When Charlie said he wanted his senior session at the Lompoc Airport, I had to pause for a second. An airport? Not the usual pick, but I’m always up for a challenge.
I’ll be honest, I had some doubts. It was a new spot for me, the forecast kept changing, and then I found out Food Truck Friday was happening at the same time. Because of course it was.
I kept a close eye on the weather, hoping for that golden sunlight and maybe even a sun flare or two. But as luck (or Lompoc microclimates) would have it, the fog rolled in and the wind picked up right before we started. Still, Charlie didn’t flinch. And honestly, the moody skies ended up adding a really cool, cinematic vibe to his session.
Charlie was an absolute pro. Calm, photogenic, and totally unfazed by the unexpected conditions and background buzz of taco truck traffic. His portraits came out even better than I expected, and now I’m convinced that airports might just be an underrated gem.
Thank you, Charlie, for trusting me to capture this special time.
