Simple Joie Photography

We had an amazing experience with Joie! From the very beginning, she was incredibly organized and made the entire process feel seamless. Joie was easy to communicate with and truly listened to our vision, making sure every detail was captured. Her creativity shone through in every shot, and she has an exceptional eye for moments that we will treasure forever. The photos from our wedding turned out absolutely perfect—it was nearly impossible to pick a favorite because each one was so beautiful. We are beyond grateful for the stunning images that perfectly tell the story of our special day. We can’t say enough wonderful things about Joie and we would highly recommend her!

Joie is the most thoughtful photographer! After we booked with her we got access to a wedding planning guide that walked us through a lot of helpful ideas for how much time we would need for our timelines. She worked closely with our wedding planner to make sure that we had a timeline that reflected what we wanted for the different parts of our day. Joie did not have to do a lot of the things that she did but she always went above and beyond to make sure that we were well taken care of. On our wedding day, she transported my reception dress from the hotel to the venue because there was no one else to do it because everyone was going to rideshare to the venue. We love looking back at our wedding photos and reliving every moment from the day. Joie captured it perfectly and even had some beautiful creative shots that we did not anticipate! This year, Joie also hosted some fall photo minis and we were so happy that we had to chance to catch up with her again and can't wait for her to capture some more milestones for us.

Can I just say I got chills looking at my wedding photos! I knew I liked Joie from the moment we met and I loved her photos to begin with but now that I'm looking at my own wedding photos, I just can't believe she was able to capture all the important moments of our wedding. She's like a photo ninja as she quietly composes her shots because I literally do not remember her being present for some things but she's quite the efficient bubbly gal I needed to get us through family formals and to help move our day along. I feel like Joie was one of us and my family was so confused because they literally thought we'd know each other for years. And we might as well have!! Joie is also a little dancer if you couldn't tell from first glance! I loved how she got along with everyone and made everyone felt welcomed on the dancefloor so she can get the shot for us! I 1000% recommend her for any couple looking to have some fun with their photographer but also someone who is super professional and willing to listen to your needs! We can't wait to use her services again!

Joie, was a true blessing for us. During covid and after covid she was there to guide and help us be picture ready. She's is detailed, on-time, friendly, professional, and everything else you can think and want from a photographer.

We loved working with Joie and our wedding pictures were absolutely beautiful! She was so helpful the day of our wedding and once we got through our shot list she even had us try some fun new poses I never would have even thought of! She is kind, professional, creative, and we will be forever grateful for the memories she captured for us!

Joie is not only a professional photographer dedicated to getting the moments for you, she is also your best friend and has your interests and vision at heart. I don’t think I could’ve made it through my big day without her reminding me to breathe and to drink water! She also has an amazing second shooter! Nancy literally ran back and forth in 100 degree weather to get things from the groomsmen to our bridal suite! Even though it was such a hot day, Joie was able to move us through poses quickly and got some amazing photos of us and our family and friends! Last but certainly not least, Joie is a little dancer and got down with my girls and I! We had the best time ever and I love looking back at my wedding album!

Joie is a preferred vendor at our venue and we’re so glad we decided to go with her because she was very knowledgeable of the space and knew where to take us to get the most amazing photos. We didn’t have a wedding planner because the venue also offered a day of coordinator. They were great with actual “day of” things but Joie really helped us build our timeline so that we can make the most of the coverage time but also so that the day would flow naturally from ceremony to photos to the reception. If you’re looking for a professional photographer who is also very knowledgeable about other wedding details, Joie is your girl! She is not only very talented in photography and very professional, we had the best day full of inside jokes! She even helped me bustle my dress for the reception because my mom forgot how it worked! We can’t wait to hire her again for our other milestones!

OMG! I should’ve left a review sooner but we’d just been busy! Joie was such a pleasure to work with! Our venue was very nice on the inside and surrounded by a beautiful view but didn’t quite have easy access for photos! Joie scouted the area ahead of time and new exactly where to take us to get some beautiful photos nearby that you would not believe were taken at the venue! She has this incredible eye and was so creative! We were so surprised when we received our images that she had created those images where she did! She is also an amazing photoshop wizard even though she’s pretty modest about it — I noticed several outlets and electrical cords gone from images and she even cleaned out little things on the walls that didn’t make sense in the composition of the photo! Joie was worth every penny we invested and we could not have asked for a better person to spend our big day with!

We found Joie in 2019 and wanted to book her for our wedding in 2020! She met with us multiple times to go over our timeline and details and gave us pointers to have a smooth day! When 2020 rolled around and everything shut down, we were so happy that she was able to move her services to 2021 with us but by 2021, we were still not able to have the wedding we wanted because of the guest size we wanted! She then again worked with us to move our date to 2022! Joie was so easy to work with, helped us move our day along, and she kept us calm even when we thought something went wrong. We love our photos and could not have asked for a more professional and friendly person to work with! She was so professional and even though she was a couple months pregnant at our wedding, she didn't let it slow her down in order for her to get the shot we wanted. We are so lucky have had the opportunity to work with Joie and would love to recommend her to anyone getting married!

She was amazing and handled the 100 degree heat like a boss! Very professional and just all around great to have. There aren’t enough words to describe how amazing she is and was for our wedding. I 2000% recommend her.

Joie took SUCH gorgeous pics of my precious hubby & me on our one-year anniversary (since Covid got in the way of her being there for the very small ceremony in 2020)....I love her classic, vibrant pictures that just look stunning! Many NW photographers seem to have a darker or "smoky" (??) look, but her style is just bright and crisp pics. She edited them beautifully. Also she's super personable and a real sweetie! Great to work with. Highly recommend.

Like many couples in 2020, my husband and I embraced the intimate backyard wedding to begin our newlywed lives together. With deposits made and a new date in place for our anniversary celebration (after postponing many times), it was a true relief knowing Joie was on our vendor team. Joie was a consistent, dependable, & available vendor we knew would take care of us leading up to & on our special day. Her eye for capturing the sweetest moments, special details & long lasting memories is truly a gift to be treasured forever! Joie managed our timeline perfectly, ensuring everything we envisioned for our day was captured by her & experienced by us. We could not be more thrilled with the stunning images from our anniversary celebration! The love, joy & excitement of everyone attending was captured beautifully in every photo. Thank you, Joie, for your kindness, flexibility, & hard work! You truly made us feel as special on our anniversary as if it was our actual wedding day.

We had booked another photographer whom we were no longer able to get in communication with closer to our wedding and but some luck found Joie who happened to be available on our wedding date! We were so lucky we found her when we did because Joie helped us tie up loose ends on our timeline and gave us ideas on best photo times and scenarios. We were also able to squeeze in a beautiful engagement session in San Francisco. We loved the city but Joie gave us some great insights on where to actually take the photos. On our wedding day, Joie was very thoughtful and made sure to take care of us all day long! We think its amazing that she was able to capture some of the candids that we wouldn't even have thought possible during our ceremony and reception and then gave us some absolutely dreamy sunset portraits! We can't thank Joie enough for the wonderful job that she did capturing our memories but more so than anything, treating us like we were friends and family and making the day feel so natural!

Dream Wedding Photographer!! Joie was so easy to work with, and we went with her because her portfolio is beautiful. Fortunately, she stuck with us during the pandemic and multiple date changes. We still have not seen all our photos, but the ones we have seen are gorgous. My fiance does not like posing for photos, so she worked quickly to get our posed shots and for the rest of the night she captured candid shots. Joie is very friendly, fun, professional, and has some flashy dance moves. She made a point to know who everyone is, what shots we wanted with our group, and had some ideas that we never would have thought of. I Highly recommend Joie for your event and hope to work with her in the future.

Joie seriously took some of the best photos I have of me ever! I’m obsessed with our getting ready images that I almost opted out of because we’re just not photo people! Because we had the time, Joie recommended stepping in at the tail end of getting ready and captured the ladies and I being silly, them helping me with my hair, and us sharing some beautiful intimate conversations! I never thought these images would mean so much but I love looking back at them now because they really captured some wonderful emotional moments that I would have forgotten! Because we were planning a destination wedding in Sonoma, it was so refreshing to know that Joie could help recommend photo locations and vendors we still needed! Joie worked with us to make sure our timeline was perfect and even suggested some things I overlooked. I loved how she recommended that we had a private first look because we were able to just embrace each other and enjoy the moment without distractions. We love to dance so it also allowed us to just be us in front of the camera. Joie was able to capture our personalities so perfectly! We were so lucky we found her and couldn’t have asked for anything more in a wedding photographer!

I am a photographer myself so when I was on the hunt for my wedding photographer, you know I had high expectations. After chatting with Joie about her services and looking through her galleries, I was sold on her personality and experience! I just knew that Joie would take care of us and make sure that our day went smoothly, and that she did! I love looking back at our photos and reliving our day! Joie did an amazing job of capturing our personalities, our friends and family at their best, and all the pretty details we had gathered for our wedding. My favorite part of the day was when Joie convinced us to steal away for some photos of just us! It's not everyday that you get dressed up and take photos so it's so nice that she helped us create those beautiful images. Joie was everything we could want in a photographer and more!

I thought I'd write this review even though it's tough and too personal but I just had to share how ecstatic I was to get my photos back from our wedding with Joie!! First off, I'm a heavier set lady and one of my biggest concerns was trying to find a photographer who has worked with all body types and different kinds of people and willing to see my vision for the photos and angles that I will feel most flattering in. Joie was a dream come true to work with and I feel fabulous in all my photos because she made sure to boost my confidence with her words during the day but more so, working with me to get my best angles. I loved how she knew simply how to pose my husband and I so that I will feel my best! Aside from getting flattering images of myself, I will also have to say, she's the only photographer I've ever seen go above and beyond to make sure we have different shots from our ceremony. Many of my friends who were married before me were also excited to see that there was more than just your typical from the back of the aisle shots. I know Joie shared with us in our consultation that she would be using a zoom lens to capture the ceremony so that she would not interfere with our ceremony but I was so surprised to see the kinds of shots of me looking at my husband as we exchanged vows as well as my husband crying during the ceremony. I think that one main thing that sets Joie apart from a lot of other photographers that I interviewed before we hire her is how much she truly cares about seeing our vision and working with us to make sure she captures it. She did an amazing job with helping us plan our photography timeline to work with the rest of the day, and we had plenty of time to steal away for additional sunset photos. I can't wait to hire Joie again and again for other sessions into the future!!

Joie is incredible! Joie took our engagement photos and wedding photos and she captured the essence of us as a couple. Joie is very understanding, creative, and versatile when it came to shooting on the wedding day. She was organized and timely which allowed for a more relaxing vibe during a very busy day! She delivers exceptional work and I have recommended to many close friends and family and will continue to do so! Thank you Joie!

Joie made the whole process of our engagment and wedding photos so easy! I remember talking to her about ideas for our engagement session and she helped us narrow down a location that was meaningful to me and was able to capture some beautiful photos that we were so excited to share at our wedding. Our engagement session also helped us feel more comfortable in front of the camera as well as help us learn to pose so on our wedding day, my husband and I only needed a little direction. We loved the way Joie helped breakdown the day of timeline so that we could share a private first look and get some other groups photos out of the way so that we only had to do family photos after the ceremony and had more time to enjoy with our family for cocktail hour and the reception! Joie was also great about not interfering with the schedule of events but checked in with us when we had a moment and stole us away for some beautiful sunset photos on the property. You wouldn’t believe the kind of imagery she was able to capture unless you saw it yourself. She definitely captured the magic of the day! We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer with your best interest at heart! She was very thoughtful and felt like she was more of a family member or friend who wanted our day to be seamless. She was not only our photographer but helped tie up lots of little details throughout the day. We couldn’t have asked for a more experienced and well mannered professional to be there with is on our important day!

We hired Simple Joie Photography for our wedding. We are so happy with our pictures. They were wonderful to work with, very accommodating. My wedding pictures are beautiful.

We knew we had to have Joie the moment we jumped on our initial video call! She has been a photographer for over 10 years and her experience was definitely visible in the types of questions she asked us. We love the simple timeline she created for us and how she was willing to work with your wedding coordinator to make sure we didn't miss a thing! Joie was more than a photographer but more like a friend of the family as she helped us move the day along, made my family feel comfortable in front of the camera and just had our best intentions in mind. We could not have asked for a better photographer to be apart of our day and can't wait to share our photos with friends and family!

My husband and I got married in September, and we absolutely loved Joie's work on the wedding day! I knew that Joie would be a great for our wedding when we sent our first few emails and had the introductory video call. She was very responsive in communications, was attentive to wedding day details, and was overall a very cheerful and friendly person. We felt so comfortable chatting with her that we knew we'd be fine in front of her camera lens. We received the HD final versions of our wedding day photos in early November, and I want to emphasize how amazing the photos turned out! From the getting-ready photos to the ceremony...from the family group photos to the after-dinner dancing, Joie was able to capture the happiness and love on the big day. The pictures looked very natural and she was able to capture the very candid moments. It brings me so much joy to look over the photos and recall all the happy details from our wedding day.

If you are looking for a wedding photographer, Joie is the one for you! She takes gorgeous pictures and each one embodies the personality of the wedding party and guests! It was an absolute dream working with Joie! Joie is kind, warm, patient, and incredibly professional! I was nervous about hiring a photographer for my wedding, as I have been a bridesmaid in several weddings before and sometimes it felt like the photographer only focused on a pretty shot and not capturing a couples personality. However, Joie took the time to get to know my husband and I. As soon as we ended our introductory video chat, her charisma instantly melted my worries. Joie respected all of our requests and made us feel comfortable throughout our wedding day. I never thought I would be a sane bride on my wedding day, but Joie’s personality is so sweet, that it was hard not to feel relaxed and 100% myself. Joie made sure to capture every picture I wanted and checked in with me throughout the day in case there was a picture she thought I might like outside of the list I wrote for her. As soon as I received our wedding photos, I spent all day dreamily staring at each of the gorgeous photos! The attention to detail and personality in each picture allows me to relive my wedding day. I can not recommend Joie’s services enough! Thank you, thank you, Joie!

We had a small private elopement at Muir Beach this summer that turned into a small wedding because we had some family members who 'had' to be there and Joie was so accommodating! I had multiple calls with Joie before the day to discuss the layout of the day and discuss photo ideas with her and she didn't miss a thing because she knew what was important to us! I'm so happy that Joie worked with us to create the fun poses and candids we wanted. Also, we appreciate her stepping back when we shared our private vows but were amazed at the imagery that she was still able to capture for us with her zoom lens. We love our photos so much and have several printed and are hanging in our home now. We highly recommend Joie to any couple looking for a caring photographer with your vision in mind!

I booked Joie last year because of her beautiful images but when we started to see images of her creations with flatlays on her Instagram, we couldn't wait for our wedding day! She asked me to gather the details I would need for the day prior to the wedding day and my bridesmaids and I were so impressed by her when she showed up with her little kit and just got to working. I love love love love (too many loves to count) my wedding photos and I can't help but think that I was so lucky when I snatched her as my photographer! Joie was such a pleasure to work with from our engagements to the helping us with timeline building and giving us ideas for what to plan for and of course our wedding day! I can't express in words how grateful I am to have had her hold my hand through the process.

Joie was absolutely amazing to work with. I'm not a picture person, but she knew what to do to make me feel comfortable and to ensure I was just enjoying every moment. Our engagement photos and wedding photos was more than I could ever ask for. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the pictures were. Not only that, Joie went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was PERFECT. We had a 2-hour power outage and Joie stay way past the scheduled timeline, no questions asked. I honestly can't imagine our wedding without Joie. I highly recommend Joie to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

Joie is an absolute amazing photographer that offers so much more than any other photographers. Her work is very stunning. She shot our engagement ceremony as well as our wedding day. It was an awesome experience from start to finish. She is a joy to work with, very nice and caring and also listens to what you envision your photos to look like. I highly recommend her amazing work!

It was so special to have Joie be apart of our special day! She captured some amazing photos from our wedding and had a great eye for details. We really appreciate her moving the day along with us and keeping time for us too! We couldn’t have imagine our day without her! We love looking back at our photos and reliving the day.

Words just aren't enough to explain how truly talented Joie ans her team are! Starting from our engagement shoot, she was absolutely amazing! our session was beautiful and so easy! Then my maternity shoot (yes a baby & a wedding ❤😂) was just breathtaking!! Then our wedding finally came and Joie just made our day completely seamless! We felt so natural in our pictures and I can tell our photos are going to be stunning! She was seriously my angel that day! Helped me stay calm & collected! I highly recommend Joie!!!

Joie’s professionalism is on another level! My wife and I agree that of all our vendors we had booked for our wedding, we could not have been more happier with booking her! It’s one thing to get a great photographer but another to get a great photographer with many years of experience in the industry and who you connect so well with! Joie was always two steps before us and made sure we were going to be prepared for the next part of our day! We definitely think you should keep your engagement session that comes with the wedding because it helped us on our wedding day! Joie helped us get comfortable in front of the camera while letting us be ourselves. Can I just say what a joy it is to have Joie be apart of our story!

This girl is amazing!! I hired her because of her reviews but I'm so happy that I did because my experience has only solidify how I felt when I initially found her. Joie is so easy to work with and made everything so smooth for us from consultation to fruition, she helped us plan and visualize our day and it really helped for first timers (which I'm sure many of us are)! I can't thank her enough for helping move my day along and entertaining my friends and family to create these great images from our day! I appreciate Joie staying 30 minutes later than she was scheduled because our reception activities pushed back a little and she just reassured us that it was ok and things like this happened. She was worth every penny and more and we'd hire her again and again for our future sessions!

Joie was amazing and we were so lucky to have her. She took both our engagement and wedding day photos. Joie made us feel comfortable during every step of the process (especially with a camera shy husband) and she was so easy to work with! She was very patient and professional in how she approached everything with great attention to detail. We are so happy with how the photos turned out and are (still) obsessed with all the memories she captured, even the engagement photos from almost 2 years ago. She definitely knows how to work with her surroundings and make it look effortlessly beautiful. We would definitely book her again in the future!

When we came across Joie in March while we were at the early stages of our wedding planning, we found with our phone conversation with her a lot of warmth in her voice and just how easy she was to get along with. She had great questions for us which I found very impressive! When we met for the first time to tour our chosen venue, I was so impressed again with how she took the reins and made great suggestions on where we could take pics. I could tell she was quick on her feet and it only cemented my confidence in hiring her. Come wedding day, she continued to impress us with her being able to capture all of the right moments and also coordinate with the other vendors and make quick last minute changes. She was prepared and had all of the right equipment. I am a former wedding photographer myself, so I could tell she had the chops to get it done right :) And, with the results now in our hands, Joie gave me the last and final impression of smiles, laughter, and happy tears after looking them over. Joie is truly a "joy" to work with and I can't recommend her enough. Thank you for all of your hard work and getting priceless moments that we'll cherish for many years to come!

Joie and her team were amazing. We wanted to capture the fun of our wedding with lots of candid shots of our guests and some posed and she did just that. She listened to our needs and delivered. We’re obsessed with our photos and couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!

Amazing Photographer! We recommend her 100%... From the beginning of the process, Joie was very easy to communicate with, understood the vision we had for our special day, and how we wanted it captured. She was super flexible, creative, and overall a delight to work with. Our wedding photos are GORGEOUS and we couldn't be happier!

I wrote another review but it didn't post because not all of the fields were filled, so if this is redundant, I apologize. Joie takes incredible pictures, she has such an eye for the most beautiful shots. My guests couldn't believe all of the candid shots she got. I would recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for unbelievable pictures of their day. Her editing skills are on point. She was the consummate professional, even with tricky guests who got in the way sometimes with their phone cameras. She is a phenomenal photographer and worked very well with our crazy schedules.

We had the pleasure of having Joie as our photographer for our big day and engagement shoot. When it comes to capturing a big life event, I want a photographer who will leave me great memories I can look back years from now, and still lost in the moment of the picture - Joie exceeded all expectations and much more with her photography background and years of experience. I’ve seen photoshoots where only a few shots came out good. For us, every single picture was perfect! She is awesome beyond words. She made us feel comfortable and that’s really important to me. Already looking forward to another session with Joie. Highly recommend! -Blia & Sia

Joie was awesome! We were so happy we decided to go with her and our pictures turned out beautifully. I highly recommend!!

We hired Joie for our engagement photos and wedding. Joie is the best bay area wedding photographer for experience and package pricing! We are so lucky to have found her since she just moved to the bay area and she was available on our wedding date. Our images are so colorful and candid. Joie is so funny and very easy to work with and our photos look so natural! I will hire Simple Joie again! One thing that I liked best is the online sharing gallery where we can download all our images without watermark. I have hired other photographers before who charge an arm and leg for that. I can't wait to work with her again.

OMG where do I start I loved having Joie as my wedding photographer she was the BEST! Joie did an amazing job especially for working with my circumstance. I had traditional Yemeni wedding, and she was so good I didn't have to lead her. I would totally recommend her company!

I've never worked with another vendor more knowledgable with this industry than Joie. She is exceptional at her photography capturing and just perfect with working with during the day. My wife and I had the pleasure of Joie taking our wedding photos. Joie only highlights some of her best photos on her website but let me tell you that 99% of my photos were spot on and captured our day perfectly. All images were composed very well. The other 1% were probably ruined because of guest flashes which I totally understand (opt in that your guests cannot take photos during the ceremony - the photos with phones in the air are weird looking). Joie was fun and creative and I can't have imagine working with anyone else!

Joie was so easy to work with. She helped even from before the shoot with the location and dress choices. Was flexible with driving to our choice of location and was right on time. We did not feel uncomfortable throughout the whole shoot. I just loved the pictures. She processed and delivered the images within a week. It was so effortless working with her. Thanks Joie.

Joie is amazing!! She is great with communicating to make the process so easy!! She is very flexible and open to different ideas. She really puts a lot of time, love and care into her photography craft. She takes awesome angles and has a great eye for the perfect shot. She will take the time to edit and put a lot of detail into pictures. We loved our pictures!! Thank you so much!!!

We could not have asked for more! Simple Joie is the best of the best, we are so lucky that we were able to find this little gem. My husband and I absolutely love our images! Joie was so easy to work with, it was as if God sent us an angel to make sure that our wedding day was perfect. There were a lot of little things that were left unfinished because I had planned this whole thing myself and I was not sure what else to do up until the last minute. Joie was able to assist me in time at loose ends and making sure that my day went without a hitch! Those are definitely happy tears that I was releasing… I can't wait to use her service into the future when we plan to have kids and grow our family.

When you look at Joie's images, you can definitely tell she's got a style of her own. We had been looking at a lot of people's images and everything was either very vintage, trying too hard to be artistic, or simply traditional. Joie's images are modern, colorful, and capture our day just as it is with a creative touch. I hired her because of her candid images on her website and I'm so glad that we made that decision. She was very professional and responded to all our questions as well as even gave insight on our planning because she's done so many weddings. Timing is everything when it comes to photography and we got some amazing images and then some!!

We had been following Joie on instagram for a long time and liking her stuff so when it came to our big day, we were so lucky that she was available. Joie is so personable and approachable, all our friends and family felt like we'd known each other for years. She's serious about her creativity and goes above and beyond to make sure our photos and the story of our day is not jeopardize yet she knows how to make sure we're all having fun. We're honor to recommend Simple Joie Photography any day.

I helped planned my daughter's wedding because she had been traveling. I can't express how wonderful it was to have found Joie in the middle of all it all. Not only was her photos amazing, she has had many years of experience and walked me through some ideas that helped me with planning. Joie is a saint and so patient with us because somethings didn't turn out as planned but made it work! Jess's photos were amazing and I can't wait to hire her for my son's wedding.