When I first saw Diablo Lake, located in North Cascades National Park, I KNEW I had to photograph a couple there. The turquoise and blue water, and a beautiful mountain range in the background make the perfect backdrop for an epic engagement session. Living in Portland Oregon, I knew I would have to find the right couple willing to make the trip.

Kelsey & Carnegie (seriously, coolest name) are getting married this winter in Hawaii! When we first spoke, they expressed the desire to have engagement photos that had a PNW vibe. When I told them about Diablo Lake and sent some photos for them to see, I think they may have been just as excited! Even though it would mean making a seven-hour car ride there and back (on the same day), they were on board. The stars aligned, and we made it happen. I am so incredibly thankful that my couples love adventures as much as I do.

Normally, I love to take the opportunity to travel with couples who hire me to photograph their engagement sessions. Kelsey & Carnegie traveled from the coast (where they live), and we decided to meet in the small (but adorable!) town of Marblemount. It was so wonderful to finally meet these two in person. We spent months planning this session, so it was great to finally meet in person.  After we grabbed some dinner, we headed out to our final destination. When we arrived at Diablo Lake, we were in absolute awe. The photos that I have seen just couldn’t do it justice. We had perfect weather, an amazing sunset. Kelsey & Carnegie were such a blast to work with and NAILED their engagement session. I’m so happy they went on this adventure with me and wish them the best!

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