Happily Ever After: Megan & Max's Oregon Coast Elopement

July 06, 2015 by Ara R. in Elopements, Weddings

I love tiny weddings. Megan & Max flew out from Minnesota and hosted close friends and family at a big beach house in Lincoln City. They were married on the sand of Road's End Beach. I spent two wonderful, happy and amazingly-calm hours with them. The clouds were gloriously reflected on the beach, a gentle breeze wafted through the air, and everything was absolutely perfect. Love.

Engaged! Erin & Josh at Short Sands Beach on the Oregon Coast

Oswald West State Park

July 24, 2014 by Ara R. in Engagement Sessions

...a huge forest with a beautiful pathway through, purple starfish on the beach, a waterfall on the far end, and a gorgeous cove full of surfers made it a favorite stop on the Oregon Coast.

For Erin and Josh, it's an especially-romantic place for their relationship. Bringing them back here for their engagement session was very meaningful, and we had the perfect June day for it...

Expecting! Gina & Brooks + Baby at Ecola State Park

July 10, 2014 by Ara R. in Portraits

Gina & Brooks were married last May at the Lake Crescent Lodge in the Olympic National Park. It was magical--misty clouds hung over the deep blue lake, the forest glowed green, and everything looked like a true Pacific Northwest fairytale.

A year later, they're expecting a little baby girl...