I want your session to feel like you're hanging out with a friend - comfortable, silly and fun. My personable approach allows you to be more in the moment, giving you memories you'll always remember.
raw, real, and unapologetic
I take photos that show who you really are:
I'm jamie. Nice to meet you!
Meet your new photographer BFF...
I am a wife and mom of two crazy but extremely sweet kiddos. I grew up in the Elgin area and went to college in the Naperville area. My husband and I now live in Genoa with our kids, three cats and a dog who think she's a cat.
While photography is my first love, I am also a full time recruiter in the education space. I thrive in chaos and live on iced coffee and anxiety ;)
it's me, hi. I'm the problem, it's me.
I went to school for Interactive Media. I can almost guarantee you've never heard of that. I took photography classes as part of my studies. My dad bought me a Canon Rebel t2i and I wandered around campus taking pictures of whatever I could.
Fast forward to COVID, I re-evaluated what I wanted to be when I grew up. Photography was always something I wanted to pursue but was too chicken to try.
After giving birth to my daughter in 2022, I decided to take the plunge. I took a job at Bella Baby Photography taking photos of newborns and their families at Sherman Hospital. That Fall, I decided to put myself out there. I lost my dad unexpectedly at the end of 2022, which was the motivator to push through. I never had photos professional photos with my dad besides my wedding. Life's too short to not take the picture, and I want to provide those memories for whoever I could.
Life happened and I took a chance...
I wanted to be a photographer but never thought I could.
Fast facts about Jamie
weddings shot in 2025
20
sessions in 2025
200+
states visited
18
years in business
3
I'm obsessed with...
Fall... who doesn't love football and beautiful fall leaves?!
favorite time of year
I'm all for reliving the best TV shows... How I Met Your Mother, Scrubs, Ted Lasso (yes, I know. Not on Netflix!)
binging on netflix
Iced coffee (Seven Brew is the best but I don't discriminate!)
can't live without
— Maylissa
"She is dedicated to getting you the most amazing memories captured by her lens! We love her and cannot recommend her enough!!
— Kyra
Not only was I overly satisfied with my beautiful photos I also had the best time while taking them.
