5 out of 5 stars and 13 reviews
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(13)Ft. Wayne, IN & surrounding areas. Also Sarasota, FL!
About this vendor
Hey there! I'm Valerie Joy Gipe, owner and main photographer of Valerie Joy Photography! I provide engagement and wedding photography services to couples in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and surrounding areas.
I would love to set up a FaceTime with you to discuss your photography needs and hear about your vision for your wedding day! This is a great time for us to get to know each other, and discuss your wedding day timeline. It only take about 30 minutes to work through and ask all of our questions. At that point you will have a very comprehensive look of how your day with flow and know how many hours you'd like a photographer there to capture it all!
It's my goal to serve my clients with a joyful attitude and strong work ethic. I would describe my photography style as Timeless, Joyful, Bright, and Crisp! I am always the main shooter. But you do have the option to have a second shooter as well, depending on which package you choose. I can direct you guys on posing all day, but you're also welcome to request certain shots that you have a vision for! I’ve been shooting weddings for the past 14 years and I’ve shot at ALL SORTS of venues! And I feel totally confident in all lighting situations! You’ll receive your FULL gallery within 6-8 weeks after your wedding day.
Last but not least, if you’d like a FREE engagement session with me, I’ll add a complimentary 1-hour engagement session to your wedding package if you book my services within 14 days of your initial inquiry!
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2021.
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5
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We had such a great experience working with Valerie for our wedding photos! She was kind, patient, and really knew what she was talking about. Her direction and ideas were superb a...
nd we couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out! Highly recommend Valerie Joy Photography.
Val was awesome to work with! She was so kind and funny and made our wedding day that much more special! Her photos are so crisp and clear and that is exactly what we wanted! I kno...
w our wedding photos will be timeless. I am so happy she traveled to Bloomington for our wedding. I’m so glad she captured our special day! I would recommend her for any photo needs! Thank you!!
Val was fantastic to work with and took absolutely beautiful photos of our wedding and reception! She was super professional throughout the whole process of getting to know us thr...
ough engagement photos all the way through the reception and beyond. My husband and I had not had a lot of experience with professional photography sessions but Val is very approachable and made us feel comfortable to be ourselves. And it showed. Our pictures were truly us. Val was communicative leading up to the wedding and made sure to prompt us to think ahead of time about what photos (especially group photos) we might want so that we didn't miss anything or anyone. She was also very prompt in getting our photos to us. I remember being pleasantly surprised how quick it was. Honestly Val was probably my favorite vender for our whole wedding. My brother and sister-in-law have worked with her in the past for family photos as well. We all keep coming back because it's been such a good experience. Bottom line, Val did not add any stress to a potentially stressful day. If anything, she alleviated stress and helped keep things light and fun. She was also super helpful at the reception to keep us moving along and making sure we kept to our proposed timeline. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!
Valerie is calm, collected, and so much fun. She is organized and works seamlessly to get all the right shots without you even realizing she is there. We loved working with her on ...
our special day and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a Wedding or Family photographer!
Spending our wedding with Valerie Joy was such a privilege. Prior to the event she had excellent communication. During the wedding she made us feel at ease. Valerie captured honest...
moments of love and laughter. Her bright and beautiful photos will be cherished for years to come.
Valerie Is an absolute dream to work with! Her editing style is timeless and looks amazing with all color schemes! Also, she delivered our images insanely fast! I was fully prepare...
d to wait 4-6 months for our final images ! We were still on our honeymoon and had the full gallery sent to us! As someone who also works full time in the wedding industry I cannot recommend this photographer enough! She was so easy and FUN to work with and helped us stay on track for the entire day! Hiring Valerie was the best and easiest wedding decision we made during the whole planning process and we are over the moon with how everything turned out!
We absolutely loved Valerie as our wedding photographer. She was so ready and willing to go with any of our crazy ideas, including a drizzly/rainy outdoor wedding. Valerie came pre...
pared with beautiful clear umbrellas that not only helped to keep us dry but also helped to create some of my favorite wedding photos.
Valerie is GREAT and easy to work with! She also worked very well with the videographer and was able to give guidance yet be flexible to what others wanted. If you want someone who...
knows what they are doing, takes WONDERFUL pictures and is fun to work with, Valerie is it!!
Valerie did an AMAZING job!! We got married during quarantine and had to find someone quickly. Valerie came to us highly recommended and she far exceeded our expectations! Our pict...
ures were PERFECT! She was so easy to work with!
We are SO grateful to have had Valerie Joy Photography capture both our rehearsal and wedding day. She coordinated excellently with our wedding planner and other vendors and exerte...
d professionalism and creativity to create an album I’m still and will forever gush over (not even exaggerating.) Valerie shot some amazing candids of our wedding party as well as the guests that turned out to be some of my very favorite photos. I recommend Valerie Joy Photography to anyone looking for a fantastic wedding photographer because she will not disappoint!
Val did my engagement and wedding photos and did an AMAZING job! She got them done so fast too! We had our wedding photos back within the week and she was there taking pictures the...
ENTIRE DAY! I was blown away by how fast she got that many pictures done! She is extremely organized and created a whole itinerary for the day which really helped me plan the timing of other things for my wedding as well. She is so sweet and came up with such cute and creative poses for us to do! All of my guests were commenting on how awesome she was! I highly recommend her to anyone wanting photos! She really is the best of the best! A year later and my guests still talk about how amazing she was!
We loved working with Valerie! She was very flexible and laid back! We weren’t the most organized of couples, but she met us where we were at and she helped make our day special!
Valerie was just a pleasure to work with! She shot our engagement photos and our wedding photos and I still find myself going back through the beautiful pictures often as a wonderf...
ul reminder of that. Valerie is so comfortable to be around and is great at suggesting poses for those that may be a little camera shy! Her bright and elegant style is perfect for weddings, family photos, or really anything. She truly made our big day a breeze for us and helped it all go smoothly while still getting amazing shots whenever she could. She is truly the best ever and I would recommend her highly. :)
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