Two people stand close together, silhouetted against a bright sky, surrounded by tall trees and branches in a wooded area. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - Oregon

Michelle and Chris | A Portland Oregon Engagement

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A couple embraces by a river at sunset, with a bridge and city skyline in the background under a partly cloudy sky. The view is from behind them, focusing on their connection and the urban scenery. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonA couple stands close together under a large tree with hanging green branches, embracing and smiling softly at each other in a peaceful outdoor setting. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonA smiling couple holds hands while standing in front of a modern wooden wall. There are taxidermy animals displayed behind the glass windows on either side of them. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonA couple stands holding hands in front of a wooden door at 4237, looking at each other. A bicycle is locked to a blue bike rack on the sidewalk in the foreground. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonTwo black-and-white photos of a man and a woman at an outdoor table, both smiling and drinking large mugs of beer. The man wears a plaid shirt and lifts his mug enthusiastically; the woman looks on, smiling. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonA couple sits closely together at a bar counter, with their backs to the camera. The woman leans her head on the man's shoulder. The bar is warmly lit, with drinks and glasses visible on the counter and shelves. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonA couple embraces on a waterfront promenade, with one person lifting the other. The city skyline and a bridge are visible in the background at sunset. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonA large mural on a white wall reads "Everything is Everything" in bold, black cursive letters. A person walks in front of the mural, giving scale to the oversized text. The image is in black and white. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonA couple embraces and kisses in front of a large mural on a brick wall with oversized black script letters spelling “is everything.” Two small windows are visible above them. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonA couple holding hands and standing in front of a wall mural that reads “Everything is Everything.” The left side shows them walking together, and the right side focuses on their clasped hands. Jessica Hill Photography - Wedding Photographer - OregonWhen you first meet Michelle and Chris, you can’t help but notice how so full of love, kindness, joy and adventure they have together and for others! Michelle and Chris fell in love among the castles of Germany and Chris proposed on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, so I knew these photos would be something epic! The engagement session started as a fun day along Mississippi with a beer/photo stop at Prost! a classic German beer spot, and then our day turned to evening and a magical adventure happened all around Portland! We headed to the East Bank Esplanade, the new SE Portland mural “Everything is Everything” (Which inspired me to then listen to that song by Lauren Hill and the Fugees from the way back! SO good! ) and then to their awesome neighborhood around the Alberta Arts area to hang with their cute pup, Charlie.

They are going to be saying their I Do’s on the coast of the Big Island of Hawaii on the shores of the Kealakekua Bay. I’m SO very honored to be documenting this next huge adventure in their lives and couldn’t be more excited for them!

 

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.