Best Elopement Locations on the Oregon Coast Eloping is a romantic and intimate way to celebrate your love, and what better backdrop than the stunning Oregon Coast? With its rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, and breathtaking landscapes, the Oregon Coast offers a plethora of enchanting locations for couples seeking a memorable elopement. Here are some of […]

Yosemite National Park Proposal I love when a session totally captures a couple in their element. R+C spend their free time traveling and trail running. For this proposal R surprised C with their closest friends, a fresh outfit, and a wonderful meal midway through what C thought was just another trail run. After their meal […]

Trillium Lake and Columbia River Gorge Engagement Photos. A+N love the outdoors, everything from backpacking to rock climbing. After considering options we landed on a combination of two iconic locations outside of Portland, Oregon. First we started at Trillium Lake in Mount Hood National Forest. Trillium lake is a great spot for engagement photos because […]

Looking for an intimate location to have your wedding? A Redwood Deck Elopement at Hoyt Arboretum may be just the place for you. Hoyt Arboretum is a prime location right in Portland that has gorgeous trails, big trees, and the stunning Redwood Deck. Big weddings aren’t for everyone, heck a big wedding wasn’t for me. […]

Golden Gate Bridge Engagement Photos San Francisco has a plethora of beautiful spots for engagement photos. One of my favorites is Baker Beach. I love to recommend it because it provides a versatile backdrop for photos. Couples can explore the sandy shores, play in the water, or even check out the beachside trails for a […]

Looking for a unique touch for your spring elopement in Portland? I highly recommend a Multnomah County Courthouse elopement with Cherry Blossom Bridal Portraits. Q+T decided that they wanted a fun, spring courthouse wedding and timed it to be while the Cherry blossoms were in full bloom at Tom McCall park along the Columbia River […]

We met up at Smith Rock State Park and started the morning with some dressy couples photos followed by a climbing adventure session. A+N love to boulder and outdoor climb together. So what better way to document their relationship than a day spent at the crag. Couples photos heading to the crag After their couples […]

Not sure if you need engagement photos? Check out these 4 reasons you should have engagement photos taken even if you’re eloping. Practice for the big day: Reason # 1: Being in front of the camera can be nerve-wracking for many people. Engagement photos provide a relaxed setting for you and your partner to become […]

Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor Adventure Elopement- Brookings, Oregon. K and E’s Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor Adventure Elopement day began before sunrise. We met at the trailhead in the pre-dawn darkness outside of Brookings, Oregon. Right away we geared up with headlamps and lanterns and headed out on our hike. We started […]

As an elopement photographer, I’ve had the privilege of capturing the most intimate and heartfelt moments between couples in a variety of stunning locations. Among them, Hoyt Arboretum in Portland, Oregon. Here are 3 reason you should consider an elopement at Hoyt Arboretum. To see more photos from this elopement, click HERE. Local Charm: There’s […]