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Taking photos of my parents cats and anything else I found interesting lasted from when I was 13 and went on through high school. Pictures of streets, shopping malls, cars, family and friends. But I really liked the darkroom work. It was magical... seeing my image appear on a piece of blank photo paper in a tray of developer...wow!

I decided to continue my education and went for a Masters degree in Creative Arts at San Francisco State University.

I enjoyed the many art projects that I worked on but wedding photography came my way, like so many other photographers, by friends asking me to photograph their wedding. I really didn't want to; I was an ART photographer! But I did succumb to their wishes and now, about 700 or so weddings later and many, many portraits, I love what I do more than ever. Seriously, who doesn't like to make people happy. Just to see their smiles and tears of joy when they relive their special day when viewing their new images.

When not traveling with my wife Diann, collecting images for my tropical art photography, you'll find me photographing weddings, events, engagement sessions and family portraits.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Homsy Photography

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Louise Sent on 09/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Joe Homsy is definitely a five-star plus photographer. He will take the most amazing pictures of you and your family and make everyone look incredible. He has an amazing gift for photographing weddings, birthdays, etc. This has been the third time we have asked him to photograph our family on a special day. The first time was for my daughter's wedding, then again for my dad's 80th birthday, and again, on Sept. 7, 2014 for my youngest daughter's wedding. We wouldn't trust anybody else to photograph our special occasions and we are so loyal to Joe for always giving us the best photographs ever for a reasonable price. The Fishers
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Laura Sent on 11/10/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Simply put, Joe is amazing. I scoured the internet for weeeeks with the hopes of finding the perfect photographer; reviews from TheKot & WeddingWire quickly became my best friend. I literally looked at hundreds. I'm huge on capturing memories and hardly go anywhere myself without first making sure I have a camera in hand--so it was obvious to everyone who knew me that I'd be damned if I didn't have the most spectacular photographer around!

I love love love that Joe's photos are VIVID. They have true depth. I just don't understand why people want their wedding photos to have crazy films, textures, or tints to them. Hello, in 30 years your photos WILL have aged naturally---you don't need someone doing that to them day one!! Forgive my rant.

We received a collection of color & blackandwhite photos within our album....and dare I say, we may have fallen even more in love with the b&w images. They're stunning, and make us teary-eyed every time we look at them. We feel so blessed to have an album all our own.

Our pictures feel as though they're telling a story...and that's the whole point, isn't it? From cover to cover, they outlined our special day and every exciting emotion that comes along with such a joyous celebration. Of all our 'vendor' decisions we made, Joe was by far our favorite. As a wedding photographer, he was able to capture standstill and candid moments that other photographers just couldn't match.

We will be using him again for family portraits! We could never repay him for everything he gave us. His countless years of experience showed tenfold. Thank you so much, Joe :-)

-Laura
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Eri M. Sent on 07/04/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We got married at the Saratoga Country Club and we DEFINITELY recommend Joe as your wedding photographer.

During our wedding planning process, we talked to at least 5 photographers, but choosing to work with Joe was not a hard decision.
Joe was easy and fun to talk to, he listened to our story (some other photographers just couldn't stop talking about themselves), he could work with our somewhat crazy demands (budget, timing etc), and his work was simply amazing!
His editing is very natural, and he knows how to control and work with different (sometimes tricky) lighting situations.
His packages are very reasonable, especially for the great quality of his work.

On the day of our wedding, he was flawless. He knew exactly where to take us for great shots, he worked well around some last minute schedule changes, and the photos turned out amazing. It was actually very hard to choose which photos we want printed after the wedding since they were all great.
Joe also worked really well with all the other vendors we had, and definitely went above and beyond what we could have asked for from a photographer.
We truly enjoyed working with him and we highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great photographer.
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Denise Sent on 11/07/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I had the pleasure once again to work with Joe Homsy of Homsy Photography on
‘A Celebration of Life’
Dinner Dance Silent Auction Fundraiser produced by The Fattal Foundation.
The Board of Directors and I absolutely love working with Joe and are always extremely pleased with his professionalism, style, and friendliness to our guests.
Joe’s experience is so valuable and also his knowledge for what a Client needs to consider to ensure they are informed to make decisions for their expectation of photography make him an exceptional Photographer.
As not just a Client, but also as a Certified Wedding & Event Coordinator - I highly recommend Joe and have enjoyed working together over the past 10 years on all types of events. It is priceless to be at ease knowing that my Clients and I are in excellent care with a truly nice person.

Denise Fattal
The Fattal Foundation, President
‘bringing awareness and support to bone marrow transplants’
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Samantha Sent on 08/18/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Joe Homsy is not only a great photographer who took great photos at our wedding but also a customer-oriented professional who would listen to our ideas and accommodate to our needs. Three weeks before our wedding, we changed our mind and decided to have an engagement session. He happily accepted our last minute request, took many great photos for us and delivered them in time for our wedding needs.

Also, Joe is a nice and fun person. My husband and I felt very comfortable and relaxed when taking photos with him. It was always fun taking pictures with him. We can tell Joe is really into photography and passionate about seeking different scenery to make shots perfect. He also spent a lot of time to process our wedding photos before he gave them to us. We highly recommended Joe as a wedding photographer!
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Connie Sent on 07/22/2011
5 out of 5 rating
We love Joe. He's such a nice guy and as far as I can tell, he genuinely enjoys his work. We (not Joe) got a little behind schedule but he stayed cool, made it all work. He coordinated wonderfully with the makeup artist, the church, the catering manager, the dj...and he was NEVER in the way. As to his photos: OMG, he is amazing!!!! This is the second wedding he's done for our family, so obviously we really like his work. I highly recommend Joe Homsy!
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Lesley Sent on 06/08/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Joe Homsy was an awesome photogrpaher whom I would highly recommend to any couple looking for 5-star quality service and results! He is extremely professional, kind and accomodating. My husband and I used his services for our engagement photos and our wedding. He was extremely generous to us and I speak highly of him to all my friends and those who are looking for a photographer that creates beautiful photos!
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Julie Sent on 06/06/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Joe was wonderful! We couldn't ask for a better photographer for our wedding. He was so professional and generous with his time and energy. He guided us through every step of the process both before and after our wedding, and his friendly, easygoing style made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera.

Joe's photos were excellent; we had such a hard time deciding which to put in our wedding album because we loved them all! His un-retouched proofs would have made a good wedding album, but his photoshop work on the proofs made them top-rate. He captured the most candid moments of our wedding as well as provided photo journalistic and group shots of our family and friends. The very high quality of his photos and service were worth more than we paid.
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Monica Sent on 06/03/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Joe Homsy's professionalism and quick response to all my questions made my special day a breeze. He provided us with the best wedding photos and our wedding album was exactly what we wanted. Some photos in color and some in black & white with attention to detail in everything. His work is beautiful and would recommend him to any bride to be.
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Kylee Sent on 06/01/2011
5 out of 5 rating
My experience with Homsy Photography was fantastic! Joe is clearly passionate about his work and it's evident in the process. I've always believed that you should hire the person that is going to take care of you and your best interest - the epxert. That is why you aren't having your cousing take polaroids, right? Joe is a phenomenal artist and I couldn't be happier with my wedding album/photos. I highly recommend using Joe as your wedding photographer.
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2 Endorsements
Expression Events Expression Events Wedding DJs

Always amazed at the photo's taken by Joe. Super easy to work with and fun to be around, Joe has what it takes!

Sara Garcia Artistry Sara Garcia Artistry Wedding Hair & Makeup

I have worked with Joe Homsy Photography on numerous weddings through the years. Joe's work is stunning and he is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. I have placed many of his photos on my website for a reason. They are classic yet fun and his experience shows in his work. I would highly recommend him for any photographic occasion!

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Homsy Photography frequently asked questions

Homsy Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Homsy Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Homsy Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Homsy Photography is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.

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