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Joanna Sue Photography is a wedding photography company located in Raleigh, North Carolina. This award-winning company is known for their authentic, creative and modern photography and editing. Owner and photographer Joanna Sue is dedicated to crafting unique images that are tailored to each client's personalities. Her testimonials praise her organic aesthetic, stunning photos and talent. Joanna Sue Photography specializes in contemporary, natural and photojournalistic photography styles.

Services Offered
Joanna Sue Photography offers to travel for destination weddings or to simply move to different locations in order to capture photos of every stage of your wedding day. This company offers digital files for your wedding day photos. All of the photographer's images are high-resolution. Services include:

  • Additional hours
  • Engagement shoot
  • Liability and equipment insurance
  • Second shooter
  • Toning
  • Trash-the-dress shoot
  • Wedding portraits
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
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
Toning
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Joanna Sue Photography

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Elyse Sent on 11/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience working with Joanna!

Joanna did a great job of making us feel at ease and comfortable during our engagement session, which made things flow even better on the day of the wedding. She is very talented and captured the emotion of the moment in her photos. We fully enjoyed working with Joanna and she did a fantastic job capturing memories from our wedding day while making the process fun.
Erik
Erik Sent on 05/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best in the biz!

We work with Joanna Sue Photography and they are absolutely TOP TIER! As a fellow wedding vendor I can confirm you are in the best of hands with them, THANK YOU for all you do!!!
Melanie
Melanie Sent on 10/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful photos full of detail and emotion!

We are so glad we worked with Joanna for our engagement and wedding photos! From our very first consult, she made us feel relaxed and comfortable. As two generally awkward and shy people, we were nervous, but Joanna was able to ease our tension and capture the two of us beautifully! Not only did Joanna take amazing photos of us and our people, but the way she captures detail and emotion has allowed us to re-experience all the love and joy we felt on our wedding day. We are so thankful for these memories, and are so grateful we got to work with Joanna!
Sharon
Sharon Sent on 03/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Happy tears!

Joanna was AMAZING!!!
She did my and my (now) husbands engagement session and we were so obsessed we printed EVERY picture she took and framed a lot then made them into a scrapbook guestbook for everyone at our wedding to sign, including her!!!! It made it that much more special to us and we trust her and her amazing skills 10000000%! I’ve never been so happy with photos that I cried, the happiest of tears, when I looked over them! Now I can’t wait to see all the magic she did for our wedding! She’s worth a million more then her charges, seriously, hire her!!!! You will never regret it!!
Thank you Joanna for EVERYTHING!
S
Sueanna Sent on 10/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Joanna was there for us when COVID changed everything

She's an amazing photographer, she was able to pivot on very short notice when we had to change all of our plans due to COVID, and our photos from the wedding and reception are beautiful and reflect all of the joy of the day.
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Alison Sent on 10/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A professional who is easy to work with

Simply put, Joanna was exceptional to work with. From the moment we connected with her regarding our engagement pictures until after we received the pictures from the wedding, she was first class! Her laid back personality made us comfortable as we were shooting, and she provided great direction to help us capture so many special moments around our big day. As we were planning for all of the different shots we needed on our wedding day, she showed incredible patience and was a true joy to work with. Anyone who hires her to shoot their wedding will not be disappointed
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 02/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't be happier!

We are so happy we went with Joanna for our wedding photography! Not only does Joanna create amazing photos, she is also so kind, fun to be around, and willing to do anything for her clients. We loved working with her for our engagement and wedding photos. At the start of our engagement shoot, we were pretty nervous, but Joanna had the best prompts and she instantly made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. At our wedding, we felt so comfortable and confident by having her there. She was professional, efficient, and organized. She captured so many beautiful candid moments of the day and also some beautifully-posed portraits. We are so thrilled with how our photos turned out, and we are so thankful that we have these amazing photos to look back on from our wedding day. Thank you so much, Joanna!!
Abigail
Abigail Sent on 02/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Such marvelous photos!

My husband and I loved working with Joanna for our engagement and wedding photos! She has an eye for working in beautiful and dramatic scenery and backdrops nearby.
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Marika Sent on 12/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience, highly recommend!!

I highly recommend Joanna! It was such a relaxing experience and she captured us perfectly. She’s fun, professional and knows how to make you comfortable in front of the camera!
Kendall
Kendall Sent on 11/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Joanna rocks!

Joanna was incredible for our engagement photos and on our wedding day!! She and her assistant got all of the shots we wanted in a quick & timely manner. She was so great at calming me down when I was a little stressed about a timing issue. She got all of our family grouping photos done quickly & made my husband and I feel so comfortable during our couple photos. She also got all of the shots during the rest of the wedding I wanted! Joanna is not only a fantastic photographer but a wonderful person as well. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a fabulous photographer!!!
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Awards

80
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
WINK hair + makeup WINK hair + makeup Wedding Hair & Makeup

We have had the pleasure of working with Joanna on several weddings. She is always so friendly, open, and instantly makes you feel at ease. I always get a giddy feeling when she sends the vendor gallery because I know her work will be impeccable and truly bring out the beauty of the day and the personality of the couple. I cannot recommend her enough!

Beauty by Ashley Prins Beauty by Ashley Prins Wedding Hair & Makeup

Joanna and her husband Jesse are top notch photographers. Her images are breathtaking and they truly capture the emotion of the moment. Not only is their work beautiful and timeless but they are SO much fun to work with. They become more than your photographers, they become friends. I highly recommend having them involved in your big day, you won't regret it!

Cedar Grove Acres Cedar Grove Acres Barn & Farm Weddings

As a venue owner, it was my distinct pleasure to be able to watch Joanna Sue Photography at work recently. They were professional, creative, patient, and attentive to the brides desires. I look forward to seeing the finished product and will proudly display some of their work on our website.

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Joanna Sue Photography frequently asked questions

Joanna Sue Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Joanna Sue Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Joanna Sue Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Joanna Sue Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Joanna Sue Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Joanna Sue 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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