hi, i'm jacquelyn

washington based wedding photographer, backcountry skier, backpacker, cat lover, and fashion enthusiast

jacquelyn portolese photography
jacquelyn portolese photography

the foundation of my artistic style resides in the faithful portrayal of true color and the evocative capture of nostalgia

winter snowshoe adventure elopement at gold creek pond

In addition to photography, I love photo and video content creation in general. I love inserting creativity in everything from ski videos to how I've designed my apartment.

I own and operate a second creative brand called Roro Creative Co. that specializes in commercial photography and video for social media and the web. I also produce photography software related YouTube Reviews on behalf of a publication called Shotkit. And if you ever feel compelled to her me blab about the business of wedding photography, you can do so by tuning into this episode of the Get A "Heck Yes" podcast!

I specialize in capturing the essence of traditional weddings and elopements through a combination of still photographs, drone shots, and video clips. I approach this work with candid sincerity, striving to present these moments in their genuine, true-to-life colors. While my primary focus is on documenting the love between couples, I find great joy in zooming in on the small, intimate moments nestled within the grand ones.

I am to make photos that stir a sense of nostalgia and an appreciation for the subtle nuances in a relationship, often overshadowed by the relentless pace of life.

a little more about me

outside the weddinging world

I live in my apartment gone photo studio with my (very chatty) cat, Ronan. In addition to my wedding business, my passion project has been developing a commercial photography brand photographing "love stories" for businesses and brands. Whether that means photographing food and beverage, headshots, or lifestyle, I love working with people who are proud of the brand they created to tell their stories.

My ideal night in is sitting down at my computer with a glass of red wine, good music, and editing your wedding photos. Seriously. I can sit for hours and hours just going through photographs. It is my favorite thing in the entire world.

Oh wait, sorry. This was supposed to be outside of the wedding photography world. I guess a close second would be PC gaming!

Resort and backcountry skiing is my life outside of this life. For the past three years, I have done the "Turns All Year" challenge where I hike to a snow patch at least once a month year round.

So if you're wondering if I'll ski with you for your wedding or engagement, the answer is a HARD YES.