I hadn’t been sick in years. Like full-on, knocked-out, can’t-move kind of sick. But this year, the crud finally got me. I spent days camped out on the couch, surrounded by tissues and binging Netflix in a fog. Normally I’d reschedule a session, but Samantha’s senior photo deadline was creeping up fast. So I pulled myself together, grabbed my gear, and showed up.

And honestly, the second I got there, it was like I hadn’t been sick at all. A gorgeous location and an even more gorgeous senior will do that. Samantha was an absolute dream to photograph. The fall colors at Miguelito were showing off, and every little pocket of light just made her stand out. Then we headed over to The Mission Club for that perfect golden glow, and she kept nailing every single shot.

She was calm, sweet, and totally open to wandering around and trying different spots. I love sessions where we can just walk, talk, and find little hidden gems that bring out someone's personality. Samantha made that easy.

Thank you, Samantha, for trusting me to capture this special time.