Vanessa Joy Photography

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!

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!

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!

s 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!

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!

ority 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.

nts 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!!

(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 :)

t 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!!!

s I have seen so far are truly beautiful. I can't wait to see the rest!!!!!

re and our bridal party. Everyone could not stop raving about our same day edit. We cannot wait to start on our albums.

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!

ice 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.

me 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.

hing 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!!!

king 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.

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!!

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!

o 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!!

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!

ions! Vanessa is a pleasure to work with and her team was awesome! We are thrilled and can't wait to see our album!

in our pictures. We are so happy with our pictures and would recommend vanessa highly to any bride and groom. :)

t 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 : )

ecise 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.

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 :)

emely 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!

to everyone I know.

nest, 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.

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.

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!!!!

rtable 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!

ine. If you want perfection she is the person to hire!

mmending 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.

ext 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!!

ndreds 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!!

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!!

illed. 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!

us 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.

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).

ful 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.

mazing, 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!

nt for photography, as well as your professionalism, kindness and understanding is priceless. There are truly no words express our gratitude!!

hem. 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.

d 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.