PNW Riverside Engagement Photos // Allie & Andrew

SOME PNW EXPLORING AT SUNRISE WITH THESE TWO LOVEBIRDS!

Why would you wake up at 3:00 am to drive east into the Columbia River Gorge, you ask? Well, let me tell ya, it was well worth waking up before the sun to explore the rugged pnw with these two babes! Also, coffee helps! ;)

You really can’t get much more Pacific Northwest than the Gorge — pine trees, moss covered boulders, foggy mountains, and windy rivers! It was a perfect morning to watch the sun rise!

There was lots of cuddling and snuggling up to keep work in the early dawn hours, but I think red noses and chilly cheeks are cute… right? ;) We had a blast exploring this secret Oregon cove, and soaking up having the WHOLE SPACE TO OURSELVES! It was a gorgeous morning together!

Sunrise Engagement Session on the Columbia River Gorge // Sam & Kaylee

THIS COLUMBIA GORGE ENGAGEMENT SESSION WAS WORTH THE 3:00 AM WAKE UP FOR THIS GLOWING, GOLDEN SUNRISE!

November in the PNW is always hit or miss for weather (usually a miss haha), but Kaylee and Sam had the most BEAUTIFUL sunrise in the Columbia River Gorge for their engagement session! One might even say it was GORGE-ous… ha… ha. Too much? K done with puns.

We all stood in awe as the fog flowed over the hills and became illuminated by the sun. Everything felt as though it had been painted in gold, and the light was absolutely stunning!

I love doing couple photos in the Gorge, and Rowena Crest is up there on my list! It always looks different depending on the season you go. The fall colors were in full saturation this time, and those earthy tones stole my heart right away!

I had such a blast hanging out with these two wonderful people! We met as strangers, but left feeling like friends. I’m so grateful for this job — the stories I get to hear and moments I get to be a part of! It was seriously such an honor to savor this season of life for these two, and soak up all the beauty of an Oregon fall sunrise!

So, make some coffee, curl up, and enjoy the moments below (without having to get up at 3 am haha).

PLANNING YOU’RE OWN ENGAGEMENT SESSION AND NOT SURE WHERE TO GO OR EVEN WHERE TO START? WELL, CHECK OUT MY OREGON LOCATION GUIDE FOR THE BEST PLACES TO DO ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS!

Sunset in the Columbia Gorge

Oh, Oregon - I’m grateful to live in a state where I’m an hour drive from the Columbia River Gorge and get to watch the sunset while capturing two people in love! It’s pretty dang dreamy!

 I love the mix of warm tones and forest vibes that the Gorge has to offer, it’s the perfect PNW feels. You have the rocky clifftops, tree covered mountains, and shimmering water ALL IN ONE SPACE. AHH!

Anyways, enough of me drooling over how beautiful Oregon is and how much I love the landscape! Now, time to get giddy over how amazing and adorable these two humans are!!

Man.
THESE. TWO.

 Bailey and Kokanee are just such gems. They brought so much joy to the shoot and our evening together! They truly soaked into each moment and even embraced the crazy, wild, BEAUTIFUL windy hair (yep, both of them have frickin’ luscious locks #hairgoals)!

 I love the feeling I get when I’m invited into a story – that’s what it feels like when I’m capturing two people together. It feels as though I’m an observer of a greater moment than just two people standing in front of a gorgeous view – I’m experiencing a small snippet of their journey and savoring that.

 And WOW I’m so so so grateful to be a part of that!!
It never ceases to truly move my heart.

 So, thank you two these two babes for inviting me into this space with them – for soaking up the sunset with me, wandering along ridges, and sharing parts of your story with me!! I’m excited for all that this year holds for you two – both the good and the hard – I hope you can savor and soak it all up! Just remember how good you are at those airport arrival hugs. ;)

Grateful. Grateful. Grateful.

SOME COLUMBIA GORGE FAVORITE SPOTS - THE GUIDE TO SEE THE BEST OF THE BEST…

// ROWENA’S CREST

// VISTA HOUSE

// EAST WIND DRIVE-IN

Cozy Indoor Couple photos at The Bindery // Michael + Kyra

oh boy, whatta good day with these two babes! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend an hour all cuddly and being goofy with your boo? They snuggled their booties off, had crazy tickle fights, AND did some insane (and hilarious) “acrobatics” … be sure to scroll to the end to see those. ;)

kyra and michael were part of our home sweet home giveaway! which so many rad creatives contributed to. I’ll put a list at the end of the post so you can check out all their work. SO. GOOD.

also, the bindery in mcminnville is the absolute cutest space, and even had this cozy little living room set up for us to play around in! Seriously, check them out, they have everything!!

autumn in the pacific northwest always reminds me how nice it is to do in home sessions, escaping the rain and snugglin’ up! So, lots more of those please!

HOME SWEET HOME GIVEAWAY CREATIVES:

PHOTOGRAPHER // Corrie Mahr
VIDEOGRAPHER // The Pair Visuals
HOUSE PLANT // Uflora Planthouse
BOTANICAL PAINTINGS // Inhaling Art
EMBROIDERED HAND TOWELS // Sarah Rosella Cuevas
CERAMIC SET // Susannah Ceramics

The Painted Hills Engagement session // Lilli + Zach

you really can never go wrong with spending a day running around the painted hills in central oregon! the deep moody colors of the hills at golden hour are really unlike anything else i’ve ever seen!

these two babes ooo-ed and awww-ed right alongside me as we explored the gorgeous landscapes! this space makes epic photos easy, and the grandness just overflows in every image I captured!

I’d drive to central oregon any day to hang out here!! Especially when it involves wonderful humans to hang out with (and donuts, that was a nice touch - thanks zach & lilli)!! ;)

Definitely go explore it yourself!! Go check out more info here!