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Madison and McKenzie are getting married in June at The Preserve, and I am so excited for them. From the very first time we connected, I could tell these two were going to be so fun to work with. Madison had a really clear vision for their session – moody, editorial, and a little dramatic […]

Couples, Engagement, Gallery, Portland Locations

May 15, 2026

Moody Editorial Engagement Photos at The Arc Light | Madison + McKenzie

Black and white engagement photo of couple relaxing on curved couch at The Arc Light in Oregon City, Oregon

Emily + Sam met while playing volleyball at Oregon State and have been inseparable ever since. They booked me for their June 2027 wedding, and we actually already photographed their first engagement session at the beach last summer. When I put out a call for a discounted snow couples session near Mt. Hood because I […]

Couples, Engagement, Gallery

May 6, 2026

Emily + Sam Snowy Engagement Session Near Mt. Hood

Wide landscape photo of couple standing on snowy road near Mount Hood in Oregon

Sarah and Adam’s Cannon Beach engagement session was full of wind, golden light, playful moments, and their two dogs. See why the Oregon Coast is one of the best places for engagement photos.

Couples, Engagement, Gallery

April 27, 2026

Cannon Beach Engagement Session | Sarah + Adam on the Oregon Coast

Sarah and Adam

If you’re looking for an Oregon engagement session location with wide open fields, warm golden light, and a laid-back feel, Champoeg State Park is such a good option. Madison + Brett wanted something a little more western-inspired that felt true to their relationship. Brett grew up on a farm on Sauvie Island, and their wedding […]

Couples, Engagement, Gallery

April 20, 2026

Madison + Brett’s Champoeg State Park Engagement Session

Madison and Brett Engagement

I’ve worked with Lyndsey at my day job for just over a year. She and her now-fiancé, Ben, came to one of my fall mini sessions in October, where we took some sweet couples photos. Fast forward a few months—and even though they were already planning their wedding for August—Ben still hadn’t officially proposed yet! […]

Couples, Engagement, Proposals

June 28, 2025

Surprise Proposal at Powell Butte: Ben & Lyndsey’s Story

A couple embracing on top of Powell Butte in front of Mount Hood