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Danielle & Sean - Riverplace Hotel Wedding

06.20.10

Danielle and Sean are fun loving and awesome couple that tied the knot on May 29th at The Riverplace Hotel on Portland's stunning waterfront.

I fell in love with Danielle's "something blue" these jaw-dropping Gucci diamond and topaz earrings. *gasp and smile*

Danielle looked incredible in her Nicole Miller gown.

Getting ready for the first glance, so sweet.

Lacy with Form and Flora created the stunning bouquets and centerpieces. I love how each bouquet is different!

The guys looked goooood!

We lucked out because D&S wedding took place during Rose Festival and these incredible flags were right next to the hotel entrance! Love this pic that Liam captured.

Danielle and her Dad walking down the aisle. Love this moment and a special thanks to Dad's everywhere :) Loved the view from the courtyard, where the ceremony was held.

What up newly weds!?

This candid pic really shows how sweet and adorable D&S are together. They are kind-hearted and fun to be around!

Really touching, yet funny toasts from the BM and MoH.

oh yeah cake! The beautiful and yummy cake by Helen Bernhards Bakery.

Love love love this one.

I'm not sure if it was playing, but when I look at these I seem to remember "To the Window- To the Wall..." and then I want to dance.

Danielle and Sean are a down to earth and relaxed couple who are fun, witty and charming. Although it was pretty gray and rainy during the morning, they were really calm and just sort of knew that their courtyard ceremony would take place, no sweat. And did it ever! The sky was blue, the clouds were perfect and the colors of Portland's waterfront and their nautical inspired palette shined on! The blues and whites looked great with the wonderful orange bouquets. The Riverplace Hotel was an incredible venue to host an even more incredible wedding. Thank you so much D&S.. You guys rock and I hope you heart the sneak peek!

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Holly:

The photos with the flags are amazing and they are very lucky to have those iconic images. Well done!

(06.21.10)

Anne:

Those are GORGEOUS! Love the first one and of them walking through the flags. Beautiful!

(06.21.10)

Anne:

Those are GORGEOUS! Love the first one and of them walking through the flags. Beautiful!

(06.21.10)

Danielle:

Thank you for the pics Jessica! They are beautiful and really show how much fun our day was. Can't wait to see them all!

(06.22.10)

Kate Neary:

These are absolutely amazing!!!! :) GREAT JOB!

(06.25.10)

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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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Featured on Style Me Pretty!

05.27.10

I'm very proud and honored to have Nicole and Beachum's amazing wedding featured on the #1 wedding blog, Style Me Pretty! Style Me Pretty is an exclusive blog which features the best of the best real wedding and I couldn't be happier to be involved! To view the entire feature head to the Jessica Hill Photography Feature at Style Me Pretty!

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Erin and Colin's Slideshow!

03.21.10

Erin and Colin are a super cool and laid back couple with style, class and love. Travis and I photographed their September wedding and had a blast! Their song is rockin', and if you've never heard Over the Rhine, you must turn up the volume. To see full screen please click here.

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wendi poole:

Nice photos. Great song choice by the way. My husband is good friends with Karin and Lindford (Over the Rhine). They are awesome people and amazing musicians and songwriters. If you have ever have the chance to see them live you need to check them out. They come o Seattle about once a year. Jessica you would totally hit it off with Karin. Also check out Innocence Mission great band, too.

(03.21.10)

Deyla Huss Photography:

Beautiful job Jessica! I love this song!

(03.21.10)

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Aubri & Byron's Slideshow

03.15.10

Aubri and Byron's September wedding was filled with vintage flair and kick-ass style! They were married at the awesome Queen Ann Victorian Mansion and used fun feathers and deep colors to accent the antique feel of the venue. They chose a fun song by Zero 7, so turn up the volume! To see full screen please click here.

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Erica Ann:

What a fun wedding! I love the shot of the bridesmaids fastening the bride's shoes!

(03.27.10)

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Portland Style Unveiled Feature!

03.13.10

Angela and Jason are fun-filled and witty couple with plenty of style and posh. Their October wedding was modern, spacious and elegant. I'm super honored that their wedding was just featured on one of the best wedding blogs in Oregon, Portland Style Unveiled. I was super excited to see the stunning layout of images, and the great write up from Angela, the bride.

From the write up, she wrote this about her wedding photography experience with Jessica Hill Photography. (I honestly started tearing up at her beautiful words, which were elegantly written and extremely touching.)

"I visited Yelp and explored the websites of several local photographers. There was a photographic style I had in mind however I was struggling to articulate it. I kept coming across websites with obviously talented photographers, however non displayed photos with any edge. Images were flat and one-dimensional and I was looking for a photography artist. Someone who played with exposures and film types, color and lenses. Someone who took photos with a "Wow" factor. Modern, Stylish.

When I came across the website for Jessica Hill, I was very excited. This woman was clearly an artist. I scheduled an appointment and met up at her studio above the train station- my favorite Portland landmark. After meeting Jessica I was most impressed by her take-control confidence. We were on the same wave length, and she was able to articulate and show me examples of the look I was seeking. After looking at photographer websites I was curious as to why only some of them offered "engagement photos". I wasn't sure if I wanted them and I had never heard of anyone getting them, however they were a part of each of Jessica's photo packages. Her rationale was simple and made perfect sense- she always included them because it enabled her to learn how to best shoot the wedding couple before the big day and it's an opportunity to learn more about the type of shots the couple wants. Makes perfect sense.

When we received our wedding photos we were blown away. First of all, Jason and I are camera shy and don't believe we photograph well- yet she made us look fantastic. Secondly- the photos looked like they were plucked out of a magazine. Elegant, playful, artistic and just gorgeous. I've had no less than 20 people ask who my photographer was- and whether she'll travel to San Francisco. As they say- a picture says a 1000 words- just check out her work to see for yourself."

To view the full article to see all the photos, head to the "Real Weddings" page on the Portland Style Unveiled Site. To see my website, head to the Jessica Hill Wedding Portfolio.

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Nicole and Beachum's Slideshow

03.10.10

Nicole and Beachum and an awesome and kind-hearted couple with excellent style and creativity. Their October wedding took place at The West End Theater in downtown Portland. Their song is really meaningful to them both and a fave of mine, so pump up the volume! (Postal Service in the house!) To see full screen please click here.

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Ryan Chaney:

Super cool Jessica! Love those guys, and love the pics!!

(03.18.10)

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Libby & Kenneth's Slideshow!

02.22.10

Libby and Kenneth rule for a variety of reasons. Three being they had Legos, fake mustaches, and Lucha Libre socks as wedding details. Also, they picked a Shuggie Otis song that is amazing.To see full screen please click here.

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138

Happy Birthday My Portland Photographer!

02.22.10

Really super proud to be the part of an incredible group who's celebrating it's anniversary today! My Portland Photographer is a group of 20 Portland Photographers that post new and fresh ideas on the blog once a week. This is super cool because every time you look on the site it's always new and fresh! There are tons of cool ideas, venues, florists and planners being represented in the photos so it's also a great planning tool to find the elements to your perfect wedding! I love love love our new ad in the Oregon Bride 2010 Resource Guide! Can you recognize which photo is mine? To check out the awesome site, head to www.MyPortlandPhotographer.com (you should really bookmark it!) and to see the entire Oregon Bride Resource Guide, featuring our ad on page 1, head here.

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Meghan & Andrew's Slideshow!

02.22.10

Meghan and Andrew had a lovely summer wedding at the Grotto and Columbia Edgewater Country Club! I love their color palate of teal and white! Their song is by Lenka and it's really fun, so make sure the volume is up to swing to the beat! To see full screen please click here.

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Taryn & Aaron's Slideshow!

02.22.10

Taryn and Aaron are a perfect match and had a fun and colorful wedding! Love their classic rock song choice :) Make sure the sound is up to hear some good ol' REO Speedwagon! To see full screen please click here.

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130

family / life / love

02.11.10

love the Northern Michigan landscape.

Martha Mary Chapel, where my parents were married 30 years ago this July!

My Mom and Dad!

Travis and I all bundled up.. (and we think Portland winters are bad!)

My family! My little sister, Lauren is my best friend. She's rad. Dad- GO WINGS!

I set up my Mom's Dept. 56 Christmas Village every year and i always have fun doing it.. I added the lights under the snow this year to switch things up a bit... yes, cheesy, but it was passed down to my mom from her grandma, so it means a lot to our family. (Arn't the little elves cute as can be!?)

My Grandpa and I trying on the antler hat.. yup, it lights up!

Christmas Dinner with the family, complete with my Mom's famous 7 layer spinach salad. (and turkey and ham, of course!)

We always play Michigan Rummy, and Travis is in the lead here.

But my Grandma ends up winning the pot!

Travis playing the Graphiphone, which belonged to my Great, Great Grandparents.

On the way to Chicago, out the car window. Crisp, clear and beautiful.

We visited the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago and explored the gardens! Can you tell I was excited to get into a more tropical environment?!

nature inspires me. I love the texture and colors of different plants.

Me and my old college roomie, Kat.

Travis and I with our friends Yoni and Meredith, of Standing Point Films greatness.

Kat, Yoni and I all met in the dorms at U of M. circa 2001.

Meghan, my dear friend and her bird Lula.

Meghan & Chris are an incredible couple and are wonderful friends. (Pictured here with Conway Twitty...i think)

So thankful that I was able to meet up with my wonderful cousin, Kelsey in Chicago while her and her boyfriend Mike were in town for New Years!

Travis and I watching the night fall. What an adventure and so thankful to have an incredible family, great friends, an awesome boyfriend and a home in Portland!

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Jennifer Walker:

Wow, this was really touching and sweet! I loved all the pics of family and friends...you have lots of love in your life :) I also love anyone who even knows who Conway Twitty is as I love him!!! ;)

(02.11.10)

Mooma!!:

Your photos are so touching to my heart!!You capture the moment! That's my girl!!! xox oxo

(02.14.10)

Soul Sistah:

I miss you... Wish you were here with me in Chicago!! Call you soon.

(02.19.10)

Nicole Wagner:

You are SO cute!! I LOVE the picture of you in the Antler hat! haha...your family looks like fun! great pictures:)

(02.21.10)

Evonne & Darren Photography:

Jess, it's great to see you in front of the camera! Please say hello to Travis for me and hope to see you guys soon. Are you going to WPPI?

(02.26.10)

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Kristen & Jered's Slideshow

02.05.10

Kristen and Jered's wedding in Camp Sherman, Oregon was intimate and fun and filled with nature, great music and incredible memories. Kristen and Jered are a kind and down to earth couple that I was honored to photograph. Check out their great song by Feist by making sure your volume is turned on! To see full screen please click here.

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Kristen & Jered:

Wow Jessica! That was beautiful! We still can't thank you enough for how amazing the photos turned out!

(02.08.10)

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Nicole & Beachum | West End Theater Wedding

12.10.09

My most favorite image of 2009 for all the right reasons.

Nicole's amazing Prada shoes make my heart flutter.

Their lovely letter press invites and unique rings, alongside the stunning bride, whose makeup was in the good hands of Nicole Wagner... Ahhmazing!

Love this image~ Beachum looking dapper wearing Dolce&Gabbana and Nicole transcended "bride" in her silver Vera Wang with a backdrop of modern day graffiti in SE Portland.

Love that the tables were named after the Portland precincts, and their favors were customized jam jars, created by the couple from Beachum's family recipe! The incredible Mandi Downs with Blush Bridal Consultation did an outstanding job making the day run smoothly.

The West End Theater fit their modern day vintage vibe perfectly.

Instead of the traditional cake cutting, the couple chose to break creme brule. (my personal favorite)

Considering this was our last wedding shoot of 2009, I can't contain my excitement about how incredible and perfect this wedding was. From the super hot style, the gorgeous flowers (created by Nicole's grandmother) to their first dance song by Neko Case, I couldn't have planned a more perfect day for this artistic couple. Nicole and Beachum are filled with compassion, sincerity and kindness and I'm so so so honored to have been in the presence of their family and friends as we celebrated their palpable love. Thank you so much to Nicole and Beachum for sharing the perfect wedding to close out a wonderous year of weddings. Love you guys big.

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Mandi Downs:

Oh Jessica, you are so amazing! Nicole and Beachum are such an incredibly beautiful couple inside and out and you captured them so well! I had so much fun working with you at this wedding! I was going to start saying my favorites, but I'd end up saying them all! You ROCK!!

(12.10.09)

Maalaea:

Oh such a lovely wedding, every detail is fantastic! Great work!

(12.10.09)

Nicole and Beachum Jones:

Jessica!!!! So perfect - seriously! We are so LUCKY to have been able to have you photograph our day. Love love love you so much! We are speechless.... and oh so happy! You are truly amazing. xxoo B+N

(12.10.09)

anna kim:

Stunning!! Congrats on a great '09. I'm sure next year will be even bigger for you!

(12.10.09)

Evonne & Darren Photography:

I love Nicole's dress... everything was so beautiful!

(12.11.09)

Nicole Wagner:

gorgeous!!!!! I love those last two pics!!! she is such a doll and they really do deserve the best life has to offer. thanks for the link to the pics Jessica!!

(12.11.09)

Yasmin Khajavi:

Jessica---these pictures are seriously so beautiful!!! You're such an incredible photographer!!!!! The last two just rock!!!!

(12.11.09)

theresa valls:

gorgeous! What a lovely set of images. I'm jealous of your talent. Well done, Jessica.

(12.29.09)

Karyn:

Do you know which Neko Case song they did their first dance to? My boyfriend and I are big Neko Case fans and I'm always looking for romantic, pretty songs. Thanks!

(04.15.10)

Kim:

This is truly lovely and so intimate - just like a wedding should be. Kudos to Nicole and Beachum for staying true to themselves and making their wedding day spectacular.

(04.23.10)

Molly:

Beautiful, Amazing, So wonderfully happy for you Beachum! She's absolutely beautiful, and I know you will give her an amazing life. Cheers!!!! Molly W.

(05.17.10)

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Happy 60th Anniversary!

12.10.09

My grandparents are incredible and I'm so blessed to have them in my life! Shirley and Doug (aka Grams and Gramps) are super active and love tennis, bridge, their Christmas tree farm and their mystery club, which is this cool club they belong to that holds their meetings at a mystery location each month! I recently discovered these photos of them and wanted to share in the bliss.I love the wedding pic on the doorstep- taken 60 years ago! This photo is a testament to my passion and mission as a wedding photographer... To document timeless and endless love that future generations will smile about, if only for a moment.

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Evonne & Darren Photography:

Congrats to your Grams and Gramps! Wow... 60 years, that is AMAZING! :)

(12.10.09)

KIM+PHIL:

Love the old school Hollywood glamour shots. How awesome!

(12.11.09)

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Camilla and Paul's Slideshow!

12.10.09

Camilla and Paul's wedding was awe-filled and inspired with laughter, color and fun. Camilla and Paul are a wonderful down to earth couple with a passion for traveling, biking and each other (obviously!) Check out their energetic song by Feist by making sure your volume is up! To see full screen please click here.

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Camilla and Paul:

Thanks Jessica! Love it!

(12.14.09)

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Michelle and Dave's Slideshow!

11.29.09

Michelle and Dave's wedding and reception at David Hill Vineyards was vintage-inspired and romantic. Michelle and Dave are truly made for each other and watching their slideshow gives me goosebumps! Don't miss out on the wonderful Stevie Wonder song they chose, which was also their recessional song! To see full screen please click here.

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Karissa & Eric | Adrianna Grand Hill Ballroom Wedding

11.29.09

Love this spread~ Karissa and Eric's dog is the cutest little Ewok ever!

Great idea to have flower "women" instead of "girls" - Way to make it a unique wedding party, which includes everybody! The incredible flowers by Kay at Flowers For You!

Adrianna Grand Hill Ballroom is so lovely.

The new Mr. and Mrs. Turner! Karissa's beautiful makeup by the talented Madeline Roosevelt.

The color pallette of pinks, purples and ivory looked stunning.. I'm a sucker for orchids- and how cute are their napkins!?

The bouquet toss in all it's glory- smiles and pouts!

Thanks to the amazing Karissa and Eric for inviting me to document their first steps together as husband and wife! Cheers to many lifetimes of happiness and endless love!

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anna kim:

These photos are insanely beautiful and artsy. Fantastic work, girl!

(11.29.09)

Heather Scotts:

WOW! These are soooo neat and pretty!!! It was really nice meeting you Jessica! I am so excited for you to be a part of me and Dave's wedding. See you at the Engagement Shoot!!!
-Heather

(11.30.09)

Karissa Turner:

Thank you Jessica! I love the photos you selected for the blog, the colors really pop and the black and white's totally capture the moments. These are beautiful. You have the date wrong though; we got married on the 17th of October not the 18th. :-)

(11.30.09)

Evonne & Darren Photography:

These are awesome, Jess. Thanks for sharing!

(12.10.09)

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Rhonda and Clint's Slideshow!

11.28.09

Rhonda and Clint's fun wedding and reception was remarkable and timeless. Held at Rhonda's Grandmothers home the wedding truly reflected lifetimes of love. Make sure the volume is up so you can jam to the Beatles- All you Need is Love! To see full screen please click here.

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Rebecca Ruhl:

That was so beautiful. I almost cried! (And I am not a crier.) Thank you for sharing this.

(12.02.09)

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Angela & Jason | The Nines Wedding

11.23.09

Love love love the flowers created by Old Town Florist!

The hippest and hottest new hotel in downtown Portland, The Nines is a one-of-a-kind venue to host a unique wedding, like Angela and Jason's

I think this photo says a lot by showing a little.

The onsite ceremony was dimly lit and romantic. The vows were captured on film by the talented Jason at Focus Ring Productions.

The roof at Departure is a perfect place to smile at sunset when you've just been married!!!

The toasts were unforgettable and made everyone laugh and cry!

Loved the soundtrack of the night to The Smiths, The Cure, and other 80's greats! (who did 99 red balloon's again? I had that lovely song in my head for days afterwards!!!)

Cheers to Angela and Jason for inviting me to document their elegant and astounding wedding... It was dynamite and I'm so happy for them and their contagious love.

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