A young man and woman walking hand-in-hand on a rocky incline outdoors during sunset, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A couple is holding a brown dog in a kitchen, touching foreheads, with shelves and dishes in the background.

Engagement season is so much more than a just about the wedding day itself. It’s also all the intentional moments with family, with friends, with your partner - like trying on a dress with your sister, sharing the news with your best friends over a drink, or showing your grandma the ring over facetime. It’s a season of life that brings unexpected, sometimes overwhelming moments too, moments that affirm you found the right person. A really memorable way to honor this chapter is taking photos with your partner. These sessions tend to be more stripped down, free of the wedding frills, just some sweet moments of connection. Here’s a few good times that warm my heart.

SLOWING DOWN AND TUNING IN

A smiling man and woman holding hands and walking along a Portland city sidewalk, with street signs and a building in the background.
Two people hugging outdoors in front of a house and a tall palm tree, smiling happily.
A couple standing outside a fruit stand with a variety of fresh fruits and flowers, smiling and holding hands, in front of a store with signs advertising cheese, wine, beer, and dairy products.
Two people standing and talking in a well-lit dining or living area, with a doorway and framed artwork on the wall.
A black-and-white photo of a man and woman sitting on grass, engaging in a conversation, with the woman looking at the man and smiling.
A man and woman at a restaurant table, with the man leaning in to kiss the woman's cheek while the woman holds a cocktail. The table has various dishes, glasses of water, and utensils. The setting features wooden wall paneling and a large white hanging light.
A young couple walking hand in hand through Peninsula Park rose garden at sunset.
A couple standing near a body of water in Portland, OR, smiling at each other, with trees in the background during sunset.
A couple is holding hands and laughing in Cathedral Park during late afternoon with a bridge and autumn trees in the background.
A young man and woman are holding hands and smiling as they walk away from each other on a street in front of a beige building with large windows. The woman is mid-step, wearing light blue jeans and a white blouse, smiling at the camera. The man is wearing dark pants and a black t-shirt, looking away with his eyes closed.
A woman with blonde hair is smiling and touching a man's chin while holding his face. The man with dark curly hair is seated at a wooden table, looking up at her. They are in a dining room with a white cabinet filled with glassware and dishes behind them, a white lamp on a side table, and a vase with white flowers on the table.
Two people hugging outdoors during daylight, with trees in the background.
A smiling woman and a smiling man walk hand in hand in a Portland park surrounded by green trees and grass.
A man and woman holding hands outside a restaurant.
A young couple sharing a kiss outside a coffee shop with a colorful floral mural on the wall. The shop has a neon 'OPEN' sign in the window and the word 'COFFEE' spelled out on the window. There are two black chairs, one table, a tree with autumn leaves, and a bicycle in front.
A couple embraces outdoors in a grassy field with trees, the woman with glasses and long dark hair leaning her head on the man's chest, who has long brown hair and tattoos on his arm.
Couple holding hands walking through grassy field on a cloudy day.
A smiling couple stands on the beach, with the man holding a bouquet of flowers, while the woman embraces him from behind, both enjoying the seaside view.