Someone who appreciates the Mission's stunning architecture as much as I do? Sweet. Alin made it clear from the start that she wanted the Mission to be front and center in her senior photos, and I couldn’t have been happier about it. Most seniors tolerate the location. Alin embraced it.

We started in the archways, which gave us that perfect mix of shadow and light. The way the sun filtered through the openings added so much dimension to her photos, and Alin absolutely owned the space. From there, we moved to the dark wood doors, full of character and texture. Alin’s radiant smile and confident presence brought those heavy, old doors to life.

Then came the salmon-colored facade. The color alone is enough to make any photo pop, but paired with Alin’s elegance, it was next level. She looked completely at home in front of that backdrop, like the whole Mission was built just for her session.

Alin, thank you for making this so fun. Your appreciation for the history, charm, and character of La Purisima made it one of the most enjoyable senior sessions I’ve had.

If you’re thinking about a senior session at La Purisima Mission, I’d love to help you plan it.