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Wedding

Taylor and David
A Lan Su Chinese Garden Wedding

After meeting Taylor at the iconic Heathman restaurant (she trained me to be a hostess there while I started this amazing biz back in 2007!) and photographing her and David’s iconic Cannon Beach engagement session; I knew their wedding would be truly momentous. We started with some organic and chill getting ready photos with the couple before the best man and maid of honor revealed the beautiful Taylor via their vintage pocket doors. Her gorgeous hair and makeup by the talented Kirstie Wight. Their wedding was a collaboration of friends and family, from their friend Sarah who created the very impressive florals to Annie who took on the important day-of coordinator role! Lan Su Chinese Garden Weddings might be some of my absolute faves, with its impressive architecture, lush gardens, bridges and hidden nooks. The emotional ceremony took place after sunset so it was quite dark, but I love the mood it created with the photos! Vibrant Table baked up some very delicious food while friends and family gathered for the Samoan Siva dance. This dance has been a part of David’s family for generations and was very fun to photograph. So incredible to watch and see Grandma literally pass this graceful dance from generation to generation. Needless to say their wedding was full of true joy and exuberant love and I’m so honored to have been the one to document it!

Wedding

Ande and Michael
A Downtown Sentinel Hotel

Elegant, Timeless, Classic and Fun!!! Loved getting to know this couple and the fun adventure we had during their fun engagement session. The lovely Elizabeth with Bridal Bliss coordinated and Blum Florals created the AMAZING florals with gorgeous and unique details (loved the blueberry gold dish centerpieces and the hand-painted masterpiece cake by Dreamcakes) and a fun party. The sweet ceremony took place at the historic First Presbyterian Church in downtown Portland where you could actually feel the love within the rafters! The classic and beyond stunning Governor Ballroom at the Sentinel Hotel was breathtaking. As Michael twirled Ande into the night, the incredible band Precious Byrd played on and kept the party going. As you can tell this was an evening to remember and we made some magic art. Loved this day and thank you Ande and Michael for trusting me with documenting your true love story! What a night!

Features

Top 17 of 2017
Top Wedding Photographs of 2017

It’s now a long standing tradition here at Jessica Hill Photography to share my absolute favorite photos of the year. To make sure I don’t choose 7392, I limit it to the year, so 12 for 2012, 16 for 2016 and so on! Needless to say, one of the best things each year is getting to choose another image! Here are my top wedding and engagement images from 2017. WOW… It was so hard choosing from the thousands of unique, bold and magical moments from your engagement and wedding stories. I was so happy to have such kind-hearted and unique couples who have invited me to capture the start of their life adventure together. From Sunriver sunsets, to elegant urban venue’s in the Portland we call home, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Thank YOU all! Now booking select 2018 and 2019 dates and I’d love to learn more about your unique and personal day!

Albums

Mailee and Robin’s Wedding Album Suite

Mailee and Robin’s wedding album suite is a timeless collection of gorgeous images in three albums, the 11*14” Heirloom album with a metal cover for Mailee and Robin and two 8*8” parent albums for each of their their respective sets of parents. This is a beautiful way to preserve all the memories and thoughts from your wedding day to be passed down from generation to generation. These archival books are handmade in New York and use the most impressive leathers and papers to achieve a gorgeous piece of art.

Albums

Kerry and Jason’s Album

Kerry and Jason’s elegant and beautiful wedding in Astoria, Oregon is forever archived in this breathtaking book. This 46 page album is more than amazing and features lots of panoramic spreads, great details, and funny and endearing moments. With a metal cover and beautiful classic rust brown leather, their album is glorious and records an important day in their families’ history.

Engagement

Christina and Ed
SE Portland Engagements

Christina and Ed and I met up recently to document their engagement in Laurelhurst park and around SE Belmont. You can’t skip Stumptown for some great coffee and cute photos! It’s been so fun to get to know this incredibly kind and smart couple. They are so perfect for each other! They just got married this past weekend and I can’t wait to share the love from their stunning J Wrigley Winery wedding!

Albums

Holly and Sam’s Album

Holy and Sam’s fun and engaging 11*14″ heirloom album features a metal cover with a fun image taken right after they said “I Do!” Their awesome 28 page album is filled with gorgeous images from their “It’s a Wonderful Life” inspired wedding day at Left Bank Annex and a black leather in a great and subtle pattern on the spine and back. We’re excited for this couple on their new adventure of parenthood and now their new son will be able to relive the wedding day at each anniversary and smile at all the love his mom and dad have!

Destination

Jessica and Jason
Shore Lodge, McCall Idaho Wedding

“And here we are in Heaven, For you are mine at last” At Last by Etta James
Ceremony and Reception: The Shore Lodge

Bride’s Dress: Vera Wang from Divine Designs

Bride’s Shoes: Valentino

Wedding Coodinator: Bliss Events

Groom’s suit – Cremieux

Bridesmaids Dresses- Ann Taylor

Flowers – Botanica

DJ – A Sound Choice

Videographer – The Story is Told

Cake – Greg Marsh Designer Cakes

Destination

Suzy and Evan
San Francisco and Pacifica Orchid Garden Wedding

Evan and Suzy… Wow! I’m lucky enough to know this incredible and talented couple and Travis and I had the absolute pleasure of documenting their wedding day in San Fran and Pacifica California. The getting ready pics took place at the Hotel Rex in downtown and the ceremony and reception were at the awe-inspiring Shell Dance Orchid Garden in Pacifica. Suzy looked stunning in her dress by Elizabeth Dye from Portland’s own English Department. The flowers and gifted succulents were created by the talented team at Shell Dance. The day ran smoothly with the expert help from Cierra from Dreams on a Dime Coordination. The dinner was an incredible variety of paella and the dancing lasted all night long. The energy, the ocean, the orchids and the life that surrounded this day was a small testament to how inspiring and pure this couple is. I love you guys. Xo Thank you.