A Beautiful Spring Stroll in Salem and Albany, Oregon


Mariah and Brandon met in high school, but they started dating while they were attending college in Corvallis. They lived in Albany when they started their relationship, so it seemed right to keep their engagement photos nearby.


This engagement session was just perfect! It seems like some kind of weather always takes out the cherry blossoms before I can photograph them at peak bloom. This year we had an absolutely gorgeous weekend while the blossoms were at peak and to top it off, I had a couple who wanted their engagement photos taken at Salem's Capitol Park!


We met early on Sunday to avoid the crowds and get that perfect morning light. a canopy of pink petals is such a romantic setting for spring photos! These two were also such good sports while I carried and used a multitude of cameras to test out some rolls of film on my new 35mm and medium format cameras.


We headed to Albany after the cherry blossoms and met near the Albany Carousel at Monteith Park. We walked around and stopped at every spring bloom and colorful frame we could find! This kind of laid back, walk around and explore, session is so much fun. It's so good to meet and talk to couples in a relaxed environment.


I am looking forward to seeing these two again at their wedding at Abigail's Garden this Summer!


A romantic couple poses together under blooming cherry blossom trees in a spring garden setting.
A couple dances together beneath blooming cherry blossom trees in a spring garden setting.
A couple in white sweaters share intimate moments under blooming cherry blossom trees in a romantic spring photoshoot.
A romantic moment shared under flowering cherry blossom trees in springtime.
A couple shares an intimate moment outdoors with cherry blossoms blooming in the background.
Close-up view of hands clasped together during a dance against a soft blurred background.
A romantic couple embraces under blooming cherry blossom trees in a spring garden setting.
Close-up shot of hands tenderly clasped together showing an engagement ring.
A couple embraces outdoors during spring with cherry blossoms blooming in the background.
A couple shares an intimate moment together outdoors in a garden setting.
A close-up sequence showing hands holding delicate pink and white cherry blossom petals against a blurred green background.
A couple shares an intimate moment under blooming cherry blossoms on a spring day.
A sequence of photos showing a couple lounging on a park bench under blooming cherry blossom trees.
A couple shares tender moments along a garden path with blooming daffodils and spring flowers.
A romantic close-up sequence showing an intimate moment between a couple in casual striped clothing.
Two people pose against a vibrant floral mural with colorful daisies and geometric patterns.
Couple posing in front of a colorful floral mural with striped and blue outfits.
Happy couple playing on yellow playground equipment on a sunny day.
Joyful couple sharing a playful moment on bright yellow playground equipment.
Two people standing together in front of a hedge with white blooming flowers on a sunny day.
A couple shares a romantic moment among blooming white cherry blossom trees in a garden pathway.
Couple in coordinating striped outfits posing against rustic brick wall.
A couple shares intimate moments against a red brick wall background in a series of candid photos.
A happy couple poses together against a rustic brick wall background.
Tender moments between a couple captured in sequence against an orange brick wall backdrop.
A couple sits together on concrete steps against a brick building with black railings.
Couple in stripes posing back-to-back against vibrant blue mural wall.
A couple embraces near a vibrant blue painted wall mural outdoors.
A couple shares an intimate embrace against a mint green brick wall in a series of candid romantic moments.
Romantic couple embracing against pastel painted wall outdoors.