St. Louis, MO
Your go-to
for
Joshua Tree, CA
adventure
I document elopement days in a way that is honest, raw, and real; for photos you can feel.
I'm a Midwest transplant to
Southern California
My daughter is the best thing that's ever happened to me. Nothing makes me more excited than a new thrift store. Hiking clears my brain and heart. I will never stop fighting for the rights of marginalized people. I believe that Love is Love and Black Lives Matter. Fuck the Patriarchy and Diet Culture.
I’m an OG weird kid with a pretty good sense of humor. I’ve always been whatever the opposite of cool is, and not in the way that not cool is cool now. But I think when I’m 80 it’ll work in my favor and I’ll be like, super badass. I really don’t follow trends and I don’t do slang or buzz words. I just say fuck a lot instead. Fuck is timeless. It never goes out of style. Kind of like a good black and white photo.
"Jaimie was wonderful to work with. She was knowledgeable of her craft, and her photos are incredible."
- courtney s.
In the words of Henry David Thoreau, “It’s not about what you look at. It’s what you see.” I believe in photographing those little things you might not even notice that capture the uniqueness of your coupledom. The in-between moments, glances, crinkle-eye smiles, goosebumps. There’s nothing more beautiful and fascinating to me than the pure joy, excitement, and comfort of two people getting ready to start one of the greatest adventures of life: marriage.
There’s no need for perfect poses, perfect weather, perfect outfits, or a perfect location to capture the perfect memory. It’s about a snapshot in time - and delivering you a gallery full of photos you can feel.
style
documentary
- ALEXANDRA
"AMAZING!! Jaimie is so incredibly talented. My husband and I were nervous to be in front of the camera and she not only made every moment of photos fun, but she brought out beauty we didn't know existed. Not only is she so amazingly talented with the camera, but she also was a joy to have by our sides the day of the wedding. We are so grateful to have picked her."
MY HUSBAND AND I WERE NERVOUS TO BE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA...
- dorothea + vince
"Where do I begin.....Jaimie is awesome! From day one, she connected with me because she was so laid back and I didn't feel pressured to do or purchased anything I did not want. She made this process so easy for us and I loved that she not only captured what I asked, but she also captured those candid shots that we were not able to see throughout the day. Jaimie was no stranger; she jumped right in and even helped me with my wedding gown and gave good tips like she was a part of the family! She was so friendly with everyone, which I liked that about her. Once our photos were ready, we were so pleased! Awesome quality and clarity that I am just in awe of it all!"
she made this process so easy for us!
- jess + christina
"Jaimie should be at the top of your list! Not only is she extremely talented but she is also very warm and personable. She's creative, responsive, and dependable. Jaimie knows exactly how to get people to feel comfortable in front of a camera. Rather than cueing forced-looking poses, she truly captures the true essence of her clients and how they interact with each other."
jaimie knows exactly how to get people comfortable in front of a camera.
I love finding the spark in ordinary moments and places and showing you the love and magic that you radiate without even realizing it.
revel in the moment
and i'll capture it.
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As a documentary-style photographer, I specialize in capturing the raw, unfiltered moments of your day.
My approach is all about letting the day unfold naturally -- focusing on genuine emotions and candid interactions. I document your story in a way that feels authentic and true to the people and the day.
With a true passion for adventure and a knack for finding the magic in every moment, I turn your elopement into a beautifully photographed visual story, filled with connection, candid moments, and stunning landscapes.
FOR A BEAUTIFULLY PHOTOGRAPHED visual narrative of your day
- You'll fill out a contact form and tell me some things about the two of you, your love story, and your idea of a perfect wedding day.
- After I review your form, I'll send you a pricing guide that's more tailored to your specific needs, as well as a link to my calendar to book your initial consultation call.
- We'll hop on a FaceTime or Zoom call. At least one of my cats will show you his ass. You'll introduce me to your pets, and tell me about all the things you're dreaming of for your elopement day.
- After our call, I'll send you a contract, then the fun begins! We'll work on bringing your wildest elopement day dreams to life! We'll meet up, go on an adventure, and have the time of your life.
At the end, you've gone on an epic adventure, gotten married, and have a beautiful gallery of images and artwork. It's a win-win.
