Fall vibes, cute baby faces, and a beautiful little family. The Rios Family session at La Purisima Mission had it all. What made it even better was the location. I still remember taking this mom’s senior portraits here a “couple” of years ago. Now here she is, all grown up into this beautiful, kind, and patient mom. It was such a treat to see.


These are the kinds of sessions that remind me how lucky I am to have clients who keep coming back. Watching families grow and capturing these milestones never gets old. The autumn leaves were showing off, and the love and warmth this family shared came through in every frame.


Thank you, Rios Family, for trusting me to capture this special time. If you’re thinking about a family session in Lompoc, I’d love to help you plan it.

Toddler in cream sweater dress and white bow smiles while being held by adults outdoors.
A family sits together on fallen autumn leaves while enjoying a tender outdoor moment together in casual attire.
A family sits together on autumn leaves while a happy toddler in a white dress plays during a fall photoshoot.
A relaxed outdoor family photo session captured in warm autumn sunlight among fallen leaves.
An adorable toddler in a ruffled sweater stands on autumn leaves while being photographed with family outdoors.
Family of three sits together on fallen autumn leaves while sharing joyful moments in an outdoor setting.
Four outdoor portraits in warm autumn sunlight showcasing natural interactions between figures among fall foliage.
Child wearing a light gray sweater sits on a bright yellow textured surface with a joyful expression.
A joyful child wearing a gray sweater sits on a bright yellow blanket outdoors while smiling.
A family lying together on grass during an outdoor autumn photoshoot session in nature.
Family plays on a wooded forest path during a photography session in beautiful autumn scenery.
A candid photo series showing three people interacting joyfully on a leaf-covered autumn path in a wooded setting.
Closeup view of legs and feet of people walking together on a stone pathway in autumn.
Adult in black sweater lifts small child in air among autumn leaves during golden sunset play time outdoors.
A heartwarming autumn scene shows joyful interaction between parent and child amidst golden foliage and warm sunlight.
A child stands between parents' legs holding hands in an outdoor setting during autumn.
Close-up view of people's legs and feet walking together on grass during fall with autumn leaves scattered on ground.
Three cropped photos showing brown leather boots and black pants while holding a small child in a cream sweater outdoors.
Family sharing warm moments on a yellow blanket in a park during golden hour sunset lighting their joyful expressions.
Parent and child share tender moments in autumn forest setting with golden sunlight filtering through trees.
An adult and small child pose together outdoors with autumn foliage in the background during a fall photo session.
People share joyful moments together in a natural autumn setting with golden foliage in the background.
A couple shares an intimate moment outdoors during autumn with golden bokeh lights and fall foliage in the background.
A couple in black sweaters embraces tenderly during an autumn outdoor photoshoot with golden bokeh lighting effects.
A loving family of three shares tender moments together in a sunny outdoor setting during golden hour.
A couple poses outdoors during golden hour sunset, sharing intimate moments in a park setting with autumn lighting.
Couple in casual attire shares tender moments at sunset in an autumn park setting while surrounded by fallen leaves.
A couple shares a loving embrace on a path during golden hour with sun-lit trees in the background.
A loving couple poses together on a dirt path during golden hour sunset with Spanish moss hanging from trees above.
A pair stand together outdoors during golden hour sunlight filtering through trees on an autumn path.
Couple in coordinating black and plaid outfits pose together during golden hour in an outdoor nature setting.
Parent kneels down to embrace young child in autumn outdoor setting with golden sunlight filtering through trees.
Two people sharing a tender moment in golden sunset light, surrounded by fallen autumn leaves and trees.
Family of three sitting together on stone steps along a rustic colonial style walkway.
A small child wearing a brown jacket and black pants sits playfully on the ground in multiple similar poses.
A side-by-side sequence of photos shows a small child in an orange jacket exploring a textured surface outdoors.
A series of outdoor sunset photographs showing someone on a yellow blanket in a grassy field during golden hour.
A child sits on a yellow blanket outdoors wearing a gray sweater and leather shoes while smiling and looking down.
Small child sits on yellow blanket outdoors wearing knit sweater, dark leggings and brown boots.
Young child sitting on gold textured blanket in grassy field during golden hour sunset.
Baby laughs joyfully while sitting on a textured yellow blanket spread out on grass during outdoor photo session.
A family stands together on a grassy lawn at sunset with a white building in the background.
Three candid portraits of a mother and child embracing in a sunlit field at golden hour.
A parent and child share joyful moments together in a sunset-lit field, captured in a series of candid interactions.