Advices needed for an engagement photo shoot.?

I'm a learning photographer and will be taking engagement photos soon. I would like to take it outdoors and preferable candid photos.





It will be in Portland, OR - any suggestions on location?





And what if it rains???





Last, any good professional website to develop the photos?











Help!Advices needed for an engagement photo shoot.?
Hmmm, unfortunately I don't know portland so it's hard to recommend specific sites.





Are there any local landmarks? How about a beach? Commercial Gardens? Area's w/ interesting architecture that the client would like as a backdrop?





As for the rain, choose another day if it rains. Not much can be done about it unfortunately... unless you can use one of those instant up tarps/canopies and shoot w/out showing it.





Alternatively find an indoor location again w/ interesting architecture but make sure it's a public area or if it isnt ask permission before shooting there.





HTH.Advices needed for an engagement photo shoot.?
Engagement photo shoot? Never heard of such a thing. Good market for that sort of thing?





I got mugged in downtown Portland in 1982. Not pleasant.





Hope for rain or overcast! That will give you the best, even, balanced light. A park, grand government building, garden, etc. are all good choices.





Be honest, are you up to this? Sounds like important pictures.