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Engaged: Kelly & Gabe in the Columbia River Gorge

May 18, 2015 by Ara R. in Engagement Sessions

On our adventures through the Columbia River Gorge, Kelly & Gabe's first choice was Oneonta Gorge, a beautiful mossy slot canyon on the Old Gorge Highway.  We scrambled in as far as the log jam, their two Weimaraner dogs as our jolly and enthusiastic companions.

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May 18, 2015 /Ara R.
oneonta gorge, columbia river gorge, adventure, dogs, weimaraner
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Engaged: Irene & Anthony in San Francisco

May 08, 2015 by Ara R. in Engagement Sessions

I can't resist them.  Irene's joyous giggle, Anthony's roguish smile.  We went on two engagement session adventures--San Francisco and Rockaway Beach by Half Moon Bay.  Bear, Irene's adorable French Bulldog, joined us on the beach.  We all got a little soaked in the waves, very windblown, and drenched in beautiful scenery.

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May 08, 2015 /Ara R.
half moon bay, rockaway beach, california
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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...

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July 24, 2014 /Ara R.
oregon coast, beach, destination engagement session, forest
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2574 NW Thurman Street - Portland, OR 97210

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