Oregon Coast Photography Sessions

I specialize in Portrait and Wedding Photography in Cannon Beach & the Oregon Coast. Capturing unforgettable moments in some of the region’s most iconic locations. As a local photographer to the Oregon Coast, I regularly photograph sessions in Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Rockaway Beach, Seaside, Pacific City, and other breathtaking coastal destinations.

Capture Timeless Moments on the Oregon Coast

Choose from a wide variety of stunning backdrops, including rugged Pacific Ocean shorelines, dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, waterfalls, and old-growth forests—perfect for creating timeless, natural images.

My style is a mix of candid and professional looking portraits, ensuring you feel comfortable while I capture authentic joyful moments. I specialize in:

I’m dedicated to delivering high-quality, heirloom images you and your family will cherish for generations.

Book your Oregon Coast photo session today online or contact me for more details.

Portland, and the Pacific Northwest Wedding Photographer

Timeless wedding photography around Portland and the Pacific Northwest. My goal is to preserve memories of joy and emotion in all of your photographs. An abundant variety of pictures that preserve each important moment that tells the story of your wedding day. From stunning creative photos of affection and happiness to natural and fun photos, to those in between moments.

My style is a mix of creative, photojournalistic, candid and casually posed photographs. Some of my favorite images will be when I’m capturing those beautiful moments with you and your partner throughout your wedding day. I also specialize in natural candid direction to help you and your loved one look your best.

I offer a variety of photography collections to match your celebration. With all of my services I include the high resolution edited digital photographs from your wedding event. My coverage area includes Portland, Salem, Vancouver and the surrounding areas with no travel fee.

Cannon Beach & Oregon Coast Family Photographer

Natural, candid beach photography sessions on the Oregon Coast.

Professional Family Photography in Cannon Beach and along the Oregon Coast, capturing authentic moments against some of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in the Pacific Northwest.

From the iconic shores of Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock to the beaches of Manzanita, Seaside, Rockaway Beach, Hug Point, Pacific City, and Oceanside, I create relaxed and fun Oregon Coast family photo sessions that feel natural, effortless, and memorable.

My sessions are designed to be an enjoyable experience where your family can laugh, explore, and simply be together—while I document genuine connection, emotion, and joy in every image.

Whether you’re vacationing on the Oregon Coast, planning a family reunion, or enjoying a couples getaway, I help you preserve timeless memories with a mix of candid moments, lifestyle photography, and lightly posed portraits.

Reserve your Oregon Coast Photography Session online or contact me to plan your perfect beach location and session time.

Oregon Coast
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Oregon Coast wedding & Elopement Photography

Capturing love stories on the beach with the incredible scenery of the Oregon Coast. From stunning viewpoints, waterfalls, forests to soft sandy beaches with views of sea stacks. Where the mountains meet the pacific ocean.

With a blend of styles and an abundant variety of high quality photos to preserve the memories of your celebration. Natural candid posing direction for spectacular photographs. From beach ceremonies, micro weddings, elopements and large wedding events. I photograph frequently in Cannon Beach & Haystack Rock, Manzanita, Pacific City and all along the Oregon Coast.

Personalized collections to accommodate your photography wish list, wedding location and amount of coverage. All of my services include your high resolution edited digital images so you can share and print your collection of memories forever. I also offer a variety of prints and products with most of my collections. I can help with location suggestions and if you need someone to make it official, I’m an ordained minister!

Engagement & Couples Photography

Engagement & Couples Photography to showcase the beauty of you and your loved one on the Oregon Coast. I photograph sessions where the mountains meet the ocean along the magnificent shores of the north Oregon Coast. From soft sandy beaches, old growth forest, rock formations and scenic viewpoints as the backdrop for your photo session.

I photograph fun, natural and dynamic couples photos to be cherished for generations. During your session we capture a variety of photographs that reflect your personalities and the love you share with your partner. I help with posing and directing fun actions that create natural expressions and laughter. From a magical sunrise session to glowing sunset photos.

Oregon Coast Senior Photography

Creative, natural Senior Photography on the Oregon Coast, capturing authentic personality in some of Oregon’s most stunning coastal locations.

From the iconic cliffs of Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock to the beaches of Seaside, Manzanita, and the Tillamook Coast, each session is an adventurous and relaxed experience designed to reflect who you are at this important milestone.

My Oregon Coast Senior Portrait Sessions blend candid moments, natural movement, and lightly guided posing to create a collection of images that feel fun, confident, and uniquely you. The coastline provides endless variety—dramatic ocean views, wide sandy beaches, sea stacks, and soft golden light—perfect for timeless senior portraits.

Every session is designed to bring out your personality and create images you’ll be proud to share with friends and family.

Reserve your Oregon Coast senior photo session online or contact me to plan your ideal location and experience.

Real Estate and Vacation Rental Photography

Professional Real Estate Photography & Drone Media Along the Oregon Coast

Specializing in high-quality real estate media that helps listings stand out. As an FAA-licensed drone pilot, I provide professional photography, aerial imagery, and cinematic video walkthroughs designed to showcase properties at their best.

Serving communities throughout the Oregon Coast, including Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Seaside, Gearhart, Arch Cape, Rockaway Beach, Pacific City, and surrounding areas.

With fast turnaround times and delivery of both MLS-ready and high-resolution print photo galleries, I help real estate agents and property owners market their listings quickly and effectively.

Photography Session And Wedding Booking Calendar

Select from upcoming dates and times to reserve your photography session or wedding online.

Photography Session- Choose your time

1 hour @ $850.00

Sunset Photography Session

1 hour @ $850.00

Photography Session- Mini

30 minutes @ $650.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of photography sessions do you offer?

We offer outdoor photography sessions for families, couples, engagements, proposals, maternity, seniors, anniversaries, and family reunions. We also photograph elopements, intimate weddings, and larger celebrations throughout the Oregon Coast and Portland areas.

Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock are among our favorite locations, but we also photograph in Manzanita, Seaside, Rockaway Beach, Hug Point, Pacific City, Oceanside, Arch Cape, Gearhart, and other Oregon coastal destinations. We can help you choose a location based on your vision, group size, and preferred scenery.

Absolutely. Every beach has a different feel. Cannon Beach offers iconic views and Haystack Rock, while Manzanita is quieter and spacious. Hug Point, Pacific City, and other locations provide cliffs, forests, waterfalls, or dramatic coastal scenery. We’ll help you select a location that fits your session.

Golden hour, shortly before sunset, usually provides soft, flattering light and beautiful color. Sunrise is another excellent option, especially for families who prefer a quieter beach. Mid day also looks gorgeous on the Oregon coast if that works best for the kids. We also photograph on cloudy days, which can create soft light and a beautiful, moody coastal atmosphere. 

Choose clothing that feels comfortable and allows you to move. Neutral colors, soft blues, earthy tones, creams, and subtle patterns work especially well against the Oregon Coast. Coordinating outfits usually look more natural than matching everyone exactly. Layers are also helpful because coastal weather can be breezy.

Not at all. We provide simple, natural direction throughout the session. Our approach combines lightly posed portraits with candid moments, movement, laughter, and genuine interaction so your photographs feel relaxed rather than forced.

That is completely normal. We do not expect children to sit still and smile for an entire session. We encourage families to walk, play, explore, cuddle, and interact. These activities help children feel comfortable and often create the most meaningful photographs.

We monitor the forecast and stay in communication with you. Light cloud cover, mist, and wind can create beautiful coastal images, but if conditions become unsafe or unsuitable, we can discuss changing the location or rescheduling the session.

Tides can change beach access and the amount of available shoreline. We consider tide charts when recommending locations and session times, especially for areas such as Hug Point and beaches with rocky sections or limited access.

Yes. We can help you plan the location, timing, and approach so the surprise remains intact. After the proposal, we can continue with a relaxed couples session to capture the excitement and celebration.

Yes. We photograph beach elopements, micro-weddings, intimate ceremonies, and larger weddings. Coverage can be customized around your ceremony, portraits, family photographs, reception, and other important moments.

Yes. We can recommend the best timing for first looks, portraits, family photos, and sunset images while considering travel time, tides, weather, and lighting. Our goal is to keep the day organized without making it feel rushed.

We also photograph weddings and portrait sessions in Portland, Salem, Vancouver, and surrounding areas. Travel coverage can be discussed when planning your session or wedding.

Yes. Our services include professionally edited, high-resolution digital photographs that are suitable for sharing, printing, and preserving as family heirlooms.

You can reserve a session online through the booking calendar or contact us directly with your preferred date, photography service, and location ideas. We’ll help you plan the details and create a photography experience that feels natural, enjoyable, and personal.

Get In Touch

Thanks for contacting me! I’m happy to answer any questions. Photography sessions can be reserved online using my Session Booking Calendar.

Looking for more ideas and what to expect during your photo session, please visit my Oregon Coast Session Guide page or Frequently Asked Questions Page.

What Our
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Dan did an amazing job with my daughter’s senior pictures. She loved his style of photos and his professionalism. Would highly recommend 10/10
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Ryan Hoogenakker
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We came out to Oregon for a trip & I had planned to propose to my girlfriend here. Dan was an absolute pleasure to work with as he helped me find a spot (being from out of town) and was very communicative throughout the whole process. Our shoot finished late, and Dan still managed to get me several AMAZING photos that evening so we could share with friends & family. Dan is the best, made taking the photos fun & comfortable and I would 100% recommend anyone work with him as we just could not be happier with the experience & the quality of the photos!!!!
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Jeremiah Dragoo
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Dan was an amazing photographer who helped us capture our elopement PERFECTLY with our 6 month old son! He found the best spots around Haystack Rock and really got some great pictures of our little one to make the moment memorable! Cannot recommend him enough :)
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Caitlyn
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Dan did amazing on our maternity photos. If you're looking for a photographer I highly recommend him! We are so happy with how these turned out and plan to use Dan again in the future for our growing family. 💓 Thanks Dan!!!
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Rachel
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Dan is an amazing photographer! When originally booking with Dan, we planned to get married out on the coast. When our wedding venue location changed, Dan was quick to confirm that the new location was good to go! On the day of the wedding, Dan was very kind and SUPER helpful when it came to poses as I had no idea what I was doing 😂. Throughout the day, everyone was enjoying the wedding and Dan was able to catch it perfectly through photos. My family, friends and I continuously mentioned how fun he was to work with and how comfortable he made everyone feel! If you're looking for a photographer who is kind and welcoming, along with someone who can capture amazing photos I would definitely go with Dan!!
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Ryan Harp
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We took a family trip to the PNW and stumbled upon Dan’s page when looking at someone who could knock it out of the park for family photos. We just let him know we’d be in the Cannon Beach area and he picked out a phenomenal location for pictures. We have a big family and he did a great job of capturing everyone and coordinating each couple, making sure the kids had their own moment, etc. The photos came out excellent. Highly recommend Dan!!
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Mary Rogers
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Best family photos ever. Gorgeous lighting. We are beyond pleased with Dan’s work. He met our crew at Oceanside for a sunset photo shoot. There were 4 kids, 10 adults and 2 dogs. He excelled at capturing the kids. The photos are priceless. He captured the big family group, each family, sibling groups, and candid shots. It was a fun vacation activity. You should hire him.
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Nanessa Hoang
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We had a fantastic experience with Dan! He made our family feel comfortable right away, and the entire session was fun and relaxed. He was wonderful with our young children and so patient with our goofy dog, who had other ideas that day, yet he still captured some amazing shots! Even though we booked a mini session, Dan made every minute count. He asked about our must-have photos, paid attention to the little details, and captured our family's personalities and dynamic beautifully. We were amazed by how many gorgeous photos we had to choose from. It was absolutely worth the investment, and we highly recommend Dan!
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Pam Nixon
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Dan was the perfect combination of laid-back and professional. He made everything so easy and we are so happy with our pictures. We took photos while in town from another state, and our 11 year old son even named it one of the top 5 highlights of the trip, which says a lot about Dan's ability to connect with people quickly. Highly recommend!
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Garrett Garland
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What an incredible experience with Dan! He is so helpful and an amazing person. I recently proposed to my beautiful woman and hired Dan to take photos of the moment and after. He was so helpful in assisting with the planning, and coaching us on poses and capturing all the right angles. He took the best pictures and captured the moment perfectly. I cannot recommend him enough! 5 stars across the board, thanks Dan!!