Mimi Stein-Jones
Mimi has been part of Markie Jones Photography long before she could legally drive herself to a wedding (Spoiler alert: She still can’t drive by herself). She started at just 11 years old, tagging along while babysitting her baby brother and quickly discovering that photographing weddings was actually… fun. What began as helping out behind the scenes turned into a real role on wedding days and she’s been photographing alongside us ever since.
Sarcasm + Dad Jokes… The Real MVPs
Mimi is a details girl through and through. She loves the process of setting up all those special items and finding the best way to photograph them. Of course, She notices the lighting first. Shadows. The way a space feels. Her eye naturally leans documentary and candid, quietly capturing the parts of the day most people don’t realize are happening. This is especially true when those moments involve the kids. If there’s a flower girl twirling, a toddler escaping the dance floor, or a quiet moment of curiosity from a little guest, Mimi is probably already there, camera in hand.
Her Energy on a Wedding Day
Mimi brings a happy, upbeat, (sometimes more than slightly) sarcastic energy to weddings. Leave it to her to bust out the dad jokes (yes, she learned from the best) and lighten the mood. She connects with couples through humor and shared stories, helping everyone feel relaxed and human in front of the camera. And while she’s quick to point out that people her age should definitely not be getting married, she has a surprisingly observant perspective when it comes to relationships. Body language matters. How people treat each other matters. And it shows.
Outside of weddings, Mimi loves anime, sketching, swinging, and learning to drive. Her dream wedding to photograph? Something anime-themed or straight out of a fairytale. One of her favorites so far has been Ellie + Cam’s Shangri-La on the Green wedding—proof that magic doesn’t have to be fictional to feel otherworldly.
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Why Couples Love Having Mimi There
Mimi has a special place on wedding days, especially with kids. She’s endlessly patient, naturally entertaining, and genuinely enjoys them, which means parents can relax knowing their little ones are being seen and included. Her photos help round out your story in a way that feels complete: the big moments, the quiet ones, and the small memories that end up meaning the most later.
If you ask Mimi what being part of Markie Jones Photography means to her, she’ll probably tell you her feet hurt. But what she’s really doing (whether she realizes it yet or not) is helping preserve happy memories, one candid moment at a time.