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Hey there! I'm Valerie Joy Gipe, owner and main photographer of Valerie Joy Photography! I provided engagement and wedding photography services to couples in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and surrounding areas.

I would love to set up a FaceTime with you to discuss your photography needs and hear about your vision for your wedding day! This is a great time for us to get to know each other, and discuss your wedding day timeline. It only take about 30 minutes to work through and ask all of our questions. At that point you will have a very comprehensive look of how your day with flow and know how many hours you'd like a photographer there to capture it all!

It's my goal to serve my clients with a joyful attitude and strong work ethic. I would describe my photography style as Timeless, Joyful, Bright, and Crisp! I am always the main shooter. But you do have the option to have a second shooter as well, depending on which package you choose. I can direct you guys on posing all day, but you're also welcome to request certain shots that you have a vision for! I’ve been shooting weddings for the past 14 years and I’ve shot at ALL SORTS of venues! And I feel totally confident in all lighting situations! You’ll receive your FULL gallery within 6-8 weeks after your wedding day.

Last but not least, if you’d like a FREE engagement session with me, I’ll add a complimentary 1-hour engagement session to your wedding package if you book my services within 14 days of your initial inquiry!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files

Reviews of Valerie Joy Photography

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Meredith Sent on 09/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Superb & Crisp

We had such a great experience working with Valerie for our wedding photos! She was kind, patient, and really knew what she was talking about. Her direction and ideas were superb and we couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out! Highly recommend Valerie Joy Photography.
Tamara
Tamara Sent on 12/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant and timeless photos

I'd highly recommend anyone looking for VERY high quality images and who wants to hire a professional yet amiable photographer. Valerie was so helpful and worked with us to adjust the features of the package we were interested in. The only element to consider before booking is if you don't like the light and bright style of photography (sans much shadows), then her style may not be for you. It's very light and airy which is super flattering but just be aware!
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Katarina Sent on 08/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

We had our wedding in October of 2020 and our engagement photos earlier in 2020. Valerie did a fantastic job even through the craziness of the pandemic. She was extremely helpful and patient along the way and answered all of our questions. She got some great photos of my husband which is very impressive because he always looks frightened in photos. All in all She did an amazing job and I would most definitely hire her again!
Katie
Katie Sent on 10/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Energetic and Creative

Val was simply made for photography. She is so friendly, energetic and has a way of making you feel relaxed in front of the camera. Her creativity and eye for detail truly sets her apart. She is super considerate of what you want as a bride/groom. She sets up a consultation in order to gauge what type of photos you are looking for and encourages you to share your inspiration to help her capture your day. I really appreciated this because it felt like we were on the same page about what I wanted and gave us the chance to talk about what the day itself would look like.

I would describe my photos as bright and romantic. I hired her for both my engagement and wedding photos and couldn't be happier with how the portfolios turned out! Well worth the investment!!!
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Jessica Sent on 10/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day Bliss

Val made our wedding photos so easy. From the minute she arrived, she knew exactly what photos to get and provided great guidance on how we should stand, position ourselves, etc to get the best photos, which I loved because I had enough on my mind already that day! Our photos turned out amazing. We even asked her to take our maternity and newborn photos two years later. We just couldn’t get enough! :)
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 10/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

She did a great job!

Valerie did such a great job! She was so patient & kind. She did our engagement, wedding, & our son’s first birthday. She captured some amazing parts of our lives that we will cherish forever!
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 11/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Valerie is wonderful to work with! She has such a good eye and gets great shots! The sessions were so smooth and fun, we hardly felt like we were posing for pictures. My husband, who hates posing for pictures, even liked working with her, and loved the shots she got for us!!
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User1974463 Sent on 02/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Valerie is phenomenal; she set aside time to talk (via FaceTime, since I was planning a destination wedding!), was willing to listen to all of my ideas, had plenty of suggestions, and even reviewed my Pinterest the morning of the wedding before she came! She took the time to get to know me months in advance of the wedding, and was always so fast to respond when I emailed her with questions- no matter how small. Our photos turned out SO BEAUTIFULLY. I am absolutely amazed how many incredible photos Valerie was able to get. Of course, we ended up running late while getting ready, and Valerie was still able to get TONS of portraits in between the ceremony and reception. I swear the woman is a super hero!!!

My favorite aspect of Valerie's work is how organic it feels; nothing feels overly posed or over edited, and if you look at ANY of her work, her photos truly capture the joy and essence of a couple! I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Amber
Amber Sent on 06/17/2011
5 out of 5 rating
If you are looking to break the mold of boring, traditional, cookie cutter wedding photos, Valerie is your girl. She is an artist, pure and simple. Her eye for composition is unmatched and her spur of the moment creativity is a dream. Valerie flew all the way to Connecticut to shoot our Ceremony Rehearsal & Brunch, Cocktail Welcome Reception the night before the wedding, and the Wedding itself. She is a sweetheart to be around, but she makes sure that she is 100% unobtrusive on your big day. You hardly notice she's there, and yet she captures the intimacy of all the important wedding moments without fail.
This will NOT be the last time we work with Valerie (have you seen her baby photos? Ummm, yes please!).
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Valerie Joy Photography frequently asked questions

Valerie Joy Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Valerie Joy Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Valerie Joy Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Valerie Joy Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Valerie Joy Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
Valerie 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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