When people first reach out, one of the very first questions they ask is:

“Where should we do our photos?”

Here’s the secret: there’s no single “right” answer.

Your perfect location might be a timeless view with sweeping greens and glowing sunsets. It could also be a moody, windswept stretch of the Oregon coast, where the wind has a mind of its own and your hair does too. Or it might be something far more simple and personal: your grandparents’ backyard, the coffee shop where you had your first date, or that little hill you always drive past and think, “Wow, that would be pretty in photos.”

The magic isn’t in the place itself. It’s in how it connects to you.

My job is to help you find (or see) the location that feels like home to your story—even if it’s not the fanciest or most obvious spot on the map.

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Why “Perfect” Doesn’t Mean “Popular”

It’s easy to think the perfect location has to be Instagram-famous: the overlook everyone uses, the trendy downtown alley, the exact beach you’ve seen on your explore page ten times this week.

But here’s the truth – the photos we treasure most usually aren’t taken in the most “famous” spot. They’re taken in the place that meant something.

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The Places In Between: Your Real-Life Locations

Here’s where things get fun: the in-between spaces are often the most meaningful.

Some of my favorite sessions have been in places like:

• A couple’s first apartment, clutter and all.
• A quiet golf cart path where they always talk through their week.
• A family farm that’s been passed down for generations.
• The little corner booth of a restaurant where they decided, “Yeah, this is it. You’re my person.”

These aren’t places you’ll see on a “Top 10 Photo Spots” list—but for that couple, they’re everything.

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How to Know If a Location Is Right for You

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by choices, start here. Ask yourselves:

1. Where do we actually spend time together?
   Your ideal spot might already be part of your routine.
2. What kind of energy feels like us?
   • Calm and classic (think your favoritegolf course at sunset).
   • Wild and adventurous (hello, Oregon coast).
   • Cozy and intimate (home, favorite bar, or backyard).
3. Are there places that feel like our “origin story”?
   The where-we-met, where-we-realized, where-we-always-go spots.
4. How private do we want it to feel?
   Some couples are comfortable with people around. Others want it to feel like the world disappeared and it’s just them.
5. Can we move and be ourselves here?
   You should be able to run, laugh, hug, dance, sit on the ground, or wander without feeling watched or restricted.

If a location checks even a few of these boxes, it’s worth considering.

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The believe the best location is the one where you feel free to be yourselves—where you can forget about the camera, lean into each other, and let the moments happen naturally.

If you’re not sure where that is yet, I would love to help you find it.

After all, the perfect spot for your photos isn’t necessarily far away or famous. It’s wherever your story already lives.