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Your wedding day is a moment you'll remember forever. At Screaming Light Studios, we capture each timeless memory for a lifetime. Every aspect of your special day is documented with our unique style of editorial photography. We will take the time to get to know you, to learn about what makes your day unique, and will translate that distinctiveness into unparalleled images of your wedding day, presented in an album as unique as you are. Screaming Light is the only editorial wedding photographer in Las Cruces and El Paso. Exclusive Wedding Photography. Screaming Light. Will and I want to thank you so much for coming to our wedding and photographing last Saturday. It was so beautiful, and we truly felt like you were everywhere and nowhere at the same time. — Mandy

William & Alyssa: Las Cruces Engagement Photos

Posted on February 20, 2010

Last weekend, we took William and Alyssa out on the town for some engagement photographs. We had a great time running around downtown with them, and we got some great images! Look for their wedding photos on the blog next May.

Catrina and Frankie: Las Cruces Wedding

Posted on January 3, 2010

Catrina and Francisco were married yesterday in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Tortugas – right next door to Frankie’s parents’ house, where the whole wedding party got dressed. During the preparations, I explored the huge, rambling house; it seemed that every door led to another, and there were people getting ready (or hanging out watching TV, or chatting, or eating, or endless other activities) in most of the rooms. Roz and the girls got ready in the attached mother-in-law apartment.

Everyone walked over to the church – and it was a good thing they did, as there wasn’t any parking left! The church was filled beyond capacity with friends and family; it was so full that the Father even mentioned it in his sermon. Our Lady of Guadalupe is a light and airy church, and always looks good in ceremony photos. While the Father was initially concerned that having two of us there would make our presence more noticeable, he seemed to forget us shortly after the start of the ceremony – and told us afterward that he’d barely noticed us at all. Score one for the photo ninjas!

After family formals at the church, and a few bridals outside while we waited for the limos, we took the bridal party to one of our favorite spots for some photos with the mountains in the background. Then, it was on to the reception, and something new for us – this was our first wedding with a photobooth, which Catrina’s mother told us was on her list of wedding must-haves, and which she asked us about after booking us.

Roz and I had gone over to the Knights of Columbus Hall the day before the wedding to set up the photobooth, and we’d seen some of the preparations while we were there, so we weren’t completely blown away by the decorations – but it was a near thing! The hall was unrecognizable. Catrina’s uncle masterminded the decorations, and he did an amazing job with the space. Lots of friends and family helped out with the wedding: Catrina’s mom made the miniature fudge wedding cakes which each guest received; Frankie’s uncle was the bass player in the band that rocked the reception. Everyone in both families spent 6 months making flowers from crépe paper for the decorations, bouquets, corsages, and boutineers. The love that went into every part of the wedding was evident. Catrina changed out of her heels at the start of the reception; her preferred dancing shoes were glittery red Converse. I kept waiting for her to click her heels together and transport me back to Las Cruces!

After dinner, the bridal party was announced, and lined up on the dance floor for La Marcha. They were joined by a good portion of the guests; I’ve never seen such a crowded floor. At one point, Roz and I were both afraid the cake would go flying, but the line of dancers turned at the last possible instant and made the arch of hands into a horseshoe. Catrina’s mom estimated that 500 people were at the reception; there wasn’t a lot of extra room in the hall! Catrina and Frankie’s first dance was next, and then Catrina danced with her father.

While all of this was happening, Marie was taking pictures of the guests at the photobooth. Catrina and Frankie elected to skip the traditional guest book, and to ask every one to have their photo taken instead. Some of the guests got dressed up, some wrote the couple messages on a white board, and everyone had a great time with the photobooth. It’s sure to make an appearance at future weddings; it was a ton of fun!

Later in the evening, Catrina and Frankie cut the wedding cake, and were (mostly) nice about feeding it to each other – they were both laughing too hard to be very accurate with it by the end! Garter and bouquet tosses were next, and the evening ended with menudo, cooked by another family member and served hot.

Liz and Pat: El Paso Wedding

Posted on December 18, 2009

Liz and Pat were married at the El Paso Country Club in late November. The wedding started late in the evening; we met Liz at the Club at 5pm, and the ceremony started well after sunset. Liz had been over earlier in the day to decorate the reception hall; the Country Club looked amazing! When we arrived, Liz’s aunt was putting the finishing touches on the wedding cake, which was situated in the center of the Country Club’s vintage atrium. The whole hall smelled delicious.

Pat arrived just before the ceremony, already in his full-dress uniform. As her sisters and best friend preceded Liz down the aisle, the anticipation was plain on Pat’s face. He lit up when she appeared and made her way forward, to a processional on the harp.

Liz’s uncle gave the couple some timeless advice on maintaining wedded bliss, some serious, some a bit lighter, garnered from his own years as a husband. Liz’s sister played a solo piece on the cello, which Liz requested – it was Liz’s favorite when they were growing up together. After the rings were exchanged, the newlyweds came back down the aisle, and it was time for dinner – after a few formal photos.

The El Paso Country Club catered dinner, which was amazing, while mariachis serenaded the guests. Right after dinner, Liz and Pat cut their wedding cake. The cake topper belonged to Liz’s grandparents; fittingly, it depicted an army husband and his new wife. Next were toasts by the best man and maid of honor. When the DJ took over, the crowd broke out onto the dance floor, and the rest of the evening was music and dancing!

Jason

Jordyn and Joseph: Christmas Card Save-the-Dates

Posted on November 6, 2009

Tonight we had Jordyn, Joseph, and their cat Tux in to the studio for a few shots. The session was aimed at creating Christmas / Save-the-Date cards for their upcoming wedding. Jordyn had the great idea to pose with Tux as though she was a Christmas gift, in a wrapped box. Unfortunately, Tux wasn’t so into the idea; she was more than a little weirded out by our studio, and our three cats (even though they were banished for the evening). After much persuasion, Joseph was able to get her to calm down enough to pick up, and we got a few frames before she jumped out of the box. While Tux was cowering in a corner, we did a few more traditional poses before donning the gloves and putting Tux back into her carrier for the ride home!

Here’s our favorite from the session, and possibly our all-time favorite pet shot. Roz calls it “Norman Rockwell does Psycho”. We were rolling on the floor with laughter after this shot:

This one’s a bit more traditional:

Jason

Liz & Pat: Engagements at the Plaza Theater!

Posted on November 1, 2009

Friday night, Jason and I went down to the Plaza theater to meet up with Liz and Pat for their engagement shoot! We’re shooting their wedding later this month, and we’re so excited to be working with them. We’d never shot inside the Plaza before, and they’re pretty strict about what you can and cannot do inside the theater. But with careful planning, and security escort, we were able to shoot their entire session in this beautiful theater!

We traipsed all over the place – I only started to figure out my way around the maze of mezzanines and hallways and elevators towards the end of our shoot – that place is HUGE! As an added bonus, our escorts showed us to the smaller theater, which was almost as stunning as the main stage. It’s all so ornate!

We had a fabulous time shooting your engagement photos, and can’t wait to get your album rolling!

Roz

Jeanette & Jelilah: Engaged in Las Cruces!

Posted on October 31, 2009

Jeanette and Jelilah took us around Las Cruces last Saturday for their engagement session! We began the afternoon Downtown, where our favorite shot in front of the Rio Grande Theater was modified by an outdoor art exhibit. After some careful thought and discussion, we decided that the stack of blue jeans was supposed to be a yucca – but we’re still not 100% sure about that. In need of refreshment, we made a Starbuck’s pit stop before heading towards the NMSU Botanical Gardens and Mesilla. We wrapped up the day with portraits in front of the mountains.

We’re looking forward to photographing their wedding next fall at Kent Hall. Jeanette, Jeliliah, it’s always great working with you; we can’t wait to see you again!

Jason

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