Calm, documentary photography coverage for couples who want their elopement day to unfold naturally.
Proof of How it Felt to Be There
Documentary-Style Elopement Photographer
Based in Joshua Tree and Palm Springs, California. Photographing intentional elopements across the U.S.
Your elopement doesn’t need to be big, busy, or impressive to anyone else. It just needs to feel right to you.
Some couples want to wander. Some want to rest. Some want to do very little at all. All of it is valid.
I work with couples who want a day that feels calm, intentional, and real — without the pressure to turn their wedding into an all-day production.
You don't have to do the most.
Elopements can be simple and still be meaningful.
I approach elopements the same way I approach life: slowly, intentionally, and without forcing things.
I’m there to document how your day actually happens — not to choreograph it or turn it into a checklist of moments. Some days are full. Some days are simple. Some days are mostly just being together, and that’s more than enough.
I’ll step in gently when guidance is helpful, especially around timing or logistics, and step back when things are flowing naturally. My goal is for your day to feel calm and human, not managed or performative.
The most meaningful elopements I’ve photographed weren’t elaborate or packed with activity. They were honest. And that’s what lasts.
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"Jaimie was wonderful to work with. She was knowledgeable of her craft, and her photos are incredible."
- COURTNEY + TIM
Most couples don’t come into their elopement with a detailed plan — and that’s more than okay. You don’t need to choreograph your day or know how to “be” in front of a camera for this to work.
I’ll offer gentle guidance when it’s helpful — around timing, light, or flow — and I’ll step back when things feel natural. If something feels awkward, we slow down. If you need space, you take it. If you want to do very little for a while, that’s allowed too.
There’s no expectation to perform, fill every moment, or turn your elopement into something bigger than you want it to be. Some couples move a lot. Some stay close. Some spend most of the day just being together.
All of it is valid.
My job is simply to pay attention — to notice what’s unfolding and document it honestly, without pushing or pulling the day in a different direction.
you're allowed to let the day be what it is
You don't need to know exactly what to do.
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I offer a small number of coverage options designed to support presence, pacing, and the way you actually want to spend your wedding day — not a timeline built around photos.
I won’t push you to book more time than you need. Some couples want a fuller arc of the day. Some want a few meaningful hours. Both are valid. The goal is to choose coverage that gives your day room to breathe.
Time, without the pressure
to fill it.
For couples who want to spread their elopement across two days so nothing feels hurried. More breathing room, more presence, less pressure to do it all at once.
Starting at $4,000
multi-day elopement
For couples who want space for their day to unfold naturally — without rushing or overfilling the timeline. Coverage is continuous, with flexibility when it genuinely supports the flow of your day.
Starting at $3,400
full day elopement
For couples who want a few meaningful hours documented without stretching the day longer than it needs to be. Focused, intentional coverage that leaves room to simply be together.
Starting at $1,500
half-day elopement
Every elopement collection includes planning guidance and timeline support, an online gallery with full-resolution digital images, and personal-use download rights for the complete gallery.
Coverage is continuous, with split coverage available when it truly supports the rhythm of your day — not to overpack it.
Additional hours are available at $500/hour, and digital Super 8 coverage can be added to any elopement for $250.
What's Included:
Experience
- JESS AND 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 the camera.
- meggie and luke
I love my wedding photos! Every reaction is genuine and real and makes me smile to just remember the moment. She perfectly captured my relationship with my husband. In regards to the actual posed photos, because everyone gets at least a few, she really knew how to get everyone's attention and efficiently get the families together, lined up, and smiling. It was very no nonsense which is exactly what you need when everyone's excited and distracted and in the way. I hate taking photos but this was just so easy and relaxed!"
"I absolutely love Jaimie's style; her photos artfully capture the light and shadow.
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- Meg and Alex
"Jaimie made us feel confident and comfortable in her presence, capturing candid photos of genuine interactions.”
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I'd love to hear what that looks like for you.
If you're planning an elopement that prioritizes presence over production,
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You can trust that your elopement day will be documented empathetically and energetically for an authentic perspective. Because wedding days are not photoshoots.
My husband and I were nervous to be in front of the camera and Jaimie not only made every moment of photos fun, but she brought out beauty we didn't know existed.
- Alexa + JB
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