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When Emily and Joe reached out to talk about their vision for their engagement photos in downtown Chicago, they had numerous options in mind – one of them being Euro-Chic-inspired attire. They wanted their photos to feel elevated, editorial yet candid and that’s exactly what we did. TIMELESS ALLURE AT THE CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER With […]
In the heart of the Windy City, against the stunning backdrop of the Chicago Cultural Center, Kate and Lucas embarked on a journey that seamlessly blended modern elegance with cherished Polish traditions. Their love story unfolded as a showcase of style and grace, leaving guests enchanted and in awe. A STYLISH AFFAIR: KATE’S MONIQUE LHUILLIER […]
I am still amazed that I had the honor of traveling all the way to Bolivia for Mara and Marcelo’s destination wedding! The Cerrutos held their wedding in Santa Cruz, Bolivia at Casa Jardin Eventos SCZ – an exceptionally stunning venue that wholly aligned with the aesthetic vision for their day. Enjoy reading all about […]
I had the pleasure of meeting Sanam + Kaveet a few months ago when they inquired about their wedding. I remember speaking with Sanam over the phone, hearing about her vision and desires for her wedding day and thinking, “wow, we just click!” Fast forward to January, and we got to officially meet in person […]
If you’re planning the event of your dreams and need a bit of extra help, then welcome! Here, you’ll find an extensive array of luxury Chicago wedding decor ideas & inspiration for couples tying the knot. And if you’re new around here, I’m Jaymi, a luxury wedding & editorial photographer based in Chicago, Illinois. I’ve […]
Kristen + Austin – an engagement session inspired by museum dates, wine tastings, and Italian summer evenings. When Kristen and Austin inquired for their May 2023 wedding taking place at the stunning Haley Mansion, we had an instant connection. She explained how she wanted a high end old money inspired wedding design, and how my work […]
"she goes above and beyond to make sure you feel right at home with her."
Four things I think that set Jaymi apart from many other photographers are: 1) She is incredibly prompt and professional, 2) She really does think for her clients about what she can do to make sure they love the outcome of their photos, 3) Her style is timeless, elegant, bright, and beautiful (shoots the kind of photos that will never go out of style), and 4) She is incredibly personable & goes above and beyond to make sure you (as the client) feel right at home with her- like you're her sister or her best friend. We truly feel like we struck a gold mine with finding Jaymi and I felt at ease on my wedding day because I knew she would turn out the most jaw dropping photos I could ever imagine.
FRANKIE & DEREK
"She captured the most important day of our lives so beautifully and effortlessly.."
From start to finish, Jaymi was absolutely amazing, professional and easy to work with! To have had the honor of working with someone who is SO passionate, kind, patient, knowledgeable and skilled is something we are forever grateful for. She captured the most important day of our lives so beautifully and effortlessly. She communicated throughout the process, worked calmly through the chaos, and I cannot find the words for how much we love the final results.
SARAH & MICAH
"she will become a fast friend to any client she serves"
Jaymi is beyond amazing. Not only is she gifted creatively, but she truly is the whole package. Bubbly, adventurous, flexible, and kind - she will become a fast friend to any client she serves. You'll wind up with stunning photos to cherish and having had a great time during the process too.
SANAM & KAVEET
"we should have known that rain or shine, she was going to deliver the most dreamy photos."
Bringing Jaymi on as our wedding photographer was no doubt the best decision we made in the planning process. She is an artist and talented does not begin to cover it.
When she delivered our timeless photos from our Chicago engagement shoot, we knew we wanted to fly her out to New Jersey to photograph our wedding day.
It ended up raining on our wedding day but she quickly got on board with the last minute change of plans. We were nervous about how it would impact our pictures, but knowing how talented she is, we should have known that rain or shine, she was going to deliver the most dreamy photos. Highly recommend Jaymi for anyone seeking a photographer who combines skill, kindness, and a touch of magic.
