A couple stands on an outdoor staircase at dusk, embracing and looking at the camera, with a river and city lights in the background. Jessica Hill Photography

Patience & Egan | A Mt. Tabor Park and Waterfront Engagement

Jessica HillByJessica Hill

As soon as I met Patience and Egan we immediately clicked and ended up talking for hours about their world travels (Japan & Greece!) and where to find the best sushi in Portland! (Ichidai and Bamboo!) Egan fell for Patience when they met one another while at summer camp! These two are such a kind, beautiful, and empathetic couple who I had the pleasure of photographing their engagements at Mt. Tabor, a popular urban park in SE Portland known for its views and water reservoirs. With the Portland city skyline as our backdrop, we made our way to a few beautiful locations around this gorgeous urban park along with their cutie pie pup Corgie, Kevin. We headed to the waterfront for some iconic sunset photos with Portland in the distance. I’m honored to have captured the love between Patience and Egan as the sun peaked through the trees amidst mesmerizing sunset reflections on the river. I loved connecting with these two and Patience’s makeup and hair by Olivia Hawthorne. They are getting married this June at the Sentinel in downtown Portland and I just know that their day will be filled with so much love. Thank you Patience and Egan for allowing me to be a part of your story. A montage of wedding decor including a seating chart, welcome sign, table setting with menu, and a bride and groom walking outdoors in sunlight. Jessica Hill PhotographyA wedding reception held outdoors in a garden, with guests seated at tables. The bride and groom are seen listening to speeches and raising a toast during the event. Jessica Hill PhotographyA wedding ceremony: musicians play, a bride walks down garden steps with a man, and the couple celebrates with the officiant, surrounded by greenery and flowers. Jessica Hill PhotographyA couple in formal attire walks through grass and stands on a dock by a lake at sunset, embracing and holding hands. Jessica Hill Photography

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.