Laurelhurst Park Engagement Photos

Written By Eric DePangher
A smiling couple sitting on brick steps, holding hands, with casual outfits including a plaid shirt, jeans, and boots, surrounded by autumn leaves.

Laurelhurst Park Engagement Photos | Michelle + Tate

Laurelhurst Park is a city park in the neighborhood of Laurelhurst in Portland, Oregon. The park is over 20 acres and is popular spot for picnics, walking, jogging, and birdwatching. It is also a popular location for community events, such as outdoor concerts and movies in the park during the summer months. Laurelhurst Park is know for its beautiful trees, creative naturalistic landscape design that was designed over 100 years ago by the Olmsted Brothers, who also designed Central Park in New York City. The park includes a large pond, a playground, basketball, tennis courts, a soccer field, and a dog off-leash area. This park is perfect for family sessions to couple sessions. We love this location for taking engagement images as you can really photograph at any time of the day in this park with all the beautiful trees.

A couple kissing on a tree-lined path in a park, with the woman playfully lifting one leg and autumn leaves scattered on the ground.
A couple smiling and holding hands in a park, surrounded by vibrant green trees and scattered autumn leaves on the ground.
A couple standing together near a lamppost on a tree-lined path in a park, smiling and holding hands, with autumn leaves scattered on the ground.
A couple smiling and embracing near a serene lake, surrounded by vibrant green trees reflecting in the water.
A close-up of an engagement ring on a woman’s hand, with a smiling couple blurred in the background and greenery surrounding them.
A man kissing a smiling woman on the cheek, with brick steps and greenery in the background.
A black-and-white photo of a couple laughing and embracing in a park, surrounded by trees and fallen leaves.
A smiling couple standing together in a park with vibrant green trees overhead and fallen leaves scattered on the ground.
A close-up of a smiling couple embracing in a park, with lush green trees in the background and an engagement ring visible on the woman’s hand.
A woman smiling and leaning her head on a man’s shoulder, with her hand resting on his back and an engagement ring visible, surrounded by vibrant greenery in a park.

Michelle and Tate wanted to wonder around the park and get some cute and fun engagement photos. It was a great experience as we got to know them better and talk about their wedding the following summer. We love it when clients get engagement photos with us as it gives them a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera and we all get to know each other better. And the best part is on your wedding day you will have that leg up and be much more comfortable. As you can tell we love Laurelhurst Park and is a beautiful location for engagement photos in Portland, Oregon.

A smiling couple standing close together in a park, embracing, with vibrant greenery and trees in the background.
A smiling couple standing among tree branches in a wooded area, holding onto the branches, with fallen leaves on the ground.
A smiling couple standing near a large tree by a serene lake, surrounded by lush greenery in a peaceful park setting.
A couple sharing a kiss while holding hands among tree branches in a wooded area, with fallen leaves on the ground.
A couple celebrating in a park, popping a bottle of champagne, with greenery and scattered autumn leaves in the background.
A couple sharing a kiss while popping a champagne bottle, surrounded by greenery and falling champagne spray in a park.
A smiling couple holding champagne glasses in a toast, standing in a park surrounded by vibrant green trees and a serene atmosphere
A couple smiling at each other while clinking champagne glasses in a toast, standing in a park surrounded by vibrant green trees.

Here are 3 tips for planning your engagement photo shoot here:

1. Wear clothing that complements the park's natural surroundings. Make sure you pick something you feel comfortable and confidant in, as that is the most important part.

2. Explore the different areas of the park. Laurelhurst Park has a lot of great photo opportunities, from the pond and fountain to the tree-lined paths to the brick stairs.

3. Bring props to add some personality to your photos. This could be anything from a banner with your wedding date (for those save the date cards) to your pets. Adding props can make your photos more unique and personal.

Eric DePangher
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