July, 2009 | Jessica Hill Photography

Wedding

Camilla & Paul
Bridal Veil Lakes Wedding

Camilla and Paul said their “I Do’s” on the 4th of July and Travis and I had the pleasure of photographing their vintage-inspired elegant wedding! The day was beautiful and the wedding was really fun and filled with smiles and laughter. Camilla and Paul had an intimate wedding at the stunning, Bridal Veil Lakes. but first got ready and did a few fun pics at, the always fun, Edgefields, with the talented make-up artist, Jennifer Walker completing Camilla’s vintage look with soft and romantic shades.

Considering the history surrounding the 4th,
the couple chose to re-create their ceremony to read as though it were
in 1776. As soon as they were announced as husband and wife, they
exited in a yellow canoe, complete with a parasol. Thanks so much Camilla and Paul or choosing me to document your awe-inspiring wedding!

Please leave a comment to let us know your faves!

Engagement

Engaged: Amber & Kody

Amber & Kody are getting married in August at the beautiful Shakespeare Gardens in the International Rose Garden, with a lunch wedding reception at the amazing Portland City Grill. We recently met in SE Portland at Laurelhurst Park with their awesome dogs! (Yes, that’s pretty much the cutest puppy you’ve ever seen!) I love photographing
at Laurelhurst because it’s a huge, inspiring nature park in he middle of the
bustling city. I am super excited and honored to photograph Amber and Kody’s wedding on August 3rd. Stay tuned for their wedding post
coming soon. Hope you love the sneak peak!
Your comments are always welcome!

Engagement

Engaged: Karissa & Eric

Karissa and Eric are an awesome couple that I had the pleasure of photographing in and around Laurelhurst Park.
The evening was perfect and we had a ton of fun hanging out and
creating as many unique backgrounds as possible. Karissa and Eric are
planning an Autumn wedding at beautiful Adrianna Grand Hill Ballroom, which I’m so excited to be a part of! Thank you so much and I hope you love the preview! Your comments are always welcome!

Features

Aerin and Jeremy’s Wedding Featured In Portland Bride & Groom!

Aerin and Jeremy’s initmate and unique wedding was just featured in the “Real Weddings” section in the Summer 2009 Portland Bride & Groom Magazine! Their wedding was filled with vintage keys, old photos, typewriters, books, and all things good and interesting. Signs on the tables said “Please Touch” to encourage the guests to interact with the items, as though it were a museum. The unique & beautiful venue,The Portland White House, helped them achieve their look. They have a great story to share about their wedding planning, and the thought that went into the magical day. Aerin and Jeremy also run a design business focused on hip wedding websites and invitations. You can check out the Neo-Victorian themed wedding and learn more about the hip couple by picking up a copy on your local newsstands now! To view the online mini-story, click here. To check out their recent write-up on the ever-popular Offbeat Bride Blog- Click here!

Engagement

Engaged: Tiffany & Adam

Tiffany and Adam are an awesome and fun couple that I’m so happy to have met! Their wedding will take place on Sept. 26th at The Copper Creek Inn, near Mt. Rainer in Ashford Washington. They have the coolest doggies and It was really fun to get photos of them. Tiffany and Adam and I all met in Laurelhurst Park for a great afternoon of engagment and puppy pics. I love their energy and style and I can’t wait for their wedding (in which the dogs will be part of the wedding party!!!) Hope you love the sneak peek. If you have a moment to leave a comment, please do!

Wedding

Tarina & Adam
Mississippi Recording Studios Wedding

Tarina and Adam are an incredible couple who’s rocking wedding took place on June 20th at the Mississippi Recording Studios.
Mississippi Recording Studio is an awesome music venue that just completed a renovation to allow for more guests and weddings. I feel very honored to have photographed the first wedding there since their renovation, and to have photographed such a talented couple! Tarina is a wonderful artist and photographer, and Adam is the lead singer/guitarist for Weinland, a folky gem of a band. (Check out their new album, it’s really, really good) Throughout the ceremony and the reception local musicians took the stage to entertain and enlighten. Adam sang “Your Song” by Elton John to Tarina during their first dance, which was incredibly touching and powerful. The wedding was beautiful, emotional, fun
and very Portland! Thank you so much Adam and Tarina for choosing me to document your first steps together as husband and wife. Please leave your comments and thoughts and let us know what you think!

Wedding

Erin & Rob
Bridal Veil Lakes Wedding

Erin and Rob tied the knot in early June, and Erica (my incredible associate and studio manager) had the pleasure of photographing their gorgeous wedding!
The day was beautiful and the wedding was really fun and filled with
constant laughs. Erin and Rob had an intimate wedding at the stunning, Bridal Veil Lakes. The wedding took place
in the afternoon and was a really relaxed, intimate garden party. The
colors were black and green, and the added greenery of the gardens
really makes the scene. Marilyn Storch with Portland Wedding Planner did an outstanding job with the day and the decor! Thanks so much Erin and Rob
for choosing Erica to photograph your fun garden wedding! I hope you both
love the sneak peek! I you’re interested in booking Erica for your 2010 wedding, please contact me! Her packages start at $1900.00, and she’s awesome! (obviously:)Please leave a comment to let us know your faves!

Elopements

Erica & Mike
Portland White House Wedding

Erica and Mike are a splendid couple that I had the
honor of photographing last month. Their unique afternoon wedding took
place on
June 13th at the incredible Portland White House. I love photographing
the White House, which is a historic Bed and Breakfast located in NE
Portland and filled with vintage antiques and furniture. Erica and
Mike’s intimate affair was vintage-inspired and filled with unique and
fun details. Erica created her own feather hair piece as well as the
fun pink bridesmaid’s hair clips. The feathers were also Incorporated into the boutonnieres, made by the talented folks at Broadway Florist. The colors were hot pink and soft
blue, with vintage birdcages as centerpieces and a cake topper from the
1930’s that Erica’s dad painted to match the couple! (so cool and
adorable) The ceremony and reception were filled with happiness and love
and I am SO happy to have been in attendance. Hope you love the sneak
peek Erica and Mike and Congrats! Your comments are appreciated if you
have the time 🙂