Stefan and Connie’s bridals down on Cannon Beach in Oregon was so much fun! This was my first time to Cannon Beach, and it was exactly how I imagined. This was actually my first time to Oregon in general. I had never been to the West Coast before. In a lot of ways, it was exactly how I imagined it to be. As an avid lover of coffee, there was no shortage of cafes. And the food was absolutely amazing. And let’s just be real, the landscape in Oregon is nothing like Michigan.

Connie and Stefan were so easy to work with. Literally whatever we threw their way, whether it’s running up and down the beach or playing tag together, they were all about it. And this is something I try and remind couples about during their sessions: this is an amazing time to just be silly and have fun together.

Just like engagement sessions, bridal sessions are such a fun time, because you have so much freedom to do exactly what you want! This is a time where we can go wherever you want, do whatever you want, no time constraints, no needing to be anywhere at any specific time. And not worrying about keeping people waiting.

Your wedding day is about you and the people you love, coming together to celebrate the love you have for each other. And it’s a beautiful thing, to see all of your favorite people in one spot. We don’t ever want to take away from that. That’s why a bridal session is such an amazing idea to get more of those portraits together.

And if you don’t believe me, you can peruse my website and check out all the beautiful portraits I’ve had the opportunity to create with some amazing couples. I promise you will never regret taking the time to get more photos with the one you love most!

Retreat Host: Rise & Wander Retreats
Photography: Aliscia Marie Photography
Dress: Shopping Sonder
Florals: Darling Floral