Fun Engagement Session in Florence


Annika and Mario were SO much fun to photograph!

We ended up deciding on Heceta Head Lighthouse in Florence, Oregon as their location after a little bit of back and forth. I am so glad that we did because it was beautiful and this spot gives a few different back drops without much walking. These two were so playful and we had such a good time. I'm so excited for their wedding and the best part is that it is less than 2 months away!


I've been using Spring engagement sessions as an excuse to get used to carrying film cameras on wedding days. I used a mix of 35mm and 120mm on a Canon EOS 1N and Pentax 645n. The majority of the session is done on a Canon R5 MKii, but the film is a fun addition.

Couple in white outfits holding hands on a sandy beach with lush green forest and rocky cliffs behind them.
Couple in white outfits embracing on sandy beach with lush green forest and rocky cliffs in background.
Couple holding hands and dancing on a sandy beach with lush green forest and rocky cliffs in the background.
Man embracing woman in white dress on a beach, both smiling joyfully with ocean and forest backdrop.
Woman's hand with ring and turquoise smartwatch band resting on man's white shirt at beach.
Smiling couple holding hands on beach with scenic arched bridge and evergreen forest backdrop.
Happy couple posing together on beach, woman in white lace dress hugging man in white shirt.
Couple in white outfits smiling on a sandy beach with misty forest and hills in the background.
Couple embracing on a sandy beach with lush green forest backdrop, woman in white lace dress and man in white shirt.
Woman in white dress smiling while embracing man in white shirt on a beach with evergreen trees in background.
Couple in white outfits embracing and smiling at each other on a beach with trees in background.
Man lifting woman in white dress on Oregon coast beach with bridge and forest backdrop.
Couple walking hand in hand on a scenic gravel path surrounded by lush green grass and dense forest trees.
Smiling couple in casual white tops and jeans posing together on a gravel path surrounded by evergreen trees.
Man giving woman a piggyback ride on a sandy beach with forested cliffs in the background.
Man giving woman a piggyback ride on a beach, both smiling, with evergreen forest in the background.
Couple holding hands and dancing on sandy Pacific Northwest beach with forested cliffs.
Couple running hand in hand on a sandy beach with a bridge and dense forest visible in the background.
Couple running hand-in-hand on a sandy beach with lush green forest cliffs in the background.
Couple laughing and embracing barefoot in ocean waves on Oregon beach near historic bridge.
Couple holding hands and walking on a reflective wet beach with ocean waves and overcast sky.
Couple sharing a kiss on a wet sandy beach with ocean waves and cloudy sky behind them.
Couple playfully splashing in ocean waves on a reflective wet sandy beach under an overcast sky.
Romantic couple spinning joyfully on wet reflective beach with ocean waves and overcast sky.
Couple embracing and kissing on a wet sandy beach with ocean waves in the background on an overcast day.
Man dipping woman for a kiss on wet reflective sand with ocean waves behind them.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss near dramatic rocky cliffs on a misty Pacific Northwest beach.
Young couple sharing a romantic moment on a beach, woman in lace dress with braided hair smiling at her partner.
Close-up of smiling couple outdoors, woman in white dress with blue smartwatch, man in white shirt.
Couple holding hands showing wedding and engagement rings, bride in white lace dress sleeve, romantic wedding photo.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss on a sandy beach, man lifting woman while waves crash in the background.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss against a dark rocky surface outdoors.
Couple sharing tender moment against mossy coastal rock formation on Oregon beach.
Smiling couple holding hands in white outfits on Oregon coast beach with forest backdrop.
Man hugging woman from behind on a beach, both smiling, with lush green trees in the background.
Couple in white outfits holding hands and walking along a scenic beach with dense evergreen forest backdrop.
Happy couple embracing on a beach near a river, woman smiling up at man in white shirt with forest behind them.
Joyful couple running barefoot through ocean waves on a scenic beach with rocky headlands.
Smiling couple posing on a sandy beach, man lifting woman in white top and black flare jeans with ocean waves behind.