Amazing! Tornado captured in ‘epic’ wedding photo in Portales

Published: May 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM CDT

PORTALES, N.M. (KFDA) - A Portales couple’s wedding photo is going viral, showing a looming tornado in the background.

Chesnea Clemmons was photographing a wedding at Tinsley Crossing when she captured what she describes as “the most EPIC wedding photo ever.”

The couple tied the knot on Sunday in the middle of the storm.

Clemmons says the couple embraced the moment, showing their love is “stronger than the storm.”

A Portales couple’s wedding photo is going viral, showing a massive tornado in the background....
A Portales couple’s wedding photo is going viral, showing a massive tornado in the background. (Photographer: Chesnea Clemmons Photography)(Chesnea Clemmons Photography)

The tornado touched down in Roosevelt County near the town of Floyd. It caused minor damage to a few homes and a nearby dairy.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Congratulations to the bride and groom!