for couples Grounded in Story, Fueled by Adventure
Zion · Kanab · Capitol Reef · Yosemite · Mammoth Lakes · Bishop
UT & CA wedding & elopement photography
wedding photography for desert & mountain lovers.
couples Grounded in Story, Fueled by Adventure—I specialize in utah & california weddings & elopements.
Zion · Kanab · Capitol Reef · Yosemite · Mammoth Lakes · Bishop
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I’m an adventure elopement and intimate wedding photographer for couples who want a day as one-of-a-kind as their love. Based in both Zion National Park and Mammoth Lakes, CA, I bring local expertise to help you plan a celebration that’s meaningful, memorable, and anything but ordinary.
wedding photography for desert & mountain lovers.
UT & CA
couples Grounded in Story, Fueled by Adventure—I specialize in utah & california weddings & elopements.
Zion · Kanab · Capitol Reef · Yosemite · Mammoth Lakes · Bishop
Hello! I'm Jaymie. I use She/Her pronouns! I am a Zion Photographer living, documenting, and forever exploring Southern Utah and the Eastern Sierra. I am passionate about helping couples have the wedding experience that puts them at ease—be it an elopement or traditional wedding. I'll be there to document the honest, beautiful, and perfectly-imperfect moments of your day. Add me to your team!
Meet your Photographer, teammate, & friend—The sassy-sweet redhead behind Desert Paintbrush.
Planning your wedding can feel a lot like being surrounded by seemingly impenetrable mountains. There can be a lot of expectations surrounding what your day is supposed to look like. Your wedding experience should be full of what makes you and your partner come alive. I specialize in handcrafting photo experiences that are stress free and deliver timeless images to last you a lifetime.
Leave those external expectations behind and let’s hit the trail because you deserve photos as stunning and wild as you are.
Are you overwhelmed by a mountain of wedding planning?
Debbie & Brooks
Our experience with Jaymie was great from the start... Jaymie’s knowledge of Yosemite and her creativity allowed her to elevate our experience and captured images beyond our imagination. When rain washed out our planned sunset hike to Taft Point, she suggested a “Valley Romp” where we could hop out at various spots in the valley. She even offered umbrellas and lots of enthusiasm. That pivot gave us the opportunity to get photos with a rainbow over half dome, which for us was like hitting the lottery. We would give her 100 stars if we could.
We would give her 100 stars if we could.
Ange-Elise & Mert
Jaymie is beyond talented and give you more than just photos, she helps create moments that you will treasure for a lifetime. We came in looking for a mammoth wedding photographer but we ended up with a friend! Her photos are beyond breathtaking. Jaymie not only took photos of our special day, she added more than we could have ever imagined. I will always recommend Jaymie to anyone looking for moments to be captured and created together!
We came in looking for a photographer but we ended up with a friend!
Mindy & Michael
We booked a session with Jaymie and our experience was beyond amazing. She has such a quick turnaround and her photos are excellent quality. I'm very camera shy but felt comfortable during the session. Her calm and warm nature made it much easier to relax and feel natural. We enjoyed our time with Jaymie so much we would love if she could do our wedding photos as well! It definitely takes patience and a great attitude to try and photograph two cats and a husky at the same time.
Her calm and warm nature made it much easier to relax and feel natural.
Marah & Chip
The park was doing last minute construction and we had to change the wedding location the morning of. Jaymie showed up an hour early (on her own) to scope out the new location and even emailed the park to see about other locations. That was all before she even met us in person! Her photos speak for themselves, but if you’re looking for someone to make you feel taken care of, beautiful, and to have so much fun on your hikes to your photo spots - she. Is. Your. Girl. Cannot recommend her enough. Thanks so much again, Jaymie, for all you did for us!!
Jaymie is the kind of person you want in your corner on your elopement day.
We know crafting your perfect photo experience can feel a bit overwhelming—when you have the freedom to make that time look however you'd like, how do you start? Our blog is a great place to gain inspiration!
We also share facts about the Mammoth Lakes & Zion area to help you plan your trip to our homes.
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I take photos that will make you say “OMG THATS ME!” by hand tailoring an experience that honors you and your unique love story. I do this by planning, witnessing, and documenting unforgettable outdoor experiences. I’m here to document your real, genuine moments and deliver images for you to cherish for a lifetime.
here's the low-down on what i do and who i work with
Want the stress free wedding experience of your dreams? Hire a UT & CA Adventure Elopement Photographer! I believe an elopement is for couples who crave an intimate and stress free experience. These are rule free celebrations where the only focus is on this epic commitment two people are making to each other.
elopements & weddings
I work to capture your authentic selves and send you home timeless photos that are full of warmth and life. I do that by taking the time to genuinely connect with each person I work with. Our time together will not be rushed or forced. We go at your pace and craft photo experiences to remember.
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