Two adults and two young children play together on a bed; one adult lifts a baby while the other adult and a smiling child watch. Jessica Hill Photography

The Johnson Family | A Day in the Life at Home

Jessica Hill LovelyByJessica Hill Lovely

Michelle, Alex, Leo and Ray are the cutest and kindest. I met Michelle a loooonnnnngggg time ago when she was at Oblation and of course… wedding industry so we met at a bridal show! After finding out that our home roots are also in Michigan and specifically, Ann Arbor we became friends and I actually photographed Michelle and Alex’s two year wedding anniversary photos long before the kiddos came along! Michelle now co-owns a great book binding company called Hitched Strung Stitched in town. After not seeing her in many moons, we ended up in a magical pre-natal yoga class together at Yoga Pearl! I was so happy and honored to be invited to their new home to photograph their sweet family. Leo is a cutie and such a good big brother to baby Ray! Alex and Michelle are great parents and even grandma and grandpa were able to jump in for a few photos! I love photographing families at home, in the familiar, the cozy and comfortable and gettin real moments rather than staged all too perfect traditional family portraits. The messy hair, the barefeet and the wildness of the days that make up the years that make up this beautiful life. Thank you Johnson family and much love!Rustic barn wedding reception with long tables, string lights, candles, wine bottles, potted plants, and floral centerpieces arranged for an elegant event. Jessica Hill Photography A woman in a dark dress is giving a piggyback ride to a man in a blue shirt and straw hat; they are smiling in a grassy outdoor setting. Jessica Hill Photography A rustic barn wedding with guests socializing, buffet food, a ceremony, and a decorated reception area with floral arrangements and string lights. Jessica Hill Photography A man holds a child in his arms beneath a large tree in a dense, green forest. 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.