Rachel & Noah’s Cannon Beach Engagement Session



Some places have a way of staying with you long after you leave, and Cannon Beach is now one of those places for me. Rachel and Noah brought me all the way from Helena, Montana to capture their engagement session on the Oregon Coast, and it was nothing short of incredible.


The trip had its challenges—before heading to the coast, I second-shot a wedding in Hayden, Idaho, where the cold and rain left me battling a rough few days of being sick. But despite it all, standing on the shores of Cannon Beach with Rachel and Noah made every mile worth it. Their vision for the session was so clear, and their love for each other made every moment feel effortless and natural.


With the ocean mist in the air, dramatic rock formations in the background, and soft, overcast light setting the perfect mood, this session was truly a dream. We laughed, explored, and embraced the beauty of the wild, rugged coastline. Their energy was contagious, and photographing them in such a breathtaking place felt like a reminder of why I love what I do.


Cannon Beach has now become one of my favorite places I’ve ever photographed, and I would love to go back. There’s something so magical about the way the waves meet the shore and how the light changes by the minute—it’s the kind of place that makes you want to return again and again.

A romantic couple embraces and laughs together on a cloudy beach with seagulls flying in the background.
Black and white image of feet standing on wet sand with a reflection on the beach.
A couple dancing barefoot on wet sand at a moody coastal beach with rocky cliffs in the background.
Couple embraces on misty beach with sea stacks in background at sunset along Oregon coast.
A couple walks along a forest trail surrounded by tall evergreen trees and lush ferns on a hillside.
Two people run joyfully with outstretched arms on a beach as seagulls take flight in black and white.
Two figures stand reflectively on wet sand at Cannon Beach with iconic Haystack Rock looming in moody weather.
A joyful couple embraces and laughs together on a misty beach with waves and cliffs in the background.
Two people running on a misty beach with reflections in the wet sand and rock formations visible in the distance.
A couple embraces on a forest trail surrounded by lush green ferns and evergreen trees in the Pacific Northwest.
A couple embraces on a misty beach with seagulls flying in the background on an overcast day.
Close-up view of two hands joined together with a delicate engagement ring and white manicured nails.
Couple holding hands while walking on misty beach shore in romantic wedding attire on overcast day.
A couple shares an intimate moment in tall beach grass with coastal rock formations visible in the distance.
Couple dancing and laughing together on misty beach with rocky coastline in background.
Silhouettes of two people running along a misty beach with rock formations visible in the distance.
Delicate engagement ring with a solitaire diamond rests on top of a pale seashell on sandy beach background.
A couple embraces among tall beach grass with a misty coastal landscape and Haystack Rock in the distance at Cannon Beach.
Two people walk barefoot on a sandy beach leaving footprints behind them on a cloudy day.
Two people in white dresses run joyfully across a misty beach with dramatic rocky sea stacks in the background.
Couple embracing and laughing together on a cloudy beach with waves and seabirds in the background.
A romantic black and white photo of a couple playfully dancing on a foggy beach.
Two figures sit close together in golden dunes overlooking a moody Pacific Northwest beach with rocky formations.
Legs wearing light jeans and brown leather shoes standing on wet sand with their reflection visible on the beach.
Two figures stand reflected on wet sand at Cannon Beach with iconic Haystack Rock in the cloudy background.
A couple dances joyfully together on a misty beach in black and white photography.
A couple embraces on a misty beach with large rock formations visible along the foggy coastline in the background.
A couple dances together on a misty beach with dramatic coastal cliffs and rock formations behind them.
A couple holds hands while walking along a misty beach with Haystack Rock visible in the background at Cannon Beach, Oregon.