Best Locations for Engagement Photos in/near Anchorage, Alaska
Best Locations for Engagement Photos in or near Anchorage, Alaska
Planning on getting your engagement photos in Anchorage, Alaska or somewhere in the area? This information is just for you!
Here are my top 10 locations for engagement photos in Anchorage, Alaska.
1. Beluga Point
Located south of Anchorage, Alaska and off the Seward highway is a scenic stop called “Beluga Point.” A famous spot to watch Beluga whales make their way north during high tide in the summer. Other than that it is a great location to watch the sunset and take some beautiful pictures.
2. Glen Alps Trailhead
Located in Anchorage, Alaska is a drive up the mountain to get to the starting point of the Flattop trail. Park and walk a few feet to see the beautiful vast mountains in Anchorage - Chugach State Park. This location is perfect if you want to stay in the city, but get those iconic Alaska views.
3. Hatcher Pass
Located an hour north of Anchorage is the breathtaking mountains of Hatcher Pass. TBH - my favorite spot. Here you will get epic mountain views and the famous red cabins. You can make your way to Summit Lake or the Hatcher Pass Lodges for your photos.
4. Kincaid Sand Dunes
Located in Anchorage, Alaska is something you would not expect - SAND DUNES! Yes, you’ll get sandy moroccan vibes with the Alaska mountains and ocean in the background. What more do I need to say?
5. Chugach State Park North Fork Eagle River
Located in a town north of Anchorage, Alaska is Eagle River. This location is perfect if you want the woods, river, and mountain landscape.
6. Barbara Falls
Located in Eagle River, Alaska is the beautiful falls known as Barbara Falls. It’s a short (less than a mile) and muddy hike to the falls. You can get some epic photos in and around the falls.
7. Eklutna Lake
Located an hour north of Anchorage, Alaska is this beautiful glacier fed lake called Eklutna Lake. Imagine crystal blue waters with vast mountains surrounding the lake. It’s as magical as it sounds!
8. Eklutna Tailrace
Located 30 minutes north of Anchorage is the beautiful crystal blue stream of Eklutna Tailrace. This location has multiple sceneries.
9. Byron Glacier
Located 1.5 hours south of Anchorage near Whittier, Alaska is Byron Glacier. This glacier is a 2 mile hike round trip. You will get mountains surrounding you in every direction and will get some glacier pics.
10. McHugh Creek
Located south of Anchorage off the Seward highway is Mchugh Creek. Yes - there is a creek which you can get some amazing photos with, but even better are the cliff views of the Turnagain Arm. Here you will see epic mountain views and the ocean.
This is just a short list of Alaska locations you can get your engagement photos done at.
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