A bride in a white dress holding flowers and a groom in a suit walk together along a lakeshore. Jessica Hill Photography

Taylor and David | A Lan Su Chinese Garden Wedding

Jessica HillByJessica Hill

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!A couple stands and embraces among palm trees, smiling and looking at each other, wearing casual sweaters and glasses, in a sunlit outdoor setting. Jessica Hill Photography A couple poses and interacts in various outdoor city locations, including near brick buildings, on a sidewalk, and in a garden with blooming yellow roses. Jessica Hill Photography A man and woman sit together in a café by large windows, smiling and talking over coffee. One close-up shows a hand holding a cup of latte with foam art. Jessica Hill Photography A man and woman sit at a cafe table by a window, each with a coffee cup, smiling and leaning toward each other, with reflections of the street outside. Jessica Hill Photography A couple poses and interacts affectionately in various urban and garden settings, including near flowers, a brick building, and a city street. 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.