Well, hello there!

Hi, friends! My name is Jamie. I’m a born and raised Nebraskan with a passion to tell stories of people from all walks of life. I graduated Creighton University in 2014, where I received a B.A in Photojournalism and Graphic Design. My educational background gives me an edge above the rest; my fly-on-the-wall approach creates unique, real, and beautiful memories you’ll be proud to display in your home.

My business name, Adélie (pronounced adele-ee) came from my love of penguins (I even have a penguin tattoo!) and their unending love for one another. I believe love is the most powerful force in the universe, and it’s what drives me in the work I do every day!

My why

I’m married to my best friend, Jake and we’ve been together since 2012. We met at a New Year’s Eve Party and we texted non-stop for over a week until we made it official. We tied the knot in 2017 and brought our bright and bubbly little boy, Theo into our lives in 2019. Theo is the light of my life and is one of my favorite subjects to shoot! Being a toddler, he can be tricky to get in focus, but he keeps things interesting and challenges me in my craft. Both of my boys push me to be my best every day and make life so much fun!
Jake loves candid shots and he inspires me to look for the moments no one else notices. I always say “life is raw, so capture it that way” because that’s how I approach my business. Life can be messy (especially with a toddler!) and we can’t always be picture-perfect. Of course, I work hard to make people look good! But I also work to catch the moments that showcase you in your element, as if I’m not even there.

““Jamie does a wonderful job capturing the feel of the moment. She also has a fabulous eye for the right angle, pose, and lighting to make the photos or video look high quality and so precious.” - Kim Ziegler”

A bit about me…

I’ve been taking pictures and shooting videos for almost my entire life. I started out making movies with my friends as early as 9 years old and I have dozens of photo albums in my office with my earliest work. I’ve always had a creative eye, but it wasn’t until college that I took my passion for photography and considered doing it for a living. I shot and edited a mini-documentary about my mom’s battle with cancer when I was 19 and it inspired me to continue to tell real stories with real people, and I’ve been doing it ever since.
In my spare time, I love to read, write, binge watch my favorite shows (namely The Office), drink copious amounts of coffee (did I mention I have a toddler?!), take my dogs for walks, cook, clean (it’s my therapy!), sing and play guitar, and spending quality time with my loved ones. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, I LIVE for Husker Football, the LA Rams and the San Francisco Giants, I’m a breastfeeding advocate, I'm a cinephile and I love to laugh. My favorite comedian is John Mulaney and my favorite movie is Wayne’s World. I try not to take myself too seriously, though I’m very serious and passionate about local issues. I’m a firm supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community (love is love!), civil rights, feminism,