adventure lifestyle engagements
Lets us follow you on an adventure date into your favorite places. There’s nothing like quality time doing what you love most while being your best you. We dive low, we reach high, we run far, and we get close. We hustle to find those fractions of a second that express your true personalities. This tells a cinematic story. Most of the time you won’t even know we are there.
Dancing Through the French Quarter: Paloma & Oduche’s Vibrant New Orleans Pre-Wedding Celebration
Some wedding stories don't just unfold, they dance, leap, and spill into the streets. If their intimate Orlando courthouse wedding was the calm, beautiful beginning of Paloma and Oduche’s journey, their New Orleans pre-wedding celebration was a magnificent explosion...
Urban SE Portland & Waterfront Park Cherry Blossom Engagement Photos: Janet & Emanuel
Exploring Portland’s Urban Soul with Janet & Emanuel There is a specific kind of magic that happens when the line between "photographer" and "friend" completely disappears. For Janet and Emanuel, that foundation wasn't built behind a lens, but over shared epic...
Hidden Murals & Skyline Views: Audrey & Joe’s Vibrant Chicago Engagement Adventure
When Audrey and Joe reached out looking for a vibrant Chicago engagement adventure, they weren't just looking for someone to snap a few portraits. They were looking for a way to capture their “joyful chaos” ... the deep, expressive connection they share as a...
Mt. Hood Cabin Engagement Photos | Beni & Sean
Beni and Sean's Mt. Hood Cabin Engagement photos were the perfect fit for their relationship. Some couples settle into the camera the moment you put them in the right environment. For Beni and Sean, that place was a quiet cabin tucked into the Mt. Hood...
Engagement photos at Fisherman’s Bar – Bana & Nolan
When Bana and Nolan asked us to capture their maternity engagement photos at Fisherman's Bar, we knew it was the perfect spot because it felt both private and wildly romantic. Fisherman’s Bar Regional Park is just across the Columbia River from Portland near...
Mt Rainier Adventure Date – Allison & Mike
A Sunrise Adventure from Portland to Tacoma Allison and Mike's Mt Rainier adventure date began with Tree and I catching a train at 6:15 am from Portland to meet them in Tacoma, Washington by 9:20 am. We enjoyed a ridiculously epic brunch together at Farm 12 asking...
legendary 50th birthday in Morocco
Who wouldn't want to celebrate their legendary 50th birthday in Morocco, the mysterious Red City! BIG FIVE OH with 20 of your best friends? How about for an entire week in a "Riad" in the center of the lively, welcoming, pungent, delicious, colorful, and otherworldly...
Surprise Proposal in Portland – Jillian & Joe
Love has a way of weaving magical moments into our lives, especially during a surprise proposal in Portland. For Joe and Jillian, their journey took an unexpected turn one beautiful evening in Portland, Oregon. Little did Jillian know that this special night at Ava...
Portland Cherry Blossoms Engagement Photos – Alexis & James
Jame's and Alexis' Portland Cherry Blossoms Engagement Photos along the Portland Waterfront happened on a perfect Spring day. Alexis had no clue what was coming her way and was absolutely taken by storm by James' proposal. We absolutely love proposals. There are so...
Puerto Vallarta Engagement Photos – Chelsea & Miguel
Capturing Chelsea and Miguel's Puerto Vallarta engagement photos as the perfect continuation of their wedding celebration. As one of the many fun activities during their week-long Puerto Vallarta Mexico Wedding celebration at Garza Blanca, they wanted to go on a date...
Portland Tilikum Bridge Engagement Photos – Courtney & Andrew
Courtney and Andrew's Tilikum Crossing Bridge photos along the Eastbank Esplanade was about as fun and meaningful as engagement photos get. We started off on the rooftop at the KEX Hotel in SE Portland catching up about life and all of its challenges and blessings. It...
Lavender Valley Engagement Photos – Dao & Minh
We couldn't have had a more beautiful day with Dao and Minh for their Lavender Valley Engagement Photos in Hood River, Oregon. The excitement was high since none of us have ever visited the Lavender Valley Farms. The lavender fragrance, rich purple shades, buzzing...
Latourell Falls Engagement Photos – Brendan & Stephanie
We got chills when Brendan asked us to capture his secret surprise proposal to his girlfriend Stephanie for their Latourell Falls Engagement Photos. Real proposals are absolutely thrilling. There are so many unknown variables. Nerves are all over the map. The person...
Iceland Engagement Photo Ideas
Our adventures exploring Iceland engagement photo ideas opened our eyes to a whole new world of wild landscapes, rich history, and language that makes us want to go back every year and learn more. It's the land of fire and ice. It has one of the most geologically and...
Oregon Coast Maternity Photos – Lisa & Jarred
This past week we were invited by Lisa and Jarred to the Oregon Coast to celebrate their pregnancy by taking their Oregon Coast maternity photos. We feel so lucky to see life evolve with the couples we get to know. From adventurous lifestyle excursions, weddings,...
Lost Lake Engagement Photos – Emily & Travis
Emily and Travis' Lost Lake engagement was the perfect hidden jewel for a romantic getaway. It's an incredibly gorgeous seasonal alpine lake spanning about 79 acres near Santiam Pass Highway. No motorized boats allowed making for tranquil waters. Every time we visit...
Portland Engagement Photos Creative- Francis & Greg
Francis and Greg’s Portland engagement photos session was truly one for the books. Their adventurous spirit and playful energy made this session incredibly unique from start to finish. It’s rare to meet a couple so in sync with one another, not just in love but in...
Chicago Riverwalk Engagement Photos – Ava & Michael
Exploring a date with Ava and Michael for their Chicago riverwalk engagement photos along the Chicago River Walk was a great way to get to know them and capture some inspirational photos for their upcoming wedding at Youngberg Hill Winery. We loved this quality time...
Sacred Bali Engagement – Chris & Kirstin
It's not every day you have the opportunity to walk through holy grounds and celebrate a sacred Bali engagement. Energetically this is about as unique and meaningful as it gets. We met Chris and Kirstin at our beloved TWO MANN Alumni Reunion retreat and immediately...
TWO MANN Alumni Reunion – Bali
Two Mann Alumni Reunion quality time with friends is truly an extraordinary gift, especially when it involves shared passions and creativity. In March 2019, we had the incredible opportunity to join 25 photographers from all over the world for what we lovingly called...
Columbia Gorge Engagement – Karina & Christopher
Columbia Gorge engagement excursions are some of our favorite times to capture creative photos. Inviting Karina and Christopher on an "adventure engagement date" in the Columbia Gorge was the perfect way to begin our journey together. It's great because it offers us...
Cathedral Park Engagement – Emi & Jeff
If you are looking for adventure engagement experience within Portland explore a Cathedral Park engagement including Forest Park. Forest Park looks out over the Willamette River and spans more than 8 miles. It’s the largest urban forest reserve in the US covering more...
Pronghorn Resort Wedding – Wendy & Byron
Having a Pronghorn Resort wedding might just be one of the best settings to get hitched in Central Oregon. When Wendy let us know she was planning a surprise 10 year wedding anniversary for Byron and asked us to secretively photograph it, we were all in. She knew...
Adventurous Machu Picchu Engagement – Carla & Konstantin
Carla and Konstantin's Adventurous Machu Picchu engagement experience was almost something we never imagined possible. We think it goes without saying, “Hiking Machu Picchu will take your breath away.” Not only with the views and ancient history of this magical place,...
Santorini Engagement Photo Ideas
There are so many interesting, fun, and beautiful Santorini engagement photo ideas to explore in Greece. We have many engagement examples to share. Playing in the dramatic light and shadows with rich colors and radical angles. The light, vibrance, landscape, food,...
Paris Engagement Photos – Caro & Ben
Caro and Ben's Paris engagement photos are timeless. It was a day not to be forgotten. There's an undeniable presence about Paris that invites anyone who visits to shift the way they think and feel. Robert Black says it so well, "Every second in Paris is art." No need...
Sunrise Santorini Engagement Photos – Kelsey & Nic
Go to Greece for a sunrise Santorini engagement photos adventure! Santorini Greece is one of the most treasured destinations in the world. The history, views, food, and stunning sunsets are mind-blowing. There are masses of people who swarm to this magical place...
Mt Hood Engagement Photos – Bereka & AJ
Bereka and AJ's Mt Hood engagement photos outing couldn't have been the more perfect spot for them to explore with us. These two met in Government Camp on Mt Hood and love to ski together. They have connections up at Ski Bowl and were given special access to the...
Oregon Engagement Photos – Emily & Jeremy
Emily and Jeremy's Oregon engagement photos spanned across three locations: Portland, Timberline Lodge, and Timothy Lake. These two are true adventurers and share an undeniable enthusiasm and love for life. We are convinced the color of the sky in these photos pretty...
Surprise Portland Engagement Proposal – Ale & Julie
When Ale privately reached out to us to capture his surprise Portland engagement proposal to Julie, we were in awe. Seriously, there is nothing like photographing a real proposal! Butterflies are everywhere from the person proposing, the photographer(s), and of course...
Underwater Kona Village Engagement – Rianne & Shandy
Rianne and Shandy's underwater Kona Village engagement adventure started off by plunging deep into a slice of heaven for their weekend Hawaiian wedding celebration. Since we were spending several days with them we were easily able to become "one" with everything and...
Kauai Island Engagement Adventure – Jaide & Ryan
Jaide and Ryan's Kauai Island engagement adventure explored the wild surf along Poipu beach. The island of Kauai is 33 miles long and about 25 miles wide. It encompasses 554 square miles in diameter. Interesting fact, Kauai has 90 miles of shoreline and has more...
Los Angeles Engagement Adventure – Courtney & Brian
A fun Los Angeles engagement adventure date with Courtney White and Brian Procel around their Los Angeles home. We explored the outside of their gorgeous condo with fun reflections of palm trees and a textured backdrop in the entrance to their building. We also...
Timberline Lodge Engagement Photos – Shirah & Chris
If you’re looking for the perfect spot for Timberline Lodge engagement photos, the base of Mt. Hood offers an unforgettable backdrop. We recently had the pleasure of joining Shirah and Chris for a fun, adventurous engagement session at this iconic location. The...
Adventurous Portland Engagement Date – Jeneva & Clinton
Jeneva and Clinton's adventurous Portland engagement date took us on a unique and wild adventure. These two literally have the best chemistry. Filled with an endless capacity for conversations they can play, joke, laugh, and connect anywhere they go. It really doesn't...
Portland Engagement Photo Inspiration – Trista & Adrien
When Trista and Andrien walked into our studio for the first time we found them smiling with an unforgettable glow, ready for the Portland engagement photo inspiration. They embrace the inevitable "organic flow" of life so beautifully and we were thrilled to be their...
Montmartre Paris Engagement Date – Faye & David
Faye and David's Montmartre Paris engagement date was an experience we will always remember. When Tree and I met Faye and David over Skype from Portland to Paris we immediately fell in love with their charming affection for one another and life itself. When you hear...
Baker Beach Engagement Photos – Kim & Fred
A gorgeous day with Kim & Fred in San Francisco for their Baker Beach engagement photos. Quality time together connecting in San Francisco with a picnic and a mini-adventure was a great way to begin their wedding journey. We love getting to know our couples this...
ECO Trust Portland Wedding – Erin & Beech
Erin and Beech's Eco Trust Portland wedding in the Pearl District was crazy fun. These two are seriously silly cats. Don't get it wrong, they are both sophisticated doctors but when we met with them for coffee at NE Portland's Barista every other sentence was a...
Portland Engagement Adventure – Jessica & Evan
We explored wide and far during Jessica and Evan's Portland Engagement adventure. We are beyond thrilled for Jessica and Evan's upcoming wedding this coming September 28th, 2014 at the Mt. Hood Organic Farms. Their love is so true; just being around them makes you...
Portland Cathedral Park Engagement Photos – LesleyAnne & Brent
Spring is always a magical time for Portland Cathedral Park engagement photos, and we had the privilege of capturing LesleyAnne and Brent on an absolutely stunning day. Their love for adventure, especially on their sailboat, made for a playful and authentic session...
Alberta Arts Engagement Date – Jenee & Chris
Going on an Alberta Arts Engagement date always brings new discoveries. Portland's Alberta Arts District is one of the most interesting locations in Portland to explore. There's always something new happening. It's no wonder Alberta street is known for its Last...
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