Top 5 Engagement Locations Within 3 Hours of Salem, Oregon | Till Death Do We Adventure
You don’t have to go far to find an epic location for your engagement photos. If driving all across Oregon doesn’t sound appealing, then look no further. These locations are less than a three hour drive from Salem, Oregon and are bound to elevate your photos to the next level.
When should you plan on scheduling your engagement photos? Wedding planners recommend that save the dates go out at least 6 months in advance. That means that you will need to schedule your engagement session no later than 7 months from your wedding date.
It’s best to schedule your engagement photos with your wedding photographer for a couple of reasons:
Most photographers give a discount for your engagement session and we all know how expensive weddings are-so anytime you save money is a good thing, right? When you book your wedding with me, you receive half off of your engagement session!
Odds are you are not in front of the camera all that often, so this gives you a chance to feel it out and get used to it…at least a little.
Spending time together for your engagement session allows you both to get to know each other even better-so by the time your wedding comes along, it’s like seeing a friend again! Click HERE to inquire today!
Portland, Oregon (about an hour from Salem):
Portland is a great choice anytime of year and when you are wanting to do multiple vibes. There are lots of indoor options if it is raining, great urban looks for that night on the town, Forest Park for those woodsy vibes, and so many options to really customize your session.
Sisters, Oregon (about 2 hours from Salem):
The area in and around Sisters is full of amazing locations. We can play in a meadow, hike near waterfalls, take a boat out on Clear Lake, visit a cave, have coffee at one of the cute coffee shops and if you know anyone with a plane, then we can even capture your session with the Three Sisters behind you! This area also has some of the prettiest Ponderosa forests around.
Central and Northern Oregon Coast (within 2 ½ hours from Salem):
There are definitely some iconic locations the draw couples to, but there are also a lot of locations that do not get as much attention as they should. And some that take a little more effort to get to than others. Some of my favorite locations are Cape Kiwanda and McPhillips Beach, Short Sands Beach, and Gods Thumb.
Central Oregon (within 3 hours from Salem):
Anytime I have an excuse to visit Central Oregon is a good day! I love the minimalist look that the desert can give and also the light is always gorgeous! There are also so many amazingly gorgeous locations that will make your adventurous heart so happy! Pictured below are Sparks Lake, White River Falls, Smith Rock and the Oregon Badlands.
Columbia Gorge (within 2 ½ hours from Salem):
The Columbia Gorge is home to some truly unique and beautiful locations. If you are looking for a location that gives Ireland vibes, has waterfalls, and views for days, the Gorge is the place for you! And I love the fact that you can add locations together to get different vibes in the same session. Some of my favorite waterfall locations are Latourell Falls-perfect for those that want to look adventurous but don’t want to put in the hike to get there, Wahclella Falls-a gorgeous falls that adds on an easy hike and Panther Creek Falls-a really pretty location that has a great hike through pretty forests. And Government Cove is a stunning location almost anytime of year!