Redwood Deck Engagement Session

SJ + Garrett
Redwood Deck Engagement Session in Portland, OR

The Redwood Observation Deck at Hoyt Arboretum was the perfect spot to capture SJ + Garrett’s Pacific Northwest engagement session. Being transplants from the south and midwest, they wanted to pick a place that was in or close to the city that would show off their new home in all it’s glory. This is one of the things we love most about Portland, you don’t have to go far to feel like you’ve walked deep into the forest. Washington Park is only 10 minutes from downtown and has so much to offer! In addition to Hoyt Arboretum (where the Redwood Observation Deck is just a short walk from) it has tons of trails, open meadows, the Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden, the Washington Park Amphitheater, and so much more. The options are endless!

SJ + Garrett’s Redwood Deck engagement session was a perfect quintessential Oregon day. There was a fresh rain fall in the morning that left low hanging fog and dewey moss coating the trees. We started the session in the Redwoods, climbing around fallen logs and peaking through hollow trees. Then we followed the trail back to the Stevens Pavilion where we finished off the shoot with some celebratory beers, because why not! We’re so excited to share these fun Portland engagement photos with you, happy scrolling!

Want to see some more engagement photo inspo? Check out Rachel + Eli’s sunny Hood River engagement shoot and Abigail + Andrew’s surprise proposal at Cannon Beach! Ready to get started on wedding planning? We’ve created some helpful guides that showcase our favorite Oregon wedding venues! They’re full of tips, venue info, and tons of photos to help navigate all the incredible options you have to choose from. Take a look at the best Portland wedding venues, Mt Hood wedding venues, and Columbia River Gorge wedding venues. And as always, we’d love to hear more about what you’re planning so follow this link to reach out. We can’t wait to hear from you!