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John & Rachael
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Joy Photo and Video is a wedding photography and videography business that serves couples in Houston, TX, and throughout the US. This team of talented creatives is keen to capture the joy and the memories of nuptial festivities. You can look forward to your special day, documented by an experienced eye in precious keepsake imagery.
A group of industry professionals saw an opportunity to better serve their clients and started Joy Photo and Video. Since then, they have expanded their reach to include team members operating throughout the US. These consummate professionals take their photography and videography services to the next level with skill, transparency, and integrity.
Services available from Joy Photo and Video include engagement sessions, wedding coverage, portraiture, and more. You will be paired with an on-call Bridal Consultant who will help you each step of the way and advise on available packages. Depending on your selections, this team will provide photography, videography, drone coverage, vow and speech audio recordings, albums, and more. Your important day will be captured in vivid imagery for you to revisit in the years ahead.
Woman-owned Business
+5 years in business
Speaks English
10 team members
Prices & packages
Most popular
.6-Hour Photo
$1,600 starting price
6-Hour Photo
$1,600 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
Dedicated Consultant Team
Dedicated Consultant Team
1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours
1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours
300 High-Res Edited Photos
300 High-Res Edited Photos
Digital Download & Delivery
Digital Download & Delivery
Private Online Gallery & Print Store
Private Online Gallery & Print Store
All RAW Photos
All RAW Photos
6-Hour Combo
$3,000 starting price
6-Hour Combo
$3,000 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
Dedicated Consultant Team
Dedicated Consultant Team
1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours
1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours
1 Certified Videographer for 6 Hours
1 Certified Videographer for 6 Hours
300 High-Res Edited Photos
300 High-Res Edited Photos
3 Min. Edited HD Highlight Video
3 Min. Edited HD Highlight Video
Audio of Vows
Audio of Vows
Digital Download & Delivery
Digital Download & Delivery
Private Online Gallery & Print Store
Private Online Gallery & Print Store
8-Hour Combo
$3,800 starting price
8-Hour Combo
$3,800 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Dedicated Consultant Team
Dedicated Consultant Team
1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours
1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours
1 Certified Videographer for 6 Hours
1 Certified Videographer for 6 Hours
400 High-Res Edited Photos
400 High-Res Edited Photos
4 Min. Edited HD Highlight Video
4 Min. Edited HD Highlight Video
Audio of Vows
Audio of Vows
Digital Download & Delivery
Digital Download & Delivery
Private Online Gallery & Print Store
Private Online Gallery & Print Store
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- Most popular.6-Hour Photo$1,600 starting price6-Hour Photo$1,600 starting price6 hours6 hoursDedicated Consultant TeamDedicated Consultant Team1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours300 High-Res Edited Photos300 High-Res Edited PhotosDigital Download & DeliveryDigital Download & DeliveryPrivate Online Gallery & Print StorePrivate Online Gallery & Print StoreAll RAW PhotosAll RAW Photos
- 6-Hour Combo$3,000 starting price6-Hour Combo$3,000 starting price6 hours6 hoursDedicated Consultant TeamDedicated Consultant Team1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours1 Certified Videographer for 6 Hours1 Certified Videographer for 6 Hours300 High-Res Edited Photos300 High-Res Edited Photos3 Min. Edited HD Highlight Video3 Min. Edited HD Highlight VideoAudio of VowsAudio of VowsDigital Download & DeliveryDigital Download & DeliveryPrivate Online Gallery & Print StorePrivate Online Gallery & Print Store
- 8-Hour Combo$3,800 starting price8-Hour Combo$3,800 starting price8 hours8 hoursDedicated Consultant TeamDedicated Consultant Team1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours1 Certified Photographer for 6 Hours1 Certified Videographer for 6 Hours1 Certified Videographer for 6 Hours400 High-Res Edited Photos400 High-Res Edited Photos4 Min. Edited HD Highlight Video4 Min. Edited HD Highlight VideoAudio of VowsAudio of VowsDigital Download & DeliveryDigital Download & DeliveryPrivate Online Gallery & Print StorePrivate Online Gallery & Print Store
Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge. Contact the photographer for customized services and quotes.
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Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
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Reviews
4.6
out of 5.0198 reviews
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Joy Photo and Video received glowing reviews for their exceptional services in capturing weddings, with multiple reviewers praising their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. The photographers and videographers were described as friendly, organized, and accommodating throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. The team effectively communicated with couples, making them feel comfortable and capturing all the special moments seamlessly. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Joy Photo and Video for their outstanding work in preserving memories beautifully and efficiently.Review photos
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Jerry J
5.0
3/25/2025
They were absolutely amazing!! I was hesitant in the beginning but they made the process so easy. From the initial phone call to describe the process to the day of. They were very clear and open to any questions I had. The photographer and videographer I had worked so well together and made sure they captured everything I wanted. I highly recommend using Joy Photo & Video. I can't wait to get my pictures and video back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tia F
5.0
3/24/2025
Joy photo and video were extremely professional and flexible. We had the best experience with their service. They captured some of our sweetest moments such as the reading of the vows and the first look with my dad. I have nothing but the kindest things to say and I highly recommend. Thank you for making our day so special.
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Courtney L
5.0
3/24/2025
Amazing experience for us! We took a chance with Joy and couldn’t be happier. You have to be okay with any photographer or videographer and maybe we were just lucky, but we were well taken care of!
Alexandra F
5.0
3/16/2025
One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was to choose Joy Photo and Video to document our day. They were the most wonderful people and captured everything we wanted and more that day! They communicated thoroughly throughout the planning process, including a detailed list of what photos we want and calls to discuss logistics of the day. The team was able to come up to Sedona for our wedding no problems, and were prompt to put starting time. Katy our photographer was an absolute pleasure-even the guests raved of how sweet she was! The photos she captured are magical, and she made sure to capture a lot of candid moments as we requested. What’s great is it didn’t feel like there was ever a camera nearby/in my face, so we are natural and at ease in our photos. Sean the videographer is amazing! He was so fun, and also had a drone for our epic mountain views that day. We cannot wait to see the finished video as we know it’ll be fantastic. We only had the team for 6 hours, but my goodness did they use the time efficiently! We had all the moments captured that we wanted, plus so many more. Do yourself a favor and hire Joy Photo for your photographer/videographer team!
5.0
3/12/2025
We are beyond thrilled with the photography and videography services at our wedding! The team was incredibly talented, capturing every special moment with such creativity and attention to detail. They were professional, friendly, and made us feel so comfortable throughout the day. Thank you for preserving our memories so beautifully! Shout out to Leo and Mario!
Faith S
5.0
2/11/2025
Chris was our photographer for our wedding in Orlando, FL and he was amazing! Working with joy photo and video has been a breeze and they made the process so easy. I can't wait to get our photos!
Carmen Z
2.0
2/07/2025
DONT DO IT , communication is poor with this company. My husband and I are very disappointed and sad because the pictures that we received could have been done better and better quality and not all of the pictures that we REQUESTED on our shot list were taken which were the ones we MOST WANTED. The photographer wasn’t all that friendly or directive during pictures. We gave it a 2 star review because our videographer was nice and we are hoping to get a decent wedding video other than that it would have been a 1 star. We tried addressing this with Josh and there seems to be little to no concern about our complaints. Over all go with someone else.
Catherine O
4.0
2/06/2025
Great value and beautiful pictures. The photographer and videographer were amazing. They did everything to make sure we had fun and enjoyed our special day 🤍
Sarah S
5.0
2/05/2025
Joy Photo & Video were amazing! From booking, to the details in between, the photographer at our wedding, and the delivery of our photos, they have been so easy to work with!
Ada E
5.0
1/27/2025
Joy Photo and Video met all of my expectations! Josh was so great to work with for timeline and consultations! Will was our photographer and Shane was our videographer! They were both so incredible and had no problem with wearing a mask since I’m immunocompromised. Aside from their amazing personalities, their work was also just as incredible! Will did amazing at capturing intimate moments and Shane was just as on top of it! I also really appreciated that they worked so well together and were professional. The editing team at Joy was absolutely wonderful as well and did an impeccable job with our photos. I am so happy we found you guys and will happily pass word around to other couples. Thank you for capturing our day so beautifully.
Maranda B
5.0
1/24/2025
We couldn't have been happier with Joy Photo and Video at our wedding! Glenn Gross was our photographer and he captured so many memorable moments throughout the day that we will always cherish. When we received our media I came across a photo of my father kissing me on the cheek during the bride and father dance, which will forever be a cherished moment between us. I'm very thankful and astonished that this moment was captured! Derralyn Morgan was our videographer and he captured so many moments that will always be remembered. He not only captured our entire wedding, but also coordinated with us to get every special moment that we desired. He also sent us a preview video highlight until we received the offical video highlight from Joy Photo and Video. I would recommend this company to all my family and friends!
Kamylah W
5.0
1/10/2025
I enjoyed my time with Joy. We had several planning conversations, they covered every detail of my photo and video desires, they were punctual, transparent, and communicated well. I am VERY much a detailed person, and I painstakingly asked for specifics in my videos and they did just what I asked. I would book them again if I needed to!
Daniela L
5.0
1/01/2025
Amazing service and communication! We got such beautiful pictures and video for our awesome day! Our photographer and videographer were so kind and flexible to the changes of the day. We were so happy with every aspect of this service!
Zoe C
1.0
1/01/2025
I am utterly disappointed in the photos and service that we revived from Joy Photo and Video. Our photographer (Kaleb) did not meet our expectations as a photographer. I had a zoom meeting with him prior to our wedding day to help me feel more comfortable and went over what I expected on the day of such at helping pose individuals especially for portraits and family photos. Unfortunately, there was no direction from him; he was extremely lackadaisical and unmotivated on the day. We got the photos back there are large gaps/spacing in the group photos, some people are covered up to where they are just heads peeking over shoulders, some of them were out of focus, some of the portraits the wind was blowing and people's hair are messy. There was no mention of helping fix hair or reposition my dress. I was also upset that for the First Look, the photographer didn't catch my husbands reaction but mine? Some of the photos, the background is so BRIGHT-- the edited version looked worse. I was so devastated that I just let them sit on my computer, I did't want to look at them. I'm in tears. I thought this was going to be a great experience but I am gravely heartbroken by the quality of our photos and the lack of care by our photographer.
Lexie S
5.0
12/31/2024
I loved using Joy photo and video and used both of their services. The people they sent out were super nice, arrived early, and were easy to work with. I am also satisfied with the media I got back. I recommend for weddings.
Jasmin Z
5.0
12/27/2024
Melissa and Delaney were awesome! Super nice and professional!
Evelyn H
5.0
12/26/2024
Great communication. Loved being able to have all my pictures. Not just the editted ones. The video was amazing. I cry every time I see it. They did an amazing job. The photographer and videographer were able to tell us what to do and get some great shots.
Angella L
5.0
12/26/2024
This review is for Delaney! Delaney was an amazing videographer. So hard working and had lots of great feedback while shooting our wedding in Sausalito, Ca. She took the lead and initiative for this day like a videographer should as weddings are fast moving with many working parts. Joy Photo and Video is lucky to have her. We had plenty of beautiful photos and our highlight video came out amazing. I can’t stop watching it! lol.
Alexis T
5.0
12/23/2024
This vendor was amazing and made my wedding dreams come true. I never thought I would have this experience and Joy Photographer was prompt kind and easy to communicate with
Nur D
2.0
12/13/2024
I think this is a next level up of hiring your brother as a photographer. The photographer was mediocre. He’s nice but he doesn’t have the shot ideas like the actual professionals. My maid of honor had to step in and help direct the photo. I have a long train on my dress, he didn’t even check or fix the train for the couple shots. My daughter performed a song during the wedding and we only have 1 picture of her. Scheduling is a nightmare. Instead of talking to someone, they kept on sending a calendar invite that is 2 weeks out. Their photoshop skill is horrible. My daughter has a cross eye now. And they can’t even out my son’s skin tone. And the best part, I don’t think they QV their job. Who would send a picture of a kid with cross eye. They were suppose to just remove a bug bite on her eye. So yeah you get what you pay for I guess.
Vanessa C
5.0
12/09/2024
Hands down just amazing service!!!! We had a few hiccups on our wedding day but it all came together beautifully!! Truly thankful for my photographer Dariush and our videographer Jamie they both were great wish I could do it again just to recreate a spectacular day! Thank you both for rolling with the punches with us.
Dwayne & Vanessa Holland!!
Jarden B
5.0
12/09/2024
Joy was amazing!! So professional, friendly, and ready to communicate to best serve you in any way possible!! 10/10 experience. My photographer was also very amazing and professional!
Morgan N
5.0
12/05/2024
Absolutely amazing team! We had them for the wedding and the directions were clear and they let us enjoy our special day!
Alyssa G
5.0
12/02/2024
I hired joy photo and video to video-graph my wedding and they were awesome and affordable!!! My videographer was changed very last minute but it was all Gods plan because he showed up and showed out!! Timothy Chang and his assistant were awesome. Timothy told us different poses and choreography that really made all the difference (I’m so awkward 🤣) we even made a TikTok getting ready and he was so dedicated he got in the room with us and was able to film the behind the scenes lol. I just got my videos back today (highlight reel and a 30 minute documentary) and I can’t even fathom how in love I am with them!!! Out of all my vendors I rounded up, joy photo and video had me the most excited!! Perfect video to show our kids when we have them :)
Shannan R
5.0
11/29/2024
I really cannot say enough good things about Kim and how our wedding photos turned out!! My (now) husband and I loved having Kim be part of our special day. She was such a joy to work with and was so happy to try and accommodate our requests. She made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera and captured everything we were looking for. Honestly the raw photos before they got edited we're beautiful enough to use and I think that just shows how talented she really is!! If we were still living in Ohio, she would certainly become our family's photographer! Even several of our family and friends commented on how wonderful she was to work with. I also love the way Joy Photography edited our photos. We couldn't be happier with the final result!!!
Miriam K
5.0
11/29/2024
We absolutely loved working with joy photo. I was hesitant at first not being able to pick my photographer, however they match us with James and I couldn't have picked a better one if I tried! He was so kind and patient and listened to exactly what we wanted and followed our shot list to a T! Everyone I spoke to at joy photo was delightful and they kept in constant contact with me throughout the process!
Shireen F
5.0
11/23/2024
Joy Photo ended up being such a great choice for our wedding photography and videography. Daniel Kirkendall was our videographer and he did such an amazing job. He understood our style and what we were looking for and when it came to execution he exceeded our expectations. Thanks to Daniel, we have a wedding video that will last a lifetime. Thank you!
Perla G
5.0
11/12/2024
They were awesome. We were not disappointed at their work. From the communication, being on time, being patient, and further more. We definitely would love to have them all over again.
Courtney G
5.0
11/11/2024
We had the most wonderful experience with Joy Photo and Video. Super organized, professional, and wonderful quality photos. We are so happy with our experience, from beginning to end, and would recommend over and over again!
Citlaly R
5.0
11/11/2024
5 stars
Great help! Mario and Tory were very organized and did good work on directing pictures. Very respectful and were alert for any special moments
Jhonny L
5.0
10/31/2024
It was literally a joy to work with Joy Photography. From the planning to the actual day of the wedding, it was clear they cared about making sure we got everything the way we wanted. Kelli (the photographer) was very helpful and amazing (went above and beyond). Shout out to the rest of the team as well that made the process smooth and enjoyable: Marc Antony, Josh, and Jordan. We're going through the photos now and looking forward to getting the final photos and videos. Amazing work all around.
Ainsley A
5.0
10/30/2024
Ginka was our wedding photographer and she was amazing! Helped make the day stress free :) I would recommend appointing a family member to help coordinate family pictures for the big day, though.
Ashley L
5.0
10/29/2024
Shanae was great on our wedding day. She was so understanding and was keeping us on track with our photos
Eric L
5.0
10/27/2024
Yeti and George were the videographer and photographer for my wedding and they made it a very smooth experience and were excellent in directing us and getting incredible photos and videos. I would highly recommend both of them for any event. They both communicated with us so well before and during the wedding and made the whole process very easy.
Judy C
5.0
10/23/2024
Joy photo was amazing honestly so smooth! They always kept me in the loop and made it stress free! Even when I was forgetful about things because of how busy our wedding was they always was accommodating. I would use them again don’t hesitate book them I’m gonna refer my other friends as well! Charles was my videographer he was awesome!
Jessica C
5.0
10/22/2024
Photographers Michael and Co and videographer Andres did an amazing job at my wedding. They were very patient and friendly and funny. Great personalities and were very helpful and mindful in helping us capture the best memories of our special day.
Reyel R
5.0
10/18/2024
I had the absolute best photographer he was very professional and knowledgeable. He was helpful in guiding us in different poses. Would definitely recommend
Kelsey K
5.0
10/18/2024
I had a wonderful experience with Joy Photo! The planning was easy, the photography staged the exact poses I wanted, and the finished products were stunning! It was everything I’d hoped it would be!
Kayla P
5.0
10/15/2024
We had a wonderful experience with joy photo and video! Our photos turned out beautifully and they were amazing to work with.
Taylor G
5.0
10/15/2024
Hunter was great and made us feel so comfortable! He accepted our quirky photo requests and we had so much shooting with him. Joy Photo and Video was very informative along the way. Can't wait to see all of the amazing photos he took!
Letrice S
5.0
10/12/2024
Excellent!! Thank you Lauren!!
Najeaa P
5.0
10/12/2024
I attended my aunts wedding and this wonderful crew (Lauren and Yeti) were the photographers. They did an amazing job capturing all the wonderful moments!
Lamonte W
5.0
10/12/2024
Outstanding
Lauren was outstanding excellent work
Crystal M
5.0
10/09/2024
Joy photos was really great. They were responsive and answer all my questions. The photographer and videographer were very kind and had fun energy. They made me feel comfortable and were flexible.
Keegan m
1.0
10/08/2024
We recently used this vendor in Detroit. The "kids" they sent to do our photos were polite, but did a horrible job. I am so disappointed with my photos. The few edited ones I got are so bad I can only imagine what the rest of the photos look like that were not edited. Don't waste your money use a different r company
Lexie B
5.0
10/08/2024
The Knot photographer and videographer did amazing! We got so many compliments on our photos but also throughout the night! They captured so many special moments without making a scene.
Angie S
5.0
10/05/2024
Great communication and professional! Had a great experience and excited to see our video!
Brooke R
5.0
10/01/2024
Three days before my wedding Adrian reached out to schedule a time to chat to talk about the details of my big day. He was extremely pleasant and professional on phone.
On the day of Adrian arrived on time and got right to work, capturing moments with my bridal party and the makeup artist. As the day went on Adrian made sure to capture the “must have shots.” At one point in the evening I forgot about the family photos and Adrian reminded me and I was so glad that he did! I would’ve been devastated if they weren’t pictured in the wedding album.
Adrian was amazing! It was an absolute pleasure working with him! I am so happy that he captured my special day.
Daniel C
5.0
10/01/2024
Joy Photo is a great experience and a great deal. Pisha was our photographer and Daniel was our videographer. They were both professional, on time, and got great shots of me and my wife. I highly recommend Joy Photo and Video for your wedding memory needs!
Liz L
5.0
9/30/2024
Bryce and Derralyn were amazing! I can’t say enough about these. Even with terrible weather and too many chefs in the kitchen they workers their magic and made it happen! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I recommend and will use these two again for other big events in our lives! Thank you guys! Y’all rocked!
Amy N
5.0
9/29/2024
I first heard of Joy Photography when they did the headshots for my realtor job, so I decided to use them for my simple barn wedding with close friends and family. I was so happy with how everything turned out. They were super prompt, showed up right on time, and really took the time to talk to me and my husband beforehand. It meant a lot that the photographer made the effort to get to know what we wanted to make the day feel special. My husband and I already had kids and never did the whole wedding thing before, so it was really nice to finally have it commemorated in such a beautiful way. The photos were perfect. It was nice.
San Juanita S
5.0
9/29/2024
Felicia was awesome and professional at her job. Was a pleasure to work with her. Made us feel real comfortable!!!!!!! Great job!!!!!
Jackeline N
5.0
9/28/2024
Knew what he was doing. On point with what we expected and was on top of everything.
Will L
5.0
9/28/2024
Bryce was such a great photographer & so nice!!! Highly recommend him!
Chad L
5.0
9/28/2024
Bryce was great and very professional. I was in the wedding and he was very organized and helped us stay on track.
Mason L
5.0
9/28/2024
Bryce was a awesome photographer and I loved having him at my uncle and Aunts wedding
Kristina M
5.0
9/26/2024
Had a great experience with Joy Photo & Video. They are very responsive and reasonably priced. The team was professional and courteous. Would recommend their services again!
Stephanie G
5.0
9/23/2024
Both the videographer Rod and photographer Kelli did great! Great communication, pleasant to work with. And talking with the customer service with joy photo and video throughout the whole process was pleasant and thorough
Corinne A
5.0
9/23/2024
Joy Photo was amazing to deal with from start to finish the photographer Lawrence and videographer Brandon were incredible. Their professionalism and attention to detail was everything I had hoped and more. Highly recommended.
Rachael F
5.0
9/21/2024
Joy Photo and Video is so amazing to work with! Our photographer, Erica Shaw, was professional and so easy to work with. She really made sure to go above and beyond! Our videographer, Will, was also top notch! They were both so attentive and made sure to capture all the best moments. I cannot recommend Joy Photo and Video enough.
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