Sometimes you end up meeting people that you feel like you've known forever. That was our experience with Jen and Steve.


On the morning of their elopement, we met at 4am and then drove about 45 minutes to a mountain lookout where we planned to catch the sunrise. The weather was a little stormy, so we had no idea whether we'd even see the sunrise. But in Oregon, the weather is completely unpredictable, so it's usually best to just go with it!


We packed coffee, blankets, hand warmers, head lamps and firewood, and then drove most of the way up to the lookout. The view from the top was absolutely beautiful, and there was already an established fire ring where we could set up a campfire (bonus!). Throughout the morning, we witnessed beautiful cloud formations and light changes, small storm clouds that seem to push right through us, and a few sprinkles here and there. It was really a magical experience and so worth the early morning meet time!


After sunrise on the mountain, we drove down to the Devil's Punchbowl scenic area where Steve and Jen had their first look. It was absolutely stunning.


After a stop for much needed food and drink, and lots of great conversation on the drive, we left the couple for the afternoon with plans to meet up again for their ceremony on the beach.


The evening consisted of photos among the seastacks, and a sunset ceremony with their closest family, followed by family photos and the most beautiful sunset ever.


Here's the proof! :)

A black and white portrait of a couple in the ocean waves.
Two figures stand in a misty field at dusk with a small campfire glowing.
A figure stands in a field at dusk, holding up a blanket near a glowing campfire.
A warm campfire burns in a misty mountain meadow filled with wildflowers at dusk.
People huddle under a blanket next to a bright campfire in a misty field at dusk.
A campfire illuminates a scenic mountain meadow at twilight.
A cozy evening by the campfire in a wildflower meadow with a blanket for warmth.
Two silhouettes stand on a hilltop overlooking misty mountain vistas.
A couple wrapped in a gray blanket share an intimate moment against a misty mountain backdrop.
A couple stands in a wildflower meadow during what appears to be a proposal moment.
A couple in elegant black attire sharing a joyful moment on a coastal beach.
A couple in dark attire exploring a dramatic rocky beach with towering cliffs.
A romantic moment between two people in formal wear against a backdrop of coastal cliffs.
A couple in formal black attire shares a quiet moment on a beach with towering cliffs.
A couple in formal black clothing embrace on a foggy beach with rocky outcrops.
An intimate embrace between a couple in black formal wear on a dramatic beach setting.
A couple stands on mossy coastal rocks with their reflection mirrored in still tidal waters below.
A couple in elegant black clothing strolls together along a moody coastal landscape.
A joyful couple runs hand in hand along a coastal path in formal black attire.
A couple explores a dramatic black and white seaside cave with rocky terrain.
Silhouetted figures hold hands while standing on dramatic oceanside cliffs at dusk.
Two figures embrace on rugged coastal cliffs with their reflection in tidal pools below.
A romantic couple poses among large rock formations inside a seaside cave.
A couple shares an intimate dance-like pose inside a dimly lit coastal cave.
Dramatic rocky sea stacks rise from churning ocean waves with forested hills in the background.
Jagged coastal rock formations and sea stacks rise from the Pacific Ocean along a dramatic shoreline.
A couple walks along dramatic rocky coastline with crashing waves and jagged sea stacks at sunset.
A couple embraces on rocky shore with dramatic sea stacks and crashing waves in the background.
Beachfront homes line the shore as people walk along a misty beach at sunset.
People gathered on coastal rocks watching sunset over dramatic ocean scenery.
Child holding bouquet stands on beach with rocky coastline in background.
A couple stands on a sandy beach with dramatic rocky outcrops and ocean waves behind them.
Small group of people gathered on rocky shore during sunset ceremony.
Small group gathered on a sandy beach with cliffs for an intimate ceremony.
Group of people standing on a beach with rocky outcrops and homes visible in the distance.
Joyful moment shared during coastal wedding ceremony.
Intimate moment between couple during sunset beach ceremony.
Tender exchange between couple during beach wedding with cliffs in background.
Wedding celebration with raised hands against rocky coastal backdrop.
A group gathers on a rocky beach at sunset with cliffs and ocean waves in the background.
Group photo of wedding party on rocky coastline during golden hour.
Family members embracing during emotional beach wedding moment.
Wedding guests celebrating with raised hands against coastal backdrop.
Family playing and jumping together on beach with rocky cliffs in background.
Person exploring rocky beach landscape against dramatic cliff backdrop.
Tender moment between parent and child against dramatic coastal backdrop.
Parent and child playing together on sandy beach near coastal rocks.
Silhouettes of a couple walking on rocky beach at sunset with waves crashing against coastal rocks.
Romantic silhouettes embrace on rugged coastline during golden hour sunset.
Two figures stand atop coastal cliffs at sunset overlooking dramatic ocean scenery.
Intimate couple embracing in dark cave setting with dramatic lighting.
Couple holding hands while exploring rocky coastal landscape at sunset.
Two silhouettes walk along a moody coastal beach with rocky outcrops during sunset.
A couple embraces on a rocky beach at sunset with golden light behind them.

It was an incredible elopement weekend with the most AWESOME couple and the best Oregon elopement photographers! :)


-Amy & Chuck

Three people explore rocky coastal tide pools at sunset as waves crash in the distance.
Two figures walk along a misty grey beach shoreline in winter coats.
Someone takes photos on a beach with crashing waves and rocky outcrops in the background.