Mt. Hood Engagement Session
A sunny Mount Hood Engagement Session with Wildflowers: Oregon Engagements
If you’re dreaming of sweeping views of majestic Mt. Hood, vibrant wildflowers, and golden sunlight dancing across lush meadows, then you might want to consider a Mt. Hood Engagement Session.
A Short Hike, Endless Mountain Beauty
For this particular session, we ventured to a few different spot in the Mount Hood area. These locations don’t require a long trek but still rewards you with incredible views.
I love Oregon because so many trails lead you to the perfect vantage point: sweeping views of Mt. Hood, its snow-capped peak standing tall against the bright blue sky.
But the best part of this session? The wildflowers. Oregon is famous for its wildflower blooms, and with some careful planning, we timed the session just right. Patches of vibrant purple lupine, golden yarrow, and soft white daisies added a dreamy touch to the photos.
Tips for Your Own Mountain Engagement Session in Oregon
- Dress for comfort: Choose outfits that are not only beautiful but also easy to move in, especially if you’ll be doing a little hiking.
- Bring layers: Oregon tends to have rain fall through spring so bring a jacket! And while summers are typically warm, temperatures can drop quickly in the evenings, especially in higher elevations. A cozy sweater or light jacket is a good idea.
- Be ready to explore: The best photos often come when you’re relaxed and having fun. Embrace the adventure of the hike, and let the photos capture the joy of the moment.
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If you loved this Mt. Hood Engagement Session try another Oregon Mountain Couple’s session: Winter Mt. Hood Engagement
For more Oregon Engagements try: Hug Point Couple’s Session
Hug Point Engagement
Hug Point Couple’s Session on the Oregon Coast
One of my favorite places on the Oregon coast to take backlit sunset photos is Hug Point. The golden light always puts on a show between the beautiful rock structures. Hug point is the perfect spot to jump around in the waves.
Golden Hour Magic
One of the highlights of any summer engagement shoot is the light. We timed the session to catch the golden hour—the sweet spot when the sun begins to dip lower in the sky and bathes everything in a warm, soft glow.
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If you loved this Hug Point Engagement try another Oregon Coast Engagement: Manzanita Cliffs Engagement
For more Oregon Engagements try: Mt. Hood Engagement
Mt. Hood Couple's Session
Every winter, Mt. Hood is blanketed by a heavy coat of snow. The towering evergreens with their delicate snow-laden branches make one of my favorite winter backdrops. The soft glow of winter light filtering through the canopy gives a magical dreamlike feel to images and really compliments the hues of winter.
Alyssa and Tyler joined me for their Mt. Hood couple’s session during a light snow fall. The fluffy flakes added lots of depth to their photos. I always suggest having fresh or actively falling snow for snow sessions. (Makes for the best snowball fights!) As the snow stopped, we ventured over to some of my favorite forest locations. There are so many hidden roads and paths on the mountain perfect for couples that feel a bit shy about having their photo taken in public.
The Pacific North West has arguably some of the best winters. Much milder than the East Coast, but with just enough snowfall to really feel the change of seasons. It’s a popular season for many of my out of state clients looking to experience the full beauty of the Cascades.
Want to see more photos like this Mt. Hood Couple’s session? Check out a few more of my photos in the Pacific North West!
For another Oregon engagement session try: This dramatic engagement session at the Manzanita Cliffs
For another Portland, Oregon wedding try: A secluded forest park wedding.
South Congress Couple session Austin, Texas
South Congress Couple session. I met Ruby and Shota on South Congress in Austin, Texas for a sweet couple’s shoot. I love shooting in Urban Locations because they are constantly changing. There’s always something new to see and photograph- like this pop up flower truck from Good Juju!
Austin is one of my favorite cities (I’m only a bit bias since it’s my home town). I love the walk-ability. We were able to easily reach several dramatically different locations in a short amount of time since we were so close to downtown and the river!
I was happy to finally shoot the iconic “i love you so much.” wall. There can be a bit of a line here to get photographs, so it pays to go on a weekday.
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For more Texas Engagements try here: Dallas Engagement
For more travel shoots try here: Portugal The Wedding
Manzanita Cliffs Oregon Coast Engagement
A Manzanita Cliffs Oregon Engagement at the coast. I met up with couple Bri and Ryan to take engagement photos on the Oregon Coast. After a muddy hike down to our cliff side location, we were greeted by the most beautiful and foggy scenic view.
As the light faded, we caught some beautiful blue hour shots with the waves. These cliffs are some of my favorite in Oregon. They really showcase the spectacular power of the Pacific Ocean.
For more Oregon Coast Engagements: Pacific City Engagement
For full weddings on the Oregon coast try here: Forested Oregon Coast Wedding
Columbia River Gorge Engagement Session
One of the coolest things about Portland, Oregon is its location. It is just a short drive from the Columbia River Gorge with dramatic mountain views and strikingly huge waterfalls. It’s always one of my first suggestions to couples who don’t have the time to drive out to the coast, but are still wanting to have some gorgeous Oregon views.
When Katie and Jude came out from Louisiana they were looking for something uniquely Oregon. We spent some time at one of the Gorge’s many stunning overlooks. There is something so magical about being able to see the beautiful evergreen hills dip down to meet the Columbia River.
Katie and Jude definitely knew they wanted photos with one of the Gorge’s many waterfalls. They loved the look of Latourell falls with its beautifully dramatic cliff face and moody PNW vibes.
Latourell is also one of the easiest waterfalls in the Gorge to access. Just a short walk down from the parking lot, it’s an easy walk for long gowns wearers, but the surrounding forest still leaves you feeling fully immersed. Week days are the best time to visit. It is a popular spot and can get pretty crowded on the weekends.
For other Oregon Engagements, try here: Oregon Coast Engagement or here: Downtown Portland Engagement
For more waterfalls in Oregon try here: Abiqua Falls Elopement
A Downtown Portland Engagement
Alex and Aaron flew in from California to meet me for their downtown Portland engagement session. It was January, so we got just a bit of romantic fog around the tops of buildings.
Lots of laughs as we headed into the Pearl District to get some fun city backgrounds.
