Samuel H. Boardman State Park Elopement
Nicole and Sam eloped on the Oregon Coast a few weeks ago, and it was such a beautiful wedding day. From their first look to their ceremony and first dance at Secret Beach, it was one of the most beautiful elopement days I’ve been a part of. Nicole and Sam were so easygoing and full of emotion; I’m so happy they scheduled 4 hours and decided to focus on coastal views as we had more time for authentic imagery and moments. They had originally wanted to include Jedediah Smith Redwoods but, after driving there themselves, decided against it, as it’s SUCH a massive trip between the two. My favorite part of their day was how emotional their first look was and how fun their beer cheers were, with so many champagne pops it felt so fun and real for them.
C + N eloped last week at the beautiful Cannon Beach in Oregon. The fog slowly rolled in on their wedding afternoon as they got ready amongst their closest family members. They stayed at an Airbnb right on Cannon Beach, which was perfect for their first look. They had their ceremony with family and friends on Indian Beach with the beautiful black pebbles and driftwood, and shared cake on the tall beach grass. I couldn’t imagine a more beautiful wedding day!
I’ve been shooting non stop weddings and elopements lately and even my adventure shoots have been arriving in long dresses which has made it hard to capture movement. I really wanted to have a full session shooting with a slow shutter, ZERO expectations of anything being perfectly in focus. I wanted rolling in the grass, running as fast as you can and gripping each other tightly. I was so excited when this couple responded willing to do it! With a brain that immediately wants to create when inspiration hits, I was so grateful for them coming out to spend the afternoon with me!
In my opinion, one of the most beautiful places along the Oregon Coastline to elope would have to be Cannon Beach. The romantic coastline with its sandy beaches and large rock formations makes for a beautiful backdrop for your elopement. This guide will help you envision your dream elopement.