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Jenni & Kyley | Portland Engagement Photos

06.08.10

Jenni teaches at Barre 3 in the Pearl and we were able to photograph inside during the rain for some awesome pics! How bad ass is this pic!?

Love all these pics that truly embody J&K's personalities! check out Barr 3 for an awesome workout that combines ballet barre, yoga and pilates!

My personal fave. Love the elements of nature coming together here!

What a hot couple!

Another fave. Check her eyelashes! Wow!

Their Pearl apt. is ultra hip and has great light and color!

Jenni and Kyley and I all met up recently for a quintessential Portland photo shoot, with a little bit of sun and a lot of rain. Luckily, J&K live in the Pearl and we had a few awesome opportunities to duck for cover and create personal pics of the couple in their hip apartment, and in the courtyard of the impressive building. They are also in the process of selling their space, so these pics will be really meaningful after they've moved and can reminisce about their first space together as a couple. I'm really looking forward to their Aug. 28th wedding and hope they love the sneak peek!

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alice falzone {MoscaPhoto}:

how can they not love your sneak peek, jessica?!
they look SO in love and super happy together, one can easily tell!
you did such a great job despite the rain... love it!
~ Alice ;)

(06.08.10)

Jenni Cunha:

Thanks for all of your creativity Jessica! They look great and I can't wait to see more :) I especially like the ones in the barre3 studio :)

(06.08.10)

Rebecca Niko:

Jessica, I love these! One of my favorites is the one of their reflection on the wet pavement. So cute. And I love how they are barefoot at the barre3 studio. I always enjoy looking at your work. Great job!!!

(06.08.10)

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Kimberly & Peter | Portland Wedding Photographer

06.04.10

Kim and Peter had an incredible vintage-inspired wedding with their closest family and friends at their NE home.

K&P were inspired by vintage photos of their family and we tried to replicate the poses and coloring of these cherished photos that adorn their walls.

Kim looked incredible in her hand dyed dress, mary janes and feathers in her hair.

The ceremony was short and sweet and took place in their dining room with about 6 attendees. Very intimate and cozy.

The invites and cake topper all came from their illustrator friend who used the couple and Edward Gorey as inspiration.

The delicious food and bar was catered by the lovely folks at Holocene.

Duchess created and tailored the suit for Peter and they are awesome.

This wedding was so beyond average. It was laid back, artistic, intimate and tons of fun.

Kim and Peter created an incredible afternoon and evening of festivities surrounding their marriage on May 8th. With a small ceremony in their dining room, a cocktail and appetizer reception in their turn of the century home, this wedding was very one of a kind. Inspired by vintage images of their families ancestry and the illustrations of Edward Gorey, they created a unique atmosphere for their family and friends. I loved everything about this wedding and hope K&P love their sneak peek. Thank you so much for sharing your day and your story.

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Becca Dryer:

SOOOO cute! Beautiful photos, Amazing work Jessica! I especially love the last one :)

(06.04.10)

Jennifer Walker:

I love these. You definitely captured their inspiration and it is beautiful

(06.04.10)

Erica Ann:

Gorgeous! Looks like a beautiful intimate wedding. You captured the details beautifully!

(06.04.10)

Merrie Jo:

Just marvelous!!!!!! They turned out AWESOME!!!

(06.04.10)

Steve Armour:

SWEET PICTURES!! I wish that Michelle and I were there, but we could not make it. I will be in touch very soon, and maybe you guys can make it to ours!?

(06.04.10)

Tiffany Grishman:

Stunning photo's Jess! I'm all teary seeing them and remembering that special day. You captured Kimmy and Peter and their style perfectly!

(06.04.10)

christina aldan:

Simply brilliant, as usual! Gorgeous, Jess!

(06.04.10)

Jennifer Powell:

Great portraits. I especially love the vintage recreations. I'm sure they will be instant heirlooms.

(06.05.10)

Ellen Fox:

Looks like it was a beautiful day for your wedding and oh! so simple and you!! Wish we could have been there!!

(06.05.10)

Aerin:

These photos are absolutely stunning! Love all of the little details of the wedding that tied everything together.

(06.06.10)

Alana:

Can I become a fan of this couple? I like their style. Great photos - You told their story really well!

(06.10.10)

Micha:

Wow! Jessica, you did an amazing job in keeping with their theme. I'm always impressed by your work, but this one takes the cake...

(07.08.10)

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Kaley & Brent | Portland Engagement Photos

05.28.10

How fun and awesome is this pic...partly because of the No Parking detail, mostly because of Kaley's awesome hair!

We found this great truck in a nearby parking lot, but much to our surprise their was a killer dog in the front seat. (well, maybe not killer, but really scary!)

I'm in love with the motion involved with this series.

This building is so very 1940's Dick Tracy...so rad

Two great shots from my awesome new second photographer Liam. Great pics of a hot couple!

Kaley and Brent along with Liam and I met up recently for a creative and fun engagement shoot in the Pearl District and China Town in NW Portland. Kaley and Brent are a really fun and intelligent couple who are getting married in August at the lovely Waverly Country Club. I'm really looking forward to documenting their first steps together as husband and wife. Hope you love the sneak peek K&B!

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Michelle Kasian:

Jessica - breathtaking as always.LOVE the "Security" picture. And what a small world - Kaley and I danced together a million moons ago :)

(06.01.10)

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Britt & David | Portland Engagement Photos

05.16.10

David proposed to Britt with 1000 paper cranes that he folded. The tradition comes from an ancient Japanese legend, which grants the receiver of the cranes with 1000 years of happiness and prosperity.

Love these vintage-inspired images in a cool phone booth. These things are practically vintage!

David brought his bow and arrow and we set up some imaginative theme photos. I love love love this image!

Britt is in medical school and is almost Dr. Brittany! Her wonderful parents bought her this medical bag to keep her supplies in.

Their dog, Tycho, was in tow and was the sweetest thing ever! How cute is it that they all match!

Britt and David are tying the knot in September of this year at the incredible Lac de Fleur gardens. We recently met up in SE Portland for their unique engagement photo session, which was inspired by all things B&D! They brought their favorite things that meant the most to them, including David's bow and arrow, Britt's medical bag, and of course, their awesome dog, Tycho! Britt and David are a creative and intelligent couple and I can't wait for their wedding! Hope you love the sneak peek B&D!

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alice falzone {MoscaPhoto}:

oh my gosh! SO fun! what a great couple to photograph and what a sweet story about their engagement... beautiful and creative photos as always, jessica.

(05.16.10)

Erica Ann:

These are all gorgeous! I love the blue mountain wall, the archery and the phonebooth. This is like 4 engagement sessions!

(05.16.10)

Francoise Weeks:

Fun, Fun, Fun!!!!!

(05.16.10)

Melissa w. Soul Mates Photo:

i cannot believe he folded 1000 cranes! props to him!
loving the mural background, nice work girl!

(05.17.10)

Naomi Epstein:

Fantastic! You naturally captured the playful side of this couple! Love the mural layouts as well.

(05.19.10)

Mindy Bean:

I love the phone booth shots. & the whole shoot was extremely creative.

(05.19.10)

Katherine Lawrence:

Sweet, romantic, hot--all the ingredients for a great marriage--hugs, katherine

(07.16.10)

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Jaimee & Steve | Portland Engagement Photos

05.10.10

I love the fun and nature loving energy of this great couple!

In love with this pic and the incredible backdrop of cherry blossoms!

Zoe is an impressive Mastiff, who's actually the runt! Her mom is 98 lbs! She's a cutiepie!

Jaimee and Steve are a really fun couple with awesome energy and spirit. Jaimee and Steve really love nature and are inspired by the Oregon rivers, forests and trees and I love that! Travis Shields, of Shields Films fame, and I recently met up with the cute couple in Laurelhurst Park in SE Portland with their wonderful dog, Zoe. I'm really excited to be documenting their wedding taking place in July at Timberline, one of my favorite venues! J&S- Hope you love the sneak peek and I can't wait for you're amazing wedding!

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My Portland Photographer- Kami & Brett

04.20.10

Kami and Brett's unique engagement photos were featured on the My Portland Photographer Blog today. This is a collaboration of 20 Portland photographers with different styles and visions and every day it's a fresh batch of images for your viewing pleasure! Check out Kami and Brett's write up on the blog titled Art & Love.

Here is a closer look at the featured image:

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wk:

what a beautiful composition. i love the fact that the more traditional view of the couple embracing is referenced and framed in the mirror, but the rest of the image has this entirely different environmental element, with the eyes being drawn across the scene to land on the soft focused hands. nicely done!

(04.21.10)

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Come on in, the water's fine.

04.20.10

Kami and Brett are a super kind-hearted couple. We photographed at Rejuvenation in SE Portland.

Photographing through the lighting fixtures. Love this shot.

They met while parking their cars at the same time beneath the Hawthorne bridge, this is the exact location.

Kami and Brett are such an awesome couple who are getting married in May of this year. For their engagement session we had quite the adventure! We started at an architectural salvage shop because K&B just bought their first home together and love to work on home projects together. Then we went to the waterfront beneath the Hawthorne bridge to document where they first met. I was completely inspired by their story and their positive energy and I can't wait to be a part of their wedding soon!

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K&B:

WOW! Thank you Jessica, the photos are awesome!! We can't wait to see more!

(04.20.10)

K&B:

WOW! Thank you Jessica, the photos are awesome!! We can't wait to see more!

(04.20.10)

Linda Young:

What wonderful pictures!! Kami was right---you are truly gifted! Just lovely!

(04.20.10)

Paul:

Beautiful work and a great location for an engagement session. Nicely done!

(04.21.10)

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Alberta Street Love

04.19.10

Sally and John are a really kind and wonderful couple.

One of my faves from this shoot!

This shadow of Sally and John together makes me smile.

Sally and John and I met up at Laurelhurst Park in SE Portland for their fun engagement shoot. The weather was perfect, the colors were incredible and Sally and John are in love... What could be better? Sally and John met on Alberta Street and are inspired by nature, God and each other. I can't wait to be a part of their July wedding at the World Forestry Center in the Hoyt Arboretum! Enjoy the sneak peek S&J!

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anna kim:

Awesome work as usual. I love the picture w/that big tree! We definitely do not have those here on Maui.

(04.20.10)

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are you kidding is the new yes.

04.05.10

Meet Amy and Kevin. They are really kind, like to laugh and love each other.

nature vs. urban. I love both!

This lady wanted a pic and some change. ahh Old Town.

Amy's eye's are an incredible blue!

When I asked Kevin and Amy about their engagement they both laughed a little and looked at each other. I was wondering what really happened!? As it turns out, Kevin was working in London at the time and Amy came to visit him. They went for a walk (in the rain) and Amy wanted to head back to the flat. Little did Amy know that Kevin was on a mission to propose to his high school sweet heart and carried on with the walk. When the moment happened and Kevin pulled out a stunning solitaire and the question: "Will you marry me?" happened, Amy, out of shock and joy and surprise blurted out "Are you Kidding!" Of course that was a Yes and I can't wait to document their Eugene Oregon Vineyard Wedding in July. Thanks so much Amy and Kevin for making it to Portland from your lovely home in Cali and for dealing with the crazy lady, the rain, and the cold. Hope you love the photos and hop up and down with excitement. jh

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Rebecca Dryer:

Nice Job Jessica! I love the one with the homeless woman in it. SO Portland!

(04.05.10)

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Engaged: Katie & Matt

12.29.09

I love the vintage elegance and feel of Union Station, where my office and studio is located. Katie and Matt's outfits look great with this location... Love her shoes!

Who doesn't love a rooftop garden kiss! Matt, Katie and I discovered this great location on our fun walk around the Pearl District.

We also discovered an awesome sports bar, where we toasted to the holidays and caught a bit of the Gonzaga game. Check out Matt's awesome Trail Blazers blog at BustaBucket.com.

Katie and Matt and I had a super fun time on our engagement shoot, first starting in Union Station and continuing on to the Pearl District in NW Portland. This couple is super fun and incredibly kind. They brought me a rocking Christmas CD with tons of great jazz music on it, which my family has been loving and listening to non-stop. Thanks guys! We also had a great time toasting to the holidays while watching some crazy Montana football fans and the Gonzaga game at a local sports bar... Thanks SO much Katie and Matt for being awesome and a ton of fun! I can't wait for your wedding in July and I'm very honored and excited to be working with such a kind-hearted, positive and hip couple!

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Kali':

Wow! Jessica (and Katie and Matt) - these are truly AMAZING. You capture great moments and knowing Katie and Matt for as long as I have, you captured them just perfectly! What a talent. I can't wait to see wedding photos!

Kali'

(12.30.09)

Katie Luehrs:

I'm so excited to the pictures from our fantastic day together!! How exciting to be a part of your fabulous website, too! I am so thankful you will be with us on our wedding day... You are my ideal person to capture our love and document the first day of our marriage! Your artistic eye, amazing talent, ability to make us feel comfortable/natural and your lovely disposition ensures me 7/31/2010 will be remembered forever through the beautiful photos! xoxo Katie

(12.30.09)

KIM+PHIL Photography:

This looked like a fun engagement set to shoot. We love the nice and clean images! That orange wall is pretty cool, where is it?

(01.04.10)

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Angela & Jason | Portland Engagement Photos

11.05.09

love this.

Angela & Jason are fun, stylish and in love! I had a blast laughing with them all around the Pearl District. Can't wait to blog their insanely beautiful and classy wedding from 10/11 @ The Nines... coming soon.

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Erin & Colin | Queen Anne Victorian Mansion Wedding

10.14.09

Erin and Colin's surreal day took place at the magnificent Queen Anne Victorian Mansion in North Portland. This couple is truly meant to be together forever. After knowing each other since high school and writing love notes back and forth they went their separate ways to find each other again in good ol' Portland! (yeah for love!) Erin looked stunning with her elegant vintage style, complete with hot red pumps and feather hair piece. Colin was looking dapper in a classic tux with white vest and fedora. Lamb's Thirftway did a great job on the cake and flowers, which incorporated deep reds and blacks into their creative color scheme with raspberries in the bouquets and black damask ribbon around the cake. The music was off the hook and the party continued into a late-night croquet playing and cigar smoking bash. Travis and I have had the amazing privilege to get to know this incredible, creative couple and we're so honored that we were there to document this breathtaking and poetic day. We love you guys fo' real:)

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Lauren:

WOW! These photos are amazing, wish I was there to experience this radical day. The one with the birdcage is so pretty, they are all sooo unique. Can't wait to see the rest of them. Congrats Erin & Colin- love you guys.

(10.14.09)

Melissa soul mates photo:

Loving these details Jessica!! Awesome job girl!!

(10.15.09)

Deyla Huss:

WOW I love this wedding, great details, and you did a beautiful capturing their day!

(10.20.09)

AJ lane:

Hi Jessica!

AJ Lane here :) Just so interested in seeing all the images from Erins wedding and possibly obtaining some. I'd really appreciate it! :)
Thank you!

AJ

(10.23.09)

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Taryn & Aaron | Vancouver Water Resource Center Wedding

10.07.09

Taryn and Aaron are a wonderful couple and have a great energy together! Their wedding took place on August 28th at the New Heights Church and the Vancouver Water Resource Center. Their colors were red and black with spashes of yellow and purple and they reflected the fun elegance of the day. The best part of the day was hanging out on the grounds of the Water Resource Center for fun pics of the couple and the wedding party. The view, the fountain, the sky.. It was all perfect and the couple shows it! Thank you so much Taryn and Aaron for inviting me to document your first steps together as husband and wife! Hope you enjoy the view!

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Engaged: Anh Thy & Nga

09.28.09

Anh Thy & Nga are getting married this Saturday at the Holy Trinity church and Wong's King Restaurant in Portland. (Yummy!) We recently met near my office at Union Station. I love photographing around Union Station because of the variety of images, from natural to urban. I am super excited and honored to photograph their wedding on October 3rd. Stay tuned for their wedding post coming soon. Hope you love the sneak peak!

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Nicole Wagner:

Congrats Thy! so glad you found someone great for photography!! you never come around anymore? they must have changed your route....hope to see you again soon and have a fantastic wedding!!!!

(09.28.09)

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Rhonda & Clint | Portland Wedding Photographer

09.18.09

Rhonda and Clint's August wedding was an incredible collaboration for the perfect country wedding! The ceremony and reception took place at Rhonda's beautiful family home in Aumsville Oregon. Erica Davis was the main photographer for this wedding and with Travis Schreer as a second photographer- they rocked the heck out of the photos! The fantastic Cindy Rosen with Encore events coordinated the event and did an outstanding job of pulling everything together to create the amazing wedding! Rhonda and Clint are so much fun and looked so fly on their wedding day! The magnificent Jennifer Rand-Walker with Face Body Beauty did Rhonda's fresh makeup! Their wedding colors were so much fun and filled the landscape with bright oranges, pinks and purples! The stunning invites were from the talented Cherie Ronning with Uncommon Invites, and the great linens, tent and fun dance floor were rented from Barclay Event Rentals! The delicious food was spiced to perfection from the talented crew at Premiere Catering. Their day was inspired by their families and Rhonda's cousin made the yummy cake and a close family friend made the personal flowers! Sandy Shipley was the officiant and helped to create an unforgettable ceremony. Kevan Inouye was the master of the great centerpieces and floral decor. Hybrid Moon videography was in action, as the lovely Heather documented the vows, and toasts and everything in between, while All Wright music did an awesome job of keeping the dance floor jam packed and rocking all night! Thanks so much to Rhonda and Clint for choosing Jessica Hill Photography and hope you love the sneak peek! Your comments are welcome and loved!

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Rhonda Studnick Kaiser:

Holy Moly!!!! These are awesome! I can hardly wait to see all of them... You guys rock! Don't the Bubbas look awesome in their fancy dress!?!

(09.18.09)

Becky:

These are beautiful! Cannot wait to see the rest!

(09.19.09)

Sandy Shipley:

As the minister who performed the wedding, you really captured Rhonda and Clint, their family and unique wedding. Well done Jennifer. I will recommend you to all of my brides & grooms!
Rev Sandy Shipley

(09.19.09)

Heather:

WOW! she captured the day. Can not wait to see the rest.

(09.20.09)

Cherie Ronning:

Love the photos! Rhonda and Clint are such a fun couple, and they were captured having FUN!

(09.20.09)

sam sproson:

I love this wedding! This couple is so cute- your photos brought their fun and togetherness and love for each other! Great job Jess!

(09.20.09)

Shelly Simmons:

Excellent photos!!

(09.23.09)

Bev Root:

Beautiful work, Erica!
GO BEAVS!

(09.28.09)

Jeanette:

OMG...YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL; your dress is amazing. I'm sorry I was not able to share it with you, but know you were in my thoughts that day!

(11.02.09)

Heidi:

Can I see all the photos, of Clint and Rhonda?

Heidi

(03.02.10)

Heidi:

These are gorgeous...wonderful capture of Clint, and Rhonda.

(03.02.10)

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Megan & Ryan | Skamania Lodge Wedding

08.29.09

Megan and Ryan's spectacular wedding took place on August 2nd at Skamania Lodge. Overlooking the George, Skamania has a poetic mountain landscape on the Columbia River. Ryan and Megan and their amazing cutie-pie daughter Reece, celebrated in style with vows said in the cool summer breeze, delicious food and gorgeous flowers by Geranium Lakes. Megan's stunning hair and makeup by the fabulous Jennifer Walker of Face Body Beauty. Erica and I had a blast capturing all the artistic and photojournalistic moments. The wedding was beautiful, emotional, fun and very modern with a great color palette of greens, purples and ivory! Thank you so much Megan, Ryan and Reece for choosing Jessica Hill Photography to document your first steps together as the Kramer family!

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Emma Easley Darden:

Lovely, lovely, lovey! I love it when their personalities come through in such a perfect fashion.

(08.29.09)

Deyla Huss Photography:

Gorgeous location, Love the ring shot!! great work Jessica!

(09.02.09)

Whitney Gore:

The location looks amazing, and I can't wait for my ceremony next October. The pictures look amazing, and you captured everything beautifully!

(09.04.09)

Whitney Gore:

The location looks amazing, and I can't wait for my ceremony next October. The pictures look amazing, and you captured everything beautifully!

(09.04.09)

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Engaged: Libby & Kenneth

08.13.09

Libby and Kenneth are a super cool couple who are getting married August 29th at the beautiful View Point Inn. We recenlty met up for a very urban and hip engagement shoot. I love photographing on the streets of Portland, because there is always something weird and different. We found this super funky car in the Pearl district, and I love the solar flair, which adds to the colors! We also ran into a tall cowboy on the waterfront, which adds an element of mystery to the pics! Thanks so much for choosing me to document your first steps together as husband and wife and enjoy the sneak peek!

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Engaged: Tora & David!

08.04.09

Tora and David and I met recently in Foothills Park in Lake Oswego. This park is stunning and filled with cool features on the waterfront which made for a great backdrop for their fun pics! Little did we know, however that the "concerts in the park" was going on, so we had to dodge the 100's of people and the bad cover music. :) Made for a great laugh though! My sister, Lauren, has also been assisting me on photoshoots and got some great photos as well! Thanks to Tora and David for the inspring location and shoot! Hope you both love the sneak peek. Your comments are appreciated and encouraged!

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Tora:

Wow, those are amazing! Thank you so much Jessica and Lauren for a really great time =)

(08.04.09)

Tora:

and OMG, the music was horrible.

(08.04.09)

Molly Robben:

Marissa! These are amazing... I am so happy for you both and you look stunning :)

(08.04.09)

David:

omg that looks so awesome! thank you so much!

(08.04.09)

Deyla Huss Photography:

SO fun!! love those huge chess pieces!!!

(08.05.09)

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Camilla & Paul | Bridal Veil Lakes Wedding

07.29.09

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!

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Camilla and Paul:

Jessica- We can't thank you and Travis enough. The day was so spectacular for us and you completely captured that; these are awesome! It was super fun working with you and we are dying to see the rest!

(07.29.09)

Rylah:

Wow, I have never been out to Bridal Veil Lakes, but it look beautiful!

(08.06.09)

Sarah Cain:

The pics are stunning! I had so much fun doing this wedding and thanks Jessica for getting some great shots of the flowers.

(11.17.09)

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Engaged: Amber & Kody

07.28.09

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!

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Sid Schnabler:

Beautiful pictures. Very creative! Portrays the two of them well (I know them both!:)) Fantastic work.

(07.29.09)

Paul Rich:

Love the color palette -- excellent work as always! :)

(07.29.09)

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