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Welcome to De Joy Photography! My name is Amber Amelingmeier, and I have dedicated my life to capturing the most important moments of people’s lives. I thrive on bringing happiness, excitement, and fun to any session.

When I photograph your special day, I not only tell your story, but also document the love and emotions so that you genuinely can remember how it felt that day. I believe a photo should enable emotions even for those who couldn’t be there to experience it themselves, and that the style and quality are without match. I will showcase your lifestyle and love. My shooting and editing style is colorful, timeless, beautiful, and flattering. I want your heart to swell every time you go through your photos!

I am so excited to meet you. I am so excited to capture your love in a bold way. We will have boatloads of fun in the process, and you can trust that I am deeply invested in making all your dreams come true.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
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?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of De Joy Photography

John
John Sent on 03/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our beautiful Wedding with Amber


Choosing a photographer is one of the most important decisions that a couple has to make for their wedding. We definitely felt like that we made a fantastic decision by choosing Amber as our wedding photographer. She was brilliant, meticulous and hardworking throughout our whole wedding process, from our engagement shoot to creating our stunning physical wedding album. On our initial call with her, she was super friendly, knowledgeable and gave us some great recommendations of other wedding vendors. We final met her during our engagement photo shoot on Earth Day in Carmel. Of course, having a photoshoot taken by a person that you just met of some of your intimate moments could be very intimidating, but Amber made it a very comfortable and enjoyable experience for us, by utilizing her natural charm and affable personality.

We love her beautiful, brilliant, vibrant, and colorful photography style, which worked for redwood forest wedding. The style was so unique and vibrant, that it stood out from the rest of the photographers out there. Even though Amber was 8 months pregnant during the time of our wedding day, she worked tirelessly throughout our entire wedding day. She even hired two apprentice photographers, at no additional charge, in order to make our big day run more smoothly.

The images on our wedding day turned out amazing, of course. Amber does a terrific job of asking us and our wedding party to pose and act a certain way that felt silly at the time, but trust me, the photos will turnout amazing. Amber also worked with us to create a magnificent wedding photo book. Amber has now became one of our good friends. We also love following her on Instagram stories. It’s fun and uplifting, and it brings a smile to our faces.
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Hanna Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A photographer that went above and beyond any expectations

Amber was one of the first vendors I decided on after talking with one of her previous clients along with reviewing many different vendors photography and editing. I couldn't be more thankful and happy with my decision to hire Amber. She is energetic, positive, and extremely talented. Once we had our engagement photos done, I knew I made the right decision. Her energy during photo shoots and vision to make certain photos come to life is really fun to be a part of. She will always make time to chat or discuss details, timing, you name it! And I honestly felt like I made a friend during this whole process. She will make you feel comfortable and always offer ideas and support, sometimes even acting as a mini planner with all the knowledge she provides. Not to mention, her turn around time for photos is by far the quickest that I've heard and you can tell she doesn't rush editing. We got sneak peaks of the wedding within a couple days and I cannot wait for the rest of them which you get within 6 weeks! Trusting my photographer was one of the biggest things I looked for and she will go above and beyond. Dejoy Photography will forever be a decision that I cherish as she made all my wedding dreams come true! Thank you Amber!
Blake
Blake Sent on 12/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amber is the best around!

Amber is incredible! She was able to capture all the most precious moment of our wedding. Amber's primary style of using natural light to capture images made every moment truly pop! As an out-of-state couple, we were obviously a little nervous to work with someone we'd only met on the phone. From the first call to our wedding day, Amber was full of energy and enthusiasm to make sure everything we wanted was her highest priority. We absolutely loved our time with Amber and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking the best wedding photographer out there!! It is truly a pleasure to forever be one of "Amber's couples"!! :-)
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James Sent on 11/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amber - a joy to work with!

Amber was fantastic to work with from start to finish! We are so happy to have her document our wedding, and our photos were fantastic. She has such energy and has the ability to draw out the best even in the shiest of couples. Our engagement photo session was such a joy, and we include it fondly in our wedding memories. We greatly appreciate her ability to help plan out the most efficient use the day, and to wrangle all parties involved. We have some easily distracted folks in our family, but Amber managed to keep them on track and on task. We got all the photos we wanted - and more. We recommend Amber wholeheartedly and without reservation. Thanks Amber!!
Emily
Emily Sent on 11/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible!

Working with Amber was an absolutely incredible experience! From the moment we met Amber for our engagement pictures, we knew we made the right choice for our wedding photographer. She made us feel so comfortable and had such amazing energy. Amber was responsive and helpful (even when I made multiple changes to the timeline). Not only was Amber a dream to work with, but she is also super talented. All her photos turn out beautiful. She captured our day so beautifully and we will cherish the photos forever. I would recommend Amber to anyone I know who is getting married.
Camille
Camille Sent on 07/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, lovely, responsive, dedicated photographer

Amber is amazing! There are so many fantastic things about Amber but to elaborate on just a few. She has the most energetic and enthusiastic presence which is perfect for a wedding. She is warm but direct and efficient, perfect! She went through our shot list with us and got every single shot we wanted! She wrangled family as needed but made it fun. Amber is organized, efficient, and on top of that she is such a talented photographer! We love every single photo she took. She captured our personalities, the setting, and our families perfectly. Everyone who sees our wedding pictures is impressed. Besides her photographers being outstanding Amber is super responsive, fun, and creative! She will go the extra mile to get a great picture (see the photo of her standing on a balcony ha ha). I can't recommend Amber highly enough. We will miss her and can't wait for our next special occasion for her to photograph! Love, Ryan and Camille
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 06/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amber became a fast friend! She was so fun, efficient, and knew how to get my two year old to smile for a picture!

From our engagement shoot, to our wedding, Amber was incredible. Her style truly captures the moment, and she is efficient and full of energy. She had us laughing with ease, even my two year old! And will practically hang from a tree to get the right shot lol. We are in love with all the images and so grateful for her!
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Yekun Sent on 12/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Amber as your wedding photographer!!!

My husband and I both agree that Amber was the best vendor we’ve hired during our wedding. She’s responsible, highly experienced, resourceful, and very attentive. In addition to her professionalism, Amber’s vibrant personality added so much joy and laughters to our wedding :)

Despite being seven-month pregnant, she ensured to capture the best angles and the best lightings of all of our precious moments. Our wedding spanned over two days, the two most stressful days in my life. Many things didn’t go as planned, but Amber was there to help me navigate it all. On the actual wedding day, Amber did a better job than my wedding planner in communicating, organizing, and directing how the day should’ve gone. I really appreciated Amber’s clear directions when I was so overwhelmed with the rapid developments of the day — I was able to just follow her directions, knowing that she got it all.

Wedding is a once in a lifetime experience and you want to hire professionals who are responsive and responsible, trusting that they have your best interest in mind. Amber is precisely the type of vendor you can trust. We highly recommend Amber to anyone who is in need of a professional photographer to capture beautiful moments in life.
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Moriah Sent on 12/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer!

Amber was AMAZING! We couldn’t have dreamed of a better experience. Her bubbly personality and easy-going attitude was refreshing on our wedding day. She was organized and took charge to get us the most amazing photos working around some crazy weather. She even photographed our wedding while pregnant. I don’t know where she finds the energy, but she was running around nonstop to capture every moment. Our photos turned out better than we could have imagined. We are so in love with the hundreds of photos she took and we are eternally grateful to Amber for capturing our special day. We would absolutely recommend her to friends and family.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 10/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amber is incredible

Amber is AMAZING! Not only are her photos beautiful, she is super communicative and easy to get along with. Amber is able to put everyone at ease with her friendly demeanor and with how knowledgeable she is about lighting/timelines/literally everything. She was able to keep our large group of all ages on a strict timeline, making sure we got all of the formal portraits we needed. I can't recommend her highly enough!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Kim Baker Beauty Kim Baker Beauty Wedding Hair & Makeup

When hiring Amber of De Joy Photography, you not only receive her talent but her positive, energetic and fun personality! I thoroughly enjoy working with Amber!

Santa Cruz Officiant Santa Cruz Officiant Wedding Officiants

Amber of De Joy Photography is awesome! She is warm, bright and spunky. She will make you laugh and put you right at ease. And that's just her personality! She is a very talented photographer with an excellent eye, and her work really speaks for itself! So go check her out and seriously consider her for your big day!

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De Joy Photography frequently asked questions

De Joy Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
De Joy Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
De Joy Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
De Joy Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
De Joy Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
De Joy 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.
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