North Bend Dreamy Forest Engagement

July 25, 2026

I had the best time with Derek and Hailey during their dreamy North Bend forest engagement session. This is the sweetest couple! And they are near and dear to my heart. Hailey was my son’s absolute favorite teacher. As his fifth grade teacher, she played a huge role in ending his time at elementary school on the biggest high note. I was so excited to capture some incredible engagement photos for these two before their summer wedding.

As our engagement session location, we selected one of my favorite parks in North Bend for the magical forest vibes and pretty river views. I’m so happy that we ended up with a warm sunny evening, a few blossoms in the fields, and a quiet day at the park. It was fun to wander with them as they enjoyed some time as a couple. Scheduling an engagement session is a wonderful way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding, get to know your photographer, and take time as a couple away from wedding planning. Many couples are nervous about posing for their photos, and learn that I help them every step of the way.

To see more about Derek and Hailey, head on over to their wedding blog post:

Thanks for reading!

Cheers, Janelle

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Janelle Barrow Photography serves couples in Seattle and the surrounding areas. With an emphasis on bringing out natural beauty, Janelle is passionate about delivering a personal and elevated experience to all her clients. Her blend of documentary and fine art images capture every moment of the wedding day from arrival to final exit, and tell a complete and beautiful story. And her lighthearted and fun portrait sessions are custom designed to serve each individual couple perfectly. She thrives on attention to detail and a great ability to take the stress out of photos.

If you are planning your photoshoot or wedding in the Pacific Northwest, please get in touch to see how Janelle Barrow Photography can serve you.

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Nationally featured and published senior photographer.... AND families, weddings, and events. I love all things photography. Taking pictures of people and helping them feel absolutely stunning is my favorite thing! I'm a fun, adventurous, romantic at heart. Equal parts introvert and extrovert. And always excited to truly get to know the people I work with.

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