An ethereal senior session in santa fe's golden fall foliage

The Santa Fe National Forest in the midst of autumn is a magical place. For a brief window each October, the landscape transforms into a tapestry of golden foliage, warm grasses, and dreamy equinoctal light. It's a fleeting season, and one that makes for an especially beautiful setting for photography. For this ATC senior, a simple white dress against golden aspen leaves and a riverside woodland setting created timeless imagery with a bit of whimsy, dreamlike touches.

Young woman in a white off-shoulder dress walks barefoot along a leaf-covered dirt trail through golden autumn aspen trees.
Young woman in a white off-the-shoulder dress crouching beside a rocky forest stream surrounded by autumn foliage.
Young woman in a white off-the-shoulder dress stands smiling beside a rocky autumn stream surrounded by golden fall foliage.
Smiling young woman in a white off-the-shoulder dress twirls beside a forest stream surrounded by golden autumn leaves.
Smiling young woman in a white off-the-shoulder dress stands near a stream, surrounded by golden autumn foliage.
Smiling young woman in a white off-shoulder dress crouching barefoot beside a small creek, surrounded by autumn leaves and golden grass.
Young woman in a white dress crouching beside a small woodland waterfall and stream, surrounded by autumn leaves and soft natural light.
Smiling young woman with long brown hair in a white off-the-shoulder dress poses with hands on hips against a blurred autumn forest.
Two smiling girls in a black and white portrait stand arm in arm outdoors, one in a light sundress and the other in a floral dress.
Young woman in a white off-shoulder dress stands in a golden autumn field with tall grass and glowing orange trees behind her.
Woman in a white ruffled sundress rests her hand on her head and gazes upward in warm autumn sunlight among golden trees.
Portrait of a woman in a white off-shoulder dress touching her hair, framed by soft golden autumn foliage and backlit sunlight.
Young woman in a white off-shoulder dress sits cross-legged in tall golden grass, surrounded by warm autumn trees at sunset.
Black and white portrait of a smiling young woman in a white ruffled dress twirling gracefully in a wooded outdoor setting.
Woman in a white dress sits in tall dry grass and looks off to the side, surrounded by warm golden autumn trees.
Young woman in a blue top and flowing lace skirt stands barefoot by a small waterfall, surrounded by golden and red autumn foliage.
Young woman with long brown hair in a white off-the-shoulder dress poses in a golden field at sunset.