5 out of 5 stars and 68 reviews
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(68)Florida, Southeast United States, International travel
About this vendor
Sweet Serendipity Photography is a professional wedding photography service based in Gainesville, Florida. Jaime Swanson, owner and lead photographer, truly adores capturing her clients’ significant milestones, creating imagery that beautifully depicts their raw emotions. Jaime will strive to ensure your genuine happiness, documenting your nuptials in a natural and candid way.
Jaime has more than twelve years of experience within the photography industry, specializing in weddings, boudoir, and family photography. She developed an avid interest in photography as a child, photographing special moments with her mother and sister. Jaime fell in love with the development of unique imagery as a young adult, spending time learning new techniques and styles. After the birth of her daughter, her passion for photography was reignited and she was inspired to begin a professional career in this enticing field.
Sweet Serendipity Photography is truly dedicated to the creation of high-quality imagery, using premium equipment for photoshoots as well as editing tools. Jaime takes an artistic yet classic approach to photography, representing the love shared between couples authentically. She focuses on the finer details, working closely with each client to gain an understanding of their desired vision.
Jaime allows clients to avail of a wide spectrum of wedding photography services including engagement sessions, bridal portraits, and trash-the-dress-sessions. Sweet Serendipity Photography will make it a priority to deliver seamless service, providing a second photographer as well as same-day editing. Jaime also gives couples the opportunity to choose from a selection of photography items such as wedding albums, digital files, and social media sharing features.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2017.2014.2013.2011.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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We cannot say enough amazing things about Sweet Serendipity Photography and Jaime Swanson! From the very beginning, Jaime made us feel so comfortable, excited, and confident throug...
hout the entire process. We are beyond grateful that we found her to capture both our engagement and wedding photos because the results were absolutely stunning.
Jaime has an incredible eye for detail and such a natural talent for capturing genuine emotions and beautiful moments. Every photo feels timeless, authentic, and full of life. She went above and beyond to make sure every special moment was captured perfectly, and her professionalism, creativity, and expertise truly shine through in her work.
Not only is Jaime incredibly talented, but she is also such a kind, calming, and wonderful person to work with during what can be a very busy and emotional season. She made the entire experience enjoyable and stress free, and we will cherish these memories forever because of her.
We are so happy and thankful for everything Jaime did for us and would recommend Sweet Serendipity Photography to absolutely anyone for their wedding, engagement, or any photography needs. She is truly amazing, and her work speaks for itself!
Sweet Serendipity Photography is just incredible. My sister used Jaime's services for her wedding 16 years ago. I hired her for my engagement and wedding photos in November. She ta...
kes the time to learn who the clients are and what exactly they desire. Jaime brought Maddie along for the wedding. Both of these women are not only very talented, but they are also presentable and professional. I will continue to use Sweet Serendipity for any photo needs in the future!
We used Sweet Serendipity Photography for our daughter's recent wedding and we would 100% recommend Jaime to everyone. She was extremely helpful and great with communication prior ...
to the big day. On the day of the wedding, she (and her sister) did an amazing job! They were calm, professional, and went out of their way to make sure all the photos that the bride and groom (and family) wanted taken were done in a timely manner. They knew exactly what needed to be done and how was the best way to do all the different groups and individual photos. We were extremely pleased. The photographs turned out beautifully and we absolutely loved all of them! We would definitely use Sweet Serendipity again in the future.
Jamie is so talented, down to earth and made me feel like a super model during the boudoir photo shoot and I was so pleased with my pictures. Brilliant work and amazing value.
Sweet Serendipity made my wedding day AMAZING! If you're looking for a professional and personable photographer, then look no further than Jaime and her team! I am beyond happy wit...
h their work and how incredible they were leading up to and on the day of my wedding! I wouldn't change a thing!
Jaime and her team were simply amazing on my wedding day! I felt so comfortable and at ease because of how personable they are. The photos came out beautiful and I could not be mor...
e happy.
I scheduled a boudoir session for an anniversary gift for my husband. I was so nervous but I messaged Jaime several times and she eased my worries. On the day of the shoot, I too...
k a robe to wear between shoots and ended up not wearing it once as Jaime made the environment very comfortable and very judgement-free. I am a fluffy girl that is usually self-conscience but I felt so comfortable. She made sure any shots I wanted were in there and we were as modest or not as I was comfortable with. When I got the proofs in I was in awe with how good I looked and I wanted to show everyone! I got my book in and I can't wait to give it to my husband for our anniversary next week!
Jaime was so much fun to have as our photographer! She acted like another part of the bridal party and had everyone laughing the whole day to get such good photos. During the photo...
s with my husband she showed us sneak peaks on her camera of some photos that I can’t wait to see again! She made every photo meaningful and happy and fun! I know when I get them back I’m going to love them all and they won’t look or feel staged at all.
I’m so glad that my husband and I used Sweet Serendipity for our wedding! Jamie is absolutely amazing and she captured our special day perfectly! She's very organized and we absolu...
tely loved working with her. Her and Jenna are so personable and they felt like family on our big day! I highly recommend Sweet Serendipity Photography! Choosing them to capture our big day was one of the best decisions that we made. ❤️
Jaime Swanson at Sweet Serendipity Photography is amazing at what she does!!! We were soo happy with her work!! She really captured the best moments for us!! She went above and bey...
ond to make sure everything went smoothly on our big day ❣️❣️❣️We highly recommend her services. Thank you so much Jaime!!!
I absolutely love Sweet Serendipity. Jaime made me feel right at home. I wanted to do some budoir photos for my fiance and was nervous. Jaime put me right at ease and helped make ...
my experience amazing. She is a gifted photographer and I feel blessed to have worked with her!
A family business that treats clients like family, too. Sweet Serendipity creates its namesake with its clients. From our enchanted engagement pictures in a local bookstore to our ...
Shakespearean wedding across two venues, Jaime and Jenna were competent, creative, and calming presences. No question went unanswered. No idea was ever shut down or avoided. Jaime went out of her comfort zone with our first meeting, but the results were gorgeous because she put weeks' worth of effort into the editing process. The duo, complete with a bright and can-do attitude'd daughter, gave excellent directions so Max and I knew where to stand, how to pose, whom to face, etc. They made the family portraits a streamlined and quick process, when it could've easily taken hours. They were organized and protective of us when the staff at our venue was reneging on previously-promised flash photography allowance, and accommodated us with every little Pinterest-inspired look or posturing. I can't wait to see my first look pictures, and I would not have felt comfortable sharing such a personal moment with anyone else. We are so grateful that, despite family tragedy, Jaime and Jenna persevered and made our day so seamless and special. We will forever be grateful for their innovation, jokes, and guidance.
Jamie from sweet Serendipity Photography was fantastic! I just received my wedding photos back and am over the moon! Every moment was captured perfectly! Jamie was friendly, fun an...
d professional. Stepping in to help with extra things (like my hair and doing up dresses) as well as taking all my photos. It was a beautiful sunny day and Jamie edited my photos to show this and made sure there was no sun glare! Inside my venue was dark and lit with fairy lights, again Jamie was spot on with her photography, a true professional. I would hire sweet Serendipity Photography again in a heart beat! 10/10!!
I had my first boudoir session with Jamie & I was so happy with the results! The photos were gorgeous and she made me feel so comfortable considering how nervous I was! High qualit...
y photos and high quality service! I highly recommend ❤️
Jamie and Jenna are amazing. They made our wedding day so much fun. They were professional, funny, attentive and so sweet. They were recommended through a friend and I am so gratef...
ul that I was lead to them-what a blessing. They posted a few sneak peak pictures right after the wedding and they are drop dead GORGEOUS. I cannot wait to see the rest and our album they are making for us. Jenna and Jamie, thank you a million times for being so incredible on our wedding day.
Jaime was an absolute dream to work with. From the moment I met her I knew I had made the right choice. She was so thorough in her quest to understand my vision. I love that she co...
nnected with me on Pinterest to follow my wedding boards. Her surveys were fun to fill out and so helpful for communicating and being on the same page when it came to my big day. And the big day was PERFECT. Jaime and Jenna were so fun, professional, and efficient. Our wedding truly went so smoothly because of Jaime. And don't think I forgot about the pictures themselves: They were AMAZING. So beautiful and I will treasure them forever. They say if there's one thing you want to get right for your wedding, it's the photographer, and trust me, picking Jenna is definitely the right thing!!!
Jaime with Sweet Serendipity Photography is absolutely a must have for your wedding/engagement photography. She is creative and very easy to work with. When the weather wasn’t suit...
able for our engagement photos she called us to reschedule to ensure that our photos had the best lighting, and we are glad she did because the photos were fabulous! I definitely recommend Sweet Serendipity Photography to capture your special day.
I used Sweet Serendipity Photography for my boudoir photos and Jaime was so awesome! She made the entire boudoir experience fun and comfortable. Any amount of nerves or anxiety I h...
ad just disappeared when I met Jaime. She was so easy to work with, from scheduling to ordering the photos - she had everything laid out! Planning and preparing for boudoir photos (and keeping it a secret from your husband!) while wedding planning can be stressful, but Jaime honestly made it such a great experience. She even went as far as to suggest hair and makeup artists I could schedule before the shoot. I would recommend her to anyone!
I could not have asked for a better wedding photography experience! Jaime made my wedding day go incredibly smoothly. We met with her beforehand because we had an intimate wedding ...
of 20 people and so I wanted to make sure we all vibed so that she would be an appropriate addition for our special day. I am glad that our first impression was spot on. She is a wonderful human being who made our wedding super easy and stress free. She is so organized and prepared with questionnaires beforehand that your day is guaranteed to go well. We opted for a second photographer as well which ended up being her sister and they were the cutest!
Because of our small event, we didn't have an entirely thought out plan about how the day would go and they helped it go the best. They were flexible while also offering their expertise. They even picked our mother/son and father/daughter dance song. They were additionally wonderful guests and a pleasure to have as a part of our special day. I cannot wait to see how the photos turned out but after she sent us a few stunning captures (that were taken with a phone!) I am confident that they will be nothing less than spectacular!
In sum, they are amazing human beings whose enthusiasm for their work is overwhelmingly evident and inspiring.
Jamie was awesome! We haven't seen the finished product but she wanted to make sure that we got the shots that we wanted and she sure did! She was calming and wonderful with direct...
ing my big family. Cheyenne was awesome too!! Thanks Jamie and Cheyenne!
I had a wonderful experience working with Jaime at Sweet Serendipity! She took pictures of our engagement session which ended up being cut short due to weather. She graciously offe...
red to do another session to compensate us! We ended up going in a different time of year which turned out great in order to have a variety of photos! At the wedding, Jaime and her sister did a wonderful job capturing all aspects of our day. They truly made it a memorable experience for us!
There is no question whether or not you should use Sweet Serendipity Photography. Jamie captures your most precious moments in the most gorgeous and breath taking way. Each picture...
shows passion and talent.
We had an excellent experience with sweet seredipity photography. Jaime captured the most amazing photos of my wedding. She cared and made sure she captured every detail. Photos ar...
e lifelong memories that any bride and groom want from their wedding. Jaime definitely made that happen.
This is my first marriage, but I've been a bridesmaid for many weddings. I've been up close and personal with several photographers all around Florida. Jaime Swanson at Sweet Seren...
dipity was by far the best choice I could have made for my own wedding. She was prepared, professional, sweet and easy to be around. My images are absolutely stunning. Pictures of me and my husband that I will treasure forever - not only because of the memories, but because she made me feel beautiful beyond my wildest expectations. There's obviously a difference when you choose an experienced photographer versed in capturing the perfect moment (at the perfect angle.) My gallery was delivered in almost half the time she promised which was an incredible surprise.
I will recommend her to everyone I cannot thank her enough for being apart of making my dreams come true.
Jamie is so incredibly talented and captured our wedding day perfect! She's so easy to work with and one of the best :)
Jaime and Jenna were not only amazing photographers, but the BEST and sweetest professional women to work with. I had a fabulous New Year's Eve wedding and I wanted to hire someone...
that could capture my vision for a glam, party rock wedding! When Jaime and I met, I knew I wanted to book her asap. She didn't try to steer me towards her vision like some other photographers did. She kept my vision and communicated throughout the whole planning process, providing her professional advice to ensure we stayed on track. I no longer live in Gainesville, but I still recommend her to my friends and colleagues at the University of Florida.
I have worked with Jaime multiple times, but this time was for my wedding. Jaime took the limited amount of direction I gave her and creatively got exactly what I wanted. She is ...
professional and has a wonderful eye for creativity. She is calm and able to get all of the important wedding day shots. I will be working with her again in the future! Thank you Jaime!!
Jaime is amazing! We decided to go with a local photographer who would travel ~2 hrs to our destination wedding as they made us the most comfortable. While Jaime wasn't the cheapes...
t photography option, she was WELL worth the money! We got an engagement session and the rights to our final photos included in our package which was important to us. During our initial meeting, she took the time to get to know us and even linked up to my pinterest page to understand our photography style and inspiration. She was always responsive to emails with questions and was so easy to work with. She made us so comfortable during our engagement session that I booked a boudoir session as a wedding present for the hubby!
She made what could be an awkward situation feel very comfortable both in our engagement and my boudoir session. She was fun and easy-going and creates a great rapport. She gives you pose ideas and allows you to be as natural as possible so your photos don't look awkward or forced.
On the day of, Jaime and her sister got a flat tire on their way to our venue. They were in touch with us and were only a few minutes late. When they arrived they quickly set up and were ready to go without any hesitation. They made my bridal party feel comfortable with our getting ready photos and were never "in the way" with all the chaos. They are great at understanding what will and won't look good in photos and creating an atmosphere to enhance the final product. We didn't even notice them during the ceremony and reception but they captured all our special moments and the final photos are fantastic!
We would recommend Sweet Serendipity to anyone looking to have photography done!
I cannot say enough great things about choosing Sweet Serendipity Photography to capture our big day! Our wedding was in St. Augustine, so a little travel involved. Jaime and Jenna...
were there to capture everything from me and my bridal party getting ready, the venue, my husband and his groomsmen getting ready, the ceremony, reception and everything in between. They took the time to capture all of the little details. Despite the pouring rain and typical wedding day hiccups, Jaime and Jenna remained professional and did not lose sight of my vision. Within weeks we received our sneak peek and shortly after, a beautiful package in the mail with all of our images on a USB. Jaimie is a very talented, professional and creative photographer. You cannot make a better choice for such a special investment than Sweet Serendipity Photography!
Jamie is wonderful! She did such an amazing job. :) She was so professional and helpful. She wasn't just a photographer she helped me get ready and made sure I felt comfortable on ...
my wedding day. Basically there is no better choice in Gainesville.
We had an excellent experience with Sweet Serendipity. Jaime and Jenna did our engagement and wedding pictures, and the pictures turned out more beautiful than I could imagine. T...
hey were fun and easy to work with, very good at communicating leading up to the event, organized and professional. We love the prints that we purchased from them as well. I would highly recommend Sweet Serendipity Photography!
LOVE her! Jaime is simply the best and working with her was a breeze. From start to finish I had no worries about the photography portion of the wedding. I hope I can employ Jaime ...
in the future for other events in our lifetime. Thank you for making this so easy!!
Where do I start......... I did several months of research and finally decided on Sweet Serendipity for my engagement and wedding pictures. And... so glad I did... A few weeks aft...
er I signed the contract, I found out the worst news that my Mom had only 6 months to live. Jamie immediately said don't worry abt the contract and she will do whatever needs to be done to make the day special for not only my Husband and I but also with my Mom. That is when I knew Jamie would become a friend not just our wedding photographer. She truly brought out every special moment with my Mom on our wedding day that I now have to look back on and treasure. Our engagement and wedding pictures are beyond what I expected and decided to go back for our 1st anniversary and Trash the Dress pictures. I highly recommend Sweet Serendipity for your photography needs. Trust me.. You won't be disappointed!
When I contacted Jaime of Sweet Serendipity Photography to do our e-session I had all these insane ideas. She helped me bring my vision to life and we could not be any happier with...
the outcome! Jaime and her crew met us at the Alachua county fair one late fall evening in October we were there from dusk til just into the nighttime to create the rich colorful images I so longed for. I was dying to get the carousel at night spinning behind us! Not only did we get that but we ended up with the MOST amazing gallery of images, I can not thank Jaime and her crew enough for the late night session and the outcome. Everyone ADORES our pictures when they see our gorgeous canvases hanging on our wall. I can not rave enough about Sweet Serendipity Photography! I refer everyone to her! Contact her, you won't be disappointed.
Jaime photographed our engagement session and our wedding. She is absolutely wonderful to work with! As the wedding grew closer, I emailed her constantly with questions and she was...
always quick to respond and very friendly. On the big day, her team made me feel so special and really helped the day run smoothly. She captured the photos I had requested and had a lot of ideas of poses and places that turned out wonderful. I can't wait to use her for photos in the future!
Jaime made my dream wedding photos come true despite a distance factor (I am in Miami) and the fact she had a precious little one on the way! Her commitment, her passion and her ta...
lent are unparalleled. I would insist that if she is on your list, you sign her right away! I can't wait to take more pictures with her!
One of the best decisions I made while planning my wedding was hiring Jaime Swanson! She offers the best advice and really knows how to make a bride happy. There are lots of things...
you might be stressed about on your wedding day, but if Jaime is doing your photos that does not need to be one of them! She suggested doing a ‘first look’ which I was hesitant about, but in the end I was so happy we made that decision. Also, she researches venues to find the best places and backdrops to take pictures. She is an expert at making you feel relaxed and is really attentive to your needs / wants. I could NOT be happier with my wedding photos and I would recommend Sweet Serendipity Photography to anyone without hesitation!
I'll never forget the day I called Jaime at Sweet Serendipity Photography for the first time and said, "So would you photograph our wedding in Mexico?" Much to my delight, she jump...
ed at the opportunity and maintained the highest levels of customer service, professionalism, and attention to detail. Above all, the pictures are gorgeous! Jaime and her husband became a part of our family during our wedding weekend in paradise. While very pregnant, she always was on the look out for the best spots and the best light and her creativity and knowledge resulted in beautiful pictures we'll treasure for a lifetime. You can't go wrong with Sweet Serendipity Photography.
We had a great experience with Jamie and her team at Sweet Serendipity. As an out of state couple who only met Jamie on the day of the wedding, she made us feel comfortable and r...
elaxed on very busy day. We communicated via email and phone until the day of the wedding and she was able captured all of our ideas and more. We were so impressed with their professionalism and how they were able organize two large families. Our photo's came out beautiful and we were so happy that we used Sweet Serendipity. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone and we look forward to using them for our family portraits.
Where do I begin? I am a Bridal Consultant/planner, and I have 6 kids and 1 grandchild. Sweet Serendipity has been with us for three of our children's engagement, weddings, and now...
our granddaughters first year of photographs. Jaime always catches the right light, and the right angle with every shot. Jaime is extremely organized, always has a great assistant with her, and works day and night to get your pictures to you in a timely fashion. I highly recommend Sweet Serendipity for your dream day, family day or fun day. No need to worry about the "certain poses", they know exactly what you want and grabs that shot at the right time. So when our children, 4, 5, and 6 are ready to set their date.... Sweet Serendipity will be our pick.
I cannot begin to express how great of an experience it was to work with Jaime. The prices are VERY affordable and the quality of the pictures are amazing. They took our engagement...
and wedding pictures and we couldn't be more happier with the images. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a photographer!
Jaime is so sweet and fun to work with, not to mention incredibly talented! She captures the most important moment in your life with a mixture of candid and formal shots, and she i...
s super flexible - we shared a Pinterest page for inspiration and she was totally open to trying some of my favorite shots! Her experience helps her figure out what angles work best for everyone involved and how to frame photos so that the final product is very flattering.
I highly recommend her and plan on going back to her for other milestones.
Jaime is the best wedding photographer! She is so accommodating, and her photos are beautiful! Also, don't miss out on her boudoir shots; your future hubby will love them!
Jaime from sweet serendipity is great, and so are her photos. Just be sure to stay on her after the wedding! We were initially given a timeline of 4 weeks to receive our pictures. ...
At the four week mark we didnt even have our "sneak peek" on facebook. Shortly after I emailed her asking when we thought they would be done and she said she was looking at a 6 week window. right at 6 weeks, we got a sneak peek of our first look, then a couple days later she posted some of our others online. the next week (7 weeks after our wedding) we finally got the link to our pictures. and they are beautiful! she really captured our day. The pictures are gorgeous and the package we purchased was reasonable and well worth what we paid for it.
Jaime made our engagement and wedding so extremely special. Her talent for capturing life's wonderful moments is out of this world amazing and her caring personality is an extra p...
erk! We will definitely recommend Sweet Serendipity Photography to our friends and family and will be using her when we welcome our little ones!
I can't not praise Jaime enough. She is always available when I need help or have a question. She is amazing to work with, I felt right at ease with her even though I never actuall...
y met her until our engagment photos. Her pictures are just stunning. I can't wait to see our wedding photographs, and do a "trash" the dress session with her in December.
Jaime & her crew did a phenomenal job at fitting all our pictures into the tight 5 hour timeline! Great communication, easy to talk talk to, down to earth. We even got a little FL ...
shower after the ceremony (while still on the beach), but it didn't dampen anything but my dress! Her artistic eye picked out beautiful spots for our photos despite never having been to the Conch House or Anastasia State Park Beach. I would highly recommend Sweet Serendipity for ALL your photography needs!
I chose Sweet Serendipity Photography before I chose anything else for my wedding! I loved all my pictures from our engagement session and I am obsessed with our wedding photograph...
s! I have ordered a guestbook, save-the-dates, canvases, and prints. Everything turned out amazing! I will continue to use Sweet Serendipity for all my photography needs!
To sum it up: Sweet Serendipity Photography (Jaime) was professional, had creative vision, and worth every penny!!! I stumbled onto Sweet Serendipity by accident and automatically...
fell in love with Jaime's pictures. We quickly realized that investing on a great photographer would be worth it in the long run. Jaime was very attentive and helpful. We got guidance on other vendors, planning (with the genius pocket planner she gave us), and she kept us on track with our schedule throughout the wedding day. We have received hundreds of compliments (and Facebook "likes") on our engagement and wedding pictures. Our wedding was truly a labor of love and we are grateful to have invested in Jaime and Sweet Serendipity Photography to capture this wonderful occasion. Even if specific memories of the day fade we can always look back on these beautiful pictures and feel the joy of the first day as husband and wife.
Jaime (owner of Sweet Serendipity Photography) photographed my March 2012 wedding in the Bahamas and was absolutely amazing.
During our initial meeting, I immediately was impre...
ssed by Jaime's down to earth, yet professional, approach. She is extremely skilled so was able to offer several good suggestions, but encouraged me to share my ideas with her as well. So many vendors turned me off with their rigid approach that Jaimie was a breath of fresh air.
The report I had with Jaime eliminated unnecessary wedding stress because I was extremely comfortable with her and knew I could trust her for this important job.
Her pictures speak for themselves but they are fabulous!
Her photojournalistic approach was exactly what I was looking for, as she captured all the special details of my wedding that I will cherish for years to come. She somehow managed to avoid disrupting the day, while not missing anything.
A DVD of all of our photos was included in our package, which was one of my criteria. Our package also included an engagement photo session, which we did not need so Jaime has agreed to do them as another type of session.
Jaime was a pleasure to work with and I HIGHLY recommend her to any Florida brides looking for a great wedding photographer.
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