Summer Pictures at Pilot Butte State Park | Bend Oregon Family Photographer

Family of six standing and laughing together in front of a tree.

Pilot Butte is a stunning location to photograph not far from Bend. This nearby spot gives unreal 360 views of the city, desert and the Cascade Mountains. It will blow you away at sunset! This sweet family were rockstars for doing the mile hike to get to the viewpoint which you can tell is spectacular! (Don't worry, if the hike sounds too much there is a paved road to drive to the top).

pilot butte beautiful golden hills in the summer with family of six in coordinating outfits
Family walking Pilot Butte State Park trail in the summer
Family of six standing at the top of Pilot Butte State Park Viewpoint over looking Bend Oregon

Denae was my wedding photographer, so you know it was the biggest compliment ever when she asked me to take her family pictures. This family is literally #goals. Mom and dad have raised these kids well to take care of one another and no one takes themselves too seriously in this family, which shows through these pictures.

Mother hugging her two teenage daughters
Father standing with his arms around his two sons
female senior pictures for class of 2020

Mom wanted these pictures done because her oldest was about to leave for college in the fall. We had crazy wind for this session, but I will always angle you to make the wind work in your favor. Denae loved this location so she wanted that showcased and her relationships with her kids together and the individually. I think we definitely achieved that!

Family hug sitting together on a blanket
senior boy sitting on a rock at the top of Pilot Butte
family standing close together embracing with beautiful view point of Bend Oregon

I love how mom and the girls wore dresses, which provided the perfect amount of movement with the wind this day. The H family's outfits were the perfect amount of color, texture and pattern for this session! They worked seamlessly with the location of Pilot Butte's dirt trail, tall dry grass and trees.

teenage sisters hugging
mom and dad snuggling close embracing with eyes closed

Though I suggest when coordinating family outfits to stay away from multiple patterns, this family absolutely nailed it. The patterns here are simple enough to not clash with one another.

little red head blue eyed boy with freckles standing smiling
dad with his girls snuggling in on him
siblings laughing and holding youngest brother
teenage kids walking hand in hand with parents

If you want a breathtaking location with beautiful views and want a photographer who will make your picture taking experience stress free and fun, you know where to find me ;) For more info on the Pilot Buttes State Park Trail click here! https://www.visitbend.com/points-interest/pilot-butte-state-park-viewpoint/