Joleen Willis Photography

an a vendor I'd hired throughout the entire process, but was still professional and always communicative. She went above and beyond to find us the perfect, smoke-free location to take our engagement photos when the weekend we'd planned for them turned into a wildfire hell, and then spent a lot of time brainstorming with me over locations to take our wedding day photos amid concerns of both fires and rain (luckily, we got neither). The photos are beautiful and we'll cherish them forever. Thank you SO much, Joleen!

especially impressed with how she was able to give our family an intimate and special family day among ourselves, while also being a source of laughter and smiles for everyone. This seems like an under appreciated and difficult skill to master -- being present and commanding when needed, but also able to slip away and let families have their day with loved ones. When I was having a moment with someone, Joleen all but disappeared into thin air--in the best way possible. In other cases, she was the source of beautiful moments-- like asking questions to spur reactions between people. On the other hand, she was able to calmly smile and direct stubborn (and drunk) people amidst chaos. In general, she went above and beyond to make sure every moment was captured — beyond what I could have ever imagined!!! Joleen’s pictures were absolutely artistic and stunning. She captured many candids, which is what we were after. She made sure to get to know us before hand so she could know what was important to us and that REALLY came across in what she captured. Lastly a few logistical things about her services: 1) in preparation for the wedding she was amazing with providing scheduling — she basically planned our entire day, 2) she surveyed the property twice to make sure she knew where she was going to capture all the pictures, 3) she made sure we were somewhat on time throughout the day and was extremely flexible when we had to make some game day changes to the wedding, 4) she provided a sneak peak in LESS THAN A WEEK with hundreds of pics, 5) her communication/tech services were all A+.

about looking fake or dorky with all the posing but Joleen has a way about her that makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera! I was twirling my dress and laughing and thoroughly enjoying myself which I usually shy away from cameras. Then her editing skills are amazing! I looked FLAWLESS and this is only the "sneak peak" pictures as she is still working on the rest. She truly is talented and makes you feel so beautiful in your own skin! Thank you Joleen for truly making our wedding magical!!! Oh.. and she is very organized which I loved! She was all over making the schedule work perfectly with my wedding planner. If you are OCD like me, she is a must!!

any brides from my hometown that used Joleen as their photographer and not only were their photos AMAZING but they all had such great things to say about her and their experience. So she was the first vender I chose without hesitation. What I didn't know was everything else that would come with that faithful decision. Not only is her work exemplary, but she is the most kind wonderful soul you will meet. She will make you feel completely comfortable in every situation and get you to loosen up for the best shots. She will pour her heart and soul into you, and the whole process leading up to your special day. She gave so much more time and energy than I believe anyone would have during the challenges of planning a wedding during Covid. As our plans and expectations of the day started to crumble around us she stepped in to lift us and make it better. She made it her personal goal to make sure we still had the best day of our lives. After the wedding I experienced a let down, all I knew is what I had planned had not come to fruition...until I got the photos back. She and her camera lens single handedly changed my mind and perception of that special day. Once I laid eyes on those beautiful photos and the memories she captured I knew she had given us so much more. It was at that moment I knew how truly beautiful our wedding day was and how special our love is. Joleen was priceless in this whole experience and I know she will go above and beyond for you and your Fiancé too...because that is just who she is.

to help direct everyone on the day's activities without interfering in the private nature of our gathering. The pictures came out beautiful! The quality of her work and her knowledge of lighting definitely showed throughout the day and in the final product. Besides all that, she's just a sweetheart and a pleasure to be around! Definitely recommend!

ectations for our wedding. Her demeanor prior to and during the wedding was so very intimate, very joyful and gentle. She has a keen eye for a photo opportunity and captured so many memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her and trust me you won’t be disappointed❤️

till to this day treasure every photo from our special day captured in a way only she could have done. But talent is only one of her many attributes that made her the perfect fit for our wedding day. Im so thankful she was there for every moment from start to finish. Professionally leading and directing but with the kindest words and demeanor adding to the joy of the day. To me it felt like she was another bridesmaid as she was always ready to serve and make every situation great or greater than planned. She treated everyone at our wedding with the most respect, dignity and love as well as handling all my details with the utmost care. I look back on my wedding day with no regrets and so much joy and she is a huge part of that. So thankful for her!!!

ring person! My daughter and her fiancé had to cancel their November wedding due to the uncertainty of Covid! So sad! When they decided to do a small/ intimate ceremony it was extremely important to have the perfect vendors. Joleen is the perfect choice for all weddings!! Elopements, small weddings and big ones too! She is the BEST !!

ed with a handful over the phone or in person. We ended up picking Joleen since she was someone that we were very comfortable talking with and she had an amazing portfolio. Her prices were really reasonable and fit within our budget. We were really happy that she offers an engagement shoot as part of a package since we knew that getting comfortable with your photographer before your wedding day is so important! Joleen offers a great mix of organization and spontaneity. In the case of our engagement shoot, she was up for lots of climbing up and down San Francisco stairs and helped make us comfortable and confident so she could capture us really well. Her final photos for the engagement shoot were wonderful and we knew that she’d do a great job with our wedding day. We had a number of beautiful images to choose from for our save the date, moving announcement, wedding website, family gifts, and even a custom jigsaw puzzle. In the planning of our wedding day, Joleen was very helpful, realistic, and patient with us as we navigated our timeline. She was professional in providing expectations about how long something will take to photograph. She was responsive when it came to all of our questions and helpful in communicating guidance. On the day of the wedding, Joleen was on time and really helpful and flexible during the getting ready process, first look, and couple photos. At the venue, she did a great job orchestrating our bridal party and family photos. Joleen did a great job operating behind the scenes during the ceremony and cocktail hour. She provided the perfect amount of guidance during photo opportunities (like signing the marriage license or during the cake cutting) and was also flexible with impromptu group photos as well as the weather not being able to provide a sunset shot. Her sneak peek photos of our wedding showed her great eye and she finished our entire wedding album a few weeks ahead of schedule which we really appreciated. She did a wonderful job capturing our ceremony and reception as we enjoyed our big day. We wanted a candid feeling with our photos and Joleen delivered! She did an amazing job.

ations, our dog in the engagement photos, and rain on our wedding day. Also I never had trouble getting a hold of her (so important for an anxious bride).