would be there, and when she walked out the tears started flowing from both of them. (And me too) It was such as sweet moment.Samantha is a stunning bride and I'm so thankful to work with people like her. I know God sends me clients for a reason, and she has been a blessing to work for. She illuminates beauty from the inside out. Thank you Samantha for choosing me to photograph your bridal shoot and your wedding day. Both events were so enjoyable to be apart of.

 

Here is what she had to say when she saw her wedding photographs:

"Cristy,

I just wanted to let you know how unbelievably grateful I am for you!!  You absolutely captured the beauty in our big day so perfectly!  I'm blown away by all the beautiful shots that you took.  You're the bomb dot com.  Thank you so very much for being one of the biggest parts of our wedding day.  Because of you, we will have photos to cherish and remember every detail of that day.  Thank you so much again!"

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Courtney's Elegant Blue Bridal Shoot

Courtney is stunning and beautiful. Thanks for flying in from Houston to good 'ol Clovis, New Mexico for your bridal shoot. It is always a delight to work with you my dear. Hair and makeup by Carrie Pradon in Odessa, Texas

Bridal Bouquet by Parie Designs in Amarillo, Texas Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0022.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0027.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0024.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0023.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0026.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0025.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0028.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0030.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0031.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0029.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0033.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0034.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0032.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0035.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0036.jpg Courntey's Blue and White Bridal Shoot taken by Clovis Wedding Photographer Cristy Cross_0037.jpg

Emily's Farm Living Bridal Shoot

Growing up, Emily was a bit of a tomboy.  She spent lots of time at her grandpas farm in Dalhart, Texas.  It is a special place to her, and she wanted to have her bridals taken there. One summer she was there, she gained a friend, a horse named Buddy (chestnut color below) She was there when he was born, and he would lay his head on her lap.She also shared a story of skinning a snake at the farm with her Papa and brother and sister. "Pretty big change from back then to wearing a fancy white lace dress out there...but might explain a little more why the 'tomboy' came out so much that day", says Emily. You would almost think she wasn't wearing a wedding dress, but instead jeans and a t-shirt the way she went around the farm. Her second nature of just being there kicked in and it was like she was 12 years old again.

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Romantic Bridal Shoot for a Texas Bride

Megan, a small town Texas girl, came all the way to Clovis for her romantic bridal shoot. She is stunning in her dress, and SHE gave it the romantic look. Megan's dark hair and olive skin make her look like she's from Spain, but she's not ha. Thanks to the Underground Embassy for letting us use your awesome art gallery. It was the perfect set up for what we wanted to achieve for her romantic bridal shoot.

This shoot is featured on The Wedding Chicks!

Handmade Vintage Wedding Ideas

This weekend we photographed Krystal and Andy's wedding at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa. I am looking forward to sharing them with you.For now, take a look at Krystal's beautiful photographs from her bridal shoot. I love the handmade vintage wedding ideas.

By the way, her mom made the broach/jewelry bouquet. She is one talented lady!

Karly's Elegant Clovis New Mexico Bridal Shoot

This beautiful girl got married this weekend in Dexter, New Mexico! More to come from her bridal shoot real soon!

Overton Hotel and Garden and Arts Center Bridal Shoot.Anjelica

This bridal shoot was special. It was special, because I knew Anjelica when she was in high school, which has been like five years ago or so. She is now a college graduate and just got married last weekend. She makes one gorgeous bride thats for sure!!We did her shoot at Overton Hotel for the first half and then moved on to the Garden and Arts Center in Lubbock. She was absolutely stunning.

Just look at her!

Also, a HUGE thanks to my sweet friend Linda Schilberg for helping me with this shoot.

Heritage Hills Oklahoma City Bridal Shoot.Kristen

Kristen and Jacob got married this weekend in Oklahoma. Congratulations to you two! A few weeks back I went up there for her bridal shoot and she took me to Heritage Hills. Gorgeous gorgeous homes!! Amazing architecture and a beautiful bride equaled to a fabulous shoot. Her dress was custom made and was perfectly fit for Kristen by a very crafty seamstress in Oklahoma.

Remember Kristen and Jacob's engagement session?

Underground Embassy Bridal Shoot.Whitney

Whitney came down from Indiana for her bridal shoot. We went to one of the coolest places in Clovis, the Underground Embassy. It is an art gallery showcasing Drew Merritt's work and a look into his mind. It is an amazing backdrop to have for a bridal shoot and I was so thankful when they gave us permission to use their place for Whitney's session.Whitney and her husband were married in June in Snyder, Texas at the Windmill Ranch Preserve.

Whitney you were a beautiful bride the day of your bridal shoot and a beautiful one the day you got married. I love your style and the way everything turned out! I look forward to sharing your wedding with the internet world soon.