80'S BABY • 90'S FEVER • 00'S LINERS

The Day Dreamer

Fun little fact: it’s pronounced like “amaze” — Maes is my last name. And in many ways, that’s what this journey has been: a little bit of hard work, a little bit of luck, and a lot of extraordinary moments falling into place. I’ve been fortunate to tell stories for clients across radio, television, sports, and right here in my hometown — each one a new chapter, each one a new seat at the table.

I’m a local photographer and designer, but more than that, I’m a storyteller. I believe in choosing self-love over society’s filters, and I’m passionate about capturing people as they are — real, radiant, and true. For me, the magic lives in the in-between moments: the feel-good pauses, the fleeting glances, the little sparks that often go unnoticed but mean the most.

Inspiration finds me everywhere — in nature, architecture, music, and the hum of everyday life. I’ve always believed music is the language that binds us, making us laugh, cry, smile, and feel those little butterflies. That same rhythm guides my work, whether through photos, branding, social media, or words. Life gives us the power to shape how we’re seen. My choice? To embrace authenticity, peel back the veneer of perfection, and create space for genuine connection — with myself, with you, and with the art we make together.

In the In-Between
lies The Heart of Amaes

A Decade worth of Photos & Brands

forever storytelling

I’m Jennica Elise — most days you’ll find me with a book in hand, a cup of coffee close by, and my heart wrapped around Anthony and our pup. I was born on Mother’s Day in the ’80s, so maybe it’s no surprise that I’ve always been drawn to sunflowers, butterflies, and the kind of beauty that feels both fleeting and eternal.

Arizona is home, but Colorado’s mountains and the pull of the ocean will forever call to me. I’m a hopeless romantic with a soft spot for John Hughes movies, a chronic early-arriver, and a dreamer who’s always reaching for something just beyond the horizon. Favorite Quote: “You always had the power, dear, you just had to learn it for yourself.”

Hey, Storyteller

MEET THE FOUNDER

“If I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own back yard. Because if it isn't there, I never really lost it to begin with.”

people magazine • gq magazine • architectural digest • taste of country magazine • us weekly magazine • modern luxury magazine • e! news + e! entertainments total bella's • sports business daily • business journal • guided home design • pga tour • whatlolalikes.com • philmickelson.com • scottpiercy.com • scott conant instagram • state forty eight • cricket + ruby • lifestyled co • nicole and brizee • lululemon • fresh wolf • rhoback • boston scott golf • beverly hilton • hilton sedona • the arizona biltmore • earnhardt • arizona foothills magazine

the Publications

AS SEEN IN

exposure in the media