Recent sessions and Bend favorites, curated for you.

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Miriam and Spencer met in NYC They quickly bonded over their love of running, hiking, nature, and vegan food. They recently moved to Bend and adopted two adorable rescue pups; Ruti and Pickles. Spencer proposed surrounded by family, flowers, and candles at Miriam’s parents place in Eugene. Sweet little Ruti helped with presenting the ring! […]

Miriam & Spencer | Whitewater Ranch Wedding

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The first thing I noticed when walking up the steps to their front door was a message that said “Love is the Key”. Love filled the air that day as they celebrated with friends and family. Emily’s vibrant personality is the perfect match for Jared’s gentle nature. It was such an honor to witness such a great celebration of this great couple!

Emily & Jared | Intimate Garden Wedding

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The date for your engagement photo session has been highlighted on your calendar. You might feel unsure of what to expect or how to plan for your session. Let me ease that overwhelming feeling by sharing a few helpful tips to plan your engagement session and share my process

Tips for Planning Your Engagement Session

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Photographing weddings in Bend has given me the opportunity to work at many beautiful venues. Sam and Casey had a winter wedding at Sunriver Resort. Sunriver Resort is the perfect place to host a destination wedding as it offers lodging and activities year round for all to enjoy. Their ceremony was at the Mt. Bachelor […]

Sunriver Resort Wedding

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“I love your Love” was heard throughout their ceremony, toast, and first dance! Not only could you see their connection but it was felt throughout the day. I have no doubt that they will live happily ever after.

Summer Boho Wedding

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Winter engagement session at Skyliner Lodge Bend, Oregon

Skyliner Lodge engagement session

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Tori & John planned a destination wedding at Smith Rock State Park followed by a fun reception at McMenamins in downtown Bend.

Bend, Oregon intimate wedding at McMenamins

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Engagement session at Mt. Bachelor Bend, Oregon. Mt. Bachelor is a dreamy winter wonderland and it’s only a 30 minute drive from downtown. Which makes this a perfect location for planning an engagement session in Bend, Oregon.

Bend Engagement Session at Mt. Bachelor

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Bend, Oregon Engagement Session at Shevlin Park

I met up with Megan & Brent at Shevlin Park we popped open a bottle of champagne to celebrate their upcoming wedding and then snapped some cute engagement photos.

Bend, Oregon Shevlin Park Engagement Session

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Are you searching for the best spots near Bend, Oregon for outdoor wedding or engagement photography? I’m Meg Cole, a professional romantic and bohemian wedding photographer in Bend, and the following are my favorite top five locations for elopement, engagement and wedding photographs.