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Joanna Sue Photography

Joanna Sue Photography

Raleigh, NC
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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    Elyse Sent on 11/14/2023
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    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.
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    Melanie B. Sent on 10/20/2022
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    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!

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words Melanie! I loved working with you and Miles! It was a beautiful day :)
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    Sueanna A. Sent on 10/16/2020
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    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.

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for these kind words Sueanna! It was such a pleasure to work with you and your family again!
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    Sharon S. Sent on 03/05/2022
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    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!
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    Alison A. Sent on 10/02/2020
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    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

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Alison! Your wedding was simply beautiful and I’m so glad we got to work together.
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    Ashley Sent on 02/19/2020
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    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!!

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Ashely! I really appreciate you guys. You make my job the best thing. I hope we can work together again soon! Wish you guys the BEST!
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    Marika H. Sent on 12/20/2019
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    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!

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Thanks girl! Thank you so much for the review! It helps when you guys are the most beautiful and awesome people to hang out with!
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    Erik M. Sent on 05/02/2023
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    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!!!

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Thanks so much Erik! It was a pleasure working with you guys and I look forward to it in the future!
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    Kendall K. Sent on 11/18/2019
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    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!!!

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Kendall! Your kind words mean so much to me. I have loved working with you through this whole process and I hope I get to see you guys soon!!!
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    Amber Sent on 11/04/2019
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    The Absolute Best!

    I am so happy that we chose Joanna to help capture the memories of our big day. She was such a joy to work with throughout the whole process - so professional yet down to earth, and I've never felt more relaxed with a camera in my face! She takes more of a natural approach to her photography and I love that she seemed to capture some genuine moments rather than giving us all direction on how to "pose". She also did my bridal portraits, and I can honestly say I've never felt more beautiful than I did when I received the finished product. I am SO excited to see the pictures she captured of our big day - the sneak peeks I've seen so far are stunning! I absolutely cannot recommend her enough!

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Amber, thank you so much for sharing these kind words! I loved working with you guys! I wish you both the best! I can't wait to get the rest of the photos your way!
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    Abigail Sent on 02/01/2020
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    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.

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Abigail! Working with you and Colin was a highlight of the year. I loved creating beautiful memories and images with you guys! Also, thank you for the DC tips!! ;)
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    Kimberly Sent on 11/03/2019
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    Amazing experience

    I found Joanna’s work with a simple “best wedding photographers chapel hill” Google search. I loved her style of artwork and her bio and immediately e-mailed her asking if she could meet up. Fast forward a year later and my husband and I recently received our final product from Joanna. THEY ARE AMAZING. Simply put, Joanna has a caring but fierce personality that ensures beautiful pictures are taken in a timely manner so that you can enjoy your special day. HIGHLY recommend.

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Kimberly, thank you so much for sharing these words. I loved your description of my personality haha. I wish you guys the best! thank you for letting me be a part of your day.
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    Brittany S. Sent on 10/14/2019
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    best. ever. seriously.

    Joanna truly was the best ever on our big day! Her bright, positive energy kept us relaxed and smiling all day. She managed to capture so many sweet candid moments between my husband and I that we can't stop looking at. Plus her punctuality and directness helped our day go so smoothly. She was a lifesaver in our family photos, helping everyone be where they were supposed to be and successfully navigating our complex family dynamics. Her willingness to take the time to get to know us and our families meant so much to us. We seriously couldn't have asked for anyone better to share our day with. We're still in awe of our photos and have gotten an insane amount of compliments on them. So glad we chose Joanna Sue Photography!

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Brittany and Luke, your kind words mean so much. So thankful to be a part of your story. Gonna go cry now 😂😭
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    Wesley D. Sent on 09/19/2019
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    very talented!

    Joanna's work is stunning. She is talented and has an eye for capturing the mood and special moments involved in a wedding. She took her time getting to know us as a couple and followed up on any special requests. We are very pleased with her results!

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Wes! I had so much fun working with you guys! You both made this process so easy!
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    Alexandria S. Sent on 05/30/2019
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    I’m a Video/Photo Professional (aka Very Particular) & Was SO Pleased

    I work in the professional photography/video industry, so when it came time to choose a photographer for one of the biggest days of my life, I was very particular about who I chose. (I should also mention we only had a four month engagement and a Christmas weekend wedding, so I needed a photographer willing to bend over backwards for our day. I chose Joanna because she is very easy and fun to work with and she has a gorgeous portfolio. She was punctual, professional, and delivered beautiful photos. We didn’t want our entire wedding day dictated by photography. Instead, we wanted to focus on the once in a lifetime experience. We told Joanna that and she was able to take our wedding portraits very quickly and then beautifully document the rest of the day, as events unfolded. Her photos are timeless and thoughtful, capturing everything from my aunt’s happy tears to the groomsmen goofing around. You’ll be glad you hired Joanna to capture your wedding day.
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    Erin Sent on 02/14/2019
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    One of our best wedding decisions!

    We are so happy that we chose Joanna Sue Photography for our wedding! Neither of us had been professionally photographed in years, but she made it so easy! She kept us laughing and it was a great mix of directing us and also capturing our personalities. There is also a great mix of artistic and traditional shots in both our engagement photos and our wedding photos. I absolutely love the color and style of the photos, it really fit well with our moody/industrial venue and the beautiful fall day we had. This really was one of our best wedding decisions we made!

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    And you guys were such a joy to work with! Thank you so much for these kind words. We wish you the best!!
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    Kristin B. Sent on 02/04/2019
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    We love our photos!!

    Joanna did an absolutely amazing job with all our photos, both the engagement session and the wedding! She is so sweet, does great work, and was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the whole process. We highly recommend her for weddings and all of your professional photography needs!
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    Chandler Sent on 12/03/2018
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    Out of the box style

    We could not have been happier with choosing Joanna as our photographer for our wedding in October. Photos were one of the three aspects of our wedding that was most important to me, and I knew I did not want stereotypical wedding photos you see everywhere. Joanna did not disappoint. Her style is so unique and beautiful and she captured every moment perfectly. She had no problem traveling from Raleigh to the mountains of Virginia for our ceremony. She is also not afraid to bend the rules when trying to capture the perfect moment, which my husband and I both appreciate. Having the second shooter was also key to capturing everything. I would 100% recommend Joanna to anyone looking for a unique and classy style for their wedding or engagement shoot and photos you (and your family and friends) will rave about and fawn over for years to come.

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Chandler! Your wedding was and will always be a highlight of this job. So honored to have worked with you and David!!
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    Andrew Sent on 12/31/2018
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    Everything You Could Ask For

    Joanna was a fantastic asset through our entire engagement, wedding planning, and wedding day events. She consistently went out of her way, even traveling through Hurricane weather from North Carolina to Philadelphia, to make our day special. She, along with her partner, not only took the time to heed our requests for portraits and our desire to actually be present for our wedding day activities, but also captured the little moments throughout the day/night that mean so much to us. Joanna was knowledgeable of wedding standards, consistently responsive, and fantastic at calming any anxieties that presented themselves. We could not recommend her more!
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    Emma N. Sent on 01/26/2019
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    Working with Joanna was a pleasure!

    We are so glad we found Joanna to shoot our engagement and wedding photos! She is fun, easy to work with, and she did an amazing job capturing so many special moments. I know we will cherish our photos for years to come!
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    Katie Sent on 08/27/2018
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    Joanna is great! She has the eye for amazing shots and is really easy to feel comfortable with. After our wedding my husband and I feel like we acquired new friends out of her and her husband!

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    And we feel the same way! Thanks so much for letting us celebrate with you!
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    Katie Sent on 08/19/2018
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    Joanna was so easy to work with and it is reflected in our wedding photos. My husband and I were able to be goofy and silly and she captured that in the most beautiful way. We are so thankful to have chosen her as our photographer!

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    I loved every bit of your goofiness! Thank you so much for these kind words! Thank you for choosing me!
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    Sarah Sent on 08/11/2018
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    Loved all of our photos. She did a great job making us feel comfortable and capturing the bond between us not just smiling faces. Very quick to get back to us too about everything! Definitely recommend to any and everyone!

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Thank you Sarah! We had such a great time celebrating with you! You guys are the reason we do this!!
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    We booked Joanna for our engagement photos and wedding coverage. She is so efficient with her time, knowing how to get the job done while also staying light-hearted and fun! We loved working with her and her husband, Jesse, for our wedding and would recommend them to anyone. It has been such a joy to have these photos and share them with our loved ones!

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Rachel! We have loved working with you and Matt and we wish you the best!
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    Brittney Sent on 07/02/2018
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    There aren't enough words to give Joanna thanks for the way she worked with me as her client. Let me start by saying YES she captured absolutely BEAUTIFUL photos of my engagement and my wedding day and my whole family and I are in love with them, but you can see that her work is outstanding based on her portfolio and her blog (go check it out!). What you can't see is the care in which she takes of her clients. All the texts and phone calls and the worry that she fielded from me over the span of my engagement is why I needed to write this review, because you can't see that as easily by flipping through her photos. For one reason or another, I often found myself worried about what my wedding photos would look like after it's all said and done. Your wedding photos are one of the only true things that will last beyond your wedding day (and of course your marriage), so I really wanted them to fit my vision and wanted my day to be captured perfectly. More than once I would send Joanna a text message with a question, and she'd automatically sense my worry/concern and begin to ease my anxious heart with photo examples and different editing styles that she'd use/not use for my photos based on what she knew I liked/disliked, all in an effort to assure me that she understood my vision. And when I say more than once I mean that! There were several times that I thought "gosh she must be tired of my questioning", but she never ever was. And she always took the time to make me feel at ease. Even with things like the weather, where she had no control over the outcome, she spent time assuring me we'd capture great photos regardless. Having her at my wedding photographing every moment, it felt like I had a good friend nearby all day who knew exactly what my vision was and how to capture it all perfectly. I was totally calm and not worried about the pictures or cameras at all. I just knew she had it all handled. That kind of client service is priceless. Book her! You won't regret it.

    Joanna Sue Photography's reply:

    Now I'm crying. Thank you for these words Brittney! I wish you and Christian all the best!
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