JENNA + JOHNNY

I was so pumped when Jenna and Johnny chose Cape Kiwanda as the location for their engagement shoot.

This is one of my favorite spots on the Oregon Coast to shoot! These two showed up, all smiles, ready to run around and play. They were clearly super in love and it showed in how easily they sank into being in front of the camera. We hiked around, chatted, joked around, and got to know each other. I loved Jenna’s unique outfits and basically stared at her shoes jealously the whole time (they’re from Free People, but she bought them vintage so I’m not sure how I’ll ever find them). Also, can I just comment on how perfect this couple’s skin is? Both of them. Ugh. Just so happy to work with such sweet, interesting, amazing couples that feel like old pals. Their wedding is next June and I can’t wait to work with them again!

Just a little more info on Cape Kiwanda in case you’re planning on shooting there. It’s best to park in the parking lot next to Pelican Brewery. You can actually drive onto the beach, but I am totally sketched out by that. From there, I like to walk down the beach toward the Sandstone and climb up the left side of the sandstone. Once you reach the top, on your left, you’ll see a bunch of greenery with hole in it. Head up that direction and go through the hole. You’ll see cliffs, sandstone, a rock in the background.. this is my favorite spot to start with. After shooting there for a bit, I generally head back out of the hole and walk down the left side of the cliffs, shooting along the way. Once we are finished shooting up on the cliffs, we typically walk down the hill again and shoot at beach-level with the rocks and caves. I like to end with my couples playing along the beach with the blue light in the backgroudn.