Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chattanooga Wedding Photographer
As the founder of Our Ampersand Photo, I have dedicated my career to capturing the emotional essence of life's most meaningful moments. My journey began at age 7 with my first camera, and over the past decade, I have specialized in wedding and portrait photography that prioritizes authenticity and storytelling. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, I serve clients locally in Chattanooga, Nashville, and Atlanta, while also traveling globally for destination weddings across the U.S. and international locations like Paris, Greece, and Ireland. My approach focuses on creating a relaxed, joyful experience that allows couples to express their unique love stories through natural, unposed imagery.With over 350 weddings documented, I combine artistic vision with a deep understanding of human connection to produce timeless photographs. My work has been recognized for its ability to balance editorial precision with heartfelt spontaneity, and I remain committed to evolving my craft while maintaining a client-centered philosophy. I believe photography should reflect the genuine spirit of each individual and couple, free from rigid traditions or artificial constraints.
Services
Wedding Photography
Destination Weddings
Engagement Sessions
Family Portraits
Boudoir Photography
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have photographed over 350 weddings globally.
- Our storytelling approach captures authentic, emotional moments.
- We specialize in destination weddings across 20+ countries.
- Our team prioritizes personalized client experiences.
- We combine artistic vision with technical expertise.
What people say
Incredible ability to make everyone feel at ease
Photos were breathtaking
Amazing photographer
Treasure forever
Great advice
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with a focus on emotional storytelling and candid moments. Our approach blends artistic composition with unobtrusive observation to capture genuine interactions between couples and guests. Services include full-day coverage, high-resolution images, and personalized editing styles that reflect each couple's unique aesthetic.
Destination Weddings
Specialized photography for weddings held worldwide. We provide location scouting assistance, travel coordination, and cultural adaptation to ensure seamless documentation of your international celebration. Our experience spans 20+ countries, with expertise in navigating diverse lighting conditions and logistical challenges.
Engagement Sessions
Creative portrait sessions celebrating couples before their wedding day. These sessions help build rapport between photographer and clients while producing shareable content for invitations or social media. Includes location guidance and styling consultation to maximize visual impact.
Family Portraits
Timeless photography capturing family connections across generations. Sessions emphasize natural interactions and environmental storytelling, with options for both formal compositions and candid play. Ideal for documenting milestones like reunions, holidays, or annual updates.
Boudoir Photography
Confidential sessions celebrating personal beauty and confidence. Designed to create empowering imagery in a comfortable setting, with styling assistance and posing guidance to highlight individual strengths. Includes private viewing and secure image delivery.
People
Jaime Smialek
Owner & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 10+ years of experience capturing weddings and portraits globally. Specializes in emotional storytelling through film and digital mediums. Recognized for creating relaxed client experiences while maintaining artistic excellence.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, destination weddings, engagement sessions, family portraits, and boudoir photography with a focus on authentic storytelling.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we photograph destination weddings globally. We've worked in 20+ countries and provide travel coordination assistance for international events.
How many weddings have you photographed?
We've documented over 350 weddings worldwide, combining experience with artistic innovation for each unique celebration.
What is your photography style?
Our approach blends candid documentary-style shooting with artistic composition, emphasizing emotional authenticity and natural interactions.
How do you ensure client comfort?
We prioritize building personal connections through pre-session consultations and maintain a relaxed, non-posed approach during all photography sessions.
What locations do you serve?
Based in Chattanooga, TN, we serve Nashville, Atlanta, and provide global destination services to 20+ countries annually.
Reviews (4)
Vanessa Weisbrod
Oct 12, 2021
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Jaime was a joy to work with- she was professional and easy-going. Our guests complemented how great she was personally and the pictures turned out amazing. We are so grateful Jaime was able to be a part of our wedding and for the way she captured the vibe of the entire day!
Radonna Gaddis
Aug 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Ive been using Jaimie since 2010 when my husband and I were first engaged. She has documented so many milestones in our lives. She is easy going and creative and just an overall good human being. She embraces beauty in all forms and somehow captures that in her photography. Dont even hesitate a second to hire her!
Ive been using Jaimie since 2010 when my husband and I were first engaged. She has documented so many milestones in our lives. She is easy going and creative and just an overall good human being. She embraces beauty in all forms and somehow captures that in her photography. Dont even hesitate a second to hire her!
Laura Levan
Aug 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Jaims was incredible to work with for our engagement photos. Shes fun, easy to work with, talk to and our pictures are stunning! I cant stop looking at them! Our original date was rained out, she was so flexible to reschedule the next day and the weather was perfect! Cant wait for her to capture all of our magical wedding moments!
Jaims was incredible to work with for our engagement photos. Shes fun, easy to work with, talk to and our pictures are stunning! I cant stop looking at them! Our original date was rained out, she was so flexible to reschedule the next day and the weather was perfect! Cant wait for her to capture all of our magical wedding moments!
Erin Mcnealy
Aug 14, 2021
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Jamie is so incredibly talented and a dream to work with. She has a fantastic energy that got our sour patch three year old to smile the entire session. We received way more photos that guaranteed and they were absolutely beautiful. I can't speak highly enough of her and her talent.
