A man stands behind a woman, wrapping his arms around her as they look into the distance in a snowy forest clearing at sunset. Jessica Hill Photography

Merrin and Jay | A Mt. Hood & Timberline Engagement

Jessica Hill LovelyByJessica Hill Lovely

Merrin and Jay are a sweet outdoor loving Portland couple that recently got engaged and we went up to Timberline to celebrate with stunning photos. The dash of snow on the ground and the evergreen trees were the perfect winter backdrop for their Mt. Hood engagement photos. It was a cold, yet breathtakingly beautiful day on Mt. Hood that ended with a truly memorable sunset overlooking Mt. Jefferson & the Three Sisters; Wow.  After getting nice and cold, we headed to the Skyway bar in Zigzag to warm up by the fire; This is one of their favorite places to stop on the way to the mountain and I love incorporating personal connections into the engagement photography session. These two lovelies are getting married in the spring at The Evergreen and I am beyond excited to photograph their wedding day!

A wedding with guests mingling outdoors, a couple dancing and embracing, and elegant table settings prepared for a reception. Jessica Hill Photography A wedding event with guests socializing, a couple dancing and embracing, elegantly set tables with gold chairs, and close-up details of table settings and decorations. Jessica Hill Photography A series of photos showing people dancing, socializing, and drinking at an elegant indoor event with dim lighting and a festive atmosphere. Jessica Hill Photography

Jessica Hill Lovely
Jessica Hill Lovely

Jessica Hill Lovely 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.