It wasn’t until I became a wedding photographer that I learned of Hug Point, located near Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast. Since discovering it, it has quickly become one of my FAVORITE places to photograph couples for engagement sessions. When Nick and Jennifer expressed the desire to have both forest and beach as the backdrop for their photos, I knew the perfect spot: Hug Point!

Aside from the obvious beauty of this location, it is also conveniently located near one of my favorite breweries (a little plug for Pelican brewery here), so we took full advantage and made a little pit stop along the way. One of my favorite things to do with my couples before an engagement session is to stop for happy hour before their session! It gives us an opportunity to catch up and relax before we start shooting. I love getting to know their stories. Nick and Jennifer are a modern-day romance, initially meeting online. When I asked Nick what made Jennifer different, he recalled that on their first date she stood in line with him when he went to order their 2nd round of beers. So often it’s the little things that make all the difference!

These two moved to Portland Oregon recently and are enjoying exploring all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. They love to travel and do it as often as possible. I really enjoyed spending the day with them and exploring Hug Point, and we couldn’t have asked for a better spring day at the Oregon Coast. I can’t wait for their wedding this September at Bridal Veil! Congrats to Nick and Jennifer on their engagement!