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I believe that marriages are forever, that memories are more important than likes, and the most important part of every wedding day is the partnership it launches. Heirloom photographs are among the few things that remain with you after your celebration; together, we will create elegant and authentic images that will serve as anchors and reminders of the timeless commitment you make to each other.

My work is elegant, authentic, and timeless, and I built my business out of a love for storytelling. I am passionate about serving my clients and providing them with personalized services that truthfully tell their story through one of the most joy-filled and exciting phases in their lives.

ELEGANT
Your love is beautiful, and your wedding photographs should be, too. I'll partner with you to select the best outfits for your engagement session. I bring a bespoke styling kit matched to your wedding colors to photograph your little details when you're getting ready on the big day. Throughout the process, you can count on me to help you choose the best locations to make beautiful photographs, and when we turn the house lights down for the reception, I'll be there with a full professional lighting kit so your images are bright and clean all the way until the send-off.

AUTHENTIC
I believe in documenting my couple's love as it really is. No fake or forced poses here. Every portrait session begins with simple, easy to follow prompts to help you and your partner feel comfortable in front of the camera. Together, we will create genuine moments and memories as we tell your love story through photographs.

TIMELESS
Marriage is a lifelong commitment, and after vows and rings, there's no better reminder of the promise you've made to each other than a set of heirloom photographs you can treasure for years to come. Every image I deliver is carefully edited using a digital darkroom process to match the timeless aesthetics of real film. I'll partner with you to create an heirloom album that is handcrafted with archival quality materials so you can display and enjoy your wedding images for years to come.

MY STORY
I feel incredibly privileged to be welcomed into my clients’ lives to share, document, and celebrate some of their most special memories. I have been photographing weddings since 2015; to date, I have been honored to help tell the love stories of over 40 couples.

I married my best friend, Jasmine, in June 2018. We live in Round Lake Beach, IL with our Maine Coon cat, Sasha. We welcomed our first baby into the world in October 2019.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Digital Files

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

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
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 Joshua Harrison Photography

Jessica
Jessica Sent on 08/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Bright and romantic photos, great to work with

Joshua and his assistant were amazing! He captured the most beautiful photos in a short amount of time for our mini elopement. He is so kind and organized and easy to feel comfortable with! He was also super prompt getting our photos back to us. He definitely knows what he’s doing, and we can’t wait to have him again next year for our big reception!
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Stephanie Sent on 10/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautifully Simple Elopement

Josh's photographs captures the simple beauty of our elopement in photography. he was able to capture the beautiful colors of the autumn day and our special smiles to one another. Sharing the photo's with friends and family have been a joy.
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Abigail Sent on 08/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful to work with, and wonderful results!

Leading up to the wedding, communicating with Josh was such a breeze. I was planning a wedding in about 10 weeks, and I felt that it was so easy to let Josh know what we needed and he knew how to ask the right questions so that everyone was prepared without laboring over the details. On the day of, he was so easy and fun to work with and I feel like his demeanor helped us relax to get some truly lovely photos. Photos were edited and sent to us ahead of schedule and the results were simply stunning! My husband and I are so pleased that we will have such wonderful photos to remember our big day for the rest of our lives.
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 12/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Professional Photography

We were planning a wedding in California to be help in Wisconsin, Joshua went above and beyond to make our calls work for us, especially with the time difference and our crazy schedule. He made us feel at ease throughout our whole journey. My husband and I funded our whole wedding on our own, so our budget was tight. Joshua’s packages were affordable and from what I initially could tell his work was beautiful. We expressed an interest in a videographer and he recommended someone whom he thought would work within our tight budget (we went through with that videographer). He was happy to help in any way he could, beyond just photography. Payments were easy on a specific site. Day of he was professional, calm and collected. He took charge and knew what it would take to get the perfect shot, he even gave advice to what would work. We didn’t have a photo location until the last minute due to weather worries, but he made what we chose work beautifully. We received our photos only within a few weeks after the big day and we’re able to share easily. He sent us high quality images that we can print to many different sizes. We love our photos and we could not believe how talented Joshua Harrison is and was able to help us relive our big day over and over again with his images.
Angela
Angela Sent on 11/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

All-around wonderful!

I'm so glad we found Joshua. He was a kind, helpful, and talented photographer. On our wedding day, he answered the door to my hotel room multiple times so that I didn't have to get up! He also found a great spot to shoot our first look and wedding party photos that really captured the natural beauty of our venue. We love our photos and they were delivered to us ahead of schedule. In looking at our photos, it's clear that he has an eye for details, but also captured several special/emotional moments throughout the day, too (several of which I missed and am grateful were documented). Thank you, Joshua!
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Chris Sent on 11/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Hurry!! Book, before He's booked!! Rising Exceptional Photographer

Words cant describe how amazing Joshua and his Team are. His work is absolutely amazing. He goes above and beyond the call of duty. Attention to detail is spot on. He helped make our special day memorable. From our Wedding venue being canceled day before wedding day due to flooding. Josh dropped what he was doing and sprung into action and quickly scoured the new venue for best photo spots 14 hours before the big day. The photos turned out to be everything my Wife and I wanted, despite the crazy start. Josh helped me realize how special photos are. He and his team captured moments I didn’t even imagine capturing. He and his Team were like a pair of ninja’s ,I swear. He made us feel natural and in LOVE. His turnaround on the photos was lightening speed. Microsoft/Googledocs friendly(big plus for me). Look no further ladies and gentlemen, Joshua Harrison Photography is the best option!

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Rachael
Rachael Sent on 10/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond

even with our wedding venue being evacuated the day before, Josh went above and beyond going to the new venue scoping out all the potential picture areas. We couldn’t be happier with josh and the entire experience.
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Morgan Sent on 09/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect photos of our perfect day!

We worked with Josh for our wedding on July 27th, and it was such a pleasure! He was so organized and professional and made sure we got all the photos we wanted without making it feel like we were spending hours on each shot.

He made it clear that he really cared about us and our wedding and was always quick with a response for any questions that we had. I love that he was prepared for all of the shots that we wanted, but then also offered suggestions and tried different things for our varying locations.

I was pretty nervous going into our engagement photo session because I had never done anything like that before and didn't know what to expect, but Josh did an amazing job of putting me at ease and the pictures turned out beautifully! I knew after that that I had nothing to worry about for our wedding, and I love love love the photos that he delivered for us!

The whole process of working with Josh was spectacular, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a stellar photographer!
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Raha Sent on 04/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't be more grateful!

Josh was one of the best things about our wedding day and the whole process leading up to it. He's incredibly organized, diligent and on top of things, and as soon as we met him we knew that we were 100% sure about at least one choice we had to make for the wedding. From asking about little details, meeting us in places that were convenient for us, and being flexible to shoot our rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding, he made the whole process a breeze. That being said, he's also an incredible photography professional and I'm so thrilled with all of our photos. He captured everything I asked him to and so much more that I couldn't have even imagined. On top of everything, we got to view all of our photos and gallery just a few weeks after our wedding--right when we got back from our honeymoon. Josh & his crew of photographers are STELLAR! I'm definitely excited to work with him again in the future.
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Katie Sent on 08/05/2020
4.8 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible, we couldn't have asked for more!!

We ended up having to move our wedding location due to Covid-19. Josh was willing to drive 8+ hours to photographer our special day! All of my guests continue to express their adornment for "my photographer". They couldn't believe your coverage! You were so relaxed, easy going and great to work with. From all the necessary adjustments due to covid to day of adjustments, you were there to document everything, every step of the way and these photographs are proof!! Jordan and I are forever grateful for your time and efforts!! If you're still searching for a photographer, your search ends here, I promise you won't be disappointed!
I've always been told the photographer is the most important vendor of the wedding and I never quite believed that but as I look back through the photos I've received from Josh, my heart is filled with joy because he has documented all the right parts to allow me to relive that day over and over. Not only was he the most important vendor, he was our favorite! We can't wait to meet up for anniversary photos!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Joshua Harrison Photography frequently asked questions

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