Meet Joanna
For the brides and grooms who have been dreaming up this day since they were little, who loves and appreciates the finer things in life, yet cherishes those laid-back, effortless moments. My approach is all about capturing the beauty and elegance of your special day while blending it with genuine and relaxed moments that truly matter.
Whether it's the grand details of your luxurious celebration or the quiet, intimate interactions that bring it to life, making it all cohesive with opulence and ease is my goal. Your wedding should be documented in a way that feels natural and timeless, so every shot not only showcases the hard work you both put into planning this special day but also the unique, effortlessly easygoing love story behind it.
I'm Joanna,
An introverted extrovert, anime weeb, coffee inhaling, cozy sweater and leggings wearin', boy mom, goldendoodle mom, God-loving, military veteran, JDM car-lover, to someone with a playlist that goes from heavy metal to gangster rap and everything in between..!
but friends call me Jo!
Hey there, friend! It’s such a joy to connect with you! As a mom of two amazing boys (with dreams of adding more to our joyful chaos!), I completely understand how life can get overwhelming—especially when you’re juggling the excitement of planning a wedding. Let’s be real, adulting can feel like it has a mind of its own! As I reflect on why wedding photography holds my heart, I realize I have the incredible privilege of being a part of a couple's most cherished core memory. Surrounded by the deep love of my husband, Travis, and our two spirited boys, I feel an even greater joy in witnessing the beginning of someone else's forever.
From the butterflies that danced in your hearts the moment your eyes first met, to the sweet thrill of calling each other 'mine', to that unforgettable moment when one of you dropped to a knee and asked, “Will you?”—and now, you prepare to say “I do” so that you can feel those butterflies over, and over again.
My mission is to guide you through this beautiful journey with ease, allowing you to truly savor every magical moment of your once-in-a-lifetime celebration. This new core memory deserves to be captured in the most romantic and timeless way, so you can immerse yourselves in the beauty of your love story for years to come. Just imagine your grandkids looking at those memories and saying, “I want a love like Grandma and Grandpa’s.”
A Peek into My Life
THE PERSON BEHIND THE CAMERA
Kind Words
"Joanna is BEYOND AMAZING!"
I cant even fit all the praise I have for her as a photographer and as a person into one review. She'll make you feel like the most important, beautiful/handsome, special people in the whole world. If you're camera shy, she knows how to make you feel comfortable. We gave her complete creative control and she did not disappoint! Her photos are absolute perfection, capturing all the emotion my husband and I had during our engagement shoot and wedding. Her timeliness, communication, and flexibility was impeccable. You want someone who's understanding, meets you where you're at, and provides you with timeless photos, AND makes you feel like you're jus hanging with a friend, CHOOSE Joanna, because she's an 11 out of 10!
The Pilchers
"she captured EVERYTHING beautifully"
Joanna, was/is amazing! From the first phone call we had, both my husband and I felt comfortable. Communication was great, if I had any questions she'd get back to me in no time. We received a little (not little, pretty rad gift) from her, which made us feel cared for.
The day of our wedding, she captured EVERYTHING beautifully. Again made us feel so comfortable, she understood our request. We got a sneak peek super fast, which I feel in love with. Even after the wedding she kept checking in. I would go with Joanna for every big event! Thank you so much Joanna, you're freaking amazing. PS, congratulations on retiring and going full on with your business! Cant wait to watch you grown even more.
The mendozas
"Joanna contributed to making the best day of my life
Joanna contributed to making the best day of my life, the day of my wedding with my wife. She is very relatable, cares about capturing special moments, and having each picture tell their own story. What I appreciate most about Joanna is that you can tell that enhancing others experience through her photography is what brings her lots of joy and she is excellent at her craft. Thanks Joanna!!
The tates
"I wish I could give her 10 Stars"
I wish I could give her 10 Stars because Joanna was absolutely amazing! She did our baby announcement & elopement photos and I was truly blown away! She was such a pleasure to work with and she made the family baby announcement shoot seamless, she helped rally our 2 young boys and brought a great energy to the shoot. She captured so many special moments for both shoots and I am obsessed with how the photos came out! She was easy to communicate with and made sure we were prepared on both days! I will absolutely be using her again and I can't wait! Thank you so much Joanna for making our photo dreams come true!!!!!!!
