portland wedding & elopement photographers

Honoring your
Love story

As visual artists, our calling is to illuminate your story – both today and for generations to come. This is more than photography; your love, your connections, and your experience are worth the deepest care and the most discerning eyes.

You’ll have a safe, supportive space, so you can show up as your most authentic selves. This moment matters deeply, and we hold it with genuine care and intention.

With artistry and purpose, we will compose a visual symphony that brings your story to life.

Art without Posing

Meaningful wedding photography channels your raw emotion and organic actions into art with feeling. Our ‘creative documentary’ approach lets your story unfold naturally – and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Your story
Fully understood

Everyone’s story is one of a kind. Isn’t that beautiful? The heart of great photography begins with keen observing and listening. It puts us in the front row seat to see the real you. 

Your day
Our approach

You bring the adventure, and our specialty brings it to life. Through bold, cinematic storytelling, we capture your real moments and turn them into art you’ll treasure forever.

We literally dive low, climb high, circle, run far, hide, shoot wide, get close, shoot thru objects, thru reflections, and patiently wait for the magic. 

It’s an intentional effort to anticipate and photograph ALL the WAY thru moments, and after moments, because that’s often where the most real and extraordinary frames live.

Effort over Everything 

Our goal is to capture the ordinary in unexpected ways. By observing, anticipating, and moving with intention, we document your day naturally, letting you stay fully present. The result is a cinematic story that is completely yours—authentic, effortless, and often unseen.

No Shortcuts

Our work is fueled by
an unwavering commitment
to learning

Training other top pro
wedding photographers
in our EVOLVE workshops
keeping our skills sharp
and our vision precise.

During our workshops,
we step into an environment charged with
challenges that make us fail forward
By pushing the limits, and experimenting
we advance alongside others,
and elevate our performance year after year.

Your freedom 
our Focus

We work in TEAMS
to photograph every angle,
freeing you to simply BE.

Trusted. Refined. Recognized.

With 19 years of expertise, Jos and Tree bring a calming presence, artistic intuition, and a deep love for storytelling to every celebration they document.

Along the way, they’ve been honored with over 150 international wedding awards, featured in leading magazines and blogs, and recognized by the most respected organizations in the industry.

Top Portland Wedding Photographers in Oregon

Top 6 in the U.S.
Top 60 Worldwide

by Fearless Photographers
World’s Best Wedding Photos &
 ISPWP

Most importantly, couples consistently describe their testimonials as heartfelt, personalized, and unforgettable – earning Jos and Tree a track record of 5-star reviews on Google Reviews and WeddingWire.

👉 Learn more about who they are and why couples trust them›

why couples love Oregon weddings

Oregon weddings are grounded in place and intention, spanning wild coastlines, mountain retreats, vineyards, and forests.

Portland stands apart as a creative hub where culture, design, and individuality thrive. We approach each wedding as a true story to be told, using thoughtful artistry and an unobtrusive presence to document authentic moments, natural movement, and the honest connection that makes every celebration unmistakably personal.

We are a stones throw from one of the most beautiful rivers in our country. From The Griffin House, Mt Hood Organic Farms, The Orchard, Tin Roof Barn, The Sunshine Mill Winery, The Ruins, Gorge Crest, to the Columbia River Gorge Hotel and more. Being Portland wedding photographers, this is our backyard playground. We will be your guides.

Want a wedding with spectacular views? Timberline Lodge and Silcox Hut is one of the most historic mountain retreats just outside Portland, and it’s the perfect setting for your dream wedding.

Imagine your big day atop a stunning mountain with breathtaking scenery all around. Or perhaps a cozy, intimate, low-lit winter wedding is more your style? Either way, you’re in for a treat.

You deserve expert mountain wedding specialist who know every corner of this incredible location. Since 2010, we’ve been capturing unforgettable moments here. Jos, a lifelong downhill skier, and Tree, a mountain lover. Whether you’re planning a summer or winter wedding, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Central Oregon is where dramatic landscapes and unforgettable celebrations meet. From alpine peaks and high desert light to rivers, forests, and adventure-filled towns like Bend and Sisters, this region offers a wedding experience unlike anywhere else. Have you seen the Metolius River area? Explore our Central Oregon Weddings to discover ideal venues, planning insights, and how to make the most of this extraordinary setting.

We’ll take you on an adventure to explore what you love.
Turn it into a date and we will photograph every moment along the way.

Kind Words

Click on the video below and see how we share your wedding premiere highlight and how couples respond.

You’ll get to see at least THREE full wedding galleries that match your venue, giving you a clear picture of what’s possible. You’ll also see a gallery of our off camera FLASH photography to truly understand its impact.

Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and you have just one chance to capture it perfectly. As industry lighting ambassadors for Geekoto and Magnetmod, we bring expert-level lighting to every moment we photograph.

A skilled photographer masters every lighting scenario. They should know how to see light and shadow, and when, why and how to use “off camera flash” to solve the inevitable problem of dark spaces and faces. Creating magic in challenging light is an art in itself.

Whether it’s a dim reception, a sunset ceremony, or unexpected weather. From beautifully lit moments, portraits, and every guest’s face lit up on the dance floor! Ensure every moment is documented with clarity and artistic depth.

We believe lighting is a TEAM SPORT.
Teamwork makes the light shine!
Weddings should feel as fun as they look!

Planning a weekend wedding Extravaganza?

Looking for quality time shared over a series of days with your loved ones?  Multi-day weddings are awesome. From welcome gatherings, hikes, wine and beer tasting, the wedding day, late-night after-parties, morning-after brunch, to excursions after the wedding – we got you! You get to enjoy the experience, while we, as ‘friends with cameras,’ photograph all the spontaneous actions and reactions. By immersing ourselves with your guests, we will document your entire story.

Traveling to an exciting location is extremely meaningful. Destinations and can be surprisingly cost effective. If you pick a good spot you really don’t have to do much to make it look good, they often have built-in themes, and the setting is often extraordinarily unique.

While destination weddings or elopements might mean less people attend, it also means your guests will spend more time with you over multiple days and those who attend are most likely the closest people to you. Many destination wedding locations also offer free planning, or if you are eloping, we can help design a plan.

Extend your stay and enjoy time together saving on travel and stress.

Elopements are incredibly intimate, unique, and exciting.  They fulfill an extraordinary experience for you to exchange vows in a one-of-a-kind way amidst some of the most stunning backdrops in the world.

You might also anticipate a larger celebration in the future.  Spreading out the experiences over time is a great plan.  You can ask us anything. We have ideas to share and examples for you to see. We can help design a vision and make a plan just for you.

Step inside Hotel Villa Cimbrone, where centuries-old beauty meets effortless Italian romance. Perched above the glittering Amalfi Coast, this 12th-century estate wraps you in timeless charm, lush gardens, and cinematic views made for “I do.” If you are dreaming of an experience that blends centuries-old beauty with a rare, impeccable atmosphere, Villa Cimbrone is where your story will find its most enduring expression.

your story
from the sky

Imagine a birds eye perspective of your wedding location in one sweeping landscape photograph with you in it. This aerial perspective powerfully complements all the other unique angles we document throughout the day: every angle – up close, low, wide, far and from above!

Photographs are loving legacies that offer a window into your most precious affections,
they are worth handing down to your families and loved ones. Prints are a visual inheritance for people who aren’t born yet.

email us

hello@josandtree.com