Jos & Tree

Some wedding stories don’t just unfold, they dance, leap, and spill directly into the streets.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to see the full, vibrant pre-wedding photo essay on our blog!

Before their grand multi-day luxury wedding takes over Southern Spain, Paloma and Oduche brought a magnificent explosion of carnival energy and unfiltered creativity to NOLA for an unforgettable New Orleans pre-wedding celebration.

From a soulful welcome gathering to an epic French Quarter street parade led by a mobile DJ “art cart” Spanish bull, this crew completely took over the intersections. Paloma stole the show in a breathtaking Mardi Gras feather headpiece, while Oduche channeled effortless, rock-and-roll Lenny Kravitz style.

As destination wedding photographers, capturing this tight-knit community moving with purposeful motion blur and ecstatic joy was an absolute dream.

Next stop: crossing the Atlantic to celebrate their Spanish and Nigerian heritage in Andalusian light!

The Dream Team:
NOLA Planning & Design: Gwendolyn Events and Entertainment & Bethany Gwendolyn Lemanski
DJ: Michael J. Feduccia
Spain Venue: Finca La Concepción
Spain Coordinator: Love a tope

Photogs 📸 looking for the best:

Lighting gear? Geekoto is the way!
Light shaping modifiers? MagMod is the ultimate!

Lighting fast editing software? Aftershoot Use JOS AND TREE for discounts.

NEW ON THE BLOG: Mumu & ZJ at Silcox Hut 🏔️✨ 👉 Tap the link in our bio to see full story.

You have to see it to believe it.

A snowcat ride to 7,000 feet, rings passed on red ribbons, and a sunset ceremony above the clouds. This wasn’t just a wedding; it was an intentional, high-alpine adventure that brought family all the way from China to the rugged beauty of Timberline Lodge!

To capture that crisp, dramatic light against the Mount Hood elements, we relied on our and gear.

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Quality time with Janet and Emanuel on a Portland adventure date. Exploring everything from the industrial textures of SE Portland to the ethereal cherry blossoms at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Priceless!

Starting with coffee meet-ups at & turned into a cinematic adventure through some of Portlands best hidden corners.

This adventure date was an awesome experience before they head to to say their vows.

Dive into the full story on the blog:
We started at Produce Row, explored colorful SE Industrial backstreets then Waterfront cherry blossoms.

💡 See our night shots using our highly trusted and gear. See how far we triggered our flash in the first photo? Photogs! Have you tried yet? Save your time now. Use JOS and TREE for discounts.

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The Unfiltered Truth

Most photography is a polite observation from the sidelines. Instead, we do immersive. If you want a visual legacy that feels as intense as the moment itself, you’ll want to understand the method behind our madness.

Beyond the Frame

We don’t just document; we craft the environment through the lens. We chase a wonderful term called chiaroscuro… the aggressive, striking play between light and shadow. By isolating life within this creative contrast, we create an atmospheric perspective that becomes a “fast read”: imagery that is high-art, high-impact, and emotionally undeniable.

The Inside-In Perspective

We’ve traded the perimeter for the heart of the room. Our “Inside-In” process is built on a foundation of radical trust; we embed ourselves so deeply into your rhythm that our presence becomes invisible. This isn’t “fly on the wall” photography, it’s being part of the pulse. This earned intimacy allows us to strip away the obvious, weaving cinematic landscapes with the raw, unrehearsed grit of the celebration. We don’t just show you what happened; we show you what it felt like to be there.

Now is the time. Book a free consult with us. Tap on our link in comments below.

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We’re packing our new focus point bags and crossing the ocean again in Fall 2026, with our first stop in Spain at , teaming up with to capture a multi-day wedding celebration in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable.

While we’re in Europe, we’re opening up a small number of dates for couples who want something beyond the traditional, whether that’s a destination wedding, an intimate elopement, a surprise proposal, or simply documenting your story in some of Europe’s most iconic places.

If this has been on your radar, now’s the time. Dates are limited, and we’d love to help bring your vision to life.

Tap the link in our bio for our go-to guide to planning weddings and elopements across Italy, France, and Spain ✨

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James reached out to us to help pull off the perfect surprise for Alexis at the Portland Waterfront Park, followed by a celebratory dinner at Departure. Seeing it all come together was a dream. ✨

Planning a proposal is nerve-wracking enough without worrying about the logistics. 😅 That’s where we come in! We love stepping in to handle the details so you can actually enjoy the "action" of it all.

"You two made it all very simple for me and for us. We enjoyed having you there to capture the special moment!" — James

Planning your own big moment? We’ve got a whole list of Best Photography Engagement Session Locations in Portland (https://www.josandtree.com/best-engagement-photography-locations-in-portland-oregon/) to get your gears turning.

Let’s chat (https://www.josandtree.com/inquire/) and start brainstorming!

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Winter Magic at Timberline Lodge

The Full Story is now on the blog! Tap the link in the comments below to see the full story and how the rest of the weekend unfolded. We have a handful of dates left for 2026! We’d love to tell your story next.

Naomi & Adam’s multi-day celebration was a documentary dream. Growing up with photojournalist parents, Naomi wanted honesty and “unposed” depth! And Timberline delivered. Winter weddings are for the bold. Between the fading light and the falling snow, we found the magic that only happens when you’re forced to be adaptable and decisive. ❄️

A special highlight: We are so honored that the “chair dancing” photo from this weekend took home a Fearless Award! It perfectly captures the high-energy, unfiltered joy we strive to document.

The Dream Team:

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Our light gear with and lit up all the right moments! Photogs use JOS & TREE for discounts. DM us.

Excited to receive 2 new Fearless Photographers Awards for 2026!

This first image is from our most recent wedding with Naomi & Adam (captured by JOS), the second a fleeting, epic moment with Thyanna & Dylan (captured by TREE).

The first was shot in very dark, challenging conditions. Huge thanks to Angela Watts for helping light up the magic with our trusted speedlights + modifiers.

The second happened in fractions of a second and the feeling forever!

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Grateful for the dream team who brought it all together ✨

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The dance floor is everything!
Unfiltered. Fearless. Fully alive.
Our favorite moments!
We’re up in it!
Shadowing every move!
Every time!
Nothing better than the real thing!

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Awesome wedding venues to check out:

Villa Cimbrone Hotel
Olowalu Plantation House
The Griffin House on the Columbia River Gorge

Lake Creek Lodge

Stable Cafe
Sunriver Resort
House on Metolius
Timberline Lodge



Huge shout out to for their tireless flashes that never miss a moment! And for their precision light modifiers. Use JOS & TREE for discount code.

Still searching for the perfect Columbia River Gorge wedding?

We help couples find the right venue, plan their day, and capture bold, storytelling photos full of real moments, laughter, and emotion.

The Gorge is beautifully expansive and cinematic and easy for your guests to reach from Portland.

We’re still meeting with couples now over video calls. See the link in our comments below to explore our guide. Reach out, we will share with you everything we know.

The Griffin House on the Columbia River Gorge
Mt. Hood Organic Farms
Tin Roof Barn
The Orchard Hood River
Gorge Crest Vineyards