Expert in Whimsical Maternity
+ Nostalgic Family Photography
Appleton Photographer
Your
Story
Told.
Helping families UNPOSE and smile at one another, not at a camera.
Here, the magic of motherhood and the complexities of family are captured with heart, intention, and a little bit of whimsy. I specialize in dreamy maternity photography that celebrates the strength of a mother and nostalgic, cinematic family photography that bottles up the best moments of your life. My style is soft, natural, and storytelling at its core — inspired by earthy tones, golden light, and the quiet in-between moments that make life so beautifully real. I'm here to help you freeze those fleeting seasons in a way that feels comfortable, documentary, and wonderfully you.
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I'm Jaime! I have three little boys and am deep in my motherhood era alongside you... with a camera and a sense of humor.
The Meet-Cute!
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Styling
I pride myself on providing stress-free photography services to every single person who books me, and I feel that the first step in that process is friendship. I can't tell the true story from multiple angles if I am a complete stranger to you. Yes, I want to hear about how your met! Your birth story? Spare no detail. Feelin' like a Starbies will help take the edge off for your shoot? Send me your order!
A photograph is two-dimensional (obvious, but stay with me). Something that looks fantastic in person may clash against the colors of the location, edit off-color, wash out your skin tone, or draw attention away from the moment. I am as hands-on as you want me to be with styling, and I always encourage it because with my input, I can guarantee you're wearing something you feel and look great in. And did I mention I have a size-inclusive client closet for mom and littles?
Imagine having a crystal-clear memory of your baby holding your gaze with sleepy newborn eyes, the way they crinkled their toddler-nose when smelling a flower... even the angry face they make when there is injustice upon them. With a sharp and warm approach to shooting and editing, I will capture the finest details of those moments and create a keepsake storyline to bring those memories back to life time and time again.
Relationship
Authenticity
Calling Appleton home was once just a dream for this California girl...
Yep, you read that right. The first 32 years of my life were spent in Southern California, and nearly every Wisconsin family I have met has a universal reaction... "Why would you move here of all places?!" That is a story for the blog, BUT being an Appleton transplant has given me a special superpower: seeing the Fox Cities with a child's eye. I scout and find the most gorgeous and private local spots for my clients... pockets of Appleton, Green Bay, and Oshkosh that you've probably driven past a million times. I also pride myself on my ability to find unique locations that are reflective of who my clients are. Whether it's a sweeping landscape, historic bookstore, or the comfort of your home, I will craft a storyline that is unique to each family and create visual poetry of your life.
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I can’t say enough good things about Jaime’s photography work.
She is always capturing picture perfect moments. She is amazing with the kiddos. She has an amazing client closet to choose from for dresses. I am always recommending her to other mamas looking for a photographer. She has the sweetest most fun loving personality, it is always a pleasure working with her.
Krystle M.
I reached out to jaime when I was 20 weeks pregnant...
She was super sweet from the beginning and even had dresses for me to borrow for the photo shoot! It was super convenient especially because I didn’t know if I would fit into dresses I had. I chose to have the photo shoot at the studio she has as an option and it was beautifully set up! Jaime took beautiful photos of my son, my husband and myself. She did an amazing job capturing him, and us together with him. She gave us such a great variety of photos, made us feel comfortable, and exceeded my expectations! I definitely want to do more photo shoots with her in the future of our family.
Andrea C.
Jaime was so sweet, easy to work with and her work is so beautiful and I cannot recommend her enough!
I did a breastfeeding photo shoot with Jaime for my 7 month old daughter. I didn’t have anyone to watch my 2 year old son, so he came along as well. I kept apologizing for him running around but she was so great at giving him “tasks” to do to keep busy and stay out of the way. She was so laid back and such a pleasure to work with. She was able to get some beautiful smiles from my girl and the photos she took of us are ones that I will forever cherish. I love that she’s a hard working mama herself because she knows the EXACT moments to capture.
Jessica P.
I even felt like she was cheering me on as I waited for baby's arrival ...
Jaime captured lifestyle newborn photos for us. Jaime was accommodating to our wishes of having an outdoor newborn session and the location she chose was perfect! She helped with tips on picking outfits and had super cute dresses to choose in her client closet that made me feel beautiful despite being 10 days postpartum. Jaime was patient and encouraging with taking breaks to breastfeed, change diapers, etc. It was my first time breastfeeding in public and she gave me privacy and I didn’t feel any pressure to hurry. We will cherish the photos forever. Her turn around time was quick and we received quite a few sneak peeks! She even gave our little one a gift. I highly recommend Jaime Val Photography and plan to have her capture more family photos in the future.
Whitney M.
