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Joe & Vickie Kuan
Joe & Vickie Kuan
Owner

Asian-owned, Woman-owned

23 years in business

We speak English and Mandarin Chinese

6 team members

Joie Elie Photography & Cinematography is a family-owned boutique wedding photography and videography studio based in Somerset, New Jersey that immortalizes your best memories. You’ll feel confident enough to relax and enjoy your special day while Joie Elie Photography & Cinematography documents every memorable detail in stunning images and film.

Experience
Creative director Joe Kuan received a Master of Fine Art degree in media studies from Syracuse University and worked in advertising in New York City. As part of Joie Elie Photography & Cinematography, he combines his strong academic training and hands-on experience in visual production to serve his clients with honesty and integrity.

Services Offered
Joie Elie Photography & Cinematography captures your most beautiful, intimate and heartfelt moments with a detailed, personal and artistic approach. Wedding services offered include the following:

  • Engagement shoot
  • High-resolution images
  • Multiple shooters
  • Professional editing
  • Custom graphics
  • One event per day
  • Trash-the-dress shoot
  • Video

Pricing

Starting at $1,850
No regret story telling photography plan
$1,850 / starting price
6 hours
USB drive delivery within 30 days after the weddin
30-minute engagement shoot or an 10x10 album w 40
One lead photographers for 6 hours of coverage
Classic Heirloom Photography Plan
$3,480 / starting price
8 hours
Two photographers for 8 hours of coverage
One 10x10 wedding album with 60 photos of choice
30-mins weekday pre-wedding engagement photo shoot
USB drive delivery within 30 days after wedding
Sneak preview within 48 hours after the wedding
Online gallery to share pictures with guests
Most popular
The Shutter & Reel Deal
$4,500 / starting price
USB drive delivery within 30 days after wedding
30-mins weekday pre-wedding engagement photo shoot
Two photographers for 8 hours of coverage
One cinematographer for 8 hours of coverage
Raw footages are included.
A 5-minute highlight film is included.
A one-minute reel is included
My dad pays for it ! Show me the best!
$6,500 / starting price
12 hours
Two photographers for whole day coverage (12 hrs)
Two 8x8 albums with 60 photos of client's choice
USB drive delivery within 30 days after wedding
A 60-minute weekday engagement photo shoot
Sneak preview within 48 hours after the wedding
One 12x12 album with 100 photos of client's choice
A 3-hour video booth rental

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints
Proofs

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

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

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Reviews of Joie Elie Photography & Cinematography

Cieloregina
Cieloregina Sent on 09/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos and highlight reel

I recommend Joie Elie photography to anyone. We were not only impressed with the photos Vickie and Yunika took, but also their video was top notch! Every time I watch our highlight video it brings happy tears to my eyes.
Alicia
Alicia Sent on 06/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Vickie from Joie Elie was amazing to work with. I was fortunate enough to come in contact with her very late in the game and in desperate need of a videographer. She was extremely professional, on time and very creative. I can only imagine what our video will look like! We had a photographer from another company and Vickie and her assistant worked very well together.
ramblings1226
Cristina Sent on 09/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Joie Elie photographed our wedding a few weeks ago at the Inn at Millrace Pond, and Joe and his crew did a truly amazing job! Joe and staff documented our day expertly and artistically. We have so many gorgeous pictures (nearly 1500) documenting all aspects of the day: from preparation to tiny details, family portraits to the last moments of the reception.

We were particularly impressed with the candid photography; Joe and his crew seemed to always be in the right place at the right time without being intrusive, and there are pictures of absolutely everyone who was at the wedding. We were not asked to re-stage any moments from our wedding, which would have come off as fake in the photos. All of the pictures were taken in the moment as they happened (with the obvious exception of portraits). For example, any photos of me putting on my jewelry happened as I was actually putting on my jewelry, same with my make up and hair pictures. The cocktail hour and the reception were also fully captured in the photos, which was very important to us.

Our lead photographer was Joe Kuan, one of the owners of the company, and he brought along another photographer as well as an assistant, who we were not expecting but which was a nice surprise. Having a second photographer was definitely worth the extra expense as we now have pictures of the ceremony and other key moments from many different angles, and the second photographer was able to cover more ground in photographing everyone and everything that was happening at our wedding.

Joe really captured the essence of the Inn's rustic setting, finding the spaces that made our venue unique. After our first meeting with Joe, it was clear that photography is truly a passion for him, and his enthusiasm on our wedding day as well as the end product genuinely reflect the love and pride he has for his work. I would easily recommend Joie Elie to anyone who is looking to have their day uniquely and beautifully captured.
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Awards

43
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
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