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Based out of Leander, TX, Vanessa Joy Photography produces timeless and authentic images from their clients’ weddings and other milestone events. While located in the Lone Star State, this award-winning professional captures precious memories throughout New York City, New Jersey, and beyond. The owner, Vanessa is a passionate photographer who loves to showcase her clients’ one-of-a-kind love stories.
With over two decades of experience to her name, Vanessa has had the honor of photographing wedding celebrations around the world. She loves to use natural light and raw emotions to create images that stand the test of time. Whether it’s a countryside reception or a downtown ceremony, Vanessa flawlessly combines your setting and celebration for everlasting wedding photos. This photographer’s commitment to the industry and international success is recognized by her sponsorship from Canon and Profoto.
Vanessa Joy Photography offers an array of wedding packages to best suit your specific requirements. Their standard collection features full-day coverage, 80-100 edited images, and digital files. On the day of your wedding, Vanessa tries to blend in with the crowd to allow your festivities to flow naturally. This enables her to capture every candid moment that often passes you by. What’s more, your photography can be accompanied by an additional professional to ensure that every poignant moment is forever frozen in time. The average turn-around of your wedding photos takes between three-to-four weeks.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
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My husband and I are so glad that we booked Vanessa Joy Photography for our 3/4/23 wedding. Vanessa was great to work with and sent us information cards and emails with tips throughout our wedding planning process. During the wedding day, we worked with Amie and Nino (photographers) and a very lovely photography assistant who's name is escaping me (but will update once I remember)! All 3 worked well together to ensure that our day was captured perfectly and now we have the photo previews to see all of their hard work.
Vanessa Joy was Truly a JOY to work with from the moment we had our first interview with her! Vanessa and her team took beautiful photos of our daughter and then, fiance's engagement and we also hired her for their wedding on November 19,2022.
Vanessa was more than professional and knew exactly where and when to capture the most STUNNING PHOTOS of this VERY special day!! Vanessa and her team seemed to be almost invisible during the ceremony and afterwards , during the reception, but managed to capture every moment and especially the feelings of every moment!! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Vanessa Joy Photography to anyone for any special event!
I cannot thank Vanessa and her team enough for capturing our wedding in such a special way! From the minute we spoke to Vanessa on the phone back in 2020, we knew she was the one for us. She is down to earth, talented but most importantly she is professional and organized when it comes to your wedding day. We had our engagement shoot done and both my husband and I were nervous about feeling awkward in posed pictures, but Vanessa made it fun and light! When we got our pictures back, we were amazed with her talent and knew we had made the right decision. We used our engagement shoot photos for many many things leading up to our wedding and have multiple pictures framed around our house. Throughout planning our wedding, Vanessa was easy to reach, she helped with my timeline and took into account the very specific details I cared about. I mentioned specific photos that I wanted and she was able to get them (even in the rain!!) She sent us LOVELY gifts throughout our planning and she felt more like a friend. Leading up to the wedding day, I felt very comfortable knowing that she would keep us on track and run the show the day of. I wanted to have a fun and stress-free day and she made it better than I expected. When she arrived, she was calm, happy and so easy to work with. The entire bridal party - (including groomsmen) commented on her ability to get the bridal photos done quickly and efficiently and everyone knew exactly where they needed to be. There was no rushing or being late while getting ready - everything flowed perfectly. It rained very heavily on our day and the ceremony/cocktail hour could not be outside as planned. Vanessa managed to capture us perfectly and used to clouds to brighten our photos - she is just so talented. It was very important to us that we could enjoy our cocktail hour so Vanessa made sure to get all pictures complete before our ceremony. At the end of the night, Vanessa airdropped "sneak peeks" into our phone along with handing us a printed mini album!!! We spent the night looking at our pictures and reliving those magical moments. It was a highlight of our day!!!! We then received our wedding photos while we were on our honeymoon and were blown away with how well she captured the emotions we all felt that day!! No matter how many times I look at our photos, I am brought back to that exact moment and can truly relive that day. I would book Vanessa over and over again!! We are so excited to work with Vanessa to put our album together and cannot wait to display her work around our house. Remember - your photos and memories are the only things you have after the wedding.. This is the most important day of your lives -- the day that you have been planning and agonizing over for months (or even years).. make sure to choose Vanessa to be apart of your team!!
Vanessa made our day! It rained on and off on our wedding day, but you would never be able to tell by her pictures. She captured my vision of making the day magical and whimsical. Her and her team were my favorite vendors to work with the entire day. They made me feel so special and loved! I had seen Vanessa's work at another wedding which made me hire her, but to first hand experience it was something else. VANESSA JOY AND HER TEAM ARE THE BEST!!!
I can’t even express how much we love Vanessa. Vanessa was hired for my sister in laws wedding first, so when our wedding came around, we knew Vanessa was the first vender to contact! What an amazing experience. World class photos. I feel like I belong in a wedding magazine! Vanessa and her team are rock stars and having her for our photos was such a pleasure! We are so lucky to be able to look back at our wedding and remember it with these amazing photos! Spend the money, she’s worth every penny!
Ps: her husband Rob adams film is the best videographer and you should 1000000% hire both of them. They are an amazing team.
I would like to take this time to say a big huge THANK YOU to Vanessa, Jaye, and her whole team! There are really no words to adequately describe how AMAZING and professional they are! From start to finish with our wedding, literally an absolute, “Joy” to work with! Almost every person at our wedding commented on the photography team and how great they were! With Vanessa and team you don’t have to worry about anything! Don’t hesitate on booking her, you won’t regret it!
Vanessa was so amazing throughout our entire wedding planning process! Her STUNNING photography speaks for itself, but it is her professionalism and personality that sets her high above the rest!!
Despite having a unbelievable busy schedule, Vanessa was so flexible when I asked to change the date of our beach engagement session because of a rain threat. There was a year between our engagement shoot and wedding, but Vanessa was always in contact with us. She even sent us a beautiful book about how we need to remember we are planning for a marriage- not just a wedding. It is sooo important to have a photographer you feel comfortable with the day of your wedding!Vanessa helps you create that bond with her when you first meet her.
Vanessa and her staff were all extremely professional and helpful the day of our wedding. Many groomsmen mentioned to me how they never thought taking so many pictures could be so much fun! Our guests were stunned when they saw her amazing photos from the day being displayed at the reception! The little touches Vanessa does, such as the cards with our engagement pictures that guests were given so that they had the website to view our pictures, and the book Vanessa gave me at 10 pm the night of our wedding with some pictures of the day, really make a big difference!
In just THREE MONTHS after our wedding, we received our amazing album! We now have a breathtaking first family heirloom that we can not stop looking at!
Vanessa Joy is a phenominally talented photographer and, true to her name, an absolute joy to work with. Albeit somewhat more expensive than other wedding photographers, Vanessa's unique and timeless style is worth every penny and more; particularly because, with Vanessa Joy, you are not only paying for a product, but also a service -- both of which are top notch.
From the first time my husband and I spoke with Vanessa, to our engagement shoot, and beyond our wedding day, we took comfort in knowing that we could rely on Vanessa to capture our personalities and relationship, and that peace of mind is priceless. Vanessa is extremely responsive, epitomizes professionalism, and is extraordinarily adept at balancing her own style with clients' requests. Vanessa is simultaneously enthusiastic, calming, and reassuring; she and her team made my husband and me feel comfortable throughout our wedding day and, from the sample of photos we saw that evening (when most couples wait weeks/months for their wedding photos!), they captured our special day perfectly.
My husband and I could not possibly be any more thrilled with Vanessa and her team; Vanessa is the quintessential vendor and we are so appreciative that we had the opportunity to work with her.
Thank you Vanessa, Kyleigh, and Jessica!
Vanessa and her staff were amazing! She was friendly, patient, and professional as they come. She knows what she is doing and I didn't have to worry if I was getting the good shots captured. She is truly an artist. We had a short beach wedding and I didn't want to spend too much time on pictures but the ones we took Came out awesome. You don't even know they are there (hire her husband Rob Adams too)! Thank you Vanessa!
Vanessa Joy was a pleasure to work with. Her photographs are amazing. I was so happy with both our engagement session and wedding photos! She knows just how to pose you to make you look your best. She also goes out of her way to make sure she knows which pictures you definitely want for your wedding and she makes sure that she gets all of those shots. You can be as involved with what pictures you'd like as you want to be. She posts many of your best pictures on facebook right away, which are so fun to look at so soon after your big day! I cannot say enough good things about Vanessa Joy. She is an amazing person and a very gifted photographer. You can tell that she truly loves what she does and wants to help capture your special day and make it even more special. One very nice thing that she did for our wedding was at the reception, she had a small screen showing a slideshow of pictures that she took earlier that day! Our guests loved it and it was pretty amazing to be able to already see some of the beautiful wedding photos she took, including some candid shots at the church ceremony! Use Vanessa Joy for your wedding - you won't be disappointed!
I'm sure that you've heard that of all the vendors you will work with on your wedding day, your photographer will no doubt be the most important. You will be with them for the majority of the day and it is so important that you feel super comfortable with them. Well, it's definitely true; and with that being said, Vanessa and her team are nothing short of amazing. Once the big day came, it felt like we were already longtime friends and I was thrilled that she was there to capture every moment. She is the most professional, friendly, and wonderful person to work with and I cannot say enough good things about her work. We felt like she not only captured our day perfectly, she enhanced it because we honestly just loved having her and her team taking photos - we had so much fun. I truly have no words for how much we love every single one of our photos and I would, without hesitation, recommend her to anyone looking for the best photographs ever.
Vanessa and her team were unbelievably talented and professional. Hands down, hiring Vanessa for our wedding was the best decision that I made. I can't even count how many compliments I received. Vanessa and team were a pleasure to work with- she kept calm, which in turn kept me calm as the bride, as things didn't go as planned during the day. Most of all, she made us all feel very comfortable. I'm so pleased with Vanessa and her work, I highly highly recommend!!
If I could give 10 stars I would! Vanessa is absolutely amazing at what she does and I am beyond thankful that we used her for our wedding! We didn't think our engagement pictures(done by her) could be topped until we saw our wedding pictures. They were breath taking. She is a master in finding the perfect poses and amazing scenery. She captured the most precious moments that happened on the most important day of our lives! And she is literally a sweetheart! She made me feel like I was the most gorgeous bride in the world and we had the best time spending all of the day with her and her crew. I am SO happy that we came across her in our wedding planning stages and she was honestly worth every single cent spent! Simply amazing :)
Vanessa was so amazing to work with!!!! Not only the day of the wedding but during my engagement as well! Any time that I had questions or concerns Vanessa was able to help me right away and always made me feel so comfortable! During our engagement session we not only have the most amazing pictures but we had such a great time with Vanessa!!! Our wedding day was no exception... The day was absolutely perfect and Vanessa and her team were able to capture every moment so perfectly! Out first look was so special and by the far the best moment of my life and you can tell from the pictures exactly how we felt in that moment!!! Vanessa is extremely talented and easy to work with I would recommend her to anyone getting married looking for a photographer! This is one area you truly need someone great because these photos will be what saves your memories forever. I already can't stop looking at the pictures and not even all of them are up yet!!!
Vanessa was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was extremely professional and made us feel so comfortable. I would highly recommend her. Her work speaks for itself. The pictures I have seen so far are truly beautiful. I can't wait to see the rest!!!!!
We booked Vanessa and her team more than a year in advance. She is very organized, easy to work with. Her attention to detail is unparallel. She worked well with our family structure and our bridal party. Everyone could not stop raving about our same day edit. We cannot wait to start on our albums.
Vanessa and her crew were simply AMAZING!! She shot both my engagement session and wedding. What I love is that she selects a good amount of photos and edits them so that you have the digital photos and slideshow to see right away. She gets the most fantastic shots and can really capture those special moments like no other photographer I've seen. With Vanessa, you really do get what you pay for-the quality of her work is second to none!
Vanessa and her team was absolutely amazing to work with! The photographer was the most important part of the wedding to my husband and I and she did such a great job! She was so nice and kind to work with and always very responsive. The pictures turned out unbelievably. She was able to bring a 4th photographer with her last minute to get even more pictures. I loved that they weren't in the way or blocking anything from the guests, but yet got such amazing pictures. Our guests said it was the most technological wedding they had ever been to - the pictures were on Facebook before the wedding was over, and there was a digital picture frame with pictures of the day in the venue lobby. We absolutely loved working with her and would recommend her to anyone else.
Vanessa is a true artist and her passion for photography shines through each flash of her camera. In a week we will be celebrating our second anniversary and as I look around my home I am reminded of the love, joy and happiness that shared on that special day. The pictures displayed in our home recreate our memories of the happiest day of our lives.
Working with Vanessa and her husband Rob Adams (our cinematographer) brought peace to such a fast paced day. Both Vanessa and Rob’s teams were present but were always in the background. Our favorite moments of the day were spent with Rob and Vanessa during our own photo shoot. The next day my husband let me know that he was nervous about not being able to pose in pictures and whether or not he would have the perfect smile. Vanessa provoked an environment in which we could be ourselves that enabled our true love and happiness to be photographed perfectly.
There is no better form of advertising than “word of mouth.” We were referred to Vanessa by a former bride and groom of mine. After hearing their testimony and previewing the proofs I was sold. We were so enthused with the end product that we began sharing our thoughts and photos with our family and friends. Within the last two years four of our friends have selected Vanessa as their wedding photographer. One couple in particular selected Vanessa to reshoot their wedding photos as they were not satisfied with their pictures taken on their wedding day by their orginal photographer!
As we approach our second anniversary we are looking forward viewing our Couture Book wedding album and our video directed by Rob Adams. Both forms of art bring such happiness to us both however; the best “joy” of all is to know that our very best friends will also be able to embrace their wedding day in its truest form on their future anniversaries.
We have booked with Vanessa prior to having anything else solidified for our wedding. After seeing her work, we knew that we had to make sure that she was available and then everything else would follow. The decision could not have been better!!! Vanessa is beyond talented!!! Her work is magnificent! She really gives it 110% and it does not go unnoticed! She captured our wedding wonderfully, not forgetting any details. Our wedding photos were digitally displayed during the reception as well as uploaded to facebook as the party was still going on! Our guests could not believe how quickly everything was done and of such high quality! Upon return from our honeymoon, our proofs were ready!!! She also included a slideshow and a blog. Bottom line, Vanessa goes beyond to make sure that her clients are happy!!! I would recommend Vanessa & her husband Rob Adams (Videographer) to everyone!!! They are a wonderful team and you cannot go wrong! The level of professionalism and quality was noticed from day one and they have carried it through magnificently, surpassing both of our expectations. These are the memories that will remain with us forever and we are very grateful to Vanessa & Rob for their exquisite work!!!
Vanessa Joy was AMAZING!!!!! Every picture is breathtaking, one more beautiful than the next. Besides taking such amazing shots, she was so friendly and sweet. We can't stop looking at the pictures and are so glad we chose her to be part of our wedding day. One of the best decisions we made, money well spent.
June 22, 2012 I married my best friend, and I was fortunate enough that I had the unbelievably talented Vanessa Joy be able to photograph it. One of the most important things on my wedding checklist was to have an outstanding photographer. Why? Because once the night is over, photographs & memories are the only thing you have to reflect on one of the most important days in your life. Vanessa's style of photography is just FLAWLESS! She leaves you wanting more! Throughout all of my planning, she was the most responsive vendor I had. As soon as I was to send Vanessa an email, within the same day, or next few minutes I would hear back from her. Vanessa is extremely fast with getting your photos available online, so you can quicly get to see them! That we all know is very exciting! At our wedding, family and friends were telling us that our photogapher had already posted photos on facebook! At that point, I still had 3 hours left of my reception and she was still there photographing it! Vanessa also had a special surprise for us during the reception! :) It was so easy and such a pleasure to talk with her about things and ask her advice. Vanessa made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera, and because of that our photos came out even more beautiful. I would reccomend Vanessa Joy Photography to everyone without any hesitation!! One of the best decisions we had made! Not a day goes by that we dont look through our photos to re live moments of our wedding day. Everyone should be so lucky to have Vanessa Joy be able to share in, and photograph there special day!! If I had to use one word to describe my entire experience with Vanessa Joy Photography it would be exceptional!!
One of the best decisions we made during our engagement/wedding was hiring Vanessa Joy as our photographer. Although her prices are a bit higher than other photographers out there, the value product you receive in return far exceeds the cost. Vanessa is a pleasure to work with. When we first met with her in her home she treated us with respect and friendliness, spewing out good vibes. She was clear and honest about her services and fees, and showed us many examples of her work; you could not as for a more professional attitude. We fell in love with her work immediately. She is truly an artist, and captures love and moments in both an interesting and flattering way. I'm no photographer, but I can confidently say that the photo quality (color/lighting/clarity) is unparalleled. As part of our package we received an "engagement" photo shoot, about 10 months before the wedding. We had an hour long session in central park with about 150 pictures in many different locations and poses. She does not use fancy lights or big cameras, just her own high quality camera with many different lenses. She is all about the natural approach, which I have to agree is the best way to capture real moments. The pictures came out INCREDIBLE, even for a muggy humid day, she made us both look SEXY! During the wedding day itself, she and her small crew were punctual, professional, and organized. The pictures she took were unbelievable. You really just have to see them for yourself on her website. She even had a slideshow of pictures she took earlier that day up at a table during the reception to the delight of everyone. Our wedding pictures are chic and sexy while being also classy and timeless. She captures everyone in their best light. What more could you ask for? We are so happy to have had her document our special day!
Hands down, the best money we ever spent. We absolutely LOVED Vanessa and her team. They were professional and amazingly talented the whole way through. During our wedding we got to see a sneak peak of pictures from earlier in the day and they took our breath away. Us along with our guests were so impressed! We cannot wait to see the rest! If you value great photography (especially on your wedding day!) look no further!!
Vanessa is an AMAZING photographer! Her talents is beyond explanation and she is highly professional and fun to be around. She absolutely loves what she does and will do anything to get you the best shots. Vanessa and her friend Erin traveled to Mexico to photograph our destination wedding, before the wedding day she took the time to walk around and find some great spots to photograph us through out the resort and town. To say the least, our wedding pictures came out BEAUTIFUL and I can't stop looking at them. Vanessa is worth every penny and would highly recommend her to everyone!
Vanessa Joy Photography made our wedding memories beautiful! I could not ask for more amazing pictures! From our engagement photos to the wedding day, she has exceeded our expectations! Vanessa is a pleasure to work with and her team was awesome! We are thrilled and can't wait to see our album!
My husband and I are so in love with our pictures thanks to Vanessa and her awesome team. We decided not to have videography so it was so important to have all the magic captured in our pictures. We are so happy with our pictures and would recommend vanessa highly to any bride and groom. :)
My husband and I cannot express in words how grateful we are for Vanessa's amazing work. She captured every moment of our day perfectly so we can forever look back and remember what an amazing day it was. Vanessa was (and is) professional, punctual, energetic, creative, amazingly talented, easy going, and a JOY to work with. She answers all emails on a very timely basis, has great tips and ideas, and truly cares about the people she photographs. She immediately has quite a few of the most perfect pictures available for us to view and share with friends on her blog and on her Facebook page.
We are beyond ecstatic to have hired Vanessa as our wedding photographer and will be raving about her to all of our friends for years to come : )
Our wedding photographer, Vanessa Joy, was nothing less than spectacular from the moment we stepped into her office. She is professional, honest, very knowledgeable, careful and precise in her approach to capturing the essence of a moment on camera. Her business is reflective of who she is. We don’t have any complaints at all toward our experience working with Vanessa during the ten months that we spent prior to and on our wedding day with her. Initially we went back and forth trying to decide if we should spend the extra money to book with her, but we are so happy we did. Vanessa Joy was 100% worth the money that we spent for her expertise. Each time we look at our engagement and wedding day pictures we smile because there truly aren’t any pictures that we really don’t like. Some are better than others, but they are all incredible! We are amazed at how many pictures she took that capture the feeling we had in the moment; so few pictures look fake or posed. Not only did she capture our feelings, but she also took pictures of our friends and loved ones without them knowing that allow us to see how they felt during our reception and ceremony.
We first experienced the way Vanessa works at our engagement shoot in Hoboken. She brought someone with her and we walked up and down the waterfront listening to her directions while she took her pictures. She made us feel at ease and the time flew by. We didn’t feel uncomfortable or awkward with her at all. She had us pose a few times, but for the most part, she let us be ourselves. Her easy-going, friendly personality probably lends itself to care-free photo shoots. Her enthusiasm toward the work she does is sincere. She is pleasant and flexible, understanding if the weather isn’t right for a Friday night photo shoot, she’ll reschedule for another Friday. She is quick to respond to phone calls and emails so we weren’t waiting around for answers to questions. She is attentive, even when she’s out of town, and provides her customers with details regarding what she can and will do to make your life easy. (Putting “Vanessa’s Favs” online the same night of the photo shoot! And giving you a take home mini album the night of your wedding!)
At our wedding, Nick and I don’t even remember seeing Vanessa at our reception at all! The only time we saw her was when she handed us a small booklet of her favorite pictures she had taken that day for us to take home. We were afraid that she may not have gotten any pictures of our family at the reception, but she did! She is so creative and enthusiastic in her approach… she used all of the extra props that we had in unique ways. If you look at our photos, you’ll see our rainbow parasols used as silhouettes and the bridal party jumping in mid-air on the dock. Everything turned out perfectly in both our engagement pictures and our reception pictures. The only suggestion that we might make is to spend time deciding any extra pictures you may want with certain people at the reception. Since Vanessa doesn’t want to invade your day, she will take all of the pictures you ask her to, but if you forget to say, “Hey get one of me, my dad and my uncle at the reception” she’ll have no clue you want that picture.
We recommend Vanessa Joy without reservation to anyone who is looking for an outstanding photographer. Thank you Vanessa.
There really aren’t enough good things to say about Vanessa. From the moment my fiancé and I met with her she made us feel comfortable and made us feel like she was as excited for our wedding day as we were! Not only that but you could feel Vanessa’s love and passion for photography right from the start. Working with Vanessa and her team on our wedding day was such a pleasure. Everyone was friendly and happy to be part of our day. At times we weren’t posing for pictures you wouldn’t even know they were there! Then halfway through the reception I was stopped dead in my tracks and couldn’t move away from the display of teaser pictures from that day…. They were the most beautiful photos I had ever seen! For days after the wedding we spent looking at them over and over and our families and friends did the same. I would recommend Vanessa Joy Photography to anyone and everyone because you simply won’t be able to find anyone better!
One recommendation… the day you book your wedding – CALL VANESSA! She books quickly because she is just that good :)
Selecting Vanessa Joy as my wedding photographer was probably the best decision I made in regards to our wedding. From the very beginning upon booking her she always responded extremely quickly to any question I may have had. I had to reschedule our engagement photo shoot and she was more than accommodating to meet our schedule of availability. After the engagement shoot within days she had the photos available online and the cutest slideshow to go along with it.
For our wedding day I couldn't have been more pleased. They showed up on time and we're very professional and almost made it seem like they weren't even there when I was getting ready. My flower bouquet almost became a disaster as some dyed leaves stained the front of my dress during photos with myself and bridesmaids. Vanessa and her assistant were on top of it and used some shout wipes to help clear it up, which i will be forever grateful!
While have dinner at the reception one of my friends came up to me and said "My sister just texted me and your photographer already has photos up on FB of you". I have no idea how they had the time to do this but later that night, when i couldn't sleep still running on a wedding high, I looked at the photos and they were absolutely amazing. I couldn't believe all the little details and how amazing she made everything look. While we're were finishing up dinner Vanessa came over to me and told me she had a little gift for me. She gave my husband and I a small little album with 10 or so pictures from earlier on in the day. I was almost speechless it was the nicest, sweetest thing and I started showing it off to everybody!
If Vanessa Joy has your wedding date available book her immediately, you won't regret it!
Vanessa did an incredible job at our wedding. Our photos are beautiful. She was a "must have" at our wedding and I she met our highest expectations + more! I would recommend her to everyone I know.
Vanessa and her team are best described in one word; amazing. After researching a few different photographers, we decided on Vanessa immediately after meeting with her. She is honest, genuine and her work speaks for itself.
During the day of our wedding, her team was professional and fun. We had a great time shooting with them from start to finish.
The end product is literally beyond words. Her work brings me to tears every time. Do not miss the opportunity to work with Vanessa Joy.
I love Vanessa's work! She's more than just a digital photographer, she's clearly studied photography and has an unbelievable talent especially when it comes to lighting. She also has the ability to highlight great features without it appearing over processed.
On top of her talent, her speed in which she works is amazing. She handed us a preview of our wedding album at the reception! It was great to share with everyone our professional photos with guest still at the party!
I would highly recommend her.
There are so many great things I want to say about Vanessa and her photography service, that I do not know where to begin!
Vanessa and her team photographed my wedding on July 29, 2011. From the very beginning, Vanessa was amazing! She was easily reachable and approachable throughout the process of getting ready for my wedding. She was organized and I knew exactly what to expect on the big day- which was a huge relief since I was nervous enough!
On the actual wedding day, she was on time (actually early) and ready to go. Throughout the whole day, she was positive and friendly (it poured while I was taking my bridal party/couple shots at my venue and she still found a way to get the best shots, you would never know it was raining!!) While I was getting ready, she actually went above and beyond and helped me get into my gown ( my mom was having trouble and was very anxious and my maid of honor was still getting her hair done!) She really came through for me!!
I have already received some photos from the day and just the few I have seen are amazing! Her creative eye is something that I cannot describe. Her pictures are unique, beautiful, and perfect. She captured my day in a way that I know no one else could! I would recommend her to ANYONE without hesitation because I know no one will be disappointed!!!!
look no further than Vanessa Joy. She was recommended to me by a colleague at work and upon meeting her - I knew she would be my photographer. Vanessa made my husband and I comfortable throughout the entire process and was always available to answer my many questions. I recommend her with confidence to all of my friends and family and to any bride looking for the best!
Vanessa and her staff were amazing. She is great to work with and takes the best pictures. We are so excited to see them all. I've already recommended Vanessa to other friends of mine.
If you want perfection she is the person to hire!
Vanessa Joy was the photographer for our wedding two weeks ago. She was a delight to work with, from start to finish, and her work is so impressive that we will absolutely be recommending her to our friends.
My husband and I researched and met with several photographers before deciding to book with Vanessa last year. She had already photographed both a friend's and a colleague's weddings and both of those references were extremely impressed with her work. From the beginning, I knew that my fiance was going to be a tough sell in the "photographer department"... his father owns a photography store so, needless to say, he has very high standards and photography is his passion, as well. Once seeing Vanessa's work, he was sold... and I was thrilled.
Vanessa offers many packages at different price points so we were able to select a package that allowed us to remain within our budget. The day of the wedding, Vanessa and her staff were an absolute joy to work with. They made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera and were simply fun to be around. After the posed photos, she and her staff faded into the background and we honestly didn't even know they were there. They allow you to have your evening and they are there (discreetly) to document it. As a result, I am looking forward to seeing what they captured in terms of candids throughout the reception... very exciting!
A few days after the wedding, Vanessa posts online what she calls "Vanessa's Favorites", which is the first batch of photos you'll receive that provides you with a glimpse into what's to come (for us, this was about 90 photos). The rest of the photos she provides online about a month after the wedding. We have already seen our first batch of photos and we could not love them more. We're looking forward to receiving the rest of them in a few weeks.
Bottom line, I could not recommend Vanessa Joy more. She's a talented and professional photographer... and most importantly, a very nice person. This part of the wedding is a no brainer... you will love working with her.
Vanessa is a rare gem in the photography industry. My wedding pictures were my number 1 priority - afterall, they are the only things from the actual day that will last forever (next to the love of course). When it came time to choose a photographer, I interviewed upwards of 8 vendors and something was just always missing from each. Personality, drive, creativity, passion -- my photographer needed to be someone I could fully relate to and trust to capture all the details I was working so hard to incorporate. When I met Vanessa, she had pictures in her sample albums that no other photographer had. Her passion shined through her photos and her personality -- well, I like to think we are old friends because that is what it felt like. She is so easy to work with, willing to make changes to be sure you are 120% happy, and does everything with such an ease and comfort that when all is said and done, - you wonder if she did anything at all because it is that easy!--- believe me - she will not only have done her job - she will exceed your expectations ten fold!! Vanessa is an artist first and a photographer second -- if you are tired of those boring, standard photos you see at weddings - Vanessa is the person for you. You will have no idea she is around when she is (which is sad because she is an awesome person and when you meet her, you will wish you were around her all the time!) and when the day is complete and she shows you a sneak peek - you will be bursting in anticipation to see the rest of the images!
Thank you Vanessa for capturing my wedding day in such a beautiful way. I am so happy to have found you!!
Booking Vanessa was hands down the BEST investment I made for my wedding! Photography was always the most important wedding decision for me and after looking at, what felt like, hundreds of photographers, none held a candle to the work of Vanessa Joy Photography. From our first meeting to the wedding, I must have emailed asked her a million questions, and she answered every one promptly and in the friendliest manner. Our package came with an engagement session which was a great way for us to ‘practice’ in front of the camera so that we were more comfortable on the wedding day. Both my fiancé and I were ‘new’ to being professionally photographed, but Vanessa made us feel so at ease in front of the camera and found all these amazing locations around our town - it was so much fun and the pictures were incredible!
On the day of, Vanessa and her assistant came to my house, while two other members of her team went to the hotel where my fiancé was getting ready. Everyone showed up on time, was super friendly, and helped bring a sense of calm to the morning (something very important to keep in mind when picking a photographer who will be with you the entire day when your emotions are high!) The entire team worked so hard all day long and it was such a pleasure to have them spending the day with us. It didn’t even feel like there were 3 photographers clicking away all night because they blended into the wedding so well, but I can see now from all the gorgeous photos that they really captured every aspect of my wedding and even details that I didn’t see! Vanessa even surprised me in the middle of the night with a mini photo album of pictures from earlier in the day! It was amazing how quickly she was able to turn that around and both our parents loved being able to show off a few ‘teasers’ of the photography the next morning at our brunch. We also rented a photobooth through Vanessa, and the guests LOVED it! We now have a hilarious and unique guest book to remember all of the friends and family who attended our special day.
You wait your whole life for your wedding day and then it comes and goes in a blink of an eye. What remains afterwards are the pictures that you can look at again and again to remember that wonderful day. Now that our wedding is over, the photos are GORGEOUS and I can’t stop looking at them! They’ve even been selected to be on StyleMePretty.com (!!) which is a huge compliment to Vanessa’s talent, as it is really hard to be featured. I couldn't recommend her more or speak more highly of her--she truly is an exceptionally talented photographer who is patient, responsive, professional, and super friendly. I absolutely loved working with her! Amazing, amazing photos - Thank you Vanessa!!
Vanessa did a terrific job in capturing every moment of our wedding. She was efficient with time (which was one of my biggest concerns) and you felt as she wasn't even there! The turn around time was amazing in how fast we were able to view our photos from our day. I cannot emphasize enough how amazing her work is and how great of a person she is!!
Vanessa Joy is simply the best. She is easy to work with, knowledgeable, and FUN! She photographed both our engagement session and most recently our wedding and we are beyond thrilled. I knew from looking at her photos online that we were in great hands but she truly brought such an valuable element to our day that we didn't even expect. On a day that is anything but calm, Vanessa and her team were amazing at keeping us on schedule and making it fun and comfortable.
As if that were not enough, before the end of our ceremony she came over to my husband and I and gave us a small photo album of some shots she took during the day. It was truly a great surprise and awesome to then have to pass around to our friends and family. Everyone is already raving about the pictures and it was awesome to have them online even before we got home from the reception. To relive the day immediately is beyond words and we are so thankful to Vanessa and her team for all that they did for us that day. We will be forever singing her praises as we look at our photos in all the years to come!
Vanessa Joy Photography is the one wedding vendor I would insist EVERYONE use. The quality of her work is impeccable, and the value FAR outweighs the cost. The pictures are gorgeous and the options for print work, albums, and canvesses are endless.
She's incredibly responsive to email and phone messages despite her hectic schedule and happily answers questions above and beyond her role as photographer.
The photographers she works with are just as talented as she is, so you don't have to worry about your groom's "getting ready" pictures being sub-par. Everyone is on-time, professional, and fun to work with. They all thoroughly enjoy what they do, and that comes through in both your experience with them and the finished product. It's a no-brainer to book this company.
From the beginning Vanessa was absolutely fantastic. My new husband and I were fortunate enough to have her shoot our engagement photos and immediately she made us feel at ease and comfortable instead of awkward and anxious. The pictures came out so well that immediately people were telling us how great they were. Finally the day of the wedding and she arrived perfectly on time (actually a little early) and was not intrusive at all. Once again I was immediately at ease not only because of her calming presence but I knew the pictures were going to be great. Her own excitement about my wedding and her passion for her work clearly shows with every click of her camera. At the end of the evening I was given a photo album of some of the pictures she had taken earlier that day. It is so great to be able to show people pictures of the wedding right after it happens and it lets you relive every great moment. She is 100% professional and knew exactly what I wanted plus what she wanted to shoot and when she put it together the final product is magnificent. Although people may find her pricey I would hire again in an instant and if she needed me to I would pay more. I recommend completely and she would be the best decision you could make for you wedding (besides your groom).
Vanessa and her team did an amazing job at our 3/26 wedding. We cannot wait to see all of the pictures from our special day!
Vanessa is simply amazing. There are no words that can really decribe her talent. From the moment she starts to take photos--you become so comfortable with her. She makes stressful parts of the day disipate and makes everyone of the shots she takes amazing. I can't imagine not having Vanessa at our wedding to take our photos--her talent is real as you can see in her pictures. When people look at our engagement and wedding photos they are speechless--that is Vanessa Joy--Amazing.
Words can't describe how much passion Vanessa has for her job. She goes way above and beyond what is asked for. I love her and more importantly her work. My wedding pictures were amazing, if you can somehow muster the money together to pay for Vanessa- She is VERY much worth every penny! Good things in life usually come with a high cost :) I'm so happy I went with Vanessa than going a cheaper route!
I'm so happy with the results!
Vanessa... you and your team are simply outstanding and Rob & I couldn't be happier to have you guys capture our special day. Once again, you exceeded our expectations. Your talent for photography, as well as your professionalism, kindness and understanding is priceless. There are truly no words express our gratitude!!
Vanessa is the most amazing wedding photographer (and amazing photographer in general)! Our pictures are so beautiful and I've gotten compliments on them from everyone who's seen them. She captures the intimate moments, so you have so much more than the standard posed shots (which she does too, and they are gorgeous as well). She has an amazing eye for locations and light, so everything comes out just stunning. She is professional, unassuming and quick with the group shots so you have time to enjoy the reception. She is easy to work with and has the experience to help everything run as smooth as possible. I've even had people tell me that they got misty-eyed looking at the pictures. My husband and I will look back on these forever and remember what a special, wonderful day it was.
Vanessa Joy and her crew are absolutely amazing!! She is easy to work with, flexible, creative, professional and inspiring. My wedding guests all commented that my pictures should be in magazines...and I just have to give all the credit to Vanessa...she is truly talented and has an eye for perfection! During the ceremony and the reception, she (and her assistant) were unobtrusive and still capture all of the important details from the day. We have seen some of her favorite photos from the day (at the reception, she sets up a computer and has some of the photos ALREADY on a slide show AND she gave us a small album with some of our pictures at the end of the night so we could show our family and friends the next morning) and we can't wait to see the rest that her and her assistant took...I know that they will be AMAZING! Being a Bride and managing all those vendors can be extremely stressful...she took all of my (and my husbands) stress away before and during the wedding. You can trust Vanessa Joy Photography! She is truly a passionate, dedicated and talented photographer.
Vanessa is AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. We are thrilled with our photographs and loved being around her and the crew. They made us feel so comfortable, and it really shined through in our pictures. We have received soooo many compliments on our pictures. People think they belong in a wedding magazine and I agree! Her photographs are truly artwork. She is so talented and has a rare gift and passion for what she does. We cannot wait to use her again in the future!
Our experience working with Vanessa was wonderful from start to finish. From our first meeting, I knew she was very talented, professional, and a great person. Everyone I show our pictures to has complemented her work. The pictures are truly breathtaking. With all the stress that planning a wedding can bring, it is so important not only to have someone with great skills photograph your wedding, but also a person you enjoy being around. Vanessa and her team were great to work with; they made the picture taking process feel comfortable. I would highly recommend Vanessa Joy Photography for brides who not only want AMAZING pictures, but also a great person to work with!
There really aren't enough words to describe the unbelievable talent that Vanessa Joy holds. She was not just hired as a vendor she was hired because her presence truly brings something so special to your wedding day. If you are a bride who was as CRAZY as me about pictures I tell you DO NOT look any further then Vanessa Joy. She will deliver so much more then you could imagine. I have people telling me they have never seen anything as spectacular as the work that she has done. Vanessa Joy has given me something I could never put a price on. AMAZING photos that will be with me forever!!!!! I made the best decision by choosing Vanessa Joy to capture our wedding day!!
Vanessa Joy is absolutely amazing!!! Our pictures looked like they came from a magazine... We've had multiple guests tell us they are the best they've ever seen and I agree. Taking pictures was one of my favorite parts of the day... we really had fun with Vanessa and her awesome assistant. She truly has a passion for her work and it really shows. You will be thrilled if you hire her!
Vanessa and her team are absolutely true genius in the way they capture the moment.
They really made it very comfortable and easy for us to have fun on our wedding day!
I highly recommend them !!!
Great Job Vanessa!
Thank You!
Yoli:)
Vanessa and her team are not just photographers- they are artists and visionaries. They help to capture every single special moment, facial expression, tears of joy....
They do not miss a single beat and most of all you don't even know they are there. Vanessa made me, my husband and our families feel so comfortable. She made us feel like the most important people in the world on our wedding day! TOP NOTCH- A++++
I found Vanessa kind of by accident, when I had contacted another photographer who was booked for our wedding, but I'm glad I found her! My husband and I met with Vanessa and her husband, cinematographer Rob Adams and quickly decided to book them after meeting and researching a few others and weighing our options. Our first experience in front of the camera with Vanessa was during our engagement session. Neither of us were very comfortable being in front of the camera, but she posed us the right way, made us feel relaxed, and caught our natural in-between moments. We were so happy with the results of the engagement session and after that, were sure we'd made the right decision. Fast-forward a few months to the wedding and it was smooth sailing with Vanessa. She and her team were fantastic and you can tell they enjoy what they are doing and put a best foot forward for each wedding. Pictures are amazing and we are thrilled with the results of the initial photos and can't wait to see the rest. Good value for the money spent, awesome photographs, easy-going yet passionate about her work, very quick with feedback and answers to questions, surprisingly fast with samples of finished photos - an overall "joy" to work with. BOOK HER! :)
Vanessa and her crew were amazing the day of the wedding and everyone has loved the pictures we have seen so far. She even gave me a photo book at the end of the reception of images throughout the day that I was able to show off at breakfast the next day and at work while we were waiting for all the images to be posted online. I can not wait to see the finished album!
Vanessa was great to work with. From our Engagement shoot to our wedding... it was a pleasure to work with her. Our pictures came out amazing. I cannot say enough good things about her work.
Vanessa did an absolutely extraordinary job with capturing all the special moments of our wedding day! She was extremely professional, kind, and you can tell how passionate she is about photography! She was a pleasure to work with and made me and my husband feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Our images say it all...she is extremely talented and we couldn't be happier we chose her to photograph our wedding day! Thank you Vanessa for everything!
Vanessa is a brilliant artist and an extremely talented and responsible professional.
We've been to and in a ton of weddings and I want you to know that Vanessa has something special. Most photographers are an intrusion and the better ones are invisible. Vanessa became a trusted and enjoyable partner in our wedding.
Vanessa is so much more than clicking the button at the right moment. She helped us out with a thousand tiny things during our wedding day. She added something that can't be defined and helped the entire day be as amazing as it was.
Vanessa kept amazing us with her talent and professionalism after the wedding by helping us to pick our album design and photos. We received so many compliments from friends and family of her breath-taking pictures.
Vanessa is the type of professional that you can count on, before, during and after your wedding.
Trust me! You are not going to regret a penny that you spend by hiring her. You will not only have stunning wedding photos but the best service you could ever ask for.
Ty and Viviane
Vanessa and her team were beyond five stars in EVERY category. Vanessa even put an album together for us as a surprise DURING our reception. The slideshow was up during the reception and compliments from our guests started rolling in. It didn't even occur to me that the pictures on the slideshow were of my new husband and me. I didn't think it could be put together so quickly and so beautifully. I could continue to write about how awesome and breath-taking our wedding photos are because of Vanessa and her team, but I'm going to end by saying: Why are you still reading this?!? Book Vanessa NOW! You will have NO regrets.
Vanessa was the perfect photographer for my destination wedding in St. Lucia. She made me feel at ease and took the most breath-taking photos. Everyone that sees my pictures instantly loves them. Vanessa has an artist's eye and her professionalism is sublime. I have nothing but great things to say about her and her photography. We loved her so much, we referred her to our friends who will be using her talents when they wed in October. It was such a delight to work with Vanessa and it is clear she has a passion for the industry. Anyone would be lucky to have her!!!
Vanessa Joy Photography is simply AMAZING!!!! She was fantastic to work with throughout the whole wedding planning process from start to finish. My pictures were incredible. All of my guests were floored by the stunning same day pictures displayed during the reception. Thank you so much for capturing my wedding day in such a beautiful way!!! You're the best!!!
Nate and I had a fourteen month engagement, which some would consider long, but for us, we wanted to take our time and make sure that everything was right for us. It took us three months to find our reception location, and another three months to find a stained-glass church that would allow us to have our wedding. Each time we heard 'No' from a reception location or church, I was riddled with anxiety, and thought our wedding was going to go up in flames. Through all of our pre-wedding strife, however, we heard the clear voice of God saying 'Trust Me'.
We thought finding our photographer would be easy -- Andres had just done our friend (and bridesmaid) Jacqueline's wedding, and we thought he would be an excellent choice for our wedding. Sadly, he was booked, and again, I was left thinking our wedding was done for. Yet, God's voice was still saying 'Trust Me'. We left in a peace that can only be brought by the Lord, and trusted Him. And the Lord brought us Vanessa!
Thanks so much for doing our wedding. We are so thrilled by the pictures! We couldn't have asked for a better photographer!
With love,
Danielle
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