Thanksgiving on the Central Coast means family, friends, and enough food to feed a small village. And let’s not forget the weather, because while most people are layering up in flannels, beanies, and long johns, we’re out here sweating through those same layers in 80 degree heat. The things we do for fashion.


It won’t last long though. Soon we’ll be thrilled to call 60 degrees a cold snap. But in the meantime, I got to spend a few hours with the Baxter family at their home in Lompoc, capturing sweet moments and real connections in our not so fall like fall.


Here’s to a Thanksgiving that’s warm in all the right ways. Thank you, Baxter family, for trusting me to capture this special time.

A small child wearing a teal beanie and blue pants holds a cuddly gray and white kitten in a series of sweet photos.
A baby in a teal beanie and jeans is lifted up during an outdoor family photo session in soft lighting.
Two children share tender moments while playing outdoors in a series of sweet candid photos.
A couple stands close together under golden sunlight wearing cozy fall attire including a plaid scarf and flannel shirt.
A couple wearing plaid flannel shirts and jeans pose together outdoors at sunset on a dirt path.
A couple shares an intimate embrace outdoors while wearing casual flannel and denim on an autumn evening.
Family relaxing and laughing together on fallen autumn leaves under a large tree.
A figure in an orange sweater sits against a wooden barrier surrounded by fallen autumn leaves.
Child wearing an orange sweater sits outdoors during autumn while looking at the camera.
A series of candid moments showing a young child in a bright orange sweatshirt sitting on a wooden bench outdoors.
A parent and child wearing warm winter beanies pose together against a wooden fence background.
A heartwarming collection of photos showing a mother in denim holding a baby wearing a teal beanie and plaid scarf.
A baby wearing a blue knit beanie and gray sweater is held lovingly while smiling at the camera.
Tender outdoor moment in autumn showing an embrace while wearing cozy knit beanies at golden hour.
A tender moment captured outdoors during golden hour between two people wearing winter knit beanies.
A smiling baby in a teal beanie is held by someone wearing a navy blue sweater during a sunny outdoor moment.
Three friends share a warm smile outdoors while posing together in casual fall attire for a portrait.
Three people smile outdoors at sunset in a backyard setting with wooden fence in the background.
Three people smiling and embracing outdoors during golden hour with a wooden fence in the background.
Family sits together on outdoor porch steps during autumn wearing casual clothing and baseball caps.
People relaxed and smiling while sitting on wooden steps in front of an orange door.
Family group stands close together in autumn setting wearing coordinated casual outfits against wooden fence background.
Family poses together outdoors during autumn photo session along wooden fence and fall foliage path.
A child wearing an orange sweater sits on another person's shoulders in front of a wooden fence at sunset.
Two people playing outdoors share a joyful moment in front of a wooden fence during golden hour.
Couple poses together on a sunlit path with golden light filtering through tree leaves above in an outdoor setting.
A couple sharing a romantic moment in a sun-dappled garden path with golden sunlight filtering through tree leaves.
Couple poses together for romantic sunset engagement photos in nature with sunlit trees and foliage in the background.
A couple shares a tender moment in golden sunlight beneath tree branches during a romantic outdoor photoshoot.
A romantic couple shares an intimate moment during sunset in a park setting, backlit by warm golden sunlight.
A heartwarming outdoor photo sequence showing affectionate moments in golden autumn sunlight.
A series of candid shots capturing tender interaction outdoors during golden hour lighting.
Family plays together in backyard during golden sunset hour while wearing casual clothes.
A family sits on wooden posts at sunset capturing a series of candid poses in outdoor autumn portraits.
Couple sharing a tender moment on a sunny path while wearing casual outdoor clothing and baseball caps.
Child wearing orange sweater and baseball cap poses against tree trunk in natural outdoor setting with soft sunlight.
Two people embracing and smiling outdoors during golden hour sunset with trees in background.
Two people share a candid laugh while standing together outdoors during golden hour sunset lighting.
An elderly couple shares a tender moment in warm golden sunlight while wearing casual clothing.
A couple stands together outdoors during golden hour light, with one wearing a plaid shirt and another in blue.
An elderly couple shares a tender embrace in a golden sunset field, wearing casual jeans and plaid clothing.
A loving mature couple embraces while standing outdoors in warm sunset lighting beneath tree branches.
Happy couple laughing together in a field at sunset during casual outdoor photoshoot.
A loving elderly couple embraces outdoors at sunset with golden light filtering through trees in the background.
Group of people laughing and embracing during golden hour sunset in a field with tall grass and warm lighting.
A group laughs together in a golden sunset field with warm evening sunlight shining through fall foliage.
Group of friends laughing together outdoors during golden hour sunset in a grassy field.
Group of friends laughing and embracing together during golden hour sunset in an outdoor setting.
Pair embracing during golden hour photoshoot outdoors with natural sunlight and greenery.
Two people embrace warmly outdoors during golden hour in a field with tall grass and golden sunlight.
Two people embrace and laugh together in a golden sunset field with tall grass and warm backlighting.
Two people share a joyful embrace outdoors at sunset with golden light filtering through trees in the background.
Group of people hugging and laughing together in a golden sunlit field during sunset.
Casual group poses together during golden hour photo session in rustic outdoor setting at sunset.
A group of friends laugh together during a warm sunset photoshoot in a rustic outdoor setting.
A collage of loving couples embracing outdoors during golden hour sunset photography session.
Silhouetted couple sharing intimate moments during golden hour sunset by a rustic fence.
Couple sharing romantic moments at sunset by a railing with golden light illuminating their silhouettes.
A young child in a floral dress and boots stands on sandy ground during golden hour sunset lighting.
A small child in a floral dress and red leggings plays joyfully at sunset in a sandy outdoor area.
Child wearing floral dress plays in golden sunlight casting long shadows on sandy ground during sunset.
People sitting together and laughing while enjoying a casual moment in a rustic wooden setting.
Young couple smiles and shares intimate moments together while sitting on wooden bench in warm sunlit setting.
A family poses together at sunset by a wooden fence in casual fall attire on a rustic farm path.
Family members gather and laugh together on a cozy porch setting during a casual social gathering.