Joey Ikemoto Photography

I can't say enough good things about Joey Ikemoto Photography and the team they have. From the consultation, to the engagement shoot, to the wedding day, they were friendly, professional, timely, and most importantly EXCELLENT at their craft. Our photo previews for our wedding left me in tears, and that is just the previews. Joey has a way of putting people at ease, and combine that with his amazing artistic vision and you're left with stunning images that capture the energy of a truly magical day.

My husband and I have lived in Old Torrance for three years and have always noticed Joey's studio. When we got engaged, we chose his studio for our wedding photos, and I can't express enough how great Joey and his team are! Joey explained everything thoroughly, including the different pricing packages, what to expect the day of, etc, making the process straightforward. Mr. Tracy, his long-time friend and business partner, communicated with us promptly via email. On our wedding day, Joey sent his son Jonathon and his colleague, Koa. We were very impressed by their professionalism and talent, especially given their young age. It's clear that Joey is not only a great mentor but also a wonderful father. I highly recommend Joey Ikemoto; he and his team excel at capturing special moments, creating photos meant to be cherished for generations. Thank you again Joey and team for your amazing service!

Joey is attentive and very professional. He made us feel very comfortable the first day we met. He is quick to judge what needs to be done based on the situation. The staff that Joey works with are also friendly and professional, and it was great to see how hard they all worked. Joey's professionalism and bright energy kept us going. Needless to say, the photos turned out great - we were blessed with great weather on our wedding day and we love how clear and bright they turned out. We have no regrets in choosing Joey as our photographer, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Joey, and I am delighted to share my overwhelmingly positive experience. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of the photographs, every aspect of the process was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we met, the photographer exuded a genuine passion for their craft and a sincere interest in understanding our vision for the big day. Their ability to connect with us on a personal level created a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, making it easy for us to express our desires and expectations. It was clear that they were not just there to take pictures but to tell our unique love story through their lens. On the wedding day itself, Joey's professionalism and attention to detail were truly impressive. They seamlessly navigated the ceremony and reception, capturing not only the significant moments but also the candid, heartfelt expressions that often go unnoticed. Their keen eye for composition and lighting transformed ordinary scenes into extraordinary memories, ensuring that each photograph felt like a work of art. One of the standout qualities of this photographer was their ability to capture the essence of our relationship. The emotions, the laughter, and the intimate moments were all immortalized in a way that felt authentic and true to us. Looking through the gallery, we were transported back to the joyous celebration of our love, and it was evident that Joey had an innate talent for encapsulating the magic of the day.

We could not recommend Joey Ikemoto more as a photographer on your wedding day! Joey and his team were incredibly professional and we are so happy with the work product him and his team were able to produce. Joey was very efficient with the short amount of time we had before the start of the ceremony and worked well with our schedule. He even brought 2 extra photographers with him to shoot our ceremony, which we were so grateful for! While Joey and his team were very professional, they were also a ton of fun! Our entire bridal party commented on how great Joey was to work with. Joey was able to get a wide breadth of different shots which really gives life and variety to our album! We are so happy with all of the photographs from our wedding and highly recommend him and his team!

We needed a wedding photographer on relatively short notice for our wedding on the Queen Mary. I trusted my gut and went with Joey Ikemoto Photography, and definitely made the right choice! They were flexible with our day of timing and what we needed, and most importantly the photographers were so much FUN to work with the night of our wedding! We had a great time working with Jonathan and Koa, and have so many wonderful photos. There was a fast turnaround on the hundreds and hundreds of photos we received that it took me so long to properly go through them all, and when we do it is like we are reliving our wedding night! They captured all of our big moments and more beautifully. I would definitely use Joey Ikemoto again and hope to return in the future for our next photography needs!

Joey and his staff exceeded our highest expectations. I knew the photos would be great, but WOW, it’s hard to find the right words to describe just how beautiful they are. Joey and his assistants provided extreme professionalism while at the same time having a very relaxed energy and way of doing things, which helped lower my stress levels. He’s so cool, calm and collected and also funny! They are prepared for everything that can arise, including Jonathon (his son) busting out a pair of scissors when he saw my lace sleeve was snagged. We had the best time working with them. I cannot recommend Joey Ikemoto Photography enough. They are the real deal!!! Traci in the office is amazing too! Thank you all so much 🙏

Joey and his staff did an amazing job with the photography. They work extremely hard and they pay great attention to details. Our extended families all commented on how Joey and his staff made them comfortable and was very sensitive to everyone's needs. Joey is amazing with kids and did get even fussy kids to smile. He has been in business for decades and is a pro. Do not waste your time with amateurs...Joey is the best, hands down. He really tries to create the best results for you. Other photographers just go through the motions.

Joey and his team were WONDERFUL! His whole team was professional, helpful, kind, and knew how to capture beautiful moments. My husband and I are not quick to get in front of the camera and were worried about looking stiff or out of sorts; however, Joey was able to make us feel comfortable and really listened to what we wanted to capture (artsy shots and candid moments). Another piece was how familiar Joey was with our venue, Wayfarers Chapel. Not only does he know how to get the best angles/shots, but he also was very well versed with the short timeline the venue allows (2 hours from start to finish). This was invaluable because he made the best use of the time and planned out every moment with us. He even had a written timeline all planned out to ensure we got every photo we wanted. I cannot recommend Joey Ikemoto Photography enough.

Joey Ikemoto Photography was incredible! They came so prepared and were kind and professional throughout the entire day. Some bridesmaids didn't have a hair clip, so one of the photographers took out his "emergency kit" and gave her a bobby pin. They went above and beyond to make our wedding photo dreams come true. They knew how to make us and our wedding party laugh and captured authentic, special, and heartfelt moments that are now going to be lifelong memories we can carry with us. We are so appreciative of them and feel so blessed to have found them for our special day! - The Sealey's

Joey and team are the best in class for wedding photography! They provided excellent customer service and delivered the highest quality artistic products. Joey was extremely professional and knowledgable and highly organized in helping us prepare for capturing all our desired photos of our wedding day. We worked together on a detailed timeline and he executed against our list and made sure all artistic wedding shots were completed. Joey is a real pro and we choose him for his reputation of working with our venues and knowing of their standards, requirements and schedules which really kept us on track. His team was able to turnaround a preview of photos within 2 weeks and we were very pleased with viewing the starters! I highly recommend him for his wedding work especially if you are having a wedding at Wayfarer's Chapel. Thank you Joey and Kevin and team for helping us collect memories of our wedding day!

We decided to get married at Wayfarers Chapel and knew we had to have Joey as our photographer when we saw the iconic picture inside the chapel’s office! He is very familiar with the location which put me at ease. I wanted sunset pictures overlooking the ocean, and he knew exactly where to take those. He is very detailed and easy going. He had us laughing during our consultation. Our pictures came out beautiful!!! I would definitely have Joey & his team back for other events!

Joey Ikemoto is a phenomenal photographer. He was the wedding photographer for my parents when they did their renewal of vows back in 2010 and I asked him to be the photographer for my wedding on May 6, 2023. Joey and his assistants were easy to work with and made the day much more enjoyable. The pictures they took look fantastic and I’m excited to share them with all of my family and friends. I highly recommend his services to anyone that needs a professional photographer for a special event.

We were lucky enough to book our wedding photography with Joey Ikemoto and his team! My husband and I had a small wedding at Wayfarers Chapel on May 4th. We received a preview of our photos less than a week after our wedding and were blown away by the beauty of our photos. Tears came to our eyes. Joey and his team perfectly captured the joy of our day. The chapel photos are breathtaking. He had great suggestions for photo shots/locations and was open to trying some unique shots. Joey and his team also captured the warm and loving vibe of our reception perfectly. If you have any question about working with Joey and his team, don’t. You will not be disappointed!

Joey and his team were absolutely amazing! They were punctual, funny, and hard-working. Before the day of the event, Joey and his team were quick to respond and flexible. On the actual day, Joey got everyone laughing with his sense of humor and was prepared with bubbles for the young ones. The pictures also turned out spectacular with many beautiful and creative shots of the wedding ceremony and reception and the team definitely put some elbow grease into getting those shots as they helped hold down and readjust our wedding dress in the wind for the best photos and went above and beyond with their photography equipment. Definitely recommend! Couldn’t have asked for a better vendor!

Joey and his team were absolutely amazing for my daughter's wedding. He got the best out of everyone. He even had bubbles to get smiles from our 3-year-old ring bearer. Pictures turned out fantastic. Everything worked smoothly at both venues. Couldn't have been happier. I recommend Joey and his team whole heartedly.

We decided to have Joey and his team photograph our wedding and could not have been happier! Everyone was kind and funny and helped capture some amazing moments. The studio allowed for perfect backgrounds and the photos are beautiful! Joey had recommendations for other services we were able to include such as a DJ and photo booth and worked hard to help coordinate and time the entire evening. I would highly recommend using Joey Ikemoto Photography for any wedding or event!

So grateful to have Joey and his son Jonathan as our photographer on our wedding. Jonathan was very easy to work with and he always made us feel comfortable. Pictures came out soooo beautiful. Would highly recommend.No regret!!!

Get him and forget your troubles. Joey and his assistant Yano were terrific to work with. Joey’s one of the 5 recommended Photographers for the Wayfarer’s Chapel because he knows the process and has the system down to a science, but he’s a professional and can shoot anywhere. The pictures are beautiful and range from candid to artistic; one of ours resembles the poster to The Princess Bride for crying out loud. You meet them a few weeks prior to the wedding and Joey helps break down the day into 15 minute intervals for which photos are happening at which time, with whom, and how long you have to travel to all points in-between. If you have a DJ, Hair & Makeup, Wedding Coordinator, whatever, he can coordinate with them too (or modify his schedule) to make sure the timeline works for everyone. It’s awesome to have candid photos taken by friends on the day, but it’s worth the cost to have a professional get the shots you didn’t know you needed. And if you’re still on the fence, he works with a batman utility belt and was able to help me bustle my dress when all other options failed.

We had a wonderful experience working with Joey and the team. By looking at their portfolio, we knew that we wanted them to be there on our special day so badly! And we are glad that they had availability. Jonathan came out on our wedding day and did a magnificent job! We also had Joey for our engagement session. They are professional, on-time, easy to work with, and fun! We are hoping to continue working with Joey in the future!

Joey and all his team members are very polite and compassionate g. We felt their professionalism since our initial consulting so that we can completely rely on them making our wedding day being special and memorable. Needless to say regarding his high quality photos, but also their customer service is very satisfaction from beginning to follow up after the wedding.

We decided to run with Joey for our wedding photographer and he did not disappoint! After reviewing his photo gallery beforehand, it was clear he had the technical skills to take great photos. During the photoshoots, he was decisive in our shots and provided excellent direction/feedback when needed. He was a consummate professional through and through and it shined especially with his sense of time management. Joey is detail oriented so I expected us to be on time with the photoshoot schedule, which was at several different locations prior to the ceremony. What I didn’t expect was that we would be ahead of schedule! Watching Joey operate during crunch time was impressive. He had a clear vision for each shot/location and executed without hesitation, all while dealing with challenging lightning conditions at times. We appreciated arriving to the ceremony venue earlier than expected so we could take a beat to re-group. Another significant aspect we noticed was his overall presence. Joey was just a joy to be around. He was incredibly friendly and personable which resonated with many in our wedding members and guests. Ultimately, he allowed us to feel comfortable in the space which undoubtedly contributed to a better photo for everyone. Overall, we had an incredible time with Joey and we think he enjoyed our company as well. We highly recommend Joey for your photography needs. We had very memorable experience with him and couldn’t imagine hiring anyone else for our wedding day.

Joey was phenomenal! Our photos came out amazing, and he made all of our guests and bridal party feel welcome. He's so organized and easy-going, and he gave clear directions for the posing, which was helpful. I loved that he wrote up a timeline for us so we always knew where we were supposed to be and when. We actually ended up 15 mins ahead of schedule by the time we arrived for our wedding thanks to his planning, and my wedding planner was so impressed! I'd absolutely recommend him if you're considering a photographer. Also, his assistant was nice too, very friendly and considerate. Five stars all around!

They were the best part of the whole event! Whatever we needed they had. Took a lot of stress away from me the bride because I organized d the whole event!

Joey and his team helped us have an amazing wedding day. We truly appreciated his professionalism and personality. The entire process from inquiry to day of was smooth. Do yourself a favor and make sure to hire him! He will make everyone laugh and help you have an amazing wedding day. We would definitely recommend him to any of our friends and family that are getting married.

Joey and his team are simply put AMAZING! From the pre-planning meeting, through the engagement shoot and for the BIG day they were nothing short of wonderful to work with. The professionalism and scheduling was top notch. If you or your partner are bad at keeping to a timely schedule and are worried the day of, have no fear. Joey breaks down the entire time he will be with you to ensure that not only do you end up with the most beautiful and creative photos but that you have the time to get the shots you are truly going to want. We had 7 kids in our wedding all under the age of 7, he managed to get perfect wedding party shots with all of the kids not only looking but also smiling. His right hand, Tracy is also fantastic, promptly communicates and is very thorough. We came in from out of state and they were the easiest and most stress free of all the vendors we dealt with. If you are looking for an incredible photographer look no further. We will absolutely be using Joey and his team again.

Joey's photos were nothing short of incredible. The photographers were very professional and had some very creative ideas for photos (like a photo with some stuffed toys of great value to me that my (now) husband gifted me). The photos truly did take our breath away. The photographers were empathetic (like having me stand in the shade when it wasn't my turn for pictures) and were very personable. I don't usually like taking photos, but this honestly was a FUN experience. Thank you so much for making the most incredible memories of our special day. The memories we have that will be passed down through generations are worth every penny. If there is anything to invest in for a wedding, it's definitely the photographer! Thank you, Joey and team!!!

Joey is an expert in his field of photography! Our wedding photos came out beautifully. We found Joey through Wayfarers Chapel. His artistry stood out to us so we decided to book him for our big day. We are so glad we did because every minute & moment of our wedding was documented by Joey & his team. They kept it professional and had great vibes the whole event. The photos were delivered quickly and we even got a sneak peak before receiving the whole batch. We definitely recommend Joey for his expertise & eye for detail. He’s extremely easy to work with, communication was on point & he overdelivered! https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce2jQGyL287/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Joey Ikemoto and his team are incredibly responsive, warm & friendly and best of all - extremely talented! If you are looking for a photographer that gives you what you'd expect to commemorate your special day, plus the unexpected with stunning and truly unique photos - look no further.

We really loved working with Joey and his team for our wedding. They were very professional and fun to work with. We got our photos much faster they are gorgeous. I would definitely work with them again.

There has been a photo on my dream board for years. I did not know it was by Joey Ikemoto. As I was calling around, his greeting was the most down to earth, professional I had experienced. With a short time frame, he still put us at ease. Taking down names of family, and even returning to the reception to make sure he caught everyone important on film. I was so stressed being late to the church (which I do not recommend) he still found the artisitic moments we were hoping for. The staff at the church even said we chose wisely which put me at ease. I am so happy with the photos, Joey, and his team! Magic!

I found out about Joey through my venue. My husband and I met with several photographers and Joey was the one that we felt the most comfortable with. My husband does not like taking pictures! Joey got him to smile and relax during our engagement pictures. When our wedding came around my husband felt comfortable being around him and the camera. He was professional and fun! He did an amazing job with my little nephews and our flower girl. He engaged with all of our guests and made them feel comfortable in front of the camera. My guests are still talking about Joey and our beautiful pictures. Tracy was super helpful throughout the process and was easy to communicate with. I highly recommend booking him and his team!

Joey is the best! Joey and his team are extremely professional and fun, they really guided us through the picture taking process and customized it to the location and time of year/day. Worked seamlessly with both venues for the ceremony and reception as well as the DJ and reception staff. Selecting Joey was one of our best decisions for our wedding planning.

We worked with Joey two years in a row for both a backyard COVID wedding and a traditional, full-blown wedding. Both times, Joey and his staff were incredibly accomodating and helped us immensely throughout the entire process. From going through the wedding timeline to their incredible photographers scoping out the venue beforehand, the thoroughness and professionalism that the staff showed made our experience wonderful, not to mention, the photos came out amazing! Thank you so much to Joey and his team for capturing our special days!

We are so glad to have chosen Joey and his team for our engagement and wedding photos!  We've enjoyed working with them and chatting about our vision for the big day.  They are such pros and captured us during our special day in the best way.  Joey and his team instilled such confidence in us and we knew that we were in their very good and capable hands during such a stressful and fun day.  Looking back through our photos is so great because we're reminded of the magic that we had on that day, even when it rained.  I also appreciate the reliable communication; Traci is great about responding to my emails and phone calls right away.  Thank you for the wonderful customer service!

Joey Ikemoto and his team are some of the best photographers in Southern California. From our first conversation to the day of our wedding, Joey was personable, professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Not only is he an incredible photographer and artist--he also helped us schedule out our wedding day so that we could get beautiful photo opportunities at different locations without an ounce of stress. Joey made our wedding day run smoothly and provided us memories of our day that could only be produced by a true artist. Friends and family, myself and my husband are all aghast at the sheer beauty of our wedding photos. You absolutely cannot go wrong by commissioning Joey Ikemoto photography to shoot your big day. He is the best that the business has to offer.

Joey Ikemoto and his team are true professionals and Mr. Ikemoto a true artist and master of his craft. His work on our wedding at Wayfarers Chapel on 12/28/21 was incredible. If you are looking for a team of experts for your wedding don't look any further. Their work is beyond compare. Believe me when I say his work is true artistry.

Joey did a wonderful job at our wedding. He kept the mood light so we felt relaxed on our big day and did a great job at interacting with us and our guests. The photographs turned out amazing and some look like they are from a fairy tale. He has a great understanding of what looks good for a photograph. We would absolutely recommend!

It was an absolute joy to work with Joey and his team! The entire process from beginning to end was seamless. Joey is an absolute dream to work with- he is detailed, thorough, and professional while also being super fun, friendly, and easy to work with! He was able to make both my partner and I feel super comfortable while taking some really amazing shots of us. Behind the scenes, Tracy was able to enhance and be the creative eye for our album! He was extremely patient and flexible with us while we were choosing photos for our wedding album. His vision in creating and designing the album went above and beyond what we had expected! Highly recommend Joey Ikemoto Photography and his dream team- we could not have asked for a more responsive and professional team!

We absolutely loved having Joey as our photographer for the wedding. The wedding packages are simple and easy to understand. You can pick and choose your own photos and albums you want for the package instead of getting only fixed prints. And everyone in this studio is so friendly and they communicate with you through the whole process. We had Joey as our photographer and he always has the most positive energy, and he was always making us laugh during the photos. He kept everything organized and provided a breakdown of the schedule of what pictures will be taken and when. We loved that because the time frame helped keep everyone around us organized and on track with what else needs to be done and by when. He also lets you request specific pictures you want, such as Kevin (the groom) wanted a photo of him and all his siblings while I (Cindy - the bride) wanted a photo with all the little nephews and one with the crowd I had grown up with. This is a little detail I love because not all the groom’s siblings and my little nephews live in the area or even the state, and the crowd I grew up with I do not get to see as often because they have all moved, so getting photos with them was extremely important to both of us. On the day of the wedding, he came in a 2-man team. It was him (Joey) and another one of his associates named Kevin (funny watching both the groom and a photographer answer when you called out the name Kevin). They arrived early and we loved the energy they came in with. They came prepared for everything that day. They were able to keep my nephews smiling for all their photos with bubbles and great energy and tools just in case anything broke, and they were able to fix something that went wrong with my necklace. To add to this is Kevin (The groom) and myself have never really taken professional photos, but he kept us laughing and relaxed and was able to ease the nerves, so the photos felt more natural rather than a forced pose. I absolutely love that they talk to you too while taking the photos. There was absolutely no silence or awkward pauses. All the photos they were giving you ways to move and talking to you, like actual conversation. And they are so nice giving compliments the entire time. We got the preview of the wedding day pictures a little bit ago and they look AMAZING!!! We could not be happier with the way the pictures came out. He and his team captured some of the best moments and the pictures came out beautiful. Everything from the engagement shoot to the day of the wedding was beyond perfect. We cannot say enough positive things about Joey or his studio. They were amazing and we could not have asked for a better photographer for our big day.

Natasha and I wanted the best photographer for our wedding. We did a lot of research, read tons of reviews online, visited several studios in the area, but when we spoke to Joey Ikemoto and saw his work at his office we didn't have any doubt! Joey Ikemoto Photography is absolutely the best in the business! We were very impressed by their organization, professionalism, experience, attention to details, and way of working. We had so many questions, but Joey and his assistants made the wedding run so smoothly, and we had a lot of fun with them in the process! We love our photos and the way Stacy put them together in the album at the office. We definitely suggest Joey for any special event!

Joey and his team were very professional and reliable. He has many years of experience in photography and wedding venues that made the whole process and day-of wedding seamless. I did not need to hire a coordinator for my microwedding because Joey mapped out our wedding day timeline in 15 minutes increments. He was a pleasure to work with!

Joey is a really friendly man and we totally loved his personality and the quality of the work. I am not good at smiling when we take a photo but he made me smile, thanks! The photo he took was also very nice and I see he enjoys his work and its quality is excellent as he loves his work so much. We totally recommend him!

We really enjoyed our experience with Joey, first from our engagement shoot, then later for our wedding day. He met with us before the wedding to discuss his ideas and plan out a detailed timeline. We got married at Wayfarers which was hectic because you only have 2 hours on the grounds, 30 mins of which was the actual ceremony. Given the extreme time constraints, Joey maximized the amount of photos he could get in the time he had. You could tell he is an expert photographer and had Wayfarers memorized like the back of his hand! There were photos that we wanted that didn't end up being taken, but that wasn't because of Joey; it was due to the limited time we could be at Wayfarers and also a limo that didn't show up on time after the ceremony. Bummer for us but the photo previews were beautiful! Joey knew photographing 2 brides wearing dresses with long intricate veils would be even more challenging given the time constraints, so he brought on a second professional photographer, Henry, at no additional cost to us to work with him to make sure our day went as smoothly as possible. We would highly recommend working with him for any special occasion!

Working with Joey and his team was such a pleasure. They were completely prepared and made our wedding photography experience simple, fun and stress free. They did an excellent job with the before, ceremony, and reception photos without us having to worry about a thing. Hiring them made the amount of work we had to do effortless and easy. We highly recommend Joey and we are thankful for finding him as our wedding photographer

Working with Joey and his team was such a pleasure. They were completely prepared and made our wedding photography experience simple, fun and stress free. They did an excellent job with the ceremony and reception photos without us having to worry about a thing. Hiring him made the amount of work we had to do effortless and easy. We highly recommendl Joey and we are thankful for finding him as our wedding photographer!

Joey Ikemoto photographed our September 22, 2021, wedding at Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes. My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend Joey and his team! I was a fan of Joey Ikemoto Photography long before seeing them on the recommended vendors list at Wayfarers Chapel. I had one of Joey’s photos saved on my phone as a picture I wanted to recreate for the wedding day. So when I learned it was Joey, it was a no-brainer. My husband and I had to have the best! During the short time we worked together, Joey and Tracy were always responsive to our questions and concerns. I could expect a response from them within 24 hours or less. Joey is down-to-earth, polite, professional, and FUNNY! When we met with him at his beautiful studio, he was as invested in creating our timeline, ensuring we had time for the photos we wanted, and understanding our wedding photography priorities. It felt like a collaboration with a true professional through a process he has mastered! Joey and his team received so many compliments from our family and friends. One of our family members assumed Joey was a close friend of my husband and I because he meshed with the crowd so well! In a nutshell, the quality of Joey Ikemoto Photography’s work is impeccable and stunning. The angles and lighting captured my invisibly sculpted arms, LOL! In other words, the photos captured the beautiful moment my husband and I shared. Joey Ikemoto Photography offers more to your wedding day photos than your typical photographer. His experience and eye for detail are out of this world. Not to mention he’s a baby/toddler whisperer! My 10-month-old cousin and two years old nephew followed Joey’s lead! WOW! Look no further, Joey Ikemoto Photography.

Suzette from Joey Ikemoto Photography was everything we were looking for in a wedding photographer. She did a wonderful job of capturing every special moment from our big day. She helped keep the mood light and fun while delivering some stunning shots. We’re thrilled with the way our wedding photos turned out. She knew how to get the most out of our beautiful venue. Joey and his team did a great job of making sure all the bases were covered, and that every moment that was important to us would come through in the photos. We are so happy that we found Joey Ikemoto Photography, and give them the highest recommendation!

We went with the most affordable package which is supposed to be with an apprentice photographer but we were elated when Joey carved out time himself to be our photographer. He's a consummate professional with a great sense of humor who takes even better photos. He was flexible, understanding and I have had professional photographers and wedding planners tell me he's taken the best wedding photos they have ever seen.

Seriously cannot say enough great things about Joey and his team! They are all so wonderful! We met with Tracy and Joey two years ago to plan our wedding which was supposed to happen in 2020, but thanks to COVID got postponed. Joey and Tracy were speaking with us the whole time and suggested other great vendors which we did go with and the team they suggested just made everything so much easier! We even did our engagement shoots with Joey and will probably do more in the future. We got their photo booth addition which was so fun, they had so many props, our wedding guests loved it! Joey and Joanna were our photographers for our wedding day and from what we’ve seen posted in their blog the photos were amazing! We can’t wait to see the full gallery of photos. They were able to make us candidly laugh and knew all the perfect lighting and areas to capture. They were the most prepared team in our entire wedding and really helped us envision our perfect day. Joey, his entire team, and the vendors he suggested really made our wedding the best.

Joey's photos are amazing and he is so much fun to work with. He had us, our friends and family smiling constantly and we are so happy to have found him.

Joey and his team did a phenomenal job capturing key moments on our wedding day. Joey is a true expert at his craft; he set up great shots, made good use of the time we had, posed us well, and helped us feel comfortable. Joey and his team captured great moments and we are very satisfied with the experience!

Last month, I had the privilege of working with Joey for a wedding at the Maxwell House in Pasadena (I'm a wedding DJ). I had already known about (and admired) Joey's photography before meeting him, and working with him at the wedding turned out to be just as inspiring. His professionalism, positive attitude, and passion for photography were evident throughout the entire wedding. Joey's great with people, and when he organized the guests for a group photo after the Ceremony, it was clear that the guests had fun working with him as well. If you have any doubts, simply look through the photos on Joey's website and you'll see that his attention to detail is nothing short of stellar. I'd trust him with the photography at my own wedding, and I'd highly recommend checking him out if you need a wedding photographer yourself!

We are so happy we went with Joey and his team for our wedding! From beginning to end, we felt very taken care of and he really knows what he's doing. He has an amazing eye for detail and our photos could not come out more perfectly! The memories he captured for us will last a lifetime! He is the absolute best to work with and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

We had the absolute pleasure of contracting Joey and his team to photograph our wedding on June 6th at the Wayfarer's Chapel. We had initially found him through the Wayfarer's suggested vendors and was doubly confirmed when we found out my husband's sister had also used him for her wedding! First of all, we had to postpone our date a whole year due to the pandemic and they easily worked with us on the changes. Second, we couldn't nail down a time to do our engagement shoot because of my husband's deployment schedule and then the pandemic and were still so easy to work with at the last minute. Neither of us, my husband nor myself, are photographic, center of attention people to the point where it makes us uncomfortable but Joey and his team made everything so easy. Our engagement photos turned out amazing. We don't consider ourselves particularly photogenic but we actually look great! It was a downright miracle. For our actual wedding day, they had our whole schedule laid out for us to work within the tight timeframe the Wayfarer provides. They made our whole day so much less stressful AND fun! Our photos are fantastic and fit our personalities so well. Take a gander at our preview below and see how amazing they are. If we have any other life events, we're looking forward to seeing Joey again. We might even pop in for a Christmas photo or two. https://blog.joeyikemoto.com/wayfarers-chapel-matt-raffel/ P.S. All of Joey's photographers are wonderful, truly. His whole team is great but we had the great fortune of having Joey himself as our main photographer and if you should get the chance, 100% absolutely book him to be yours. You'll be soo happy you did.