Your hubby-to-be planned the perfect proposal (congratulations)! The next step is to find the best location for your engagement portraits. Don't worry, you don’t have to travel far! Here are a few of our favorite unique places on the West Coast that we think are perfect for your engagement photography session.

Seattle

If you love beaches and wooded areas, you’ll fall in love with what this city has to offer. We love these portrait sessions by the water - and with so much coastal land across the area, you can have your choice of anything from romantic lighthouse to an urban city bridge behind you.

Discovery Park

Ballard Locks

Portland

Another city for gorgeous engagement photos is Portland. Make use of your favorite props for a slightly more playful atmosphere, or just let the location speak for itself. Keep in mind how your location can affect the mood of your photos - it all depends on your style!

Eastbank Esplanade

Cathedral Park

Riverplace Marina

San Francisco

These San Francisco photos tell quite a story! The columns at the Legion of Honor make for a remarkable yet whimsical scene. We love the vast views of this city from the Point Reyes Lighthouse. While the scenic background is beautiful, the couple is still front and center. Or if you're dying for a quick getaway, you only need to get as far as the Oakland Aviation Museum.

Legion of Honor

Point Reyes Lighthouse

Oakland Aviation Museum 

Los Angeles

Speaking of iconic views, Los Angeles has its fair share too. Whether you prefer the high skyline views, soft sand and gentle waves, or maybe a stroll along the canal, there are certainly plenty of options for every couple.

Point Dume State Beach

Venice Canals Walkway

Griffith Observatory

Balboa Pier

Crystal Cove State Park

San Diego

Perhaps you are a bit more shy when it comes to posing in front of the camera. San Diego has plenty to do! Cute candid photos await at Belmont Park, and it’s carnival games make for a playful session. There are also many seaside attractions, like the pebble beach at Torrey Pines Natural Reserve, as well as the iconic Balboa Park for some greenery and open spaces.

Belmont Park

Balboa Park

Old Poway Park

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Las Vegas

While it's usually thought of as a fun wedding destination, Las Vegas also holds a few gems that are fantastic locations for your engagement session. With all of it's bright lights and iconic signs and buildings, it can be the perfect background for an exciting session, like this one here at the Neon Museum, home to all of Vegas' retired neon. 

Neon Museum

Phoenix

With it's warmer weather, Phoenix is great for an outdoor session year round! Couples can go for a stroll at the well known Scottsdale Waterfront, take a casual turn on the tracks (non-operative, we assure you!) at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park, or embrace the iconic nature of Arizona at the Desert Botanical Garden.

Scottsdale Waterfront

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Desert Botanical Garden

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