De Joy Photography

My husband and I both agree that Amber was the best vendor we’ve hired during our wedding. She’s responsible, highly experienced, resourceful, and very attentive. In addition to her professionalism, Amber’s vibrant personality added so much joy and laughters to our wedding :) Despite being seven-month pregnant, she ensured to capture the best angles and the best lightings of all of our precious moments. Our wedding spanned over two days, the two most stressful days in my life. Many things didn’t go as planned, but Amber was there to help me navigate it all. On the actual wedding day, Amber did a better job than my wedding planner in communicating, organizing, and directing how the day should’ve gone. I really appreciated Amber’s clear directions when I was so overwhelmed with the rapid developments of the day — I was able to just follow her directions, knowing that she got it all. Wedding is a once in a lifetime experience and you want to hire professionals who are responsive and responsible, trusting that they have your best interest in mind. Amber is precisely the type of vendor you can trust. We highly recommend Amber to anyone who is in need of a professional photographer to capture beautiful moments in life.

Amber was AMAZING! We couldn’t have dreamed of a better experience. Her bubbly personality and easy-going attitude was refreshing on our wedding day. She was organized and took charge to get us the most amazing photos working around some crazy weather. She even photographed our wedding while pregnant. I don’t know where she finds the energy, but she was running around nonstop to capture every moment. Our photos turned out better than we could have imagined. We are so in love with the hundreds of photos she took and we are eternally grateful to Amber for capturing our special day. We would absolutely recommend her to friends and family.

Amber is AMAZING! Not only are her photos beautiful, she is super communicative and easy to get along with. Amber is able to put everyone at ease with her friendly demeanor and with how knowledgeable she is about lighting/timelines/everything. She was able to keep our large group of all ages on a strict timeline, making sure we got all of the formal portraits we needed. I can't recommend her highly enough!

We can't say enough good things about Amber! We originally chose her as our wedding photographer because of her beautiful, vibrant photos. After talking to her on the phone and meeting her for the first time for our engagement shoot, we knew we had made the right decision. Amber has an incredible energy about her, and she brings so much joy and positivity to her work. My husband and I have never been big fans of posing for photos, and she gave us lots of great tips. She took the time to learn exactly what we wanted, and on the day of our wedding, she made it happen! Our photos turned out beautifully and are a perfect reflection of our wedding day. They are memories we'll always cherish. Thank you, Amber!

Hiring Amber was one of the absolute best decisions of my wedding!! We were initially drawn to her photography because of the bright, colorful, natural light photos compared to some more somber/dark wedding photographers we had seen. She also has the MOST attentive and bubbly personality which was evident right off the bat with her, and such a breath of fresh air for wedding prep that can be tense and stressful. I didn’t realize JUST how lucky we were to have Amber until the month leading up to my wedding—she basically stepped in and created a revised and personalized wedding day timeline (honestly where our full service planner should have been more involved) to ensure a stress free, non-rushed wedding morning. She plotted all the times for the pictures we wanted, and thoughtfully considered the details like where my bridesmaids would drop their bags, when we needed florist to arrive, when I would eat and touch up my makeup, when I wanted to put on my dress with hair and makeup timing, etc…she was basically running the show and keeping us on the schedule she had helped us make. On the wedding day, Amber and her assistant were kind, helpful and such a comfort to have by my side—you spend a lot of your wedding day with your photographer and these ladies are some of the absolute nicest to spend it with. They energetically bounced around, getting shots from every angle and tending to my dress and veil constantly—I felt so taken care of. They energetically kept our large bridal parties moving and directed all the groups on time throughout our day without being pushy—super upbeat and fun all day. Most importantly, Amber went to great lengths to match EVERY detail and request I had expressed, I had a number of photos and photo spots in mind and she jumped through hoops to get every single one of them. She checked in with me throughout the day—“is this what you had in mind” and “are you happy with this” to the point that I was touched by her care to make our day perfect and aligned with my vision. Many other vendors ended up ignoring details or requests we had made—Amber only exceeded our wildest expectations. Our photos are amazing and we couldn’t be happier or have asked for anything more.

Where do we even start with Amber! There are no words to describe how amazing, talented, lovely and awesome she is. From the moment we started talking to her, I knew she was one of a kind. With my crazy work hours, she always accommodated our schedule to meet and get to know us as a couple. She knew exactly what our vision was and made sure every single aspect was captured. She made us feel comfortable, beautiful, and most importantly made us have fun every moment. She knew how important our dogs were to us and made sure our love for them was captured. She takes the most beautiful pictures that capture every single moment. As we had to postpone several times due to Covid, she was the most accommodating, flexible and helpful vendor we worked with. There were even stressful nights when I would vent to Amber and she was there every single second supporting us and making sure our dreams came true. She’s not just our photographer, she’s now also one of our friends. I cannot put into words how amazing she is. I will forever recommend her and use her for all my special moments needing captured. She’s basically just the best person!

Amber from DeJoy Photography was an absolute dream to work with! From the first time speaking with Amber, we knew that we needed her expertise and, most importantly, her energy as part of our wedding. She was so genuinely invested in us as a couple and what we wanted our wedding day to be that we felt completely at ease throughout the planning process with her. She dealt with our multiple wedding postponements and changes to guest count, etc like a true professional and was available to talk us through the changes and come up with a plan to still give us the photos and the experience that we wanted. Her experience really shows in her preparation for the wedding - she walked us through our itinerary, made suggestions on what sequence of events would work best, looked up the sunset time to ensure that we got those golden hour photos without disrupting our reception, and helped us create the list of must have shots for the big day. We relied on her expertise and had a wonderful wedding day which felt seamless and stress-free from start to finish.On the wedding day, she executed above and beyond what we had discussed and made sure to capture every single moment of the day. Anyone who looks through our gallery, and was not at the wedding in person, has commented that they feel like they were there because of her story telling ability through her photos and attention to ensure that every single detail of the day was captured. The photo gallery arrived promptly about a month after our wedding and we were stunned! We were so impressed by the quality of the photos but even more so, that she was able to capture so many details and unique angles of our day. Her energy and passion is infectious and our families and bridal parties can attest to how comfortable she made everyone feel in front of the camera. Everyone looks so happy and at ease in our photos and we attribute that to Amber's skill. You will not regret having Amber as part of your day and will walk away from the experience feeling like you've gained a friend and a personal hype man!

Amber is simply an excellent photographer. She did our engagement photos and wedding photos and we will definitely be hiring her again for our maternity shoot and family portraits in the future. The quality of the work she does is phenomenal and she is fun, professional and easy to work with. For a bride like me, who felt extremely anxious and overwhelmed on the big day, Amber was a breath of fresh air. Thanks to Coronavirus and wildfires and hazardous smoke in the air, we had 4 major venue location changes, and literally down to the last minute Amber was flexible, organized and helped us think through problems and find solutions. Not only was she the photographer on our big day, she also was a planner, emotional support person and she made the whole day feel seamless, approachable and extremely organized. She helped me to relax and feel more comfortable in front of the camera, (not an easy job), and she remembered all the detailed shots I asked her for. She has a great eye, her photos radiate joy and light. She is also great with young kids and was able to get adorable shots of our young nieces. Our day was made extra special and our memories will last a lifetime because she was there with us. We could not be more happy with the quality of the work that she was able to produce and the gratitude we feel for how she showed up for us planning a wedding in 2020 cannot be understated. Thank you times a million Amber!!!

Olya S. WOW, WOW, and more WOW! Amber really is amazing and really went above and beyond for me. I learned about her as she was a preferred vendor at our wedding venue and so I started to follow her on Instagram. After seeing a few of her posts I knew I wanted to hire her but really didn’t expect the sort of care for the client that she showed on top of how good her photos are! Amber also kept everything very stress free for us as we already had so much to do. If you are feeling overwhelmed let me save you some time - PICK AMBER! The photographer was such an important part of the wedding for us as we knew we would want to look at the photos forever. I actually cried when I got the images, and then again when I looked at them later! They capture our day perfectly - not just the visuals but the sounds, warmth and joy as well. It’s hard to explain but I just feel the happiness when I look at her photos. I know that her ability to make me feel at ease on the big day is another reason I’m so happy with the result! I cannot imagine my wedding day without her. Not only did she take amazing photographs, but she also kept me calm and on schedule. I can see why she was the venue’s preferred vendor! We ended up buying two albums and several prints after we saw the images - and I am so happy with the quality as I have them all over my house. She is the one to choose - call her before your day gets reserved! THANK YOU AMBER!!

Choosing a photographer is one of the most important decisions that a couple has to make for their wedding. We definitely felt like that we made a fantastic decision by choosing Amber as our wedding photographer. She was brilliant, meticulous and hardworking throughout our whole wedding process, from our engagement shoot to creating our stunning physical wedding album. On our initial call with her, she was super friendly, knowledgeable and gave us some great recommendations of other wedding vendors. We final met her during our engagement photo shoot on Earth Day in Carmel. Of course, having a photoshoot taken by a person that you just met of some of your intimate moments could be very intimidating, but Amber made it a very comfortable and enjoyable experience for us, by utilizing her natural charm and affable personality. We love her beautiful, brilliant, vibrant, and colorful photography style, which worked for redwood forest wedding. The style was so unique and vibrant, that it stood out from the rest of the photographers out there. Even though Amber was 8 months pregnant during the time of our wedding day, she worked tirelessly throughout our entire wedding day. She even hired two apprentice photographers, at no additional charge, in order to make our big day run more smoothly. The images on our wedding day turned out amazing, of course. Amber does a terrific job of asking us and our wedding party to pose and act a certain way that felt silly at the time, but trust me, the photos will turnout amazing. Amber also worked with us to create a magnificent wedding photo book. Amber has now became one of our good friends. We also love following her on Instagram stories. It’s fun and uplifting, and it brings a smile to our faces.

There aren’t enough words to express how much we love Amber! Our engagement and wedding photos look like they came from a fairytale. Her eye for color, staging, and poses is exceptional. We also loved her assistant, Mama T! Amber was so generous to offer Mama T’s services to us, which we are so grateful for! They made a great team. And somehow made all of our guests look like models :) Not only is she extremely talented, she has an amazing energy that’s so fun to have at a wedding. If you’re uncomfortable having your photo taken, Amber will make you feel comfortable, instantly. She really made us feel special and we can’t stop raving about her. The passion she has for work comes through in the quality of her photos and the care she provides to her couples. She’s really one of the best. Amber is also a great problem solver! One of our bridesmaids wore the wrong color dress, which made us panic a bit. Amber not only edited some of them, but also positioned our bridesmaid in such a way where you can barely tell that she was ever wearing the wrong dress. What a relief! Picking a photographer can be one of the most stressful wedding decisions. Schedule just one call with Amber and you’ll know you’re making the right choice!

I was the mother of the bride, and we financed the October 2019 wedding at the beautiful Sand Rock Farm in Aptos. We planned the wedding for one year and as everyone knows there is an overwhelming number of decisions to be made. Finding the right photographer is one of the most important! We struck gold with Amber! She is the BEST! Our love of Amber began with the engagement photo session in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains. Her fun personality kept the girls laughing and relaxed throughout the photo session and the photos were amazing! On the day of the wedding, she arrived at noon and worked her tail off until 8pm. I don't know how she has so much energy! She was so organized, knowing exactly when and where she wanted to take photos, and she kept us all on the timeline schedule. She kept the brides happy and calm and made all of us laugh and enjoy ourselves. She was quick to post a beautiful photo on Instagram and followed up quickly with a large number of spectacular sneak peek photos we were so pleased with, and could share with friends, family, and social media. She captured everything, and in such a beautiful and creative way. She is definitely a very talented professional and also a wonderful fun human being. I cannot say enough how much we appreciate and recommend Amber. Thank you! - Ann F (D&L wedding, Sand Rock Farm, 10.19.19)

Amber was our photographer for our wedding at the end of October. We cannot stress this enough, she made the entire experience absolutely amazing. Her professionalism, creativity, passion, energy, and positive attitude shown through for the entire day. We loved her so much that we extended her hours to stay longer! And that was just her amazing demeanor! Promptly after our big day, we got a mini preview of our pictures, which was so exciting because we had memories to share right away! She took a great group photo of everyone that attended the wedding. We used this as our thank you card and received so many complements on how fun and beautiful the photo was. The final set of pictures came about a month later and we were absolutely blown away! The images were clear, well shot, and just totally beautiful. She truly captures the day and every moment perfectly. All of the shots that we wanted were included, and the suggestions Amber had for locations, poses, and different angles turned out to be some of our favorites. Also, she had another photographer with her that was able to get really memorable shots of the groomsmen and guys getting ready. Loved all of it! We highly recommend Amber for anyone considering a wedding or related shoot in the Bay Area. She was incredible and made us feel so comfortable through the entire day. Even our guests kept telling us how impressed they were with our photographer! We will be trying to convince any and all of our friends and family that are looking for a photographer to hire Amber! She's the best!

Amber was the glue to my wedding. She is not only one of the best photographers out there but she's a necessity to every wedding. You won't find anyone more professional. I wrote a list of all the essential shots I needed, with a proposed schedule for her for the day along with my schedule. She called Me and went over every single detail, and never made me feel rushed. She had very limited time for all the things I wanted during our wedding but she went far and beyond what I expected and got everything I wanted photographed. It was a long journey to find Amber, it's so hard to know what a photographers like by there website and I wanted something very specific. No exaggeration I looked at every photographer from Big Sur to San Jose and communicated with over 40 photographers, after speaking with her, I knew she was the one. She put my wishes and hopes first, as many photographers I've worked in the past do not and her price is very fair! It was just so nice to have a photographer so talented and kind with me throughout the entire day. The final images are magazine spread quality. Thank you so much for being such a huge part of our wedding day and giving us so many spectacular images.