$1,200 starting price
About this vendor
Joe & Vickie Kuan
Owner
In business: 22+ years
Team: 5 members
Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese
Business: Asian-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
Immortalizing Your Best Memories In Time
At Joie Elie, our photos and wedding films tell a story; your story. We capture your most beautiful, intimate, and heartfelt moments in a detailed and artistic fashion. Your wedding day should be the happiest and most carefree day of your life; so sit back, let loose, and let us immortalize the memories that will last you a lifetime.
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- Asian-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Joie Elie Photography & Cinematography received glowing reviews for capturing beautiful and candid moments at weddings. Vickie and Joe's professional and friendly approach put couples at ease, receiving praise for their responsiveness and ability to personalize packages. Their talent for seizing emotions, attention to detail, and quick turnaround time in delivering high-quality photos earned them high recommendations from multiple reviewers, who valued the team's skill in capturing special moments and unique cultural traditions. The team's ability to connect on a personal level and provide a stress-free experience made them a favorite choice for wedding photography.Review photos
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Working with Joe and Vickie was one of the best decisions that we made for our wedding! We started our wedding planning with lots of virtual vendor conversations. From the moment that we spoke with Vickie, we knew that we wanted to work with them. They really focus on making YOUR VISION come true while providing feedback from their years of experience. We had a wonderful experience with the engagement photos and were very excited for the wedding (we booked photography and videography). Let me tell you, the team at Joie Elie blew us away! They were very focused on capturing all of our special moments (the sneak peek photos were breathtaking) while making sure that we were able to enjoy the day. Joe and Vickie recommended some moments that we should capture and we are so glad that we did. Something to note is that your wedding schedule is likely going to be a bit delayed due to a range of factors (this happened to us and impacted our photography timeline). The team at Joie Elie did not panic and came up with solutions to ensure that we got back on schedule. Even after 8 hours of event coverage, they were very kind and we couldn’t ask for a better team to work with. We are very excited to get our wedding photos/scrapbook and videos. Highly, highly, highly recommend the team at Joie Elie!
Vickie and Joe did such an incredible job on my wedding. They captured beautiful shots of the entire affair, included an engagement shoot, and were very responsive to all of our questions. They got us our pictures back in a little over two weeks.
I was skeptical at first about hiring Vickie and Joe based off of just the reviews on the knot. However, come our wedding Joe was incredible. The pictures are beautiful, he listened to what my husband and I wanted, he was passionate and made the experience very fun. He also stayed calm with us having a large wedding and wedding party. Cannot recommend them enough!
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It was clear that Joe is passionate about his work. Our wedding was around 70 guests, and as the sole photographer, he was seemingly always nearby to capture special moments, while also spotting candid ones from a distance. Despite light rain during our pre-ceremony photos, Joe surprised us with a large white umbrella, which allowed for some pretty outdoor shots to still happen.
We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Joie Elie Photography capture the essence of our Orthodox wedding. Their understanding of our traditions and the unique moments that make an Orthodox ceremony special was truly remarkable.
Joe approached our wedding with not just professionalism but also a deep appreciation for the cultural and religious nuances involved. They seamlessly blended into the ceremony, capturing every symbolic gesture and emotional exchange with finesse.
The attention to detail in capturing the rituals, the vibrant colors, and the candid emotions made our wedding album a work of art. Joe and Vickie not only documented moments but also preserved the cultural significance and spiritual essence of our union.
Their ability to navigate the intricate aspects of an Orthodox wedding showcased not only their skill but also their commitment to understanding the cultural context. The result was a collection of photos that tell a rich, visual story of our celebration.
We are beyond grateful for Joe and Vickie's dedication to making our Orthodox wedding visually stunning and culturally meaningful. If you're seeking a photographer who understands the unique dynamics of an Orthodox ceremony, we wholeheartedly recommend Joie Elie Photography.
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Our experience with Joie Elie Photography was absolutely phenomenal! My best friend used them in her wedding in 2018. Since I was one of the bridesmaids, I had seen them in action so it is a no brainer to me to work with them!
Their keen eye for detail and ability to seize candid emotions astounded us. Joe and Vickie went above and beyond, making us feel at ease, helping the groomsmen fixing their bow ties & boutonnieres and finishing all the mandatory group photos within the time crunch since we were running behind.
The final photos exceeded our expectations, showcasing not just images but the true spirit of us! Choosing Joie Elie was the best decision we made! Two thumbs up!
We are beyond thrilled with the incredible work of Joie Elie Photography for our wedding day! From the first consultation to the final delivery of our photos, the experience has been top-notch!
Joe and the entire team have an unparalleled talent for capturing the essence of each moment. Our wedding ceremony was a mix of Hindu and Christian and yet they are able to capture all the key moments beautifully. The attention to detail is impeccable, and their ability to seize both candid and formal shots is truly commendable. Our wedding album is a treasure trove of emotions, beautifully preserved for a lifetime.
Working with Joie Elie Photography was an absolute pleasure. Their professionalism and friendly approach made us feel comfortable and allowed us to be ourselves in front of the camera.
Our friends and family cannot stop raving about the photos, and we find ourselves reliving the day each time we flip through our album. Joie Elie Photography played a crucial role in making our wedding day unforgettable, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple seeking a photography team who go above and beyond! (Joe pinned all the boutonnieres for the entire wedding day, very helpful and handy! )
Working with Joie Elie Photography was a stress-free experience. Their professionalism and friendly demeanor put us at ease, making the entire wedding day enjoyable.
The turnaround time for receiving our photos was surprisingly quick (we received our photos on our first month wedding anniversary), and the quality surpassed our expectations. The images were not just photographs; they were visual narratives that allowed us to relive every emotion and detail of our special day. The post-production work showcased the team's artistic flair and commitment to delivering nothing but excellence.
In addition to their technical skills, Joie Elie Photography's ability to connect with their clients on a personal level sets them apart. It felt like having friends capturing our most precious moments, and that warmth translated into the final product.
Our friends and family have been raving about the photos, and we couldn't be happier with the decision to choose Joie Elie Photography. Highly recommended! A++
I highly recommend booking Joieeliephotography for your wedding. They will not disappoint. I booked them for my engagement shoot and wedding and I was so happy with their team and how my photos came out! Amazing photos and a very trustworthy team. Thank you so much Joie Elie for capturing these precious moments for us!
I highly recommend Joie Elie Photography & Cinematography for any event. We used them for photography for our wedding. Vickie was very quick to answer any emails and questions that you may have. She also personalized a package to our exact wants and needs. She captured every aspect of our wedding perfectly and now we have beautiful videos to look back on the special day!
Joe was our photographer and he was such a joy to work with. He had good ideas for staged shots during our first look and rolled with the punches for candid photos during the wedding/reception as well. The pictures turned out beautifully, Joe captured every important memory, and communication was seamless with him and Vickie throughout.
Joe and Vicky were incredible! We got married in February and they bared the cold to get some great shots! My husband and I do not really like taking photos and they made it so natural and got such great shots of the night. I love looking back at the photos and seeing the genuine reactions and great time everyone had. Can’t recommend these two enough!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/15/2023
Thank you Sneha for taking the time to share your experience. It is such a pleasure to work with you and Tristan and witness your love and commitment for each other. May our life path come across again soon!
We are so happy we booked Joie Elie! Vickie was so responsive as we prepared for our wedding, and on the day, Joe arranged and shot incredible photos. We are over the moon with how they turned out. Not only did we get the shots we wanted, but Joe creatively arranged us to maximize light, shape, and the surrounding area. For example, we have shots on a carousel on the boardwalk that I never would have considered asking for - but they are some of my favorites! He was so kind and patient with us on a day with so many moving parts. Would recommend to anyone!
Vickie, Joe and team were great throughout the whole process before and during the wedding. We felt at ease with Joe behind the camera. Family and friends all gave compliments to them saying they were so friendly and professional. We just received our photos and we are so happy how they turned out. We can’t wait to see the video and wedding book. Definitely recommend Joie Elie Photography to anyone looking for a photographer/videographer for their upcoming wedding!
We booked Joe and a Vickie for our wedding last October and we were so glad we did! Our pictures were amazing. Joe was prompt, very personable and they made the entire experience effortless. Thank you for amazing pictures and memories!
Couldn't have been happier with my choice. I've received many compliments and I'm impressed as well.
We could not have made a better choice with Jo as out wedding photographer. We got married at Born to Run Farm and he really made an awesome job. You can see some of our professional pictures took by him in his Instagram page and you will see what I am taking about. He really made our night. Jo & Vickie are the best!
Joe was extremely professional and a pleasure to work with on our wedding day. He was very knowledgable about the correct lighting and poses to make for some incredible photos. He also made sure to take any specific photos we requested, and had no problem extending our session by an extra hour at the last minute. We also always received quick replies to any of our emails or questions.
Joe and Vickie were amazing to work with! From the very beginning I loved how affordable they were and they never pushed me to spend extra money. We even got an engagement shoot included when we booked for the wedding! Joe was awesome to work with for the engagement photos and on the day of the wedding. The communication beforehand was great, they answered all of my questions and we had a meeting before the wedding to go over the timeline so there was nothing to worry about the day of. Joe is extremely skilled and was able to work efficiently with our small window of time to take pictures during cocktail hour. We also had Teresa for half of the time and they worked so well together. They made us feel comfortable and it was clear to see their strong knowledge in photography. A really nice surprise was that we got all of our pictures back (about 2,000) only two weeks after the wedding date! They are all truly breathtaking and I am SO happy that I chose Joie Elie to work with, I highly recommend booking with them!
Remarkable, professional, high-quality photographers! We used their photography services for our wedding. We met with them twice before the event to go over the schedule, and they even sent us a questionnaire to clarify exactly what we wanted to have happen.
Joe captured every moment of our outdoor intimate wedding. He made even a little backyard wedding beautiful and memorable. He processed all the pictures he took and sent us a USB of the day.
We spent $1300 for a 6-hr day for a ceremony, reception, and bride-groom solo session without venue change. I believe their packages are remarkably competitive for the quality you recieve. You will not regret getting a photographer for such a special occasion, and Joie Elie captured the moment perfectly.
Response from the Vendor on 07/02/2021
Dear Kim, thank you for your thorough review of our service. We are grateful to be part of your wedding celebration. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to seeing you & Michael again soon. :)
Our Wedding was this past Saturday. Joe went above and beyond to get creative and beautiful shots! We had an outdoor wedding and It rained on and off and his creativity incorporating the weather and the environment was unbelievable! His eye for detail and creativity is second to none! He is also the nicest person. From the beginning consultation right through to the wedding day he and Vickie were always available to speak to, answer questions and offer ideas. It was a fantastic experience. I cannot wait to see our photos! Thank you Joe!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2021
Thank you Lisa for your time and efforts to review our services. It is a pleasure to work with you and Steven! Really appreciate you! -Joe
Vickie and Joe did an amazing job capturing our wedding day! They made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and we really enjoyed doing our couple’s photos. My husband and I are very pleased with the quality of the photos and videos we received and are impressed by their turnaround time. We especially loved our highlight video! Throughout the entire process, Vickie responded promptly to all of my emails. Thank you for everything! We highly recommend Joie Elie!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2021
Thank you, Priti for your kind words. Sharing is caring. We look forward to seeing your smiles again at family and friend's events in the near future. -Joe
To understand this review let me start by saying.. I am an antibride, I never dreamed of my wedding day ever. Vickie and Joe are just above and beyond. Joe was unbelievable on my wedding day. He delivered the most stunning pictures. His artistic and candid shots are beyond beautiful. He knew at my wedding what was going to look the best and it shows in every picture. The turn around time was shorter than I can have ever imagined!
I highly recommend and will be using them in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2021
Thank you Dana for reviewing our services. It is a pleasure to work with you & Ronald. May our life paths come across again soon. -Joe
Joe and Vickie are the perfect pair to film and photograph any wedding. They did both the photography and videography for our November wedding and to say they blew us out of the water would be an understatement. Our favorite part was the highlight video. I’ve watched it over 150 times in two days ( no joke). They are both kind, affordable, and have a perfect vision to capture any wedding. Do yourself a favor and book with them. It will be the best and easiest decision of your wedding planning journey.
It was an absolute pleasure working with Vickie and Joe this past year for our engagement photoshoot and wedding day photography and cinematography! We came across Joie Elie Photography and Cinematography during our vendor search and instantly fell in love with their work. From the very beginning, Vickie and Joe were extremely professional and personable to work with.
Joe traveled to Philadelphia for our engagement photoshoot. My husband and I wanted some fun couple photos in the city we love (where we met). Joe made us feel very comfortable and captured beautiful, candid moments. He’s truly an artist! After seeing the results of that day, my husband and I were so excited to work with Joe and his wife Vickie on our wedding day.
We got married on June 23, 2019 in New Jersey. With this being the first wedding in both of our families, we greatly appreciated Vickie’s suggestions throughout the planning process and incorporated them into creating the perfect wedding day schedule! We had a multicultural wedding, and Vickie and Joe did an AMAZING job capturing all the meaningful details. A few of our favorite moments included: reading love letters we wrote to each other, our first look before the ceremony, and sneaking away before cake cutting for a nighttime photo session. As we look back at our photos and highlight video, we are simply in awe of their work! Vickie and Joe are so thoughtful in their approach and perfectly captured all the emotions and subtle expressions of the day! We cannot thank them enough for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime!!
Joie Elie photographed both our engagement and wedding photos in September and did an amazing job! We chose to have only one photographer (Joe) and we still received roughly 2000 photos of our special day. His photo styling is very artistic and natural - he is a wizard with lighting! We also received our edits very quickly which was fantastic. We received a sampling of edits online within one week after the wedding and a flash drive of all 2000 edited photos within 4-5 weeks. I would definitely recommend him for your special day.
Joie Elie was excellent during our wedding (Indian and American fusion wedding). The crew was very professional and familiar with traditional Indian and American customs. They were a pleasure to work with, produced excellent photos / video, and we would definitely recommend!
What an amazing company! We are so happy that we chose Joie Elie for our engagement photos, wedding photos, and wedding cinematography, and we would recommend them to anyone! Joie Elie provided a personal experience throughout our several events. They were always very accommodating, and helped to make sure that we got all the photos and videos that we could want out of our wedding. They are also incredibly receptive to feedback regarding the wedding videos, and have worked with us many times to perfect the videos to what we individually are looking for. The quality of the photos and videos is undeniable, and we are so fortunate to have chosen them to help document our engagement and wedding. We would recommend Joie Elie Photography and Cinematography to anyone looking for a personal touch on an important day, wedding or otherwise!
Joie Elie went above and beyond our expectations as our wedding photographer and cinematographer at Woodcliffe Lake Manor. Being that we requested only one of each, they were still able to capture every single important moment in our wedding! Joe who was the photographer was VERY attentive to us (bride and groom) and was able to capture beautiful moments we didn't even expect. One of our favorite photos was from that attentiveness. They even sent us already edited photos the day after the wedding! I cannot express enough how happy we were to have Joie Elie as our photographer and cinematography and would highly recommend them to anyone else.
If you are looking to have someone capture every single important moment for you, look no further than Joie Elie Photgraphy & Cinematography.
Joe and Vickie were amazing for our wedding. They have an amazing eye for composition and light and are able to direct bodies as needed. They snap posed and candid shots exquisitely, capturing the feel of our entire wedding party.
Joe's intuition for weddings is unmatched. My husband and I left the wedding for a couple a minutes to step away from all the hustle and bustle, and he was able to sniff us out! It was honestly a blessing because he capture some amazing couple shots of us in the nighttime with a beautiful background.
Joe and Vickie were extremely prompt and sent us some "sneak peek" photos within 24 hours! They were amazing and cannot wait for the photos and video! You cannot go wrong with Joie Elie and you will not be disappointed one bit!
Wow! Joe, Vickie, and the rest of the Joie Elie team were incredible from beginning to end. Initial interactions were with Vickie for planning and booking, and she was always available via email, call, or text. We were able to figure out the whole day with her experience in addition to our own vision. On the day of, the entire team was so excited and involved, which made it easy to get through so much photography (and videography!). We did a same-day edit, which blew our expectations away. Our guests were similarly wowed by the work they did when we showed the video at the reception. It's crazy how much they can do in only a few hours of filming and editing! Both my wife and I had a great experience with the entire team; Joe was so funny and relaxed, making it simple for us and our bridal party to be just as relaxed and engaged with the work. Highly recommended!
I found Joie Elie Photography through my mother in law. I am very grateful for the recommendation as it is one of the best decisions for my wedding planning. They went with us on the trolley on the wedding day so we had a fabulous time traveling around the downtown philly for photo session on my wedding day. I am amazed when I receive thousands of photos in a USB drive 4 weeks after the wedding. I also saw my wedding movie trailer at the same time and we are so pleased. Thank you Joie Elie photography for capturing my day so beautifully. My younger sister is also engaged too. We can't wait to see you again at her wedding!
My sister used Joie Elie Photography for her wedding video service two years ago and she regretted not using their photography service. So she made sure that I signed up both at the same time and get my complimentary engagement photo shoot as well. From the engagement photo shoot, I am impressed already. We went to TCNJ where my husband and I first met and Joe took "tons" of great pictures there. It is really hard to choose what to go into the photo guest book. On the wedding day, they flew a drone to capture our beach side ceremony and all the guests were raving about how beautiful these shots are when Joie Elie put together a same day edit for us later at the reception. My sister is expecting and very close to her due date so she can only join us from ipad but Joe also got a shot of her during reception dancing from her home. I have no idea when and where Joe took those shots but he and his entire team did capture all the essence of the events and we feel that it is money well spent. Two thumbs up!
My sister-in -aw who used JoIe Elie Photography last year for her wedding and she gave me Vickie's contact. When I talked with Vickie over the phone, she is very friendly and knowledgeable and directing me to choose the best package for me immediately. My husband and I are both optometrists and we would like to work with the photographers that are creative and efficient since we don't have much time to plan for our wedding due to our busy work schedule. Both Joe and Vickie showed up early on my wedding day and start working immediately. Even things are running late here and there, they simply go with the flow and cool. Their entire team is very courteous and our family and guests feel so comfortable and we have so many wonderful pictures from the wedding. Their work speak for themselves!
Throughout the event, I notice that Joe is very diligent in taking the photos and he carried three cameras with different lens and constantly lowering down so he won't block anyone's view. I highly recommend Joie Elie Photography and plan to use them for our family's future events.
My older sister used Joie Elie Photography seven years ago and we had great experience with them. It is a no brainer to stick to someone we already know. When Joe and Vickie entered my room, our entire family felt so relaxed knowing what to expect and consider them as our family friends already. When working with Joe from Joie Elie Photography, I never need to pretend, pose or stage any of the shots. Their entire team is like ninja, very lowkey and able to capture all the important moments and true family reaction at the right timing. Again, I was being forewarned by my sister, there are too many good pictures after the wedding to select for the album. It did take me a while to decide what to go into the album. From the cover to inside layout, what they recommended is based on their professional judgement and they don't do any pressure sale at all. Joie Elie Photography is superb. I can't recommend them highly enough.
I found Joie Elie Photography through my best friend. Half of my wedding parties already used Joe as their photographer so it is an easy decision for me. Joe is very patient and creative. He calmed me down on my wedding day by letting me know what to expect. When I saw the sneak preview pictures after returning from my honeymoon, my husband and I are beyond ecstatic. Every one keeps raving about the pictures even my tough parents who are not easily pleased. I received my photo USB drive two weeks after the wedding and was given very clear direction as to how to select my pictures online to make an album. I receive my album last week, which is two month after the wedding, faster than all my friends who use other photographers instead. I'd highly recommend Joie Elie Photography to all my family and friends.
Joe and his associate photographer Matt are beyond amazing. Too many excellent photos after the wedding ad I have hard time narrowing them down. I receive my photos within 3 weeks after the wedding after I return from honeymoon. I cant wait to share with my family & friends immediately! Joe is very hands on and friendly. He not only takes great photos but also help the groomsmen pin their boutonniere nicely. Joe's work is very unique and they stand out immediately when I was doing my photographer's research and I knew he is the one I need for my wedding. This is hands down the best decision ever made. I highly recommend Joie Elie Photography to all couples who don't want to the same old wedding photography.
Wow!! Joie Elie blew us away with our same day edit, video and album. We were lucky to get married on the day of the blizzard of 2016 ! They booked a room the night before the wedding knowing the storm was fast approaching. A few days before the wedding they captured some great ariel video & photos with their drone knowing the pending storm would make that type of cinematography difficult on the day of. They had meticulously planned for the day and their team was strategically positioned to capture every moment, angle, perspective of the video. We still have guests complimenting us on the same day edit. We are constantly told how it was one of the best people have seen. They did an amazing job editing their video during our break between the wedding and reception to enable us to show the same day edit at the beginning of our reception before we walked out. The video for the overall day was put together in a 30 minute format which was just perfect. They really captured the memory of that day brilliantly. HIGHLY recommended.
I corresponded with Vickie for over a year in regards to using their photography and cinematography services for my wedding. The interactions whether it be over the phone or through email were always professional and timely. The quality of their work is outstanding and worth every penny. Everyone who saw the pictures and/or the videos from the wedding said that Joie Elie Photography and Cinematography captured the day perfectly. My husband and I couldn't agree more, and we would highly recommend their services to anyone and everyone.
Beyond amazing. Joe and Vickie were fantastic. I hired Joe and an assistant photographer for our wedding day. They were punctual, unobtrusive, and totally professional. Our photos were delivered to us via USB in less than a month and the online gallery was easy to use. Joe and his assistant, Matt, somehow captured the most private and beautiful moments and we didn't even know they were there. I am blown away by the photos. My family and friends have all said they our photos are magazine-worthy. I cannot recommend Joie Elie enough and they are affordable to boot.
Joe and Vickie from Joie Elie Photography are masters of their craft. They were prompt, yet flexible, very friendly and accommodating, and extremely patient throughout the entire day. They flawlessly blended into the background at our wedding, documenting all the important moments without intruding. From creative angles to original poses, they were able to capture the spirit of our day, not just the events! The quality of both their photography and videography is superb and the turnaround time was much faster than I expected. I highly recommend Joie Elie to any bride looking for excellent photo and video paired with top-notch service. Joie Elie is nothing short of the best!
There is no need to second guess Joie Elie Photography! Best decision made besides saying "I Do." Although my review is a bit late, I did not want to go without letting everyone know how pleased I am to have chosen Joie Elie as my wedding photographer! Making decisions for a wedding can be extremely stressful, especially when you cannot redo them if they don't come out the way you expect them to the day of. I looked at a ton of photographers online and read even more reviews, but when I came across Joie Elie, I knew I needed to schedule a meeting. Since day one, Vickie was such a pleasure to work with! She calmed all my fears, showed me lots of options and samples of work and I knew that the level of work, her and her team were able to create, was the level I wanted for my wedding. She walked me through every step and kept in touch frequently along the way. The day of the wedding Joe Kuan and the rest of the team arrived early and started working immediately. So many of my guests complimented me on my photographers because they were so professional and unobtrusive. Seriously! I usually don't pay attention to photographers at weddings I've been too, unless they are annoying and in the way! (Not Joie Elie!) They were also pretty cool! I chose both photography and cinematography and don't regret it for a second. I love everything about my photos and video! They are absolutely perfect! I can't stop looking at them, even one year later! Honestly, I would recommend Joie Elie if you want to remember every aspect of your wedding! They don't miss a beat!
Words cannot express how happy we were to have Joe and Matt to take pictures of our wedding. They were polite and non intrusive yet fun to have around all at the same time. When I saw our pictures two weeks after the wedding (so quick!) and I can not be happier. Your presence during the ceremony and reception was entirely transparent. However, you were unmistakably apparent through the exceptional memories that you created. Thank you for capturing the absolute best moments of our lives! I'd highly recommend Joie Elie to all the couples who are looking for phenomenal results and wonderful service!
Joe and the team at Joie Elie Photography did an outstanding job of photographing at my wedding. The staff was very professional courteous & helpful. Pictures are very colorful, bright & professional. Joe's candid pictures are so natural, always at the right moment. We are all so thrilled with the outcome and happily show the photos and videos to our friends and family.
Joie Elie did a great job conveying the range of emotions on display during our wedding festivities, which was the most important part of the visuals.
We especially appreciate the time JE took to understand the cultural and spiritual significance of all our wedding ceremony traditions prior to the day.
We used Joie Elie for our wedding video and photography, and out of all the decisions we had to make for our special day, this one was the easiest and hands down the best decision we could of made. Vickie, Joe, Matt, and the rest of the team were incredible the day of our event and even afterwards through the entire editing and picture selection process (the most difficult part was choosing between all of the amazing shots they took!). We highly recommend them!
My wedding was back in April but just moved to Texas so this review is a little late. However, I did not want to miss the opportunity to praise the Joie Elie team for their cinematography. I’m not sure if many brides feel the same way but I was initially very nervous and dreaded booking the wedding videographer. I knew they are expensive and didn’t want the video to become one of those things that you watch once and never watch again. But once my mom showed me a video from Joie Elie, I knew that it was the kind of wedding film that I wanted. Working with Vickie was very easy and professional. Over the phone, she very sincerely told me that she wanted to make my wedding video beautiful. Vickie, Joe and their team did just that! First, we received the trailer just a couple days after the wedding and it beautifully captured the day in just 2.5 minutes – the amazing setting and timeless moments. My mother-in-law told me she watched the wedding trailer everyday after the wedding and she may still to this day! I loved my wedding day and the trailer and video captured it perfectly. I have no regrets about hiring the Joie Elie team and every dollar was well spent. They are cinematographers so made our wedding day into a movie that made me laugh and cry. I even later requested the raw footage and Vickie arranged to send it after I provided a hard drive for it. Originally, I was a hesitant bride about wedding videos but now a very happy one. Thank you Joie Elie!
Cannot speak highly enough about Joie Elie. We are absolutely amazed with our wedding photos and had a great experience working with them. They are professional and fun and they quickly blend into the background to capture the candid moments you only get one chance at. Each one is as clear as the next. We are completely blown away. We looked at many photographers (some much more expensive) and are VERY glad with our choice. Their use of light, adaptability, and framing is top of the line. We were married at Stonehouse at Stirling Ridge and decided to do a "first look" in a park about 15 minutes away that they had never been to before. Within two weeks of our suggesting it they had driven there on their own time to scope it out for us. Amazing. Did I mention we received our photos very quickly? Thank you Joie Elie!!!
Joe from Joie Elie was phenomenal. I can't tell you how many people have told my husband and I how stunning our wedding photos are. One of our friends asked "is that out of a fairy tale or real life". The quality of the photos was really impressive and the way he was able to capture the light made all the difference in the photos. His professionalism the day of really made an impression on my husband and I, along with our guests. I believe one of guests said "he is the real deal". All in all we couldn't be happier with the service Joie Elie provided leading up to our wedding, the day of and of course, the final result of the photos.
Joie Elie did an AMAZING job capturing photos of our big day and with the wedding album! It turned out to be everything we hope it would be and more...the hardest part was trying to choose which pictures to include in the album from the huge selection in the proof book(s)! All of them were fantastic. We now have an unbelievable keepsake to remind us of our special day, thank you so much!
“Joie Elie Photography are truly one of a kind compared to some of the other photographers/videographers we had met with. They paid attention to small details, which made each photo so unique and beautiful. Their video is what drew us in, you felt like you were a part of the wedding when you were watching. We are very happy with everything they had provided us.”
Joe from Joie Elie was phenomenal. I can't tell you how many people have told my husband and I how stunning our wedding photos are. One of our friends asked "is that out of a fairy tale or real life". The quality of the photos was really impressive and the way he was able to capture the light made all the difference in the photos. His professionalism the day of really made an impression on my husband and I, along with our guests. I believe one of guests said "he is the real deal". All in all we couldn't be happier with the service Joie Elie provided leading up to our wedding, the day of and of course, the final result of the photos.
Vickie and Joe were great to work with. They are both very pleasant and professional. There are certain things that I would change if I got a do over and I'm sure that they are always looking back themselves and thinking of things. For the price that we paid, the quality was great. They have awesome options for couples for prints and albums. I recommend them, but I would also be more forthright and outspoken about things than I was.
Joe and Vicki were fantastic. They're very down to earth and easy to communicate with. They walked us through the ceremony ahead of time so we knew what to expect. During the ceremony, Joe was not intrusive, but able to capture some of the most surprising, intimate, and beautiful moments of our wedding. We really couldn't be happier!
We used Joie Elie for our wedding video and photography, and out of all the decisions we had to make for our special day, this one was the easiest and hands down the best decision we made. Vickie, Joe, Yunika and the rest of the Joie Elie team were incredible the day of our event and even afterwards through the entire editing and picture selection process (the most difficult part was choosing between all the amazing shots they took!). We highly recommend them!
This is a long overdue note to express our deep appreciation to you for all your hard work in capturing the best moments of our wedding on video and in photographs. We know the central roles you play during weddings and we are so grateful that you all strived to give us the best possible product.
We are all so thrilled with the outcome and happily show the photos and videos to our friends and family.
You all did a great job conveying the range of emotions on display during our wedding festivities, which was the most important part of the visuals.
We especially appreciate the time you took to understand the cultural and spiritual significance of all our wedding ceremony traditions prior to the day.
THANK YOU AGAIN ! You have given us a great gift.
Joie Elie was truly amazing. It brought back so many memories and feelings while watching it. It really plays like a movie. Pictures are like straight from magazines. There were also some really funny parts that they captured. Not to sound conceited, but it really is the best wedding film & pictures I’ve ever seen. Thank you for capturing all of our amazing moments of the day- it’s a gift that will be cherished through generations.
To say that we loved our experience with Joie Elie would be an understatement. My husband and I interviewed so many photographers who kept trying to sell their services but with Joie Elie the photos speak for themselves! The quality of work and the expertise is outstanding. Vickie is so caring it is such a pleasure to work with her. Our photographer was Yunika and she is AMAZING!!! Our engagement and wedding photos all look like they came directly out of a magazine. Everyone was blown away. I'm glad we didn't skimp on this service because the photos and video are all we have left and they were perfectly captured and we are so grateful! Did I mention the video drone??? It added another element to our video that can not be topped! I more than highly recommend Joie Elie and Yunika to anyone looking to have their wedding memories captured perfectly! Thanks again to Vickie, Joe and most of all, Yunika! You are all the best!!!
I worked with Joie Elie for my wedding photography in New Jersey and had an amazing experience with them. They are very creative and effortlessly blend into your wedding day to capture stunning shots. Joe and Yunika were such a pleasure to work with and Joe's easy sense of humor made my wedding day all that more special. We had many little traditions and even without explaining them, Joe and Yunika captured every detail beautifully. Their use of lighting is especially noteworthy. Vicky was amazing in her responsiveness to all my calls and emails and we were able to work out a package easily. I highly recommend them for their incredible photography and professionalism! You will not be disappointed if you choose Joie Elie for your wedding photograpy.
Vickie, Joe and their team at Joie Elie are wonderful.
I found Vickie very punctual and detail oriented before the ceremony -- she asked me for details on the venue and a list of persons for portraits before we even started. Joe arrived on time, and was very energetic taking photos for 5-6 hours during the reception. He caught a bunch of really wonderful detail shots that I hadn't even imaged could be taken!
The best part of Joie Elie, however, is their service after the event. Lots of photographers can take good pictures, but oftentimes people wait months and months to get them, and even longer to produce an album. From soup to nuts, I was done with Joie Elie 6 weeks after the event. The quality of the photos and the album are unmatched.
For 10 years now, Joie Elie has been the photographer at every family and family friend's wedding. They didn't disappoint at mine, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them again.
Turns out the venue was beautiful the day was wonderful. The pictures are amazing. Ours was a day time event. Pictures are good enough for a wedding magazine.
I recommend Joie Elie Photography, you will not be disappointed.
Very creative and artistic, caught the best aspects of the venue. Great pictures of the couple and guests.
Did an excellent job putting together the album.
Joie Elie Photography provide such good work. My husband and I had our engagement photos and wedding photos done by Joe and they came out amazing. Everyone was raving about them. When we started our search to find a great wedding photographer, we knew we really didn't want the typical portrait photos. We wanted our photos to tell a story, capture those perfect moments, and have that artistic touch. Joe really captures all of those things and more. He has such a great eye for taking pictures. It was great working with both Joe and Vickie. I would highly recommend using Joie Elie photography for any event.
We found Joie Elie on the Knot and knowing nothing about photography, we took a gamble and set up a meeting with Vickie Kuan. From the moment we walked into the office, we felt such a connection with her. She made us feel like a guest in her home, not just a client in need of service. She was overjoyed for us regarding our engagement and happy to fulfill any request. After some small talk, the room went silent and she allowed their work to speak for itself. We were blown away by the beautiful photos in the albums we saw and the world-class detail in every picture. We also had an opportunity to view clips from previous weddings. We immediately knew that Joie Elie was the photographer that we wanted to capture our special day. Over the next several months, Vickie was more than accommodating in answering our many questions. We had our engagement photo shoot in May, which gave us an opportunity to establish a great rapport with our lead photographer, Yunika. When we received our engagement photo shoot guest book, we were in awe at the craftsmanship and detail that clearly went into the book. On Saturday morning, Yunika and Phillipe arrived early and to our great surprise, Vickie arrived a short while later. We booked 12 hours of photography and videography and are so grateful that we did. All night long, they worked tirelessly to capture every possible moment on film. With that being said, we are absolutely stoked and are very much looking forward to seeing our photos and videos. Thank you a million times over to Vickie, Yunika, and Phillipe for what we imagine will be the most beautiful memories captured on film.
Sheree Reiff and Michael Guglielmi
Joe, Thank you for all of your hard work on our wedding day! We were very impressed by your ability to beautifully capture our memorable day. We will be able to relive our wedding day through our pictures forever. Thank you for traveling to Boston, for your promptness in sending us all the photos, for your professionalism on our wedding day, and most of all- for sharing your impeccable talent with us. Please share our appreciation with the rest of your team! -A and S
I can't even begin to express how thankful I am to Joe and Vickie for helping to make my dream wedding come true, and allowing me to have captured the moment through pictures/video!
Every picture and every second of video demonstrates the talent they have. I am still getting compliments, a year later, on how beautiful my pictures were.
They are extremely easy to work with and definitely put the customer #1.
I recommend them to all my family and friends without hesitation.
Vickie & Joe Kuan are the amazing! Not having a clue where to start with our engagement photos we handed the reigns to Joe and we could not be happier with the results. Joe is an artist pure and simple and the images that he was able to capture have wowed our family, our friends, and even ourselves. We highly recommend Joie Elie Photography!
We are really happy with the entire process of photo shooting and the results. Both my husband and I are not used to the photography experience and felt awkward in the beginning. Joe was able to make us relaxed and laughed after a few minutes. When we saw the photos, we couldn’t believe that’s us!! The background, composition, and colors are like art work, while we still look happy and real in them. All of our families and friends love the photos too! There isn’t a better way to retain and share the memories and happiness of our wedding with our families/friends!
excellent to work with, pictures/video came out great.
joie elie photographed my wedding four years ago. Joe and Vickie were very professional and they did an amazing job on our photographs. people always comment on our pictures and say they look like they came out of a j. crew catalog. Still to this day I love looking at my pictures and I stare at them in awe of how beautiful they are. Not only did Joe capture great pictures of us but also of our boys. these are pictures that we will treasure and enjoy for a lifetime.
I cannot believe how good the pictures came out. It was beyond my expectations. As an amateur photographer, it just blew me away your vision and understanding of composition and lighting. Our photos so are fantastic
They were attentive to the style of our wedding and understanding who we were as people. This truly helped in providing to us memorable pictures. I am beyond happy with the results.
I'd highly recommend you go with Joie Elie.
The professionalism, patience, and sweet nature of Joe and Vickie were only exceeded by their photography. We had a 13 hour wedding that started with two looong & very different religious ceremonies followed by 7 of hours of partying that all commenced AFTER our morning family photo-shoot. They took the time to understand all that was meant to happen during this day and somehow seamlessly captured EVERY important moment without missing a beat. Their ability to tell a story in pictures is flawless and the videography was even better. Of all the vendors we used Joie Elie is one that we find ourselves recommending over and over again to anyone looking. Somehow they also managed to satisfy very hard to please and hyper-critical parents who were very skeptical that we did not go with 'Indian Wedding' photographers and they too find themselves now making referrals to j/e. Without a doubt, j/e far exceeded our expectations and more importantly did it with such class and kindness that they truly were a pleasure to work with till the very end. We thank them whole-heartedly and as a result of THEIR efforts we are writing our first and probably last ever review!
Joie Elie photographed our wedding a few weeks ago at the Inn at Millrace Pond, and Joe and his crew did a truly amazing job! Joe and staff documented our day expertly and artistically. We have so many gorgeous pictures (nearly 1500) documenting all aspects of the day: from preparation to tiny details, family portraits to the last moments of the reception.
We were particularly impressed with the candid photography; Joe and his crew seemed to always be in the right place at the right time without being intrusive, and there are pictures of absolutely everyone who was at the wedding. We were not asked to re-stage any moments from our wedding, which would have come off as fake in the photos. All of the pictures were taken in the moment as they happened (with the obvious exception of portraits). For example, any photos of me putting on my jewelry happened as I was actually putting on my jewelry, same with my make up and hair pictures. The cocktail hour and the reception were also fully captured in the photos, which was very important to us.
Our lead photographer was Joe Kuan, one of the owners of the company, and he brought along another photographer as well as an assistant, who we were not expecting but which was a nice surprise. Having a second photographer was definitely worth the extra expense as we now have pictures of the ceremony and other key moments from many different angles, and the second photographer was able to cover more ground in photographing everyone and everything that was happening at our wedding.
Joe really captured the essence of the Inn's rustic setting, finding the spaces that made our venue unique. After our first meeting with Joe, it was clear that photography is truly a passion for him, and his enthusiasm on our wedding day as well as the end product genuinely reflect the love and pride he has for his work. I would easily recommend Joie Elie to anyone who is looking to have their day uniquely and beautifully captured.
I chose Jolie Elie Photography early into my wedding planning. My bestfriend had them at their wedding a year ago and I knew I had to get them asap. After our engagement shoot, I knew I made the right choice!
My wedding & reception pictures are stunning and my family and friends love how Joe and Vickie captured special moments of me and my husband. They are easy to work with, have a lot of creative ideas, and most importantly I felt comfortable. I am very pleased and I would highly recommend them.
We spent a considerable time searching for the right photographer and we finally decided to go with Yunika from Joie Elie Photography.
Yunika is very professional and her pictures were stunning! She is very talented and knows how to capture beautiful shots. Our friends and family are constantly complimenting our wedding photos. Yunika is amazing and we would definitely recommend Joie Elie!
When my now husband and I met Joe and Vickie, the owners or Joie Elie, we immediately knew that they would be our wedding photographers...they also became our friends. Picking vendors for a wedding can be a very stressful task but Joe and Vickie were so kind and welcoming, they made the process a breeze! It was an easy choice when we booked them!
We couldn't believe our eyes when we saw their work hanging in their studio! Their talent is absolutely amazing! They brought that talent to our wedding and because of them we have the best wedding photos we could have ever imagined! We get compliments all the time on how beautiful the shots are!
We can't recommend Joie Elie enough - you will NOT be disappointed. We can't wait to hire them for another event!
Jessica & Norberto!
Vickie & Joe Kuan are the best. I engaged them for my daughter's wedding in NJ and I am so glad that I did. They did both photos and videos over three days of celebrations at two different locations covering multiple events, and they did an amazing job of capturing all the important moments in a beautiful way. I am even more impressed that within 30 days of the wedding, I now have all the pictures (many thousands of them) and edited videos (many hours long) including a highlight video of 13 mins which is beautifully done with appropriate mix of background music & live sound. Some of the things I really liked about them... 1) quick response 2) excellent quality 3) no hassles...just easy to work with 4) no surprises... I strongly recommend Vickie and Joe Kuan for your photography needs. Feel free to call me if you want to discuss.
Joe and Vickie are phenomenal photographers and decent priced. I always have people asking me who we had as our wedding photographer as they love the pictures. Wonderful people, very talented. Highly recommend them!
I searched through many, many, many photographers' photos for my October, 2012 wedding. Let me just say, searching on wedding photographers' websites can start to make every wedding look the same and leave a bride feeling that she is bound for a generic feel to her wedding - even though it should feel special and personable . I even met with a few photographers who were very stuck in their ways for what "works" and gave me the impression that they would feel intrusive on the day rather than just capturing it. When I came across the work of Joie Elie Photography, it immediately stood out to me! Every wedding felt unique... they were really capturing the essence of the couple. The first thing that set Joie Elie apart from other photographers were their engagement session photos. Then when I met with Joie Elie's lead photographer Joe and his wife Vickie, they put together the perfect package for me and they worked within my budget. I couldn't have been happier with our unbelievably gorgeous engagement photo shoot and our wedding day photos. Joe was like a ninja at our wedding - capturing every detail and creatively and artistically piecing together the memories that will last us our lifetime - but never getting in the way of the events. I couldn't believe the photos he captured while me and my husband along with our guests were never aware of him at all. We have so many beautiful portraits and he did them in record time so we could just ENJOY our wedding day - rather spending a lot of time posing for photos. I could not have been happier when I saw the photos and I have received so many compliments on them. Most importantly, Joie Elie created my lasting wedding memories more BEAUTIFUL than I could have ever imagined - timeless, elegant, personable photos that my husband and I just cherish!!
I can't thank Vickie and Joe enough for giving us this gift! Their photos and videos are amazing...we are truly blessed to have had them do our engagement pictures, wedding pictures and wedding video. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you! Leslie and Michael Goszka. Please consider them when you are looking for amazing wedding memories you won't be disappointed!
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Modern, timeless, and heart-warming are the first three words that come to clients’ minds when describing Joe’s style. Having graduated from Syracuse University with distinctive honors in media study in 1999, Joe understands that time is of the essence in visual production. His intuitive, refreshing, “never-a-dull moment “storytelling approach will unfold all the beauty and momentum of your happiest day. His friendly, unique, detail-oriented, and artistic editing style creates a niche for Joie Elie Photography and sets us apart from all other studios in today’s competitive industry.
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