A man and woman lie on grass smiling while a brown and white dog licks the woman’s face. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - Oregon

Erin and Dylan | Portland Kenton and Overlook Engagements

Jessica HillByJessica Hill

A couple stands smiling at the base of a large Paul Bunyan statue under a partly cloudy sky. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonA man and woman hold hands in front of a large lumberjack statue, with buildings and trees visible in the background. The photo is in black and white. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonTwo people are sitting far apart on a rooftop in front of a large, plain, weathered white wall with two doors and industrial vents. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonTwo people stand in silhouette facing each other in front of a large, curved, brightly lit screen in an otherwise dark room. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonTwo people smiling while holding a large brown and white dog towards the camera in an indoor setting with a concrete ceiling. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonTwo people are silhouetted against a bright rectangular light, using their hands to form shapes or letters in front of the illuminated background. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonA woman with her arm around a man's neck leans in and smiles while the man also smiles, both outdoors in natural light. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonA brown and white dog sits on grass in the foreground, with a smiling woman and man sitting behind it in a sunlit park. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonA woman and man stand holding hands with a dog in front of a house; in a second photo, the woman embraces the man from behind. Both images are in black and white. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonA man and a woman share a kiss in a black and white photograph, with the focus on their faces and upper bodies. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - Oregon

Words like whimsical, fun, adventurous and compassionate come to mind when thinking about Erin and Dylan (and their rad dog Easy E!) Their incredible kindness, silliness and impecable style shine through in these fun images from their recent engagement session all around North Portland. We photographed a roof in NE industrial, a vintage Victorian in Overlook, the famous Paul Bunyan statue in Kenton and ended the evening with dinner and drinks at Kennedy School, which is where Erin and Dylan shared their first kiss together over 5 years ago! I had the amazing opportunity to share and witness a wedding with Erin and Dylan back in 2011 when Kirstie and Jason were married in their SE Portland home. Sharing that experience was bonding and I’ll never forget that first day I spent with this amazing couple. Actually, Kirstie with Kirstie Wight Makeup Artist created Erin’s soft and natural makeup and hair. Their upcoming “adventure” theme wedding in the Gorge this July is going to be a total blast and I can’t wait to be there. Big love!

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill

Jessica Hill is an award-winning photographer with over 20 years of experience. A University of Michigan BFA graduate, she's one of the Pacific Northwest's most distinguished wedding photographers, earning Oregon Bride's Best Portland Photographer in 2020.

As the creative force behind Jessica Hill Photography, she blends editorial sophistication with authentic emotion. Based in Hood River with a Portland studio, Jessica specializes in "effortlessly elegant" weddings from intimate elopements to sophisticated receptions. Her work has been recognized by Fearless Photographers and World's Best Wedding Photos.

Jessica is also a respected educator and mentor, empowering emerging photographers through coaching programs. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook.