Couple Photo Session at the Rose Garden &Nob Hill in Portland, Oregon


If you’ve been following along for a while, you might notice a familiar backdrop—yes, it’s the rose garden. I can’t stay away! No matter the season, it’s my go-to spot. There's just something magical about the way it cradles light and offers quiet little corners for intimate, cozy portraits.


For this session, Maria, Evan, and I started at the tennis courts, letting the warm-up moments happen naturally. Then we wandered down into the garden, where the winding paths and soft blooms gave us the sweetest little storybook settings.

After that, we headed over to 23rd and found some unexpected gems just off the sidewalks—proof that beauty lives in the in-between moments, too.


I keep coming back to the rose garden not just for the scenery, but because it has a way of drawing out something real—something tender and unposed—in the couples I photograph. That’s the kind of connection I’m always chasing.

A romantic couple sharing intimate moments on a tennis court in casual winter outfits.
A couple in winter coats sharing an intimate moment by a tennis court net.
Couple in coordinating coats share a tender moment outdoors.
Happy couple in coordinating winter coats share a warm moment on a tree-lined path.
A couple in stylish winter coats sharing a romantic moment while walking on a tennis court.
A candid photo of a laughing couple in winter coats sharing a joyful moment outdoors.
A couple sharing tender moments while sitting on brick steps surrounded by autumn trees.
A couple sharing an intimate moment while sitting on a park bench under blooming trees.
A couple shares tender moments while sitting together on a wooden park bench under green foliage.
A couple laughs together in the snow wearing coordinated winter outfits.