Portland Engagement Photographer

Silhouette of a couple sharing a moment beneath the arches of a bridge at twilight, with a deep purple sky and trees in the background.

Celebrate Your Love Story With an Engagement Session in Portland

An engagement session is about more than just capturing photos—it’s a chance to celebrate this exciting new chapter in your love story. Whether you’re newly engaged or simply want to commemorate your time together, an engagement session provides intimate, fun, and meaningful images you’ll treasure forever. At Sightglass Photography, we specialize in creating a relaxed experience that lets you focus on each other, not the camera.

Why Have an Engagement Session?

Comfort in Front of the Camera- An engagement shoot helps you get used to being photographed, so you feel more at ease on your wedding day. You’ll learn how we direct and pose, and we’ll discover what angles and styles best fit you as a couple.

A Unique Keepsake- Engagement photos capture you and your partner at this exciting moment—an in-between stage that’s brimming with love, anticipation, and joy. These images make beautiful additions to save-the-dates, wedding websites, announcements, or personal home décor.

Showcase Your Personalities- From cozy coffee-shop shots to adventurous outings around the Columbia River Gorge, your engagement session can reflect your individual style and shared interests. Portland’s eclectic vibe offers endless backdrops—urban graffiti, leafy parks, iconic bridges, and charming neighborhoods.

What to Expect

Location Planning - We’ll collaborate with you to choose locations that fit your personalities. Maybe you want that quintessential Portland feel with views of the city skyline, or prefer an intimate setting in Forest Park. Let’s pick a spot (or two) that feels meaningful and inspires you both.

Relaxed and Fun Experience - Our approach is casual and authentic. We’ll guide you through poses if needed but also encourage candid moments—walking hand in hand, sharing a laugh, or stealing a quick kiss. This natural style creates images that are heartfelt and true to who you are.

Wardrobe Tips - Wear outfits that make you feel confident and comfortable. Coordinating colors or complementary tones help tie your look together. If you’re unsure, we’re happy to provide suggestions or look over options you’re considering.

Professional Editing + Delivery - After the session, each image is carefully selected and edited. Within a few weeks, you’ll receive a personalized online gallery where you can easily download, share, and print your photos.

Planning Your Portland Engagement Session

Portland’s changing seasons each offer unique moods for engagement photos:

Spring – Lush greenery and blooming gardens

Summer – Longer days with golden sunsets for romantic evening shots

Fall – Vibrant foliage and soft autumn light

Winter – Moody skies, cozy indoor vibes, and perhaps a dusting of snow

Let us know if you have specific dates, a particular season in mind, or any vision you want to explore. We’re always open to traveling outside the city—coastlines, mountains, vineyards—wherever your hearts lead. Your engagement session sets the tone for your wedding journey. It’s a chance to pause and soak in the joy of this moment—before the whirlwind of wedding planning takes over. Our goal is to deliver a collection of images that remind you how it all felt: the excitement, the love, and the promise of what’s to come.

Knowing what to wear is half the battle and thats why we use this amazing Style guide. We also offer prints and albums!

Engagement Session

Adventure Engagement Session

This is where you pick a fun location within 200 miles from Portland, Oregon (needs to be drivable) and go hang out for a few hours and get magical photos of the two of you (always welcome to add pets and kids too)! Some places we have shot at are Oregon Coast, Painted Hills, Timberline, Bend, and Seattle. This is an adventure, you can bring a few outfits, do some activities, and have fun! This price includes our travel fee as we love adventures!

100 images delivered

$1000

Wanna know about our Proposal package? Click Here to learn more!

1 hour session

25 delivered images

$500

1 1/2 hour session

40 delivered images

$750

Playful couple enjoying a moment at the beach, with the woman giving the man a kiss on the cheek while on his back, set against a backdrop of sandy cliffs.
Romantic moment of a couple sharing a kiss in a lush garden, surrounded by vibrant greenery and glowing sunlight filtering through the trees.
Joyful couple embracing on a pathway covered with autumn leaves, framed by vibrant red and green foliage, with the woman lifting her leg playfully and both smiling warmly.
Black-and-white photo of a joyful couple sharing a laugh, with the woman embracing the man from behind, set in a cozy outdoor setting with blurred background details.
ouple sharing a joyful embrace in a serene outdoor setting, surrounded by lush greenery and soft autumn tones, with a natural, intimate atmosphere.
Happy couple wrapped in a cozy blue blanket, standing close and smiling at each other in a snowy forest, wearing matching gray beanies and winter jackets.
Playful couple posing on a wooden boardwalk at the Painted Hills, with the man making a funny expression and lifting his leg while the woman laughs in a flowing white dress.
Cheerful couple enjoying drinks and a game of shuffleboard in a cozy bar, with warm lighting and a playful atmosphere.
Smiling couple sitting together on a brick staircase surrounded by greenery, wearing cozy casual outfits, creating a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
Romantic couple sharing a kiss in a snowy forest, with the man dipping the woman wearing a flowing red dress, surrounded by snow-covered trees creating a magical winter scene.
Couple embracing in a lush forest setting with a cascading waterfall in the background, surrounded by vibrant greenery and natural sunlight filtering through the trees.
Romantic couple embracing under the arches of a bridge at night, with a deep blue sky and soft lighting highlighting their joyful connection.
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