Portland Engagement Photo Locations
For couples who crave adventure, Portland, Oregon is the ultimate playground for engagement photos. Whether you’re envisioning a romantic session beneath towering evergreens, a sun-drenched mountain vista, or a moody coastal-inspired shoot, the Pacific Northwest has it all. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best outdoor engagement photo locations in and around Portland, perfect for capturing love stories in the heart of nature.
Coastal
Cannon Beach is the home of Haystack Rock, a distinctive natural landmark to incorporate into pictures.
Located on Oregon’s west coast, Hug Point offers gorgeous views of sea and sand.
Found in Ecola State Park, Indian Beach has a wide expanse of flat sand and beautiful dark rocks on which to pose near the water.
North Beach
North of Cannon Beach, this coastal location provides a view of Haystack Rock from afar, along with golden grasses.
North of Hug Point, this coastal location is gorgeous whether there are sunny or moody skies.
Forested
This location is along a trail found in Oswald West State Park with forested and cliffside views.
Portland lives near several forested locations, one of them being the Hoyt Aboretum. Allowing for nature close to town, this location also offers wedding event spaces to rent.
Conveniently in Northwest Portland, Forest Park provides a glimpse of nature while remaining close to the city.
Located in the Southwestern corner of Oregon, this location offers a blend of forested and coastal views.
For views including Mt Hood and snowy forest landscapes, this park is perfect in the winter time.
Kate’s Backyard
This location is by invite only 😉
Columbia River Gorge Locations
Government Cove provides stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge alongside mountainscapes.
This Viewpoint is beautiful year-round, but to catch the wildflowers blooming, head there around late April to early May.
Urban
This location can be found in the city of Portland, with a stunning bridge to act as a backdrop, or other urban scenes to wander along.
International Rose Test Garden
Full of flowers in the late summer, the Rose Garden is a beautiful location in Portland for romantic pictures.
Indoors
This studio is Aspen & Birch’s go-to studio for portraits. Perfect for minimalists, or those that want to add props with a simple background.
Conclusion
We hope you found some inspiration looking at some adventurous engagement photo locations near Portland. Oregon has no shortage of great outdoor locations for engagement photos, whether you want beaches, forests, or city views. With so many breathtaking locations to explore, your session can be as adventurous, romantic, or unique as you want it to be. Pick a place that feels right for you, and the Pacific Northwest will be the perfect backdrop to your story.
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About the Author
I’m Kacie
Hello! I love running, embroidery, beautiful photos, and hanging out with my husband. I currently reside in Austin, Texas.
Though I do not have any background in photography, I love looking at the art that photographers create. I am so excited to be working with Kate to continue to bring joy to clients via photography!
A lover of math, I have taught in a middle school for two years and hope to continue to serve in the public education system for years to come.
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