Vanessa Joy is a Canon Explorer of Light (a recognition given to only 5 wedding photographers nation-wide) that has been an influential speaker in the community for over a decade. Starting her photographic journey in 1998, she has since branched into public speaking, earned 5 college degrees, received a PPA Photographic Craftsman degree, been named a WeddingWire Education Expert, sponsored and hired by Canon, David Tutera, Bravo, Profoto and Hilton to name a few. Vanessa is a leader in the wedding industry and has spoken at every major convention and platform in the event industry such as CreativeLIVE, Clickin' Moms, WPPI, ShutterFest, Imaging USA, Wedding MBA, WeddingWire World, in addition to hosting personal workshops and numerous small business and photography conventions around the globe. Recognized for her talent and more so her business sense, her clients love working with her and industry peers love to learn from her tangible, informative and open-book style of teaching.
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43 Reviews for Vanessa Joy
She took the time to understand our vision and preferences, ensuring that our wedding photos would be uniquely tailored to our style. Her expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the entire process.
On our wedding day, Vanessa and her team were punctual, organized, and an absolute joy to work with. Their professionalism and commitment to excellence made us feel at ease, allowing us to fully enjoy our day without worrying about a thing. Vanessa was always responsive to our questions and concerns, making us feel like valued clients throughout the entire process.
Choosing Vanessa Joy Photography for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. We highly recommend Vanessa Joy Photography to anyone in search of a talented and dedicated photographer for their wedding or any special occasion.
Thank you, Vanessa and the entire team, for making our wedding day even more magical with your incredible photography skills! We are forever grateful.
Our wedding day felt so easy and relaxed, we owe a big part of that to Vanessa and her team. She knew our venue and the best places to take photos and wh ere the light was best. Our bridal party and parents couldn't get over how perfectly she was able to direct everyone and get the shot. Looking at the photos now, we are so happy with how perfectly she captured us and how we felt.
We would HIGHLY recommend Vanessa and her team to everyone! Thank you Vanessa for helping to make our day so special!
Vanessa is truly amazing. She is professional, organized, hard-working, and easy to work with. She makes you feel relaxed when she takes your picture and will suggest poses so you do not have to worry about looking bad. Not only did our photos turn out stunning, but at our wedding reception she gave us an iPad so we could see photos of us getting ready, our first look, the wedding party, and our ceremony. The quality was amazing and as we viewed the photos, our entire wedding party and some additional guests gathered around us so they could see the photos as well. Everyone was amazed at how incredible the photos looked. Ever commenting they looked straight out of a magazine! Her style is timeless and elegant, and I know we will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives. I would recommend couples hire her for engagement pictures as well since she is an expert at capturing these special moments.
Vanessa was unbelievable to work with from the moment we hired her until our grand exit on wedding day. Her team showed up and went straight to work, they were incredibly organized, efficient, and had the amazing ability to make me and every single person in front of her lens feel comfortable. Vanessa was able to capture our love in such a natural and beautiful way, and I'm so grateful we invested in the photos we'll be loving for a lifetime. I will forever be raving about her talent, hard-work, and professionalism. Thank you Vanessa!
Thank you Vanessa! I cannot wait to see the outcome. We (Husband and I) thank you graciously. And lastly, apologies again, for our little monkey causing so much chaos. We greatly appreciated your patience with him, and ability to still take beautiful photos. It truly shows your capabilities and professionalism with certain situations. But I wouldn't mind having one special photobomb of him. Lol. Thank you again, Xoxo, Mr. & Mrs. Torres.
I cannot thank Vanessa and her team enough for capturing our wedding in such a special way! Fr om 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 wh ere 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 my wedding feel so unique and precious with the way she styled her photographs. She made sure all my needs were met and the few requests I had were overwhelmingly done beyond perfection. I was more than happy with her style and technique of placement for her photography, and If I were to ever have another special event as memorable as my wedding, I will most definitely choose her as my photographer.
Thank you Vanessa! I cannot wait to see the outcome. We (Husband and I) thank you graciously. And lastly, apologies again, for our little monkey causing so much chaos. We greatly appreciated your patience with him, and ability to still take beautiful photos. It truly shows your capabilities and professionalism with certain situations. But I wouldn't mind having one special photobomb of him. Lol.
Thank you again,
Xoxo, Mr. & Mrs. Torres.
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In a city that breathes inspiration, New York City-based Vanessa Joy stands out as a maestro of wedding photography. Her expertise, artfully distributed between New York City and Austin, manifests a harmonious balance between the vibrancy of urban weddings and the serenity found in more pastoral settings.
A five-time recipient of the Wezoree Awards, Vanessa's accolades echo through her collection of 43 glowing client reviews. The single featured Real Wedding on Wezoree's platform attests to a reputation built on intangible qualities—sensitivity, creativity, and a keen eye for life's transient beauty.
Boasting a comprehensive suite of photography services that range from the whimsical boudoir shoot to the cinematic drama of drone photography, Vanessa tailors her offerings to each couple's narrative. She deftly captures moments across a spectrum of cultures and traditions—American to Ukrainian, Sikh to Muslim—her camera's lens embraces the rich tapestry of human connection.
Clients gush over the personalized touches and heartfelt engagement with every project. Testimonials from elated newlyweds like Samantha Joy applaud Vanessa's ability to evoke comfort and awe in equal measures. "She's incredibly talented!" exclaims one, while another, Catherine Dean, celebrates Vanessa's pedagogic flair—a mentor and maestro in one.
True to her calling, Vanessa and her team excel in orchestrating wedding photography that is poignant and timeless. Marie Jennings' heartfelt commendation and Kirsten Matelich's robust endorsement illustrate the deep impact of Vanessa's work—capturing not just images, but the essence of joy, love, and celebration in striking stills that speak volumes. Her lens has become an extension of her heart, showcasing a world where every second is worth preserving.