January 26, 2020
“I want adventure in the great wide somewhere! I want it more than I can tell!” This engagement session felt like I stepped right into one of my favorite fairytales! And not just because of this incredible mansion that felt like a castle or the red flowers that encircled it. Shannon and Brenden are BOTH beauties and just lit up this Pittock Mansion engagement session with their cuteness!
How we met
Shannon found me through her wedding venue, the beautiful Aurora Colony Vineyards in Aurora, Oregon. This is one of my favorite venues and where I will be shooting several weddings this year. I met with Shannon and her mom while snacking on some bomb bbq chicken quesadillas at The Ram! I loved hearing all about their proposal story at the waterfront in Portland which ended with a surprise party. We quickly found that we were a great fit for her special day. I felt like I had known them for years!
The view at the Pittock Mansion in Portland, Oregon is simply breathtaking. I cannot wait to go back! Shannon recommended it as she frequently runs around this neighborhood. It sits atop a hill that overlooks the whole city with a striking view of Mt Hood in the distance. We had a blast weaving in and out of the crowds of people visiting this historical place. I was in awe of all the pops of color that fall brought to this area! We even hiked around the property a bit.
Beauty in an Unlikely Place
We found a beautiful wooden fence alongside of the windy road leading up to the mansion. I spotted some GORGEOUS sunlight filtering through the trees right by the road. Shannan and Brenden trusted me despite all the cars driving by and the ugly ditch next to us. We ended up with some stunning and intimate shots of these two loving on each other in this glowy light. I can’t wait for their wedding day at the vineyard in all the glow of September in the Pacific Northwest.
Love this beautiful fall colored engagement session? Take a look at Jon + Emily’s Wallace Marine Park engagement session that’s filled with all the beauty of changing leaves!
https://joniloraine.me/2020/02/06/jon-emily-wallace-marine-park-engagement-session-salem-oregon/
These are gorgeous and that location is beautiful. And your detail shots tie this blog together. Perfect!
Thank you so much!! I loved all the beautiful flowers and fall leaves at this gorgeous place! I can’t wait to go back!
Wow, Pittock Mansion looks like an incredible location! What a lucky couple to have their engagement photos there – their style is so cute!
So, so gorgeous! The color and light in these photos! And it really seems like you’ve captured their personalities and love so well.
I’m in love with all these photos!! I’ve always wanted to travel to Portland, Oregon and Pittock Mansion looks like an amazing place for an Engagement Session!
Joni these are absolutely gorgeous!! Pittock Mansion is an epic location for an engagement shoot! I love the couples styling and your images are gorgeous!!! And I have to agree with you – these 2 look like models!
beautiful photos! What a cool location!
Thank you!! Right?! I loved it!!
Love the photos!!!! Did you need a permit to take pictures just outside?
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