The Story of This Trip: A Candid Portrait Session

20+ years photographing people as they actually are — families, couples, elopements, portraits. Your session feels like time together, not a photoshoot. Real connection > staged perfection.
Photographer in High Desert
Provided at your home

30 Min Candid Photo Session

This is a relaxed, candid mini-session designed to feel like time together—not a photoshoot. We’ll spend 20-30 minutes documenting a little slice of your time in the desert, whether that’s slow moments at your Airbnb, wandering outside, or simply being together without pressure to perform. Wear what feels like you. Do what you’d already be doing. I’ll take care of the rest. Includes 10 edited digital images. Upgrades available after booking.
R4,463 ZAR R4,463 ZAR, per group
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30 mins

Mini-Session & Full Gallery

A relaxed, candid 30-minute portrait mini-session spent documenting a little slice of your time in the desert, whether that’s slow moments at your Airbnb, wandering outside, or simply being together without pressure to perform. Wear what feels like you. Do what you’d already be doing. I’ll take care of the rest. Includes the digital download of the full gallery of images.
R6,491 ZAR R6,491 ZAR, per group
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30 mins

1-hour Candid Portrait Session

This is a relaxed, documentary-style portrait session designed to feel like time together—not a photoshoot. We’ll spend an hour documenting a little slice of your time in the desert, whether that’s slow moments at your Airbnb, wandering outside, or simply being together without pressure to perform. Wear what feels like you. Do what you’d already be doing. I’ll take care of the rest. Includes 20 edited digital images. Upgrades available after booking.
R6,896 ZAR R6,896 ZAR, per group
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1 hr

Golden Hour Photo Shoot on Film

A candid, relaxed photo shoot in the desert at golden hour, photographed on 35mm film (and digital). Sessions are approx 30-45 minutes. Includes the digital download of the full gallery of images. Golden Hour sessions are optimally timed to catch that beautiful sunset light -- please message me with your preferred session location (or your kind of scenery) and we'll figure out a specific time to meet.
R8,113 ZAR R8,113 ZAR, per group
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45 mins

1hr Photo Session & full gallery

This is a relaxed, candid portrait session designed to feel like time together—not a photoshoot. We’ll spend an hour documenting a little slice of your time in the desert, whether that’s slow moments at your Airbnb, wandering outside, or simply being together without pressure to perform. Wear what feels like you. Do what you’d already be doing. I’ll take care of the rest. Includes the full gallery download of all images.
R9,736 ZAR R9,736 ZAR, per group
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1 hr

Simple Elopement Photography

Just you, getting married in a beautiful place, with simple, stress-free elopement photography. This collection includes up to 90 minutes of coverage at one location (like Joshua Tree National Park) and the download of the full gallery of digital images. Add 35mm film or Digital Super-8 clips for $125; additional locations (like your Airbnb or a restaurant) are $75/each.
R13,792 ZAR R13,792 ZAR, per group
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1 hr 30 mins
You can message Jaimie to customize or make changes.

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 4 reviews

My qualifications

23 years of experience
20+ years photographing families, portraits & weddings with a documentary approach.
Career highlight
I was once Joe Biden's photographer for the day, fulfilling a childhood ambition.
Education and training
Degrees in both fine art photography & photojournalism with over 20 years of experience.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

My portfolio

I’ll come to you

I travel to guests in the area outlined on the map. To book in a different location, you can message me.

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 18 and up can attend.

Accessibility

Message your host for details. Learn more

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
R4,463 ZAR From R4,463 ZAR, per group
Free cancellation

Photographers on Airbnb are vetted for quality

Photographers are evaluated for their professional experience, portfolio of strong work, and reputation for excellence. Learn more
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The Story of This Trip: A Candid Portrait Session

20+ years photographing people as they actually are — families, couples, elopements, portraits. Your session feels like time together, not a photoshoot. Real connection > staged perfection.
Photographer in High Desert
Provided at your home
R4,463 ZAR From R4,463 ZAR, per group
Free cancellation

30 Min Candid Photo Session

This is a relaxed, candid mini-session designed to feel like time together—not a photoshoot. We’ll spend 20-30 minutes documenting a little slice of your time in the desert, whether that’s slow moments at your Airbnb, wandering outside, or simply being together without pressure to perform. Wear what feels like you. Do what you’d already be doing. I’ll take care of the rest. Includes 10 edited digital images. Upgrades available after booking.
R4,463 ZAR R4,463 ZAR, per group
,
30 mins

Mini-Session & Full Gallery

A relaxed, candid 30-minute portrait mini-session spent documenting a little slice of your time in the desert, whether that’s slow moments at your Airbnb, wandering outside, or simply being together without pressure to perform. Wear what feels like you. Do what you’d already be doing. I’ll take care of the rest. Includes the digital download of the full gallery of images.
R6,491 ZAR R6,491 ZAR, per group
,
30 mins

1-hour Candid Portrait Session

This is a relaxed, documentary-style portrait session designed to feel like time together—not a photoshoot. We’ll spend an hour documenting a little slice of your time in the desert, whether that’s slow moments at your Airbnb, wandering outside, or simply being together without pressure to perform. Wear what feels like you. Do what you’d already be doing. I’ll take care of the rest. Includes 20 edited digital images. Upgrades available after booking.
R6,896 ZAR R6,896 ZAR, per group
,
1 hr

Golden Hour Photo Shoot on Film

A candid, relaxed photo shoot in the desert at golden hour, photographed on 35mm film (and digital). Sessions are approx 30-45 minutes. Includes the digital download of the full gallery of images. Golden Hour sessions are optimally timed to catch that beautiful sunset light -- please message me with your preferred session location (or your kind of scenery) and we'll figure out a specific time to meet.
R8,113 ZAR R8,113 ZAR, per group
,
45 mins

1hr Photo Session & full gallery

This is a relaxed, candid portrait session designed to feel like time together—not a photoshoot. We’ll spend an hour documenting a little slice of your time in the desert, whether that’s slow moments at your Airbnb, wandering outside, or simply being together without pressure to perform. Wear what feels like you. Do what you’d already be doing. I’ll take care of the rest. Includes the full gallery download of all images.
R9,736 ZAR R9,736 ZAR, per group
,
1 hr

Simple Elopement Photography

Just you, getting married in a beautiful place, with simple, stress-free elopement photography. This collection includes up to 90 minutes of coverage at one location (like Joshua Tree National Park) and the download of the full gallery of digital images. Add 35mm film or Digital Super-8 clips for $125; additional locations (like your Airbnb or a restaurant) are $75/each.
R13,792 ZAR R13,792 ZAR, per group
,
1 hr 30 mins
You can message Jaimie to customize or make changes.

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 4 reviews

My qualifications

23 years of experience
20+ years photographing families, portraits & weddings with a documentary approach.
Career highlight
I was once Joe Biden's photographer for the day, fulfilling a childhood ambition.
Education and training
Degrees in both fine art photography & photojournalism with over 20 years of experience.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

My portfolio

I’ll come to you

I travel to guests in the area outlined on the map. To book in a different location, you can message me.

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 18 and up can attend.

Accessibility

Message your host for details. Learn more

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

Photographers on Airbnb are vetted for quality

Photographers are evaluated for their professional experience, portfolio of strong work, and reputation for excellence. Learn more
See an issue?