// see Part 1 and Part 2 here //

The Oregon coast is something pretty amazing. It is dotted with small towns all the way up, each a little different from the one before. We crossed the Cali-Oregon border when it was sunset, and got to our destination {the lovely little town of Bandon} after dark. When we awoke and peeked out our hotel balcony, that first photo is what greeted us – crisp air, beautiful weather, blue ocean, a quaint coastal town.

We wandered into the town center for brunch and fueled up on gyros and pastrami sandwiches, which would give us energy for all the running up and down sand dunes we’d be doing later. Yes! THE SAND DUNES!! They follow you for a large portion of the coast and are pretty much the coolest thing ever – they’re tall and blindingly white, and it’s just like playing in the snow, except without that whole cold and wet factor.

And then, PORTLAND! As was the plan for this entire trip, we ate some delicious things, and then ate some more. This city also always proves to be a feast for the camera – lovely bright beautiful things seriously everywhere you look. It almost makes me sad that after this there is just one more stop on the trip, and one more post after this one, but for now enjoy Oregon. She was beautiful and so very good to us :)

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day 5, 6, & 7 – bandon | portland

Driftwood Beach, OR

Tasty n Sons – Portland, OR

Ace Hotel – Portland, CA

Voodoo Donuts – Portland, OR

Multnomah Falls – Portland, OR

That “click” that I look for with couples? The one at the initial meeting {that feels a bit like a first date}, where we’re getting to know each other over coffee and tea, connecting through our personalities, finding the ground where my photos match their visions? I felt that click with Jenny and Randall right away :) I was so excited when they chose me as their photographer and knew that their engagement session would be just amazing! I was so on board with their idea of Cal State Northridge, the place where they fell in love – we wandered through the orange groves and finished up at the art department where they first met. As we sat along the nostalgic tables, covered with beautiful scribbles from various art students, and they painted lovely bird houses, just a few of the dozens that will make appearances throughout their wedding day.

I seriously had so much fun exploring the campus with them and can’t wait until their wedding!

There was seriously so much pretty in every direction at Candace & Tom’s wedding. A sun-soaked vineyard over here, gorgeous florals over there, colorful drinks, twinkle lights, smiling faces, and a silly, sweet, and so-in-love couple. I adore shooting in the Santa Ynez area {I swear the light is pure magic in that valley} and Lincourt Vineyards proved to be no exception. Kristin of Joy de Vivre was on hand to pull all the amazing details together. So happy to have been a part of this day!