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Recently voted as the 2nd place Best San Diego Wedding Photographer in the 2011 Bridal Insider People's Choice Awards!

We love being able to capture the moments of the biggest days of people's lives in a very natural, relaxed, candid and clean way. Our photo style is described as, Crisp - Classy - Creative and our goal is to always produce images for our clients that have a WOW factor to them.

Thank you for visiting, please read some recent reviews from our past clients and also check out our photo work. If you like what you see then please drop us an email, we look forward to working with you!

www.colejosephphotography.com
www.colejosephphotography.net

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Cole Joseph Photography

Krystal
Krystal Sent on 01/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
From our first meeting to our engagement session to our wedding, Cole and Nicole were helpful, professional, and such a fun couple to work with! They captured the most memorable moments and made the experience feel so natural. We were very impressed when we got our photos days after we returned from our honeymoon, they met every expectation we had. We highly recommend them to anyone and if your debating to have a photo booth, its definitely worth it, they rock this as well!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 08/28/2012
5 out of 5 rating
When my fiance and I became engaged in October 2011, one of the first things we wanted to book after our venue was our photographer. I found Cole through a fellow co-worker of mine who had Cole as her wedding photographer. Her pictures were amazing, and the price she paid was within our budget. After our first initial meeting with Cole, I knew my fiance and I had made the right choice. He is extremely down to earth and professional, but most importantly, wants whats the best for you as a couple on your big day. Cole also offers an engagement photo session that is included in his package, which is a HUGE bonus! Unfortunately, my fiance and I had already made plans for our engagement photos. Instead, we had Cole come to our rehearsal dinner to capture the memories! It was awesome to have pictures from both our rehearsal dinner AND wedding with such great quality. Another thing we loved, is that Cole works with his wife Nicole, so the day of our wedding, Cole went with my husband while he got ready,and Nicole came with me! Cole and Nicole are a power couple who will take AMAZING pictures and have such a vision for creative wedding shots.They not only captured how beautiful everything was, but they got all the MUST HAVE shots, such as my fiance seeing me for the first time as I walked down the aisle. In addition, he got wonderful shots of our grand entrance,first dance, cake cutting, and hilarious footage of our friends/family on the dance floor. They were also extremely accommodating, and stayed for an extra hour to capture our grand getaway exit with the cost of a small fee. Cole and Nicole are not only wonderful photographers, but wonderful people who make you feel comfortable and special on the biggest day of your life. We had SO MUCH fun with them! I would recommend them to anyone any day. You will not be disappointed with Cole Joseph Photography!
Ryann
Ryann Sent on 05/17/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Where do I begin with Cole Joseph Photography... I first met this photographer at my friends wedding in October 2011. I was so impressed with his work, business ethic, and presence I decided to contact him for my big day. In January my fiancé and I decided to tie the knot. We initially decided on a very intimate day time ceremony. Cole impressed me right away with his prompt response to my email. Cole always responded right away via email, text, and phone call. Even when my fiancé and I decided to change the wedding from a day time ceremony to an outdoor evening ceremony plus reception the month before Cole was extremely enthusiastic! Cole was always available to talk about important wedding shots, photo time schedule, and any wedding questions we had. A week before our wedding we received some unfortunate news… rain on our wedding day. Before I even had a chance to call Cole, he called me. He talked about our options, he explained how amazing umbrella pictures in the rain would be, and he genuinely helped my husband and I prepare for our big day. Our big day came, with a lot of rain, but thankfully we were able to book a tent to hold the festivities. Cole and his co-photographer Nicole arrived early; professionally dressed and in rain gear ready to shoot. They started taking photos without delay of my bridesmaids and I getting ready and detail shots. My wedding day was not only the best day of my life because I was marrying my best friend, but because I was marrying the father of my three year old daughter whom was able to share our special day with us. Cole and Nicole were so amazing with our daughter, family, friends, and guests. We still get compliments on how amazing their presence and attitude was from the moment they arrived. A bride and groom’s day can be chaotic, but Cole worked with our wedding coordinator to keep our day running smoothly. His timing was great and there was never a moment where we felt rushed. It was so amazing to never look at a clock all day and just enjoy every moment. Before the wedding I discussed my desire for direction during photos. I was unsure about what type of poses to make and how my fiancé and I should stand. Cole offered so much helpful direction and creative ideas after a couple photographs my initial insecurity in front of the camera had vanished. It was very important to my fiancé and I that our wedding party enjoyed themselves during our big day. These are some of our closest friends and family that stood by us supporting us through our journey. Cole and Nicole were so kind and friendly to them. I appreciate their kindness so much. Our wedding day was absolutely amazing, went by too fast, but was full of unforgettable moments I couldn’t wait to revisit in my photos. A woman waits her entire adolescents dreaming about her fairytale wedding. The moment I woke up the day after my wedding I was completely content; I had my fairytale wedding. I couldn’t wait to see my photos. I anxiously checked my facebook, and Cole had already posted three breath taking photos. After a couple days a blog post highlighting my wedding day story was on Cole’s website. This was such an awesome extra because it gave many family members whom were unable to travel due to illness a play by play of our special day. Within a week Cole sent us our edited photos. He gave us the complete rights to the photos so we were able to print photos for our entire family. The photos Cole Joseph Photography captured were so incredibly amazing. This might be an odd compliment, but I didn’t notice Cole or Nicole during the ceremony. A compliment because they were at such perfect angles to catch the most stunning photos, but never intruded on our intimate moments. I could go on and on about how remarkable our photos were, but my words would never compare to the actual photos. I would recommend Cole Joseph Photography to my friend, sister, and even my daughter one day. Choosing Cole as my photographer was the best decision I made for my wedding. Not only did I end up with amazing photographs my husband and I truly feel as if we built a lasting friendship with Cole and Nicole.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel Sheraton La Jolla Hotel Hotel Weddings

By far an awesome team to work with! Very professional with great personalities to match; not to mention the quality of their work is amazing. Added them to my preferred vendor list immediately and recommend them to ALL my brides. Can not wait to work with them again.

Divine Events by Helena Divine Events by Helena Wedding Planners

I worked with Cole Joseph Photography recently and would definitely recommend them. They are prompt, professional and fun to be around. I think that's important in a photographer. You want to feel at ease. Check out their website for images and contact them!

Weddings Made Splendid Weddings Made Splendid Wedding Planners

Coming in as a month-of Coordinator is always surprising - you never know who your clients have hired before bringing a Coordinator in to the gig. Working with Cole Joseph Photography was a wonderful surprise. He was punctual, friendly, and very respectful of the timeline I put together with the client. If you're looking for a laid back but super-talented photographer I highly recommend you connect with Cole. You'll feel like you've got a friend on site with you throughout your Wedding day.

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Cole Joseph Photography frequently asked questions

Cole Joseph Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Cole Joseph Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
Cole Joseph Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Cole Joseph Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Cole Joseph Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Cole Joseph Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Cole Joseph Photography currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.

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