Susanville Ranch Park Family Mini Sessions

collage of apostolic family photos taken at susanville ranch park

I’m so excited to share these two family mini sessions with you! This was my first time photographing in Susanville, California! And let me tell you…Susanville Ranch Park is GORGEOUS! As soon as we pulled into the park, my heart skipped a beat. Beautiful hills and mountains with autumn colored trees in the background, wispy tall dried grasses everywhere, and a wooden footbridge in the middle of the park. So many beautiful options for winter family portraits! We were a little worried about rain at first, but at the last minute the clouds shifted and there was no rain in the forecast! Yay!!


kids leaning on their parents shoulders for family portrait at susanville ranch park

Meet the Middleton Family

I’ve known this sweet family for quite a while now! They pastor the Apostolic Church in Susanville, Truth Tabernacle. We get to see them at several different church conferences and meetings throughout the year and it’s always a joy getting to be around them! They have three sweet kiddos, one of them almost done with high school! Their daughter, Nicole, is so sweet, my girls love hanging out with her. When Sis. Middleton messaged me that they’d love to have family photos taken sometime soon, I was excited and immediately started devising a plan to get up there. Which led to me reaching out to the Riley Family!!

apostolic family wearing blue and mauve outfits standing on wooden footbridge at susanville ranch park

Meet the Riley Family

Suzanne and I go way back! Like back when I was around 10-12ish. I still remember the ladies night at my mom’s house where Suzanne taught me and several other ladies brand new hair styles! I still use those tips and styles to this day. Suzanne and her husband now pastor the church in Sparks, Nevada, Souls Harbor Apostolic Church. They have three beautiful kiddos that did so well during the session! I’m so happy that it worked out for them to meet us in Susanville so I could photograph them and the Middleton’s on the same trip!! 

Matt and I also enjoyed going to lunch with both families! It was such a blessing to us getting to catch up and fellowship. We can’t wait to see them all again soon!!

apostolic family leaning on each other next to portrait of apostolic parents sharing sweet moment together at susanville ranch park
apostolic family sharing moment of laughter
apostolic family walking in open field at susanville ranch park
young boy wearing maroon dress shirt and black suit next to photo of apostolic family in open field
family dressed in sunday best standing on wood bridge at susanville ranch park
apostolic family and photo of their oldest son wearing blue suit with red striped tie
apostolic couple standing chest to chest on bridge at susanville ranch park
family laughing together
apostolic married couple wearing red and gray
young siblings two brothers and a sister
family hugging into one another standing in dry grassy field at susanville ranch park
apostolic mother and daughter sharing sweet moment together standing in dry grassy field at susanville ranch park
family standing on wooden foot bridge at susanville ranch park on cloudy stormy day
apostolic family wearing navy blue and blush mauve outfits standing in dry grassy field with wood fence
young boy wearing blue plaid suit with striped tie next to portrait of his parents laughing together
beautiful little apostolic girl with maroon headband and blush dress standing next to wood fence in dry grassy field
apostolic family sharing sweet moment with each other while standing in dry grassy field at susanville ranch park
apostolic children wearing blush mauve and blue
young girl in blush mauve maxi dress next to black and white portrait of family laughing together
little girl smiling at camera with big brother and sister smiling at her
little princess standing in dry grassy field next to photo of her parents wearing navy blue
apostolic family standing on wood bridge wearing blue, blush, mauve dress outfits at susanville ranch park
navy blue mauve blush pink family outfits
husband kissing wife on temple next to photo of their family standing in grassy field at susanville ranch park

If you liked this post, you may also like:

Gover Ranch Apostolic Wedding

What a beautiful wedding day for Makenzie & Jon! From laughter to happy tears, the day was filled with pure joy and happiness. Several speeches at the reception had me in tears with such great wisdom being passed on to them from their elders. It was so sweet!

Eucalytpus Grove Family Session

My little niece and nephew are growing up SOOO fast!! So thankful we got a break in the weather to grab these portraits. Life gets chaotic and next thing you know, another year has passed! Which is why I feel it’s so important to capture family portraits each year.

Red Bluff Apostolic Wedding

It was a beautiful wedding day! Sunshine and temperature perfect. We started the day with family formals at the old House of Design building in Downtown Red Bluff. It’s such a beautiful building and landscape! Perfect space for a large group! Everyone was super excited! Even the kiddos were smiley and happy.

Jen Peterson

Hello There! I’m Jen, a wedding and portrait photographer based in Northern California. I love capturing the personal connections between my clients in a bright, fun, and creative way. 

http://jenpetersonphotography.com
Previous
Previous

Fall River Mills Ranch Wedding | with Holly Dyche Photography

Next
Next

Planning Your Bridal Bouquet Tips and Ideas | California Weddings