Joleen Willis Photography Reviews
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Erika J. Sent on 01/02/2023The kindest, sweetest, and most amazing photographer you could hope for!
From the very first email inquiry, I knew Joleen was someone extremely special with whom I wanted to work to capture my wedding day. For someone like me who doesn't like being the center of attention at all (even on my wedding day!), Joleen made me feel comfortable and heard from day one. She made every step of the process smooth and fun, and by our wedding day she felt more like a friend. Joleen is adventurous (she waded into a stream to capture photos), encouraging (she was all for it when I wanted to walk across a fallen tree in my wedding dress), creative (she encouraged a crazy first-look idea I dreamed up), and just the sweetest person ever (she made everyone feel welcome and special). Our photos are absolutely stunning, and I cannot recommend Joleen enough. Count yourself lucky if you're able to book her for your wedding. She is an absolute gem! -
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Alyssa R. Sent on 04/26/2022Wonderful in every way!
I'm a photographer myself so I spent a LOT of time searching for the right photographer for our wedding. Joleen was perfect - She is so sweet and fun and felt more like a friend than a vendor I'd hired throughout the entire process, but was still professional and always communicative. She went above and beyond to find us the perfect, smoke-free location to take our engagement photos when the weekend we'd planned for them turned into a wildfire hell, and then spent a lot of time brainstorming with me over locations to take our wedding day photos amid concerns of both fires and rain (luckily, we got neither). The photos are beautiful and we'll cherish them forever. Thank you SO much, Joleen! -
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Natasha B. Sent on 10/08/2021
Stunning photographs from the kindest human :)
Joleen was an ever present source of positivity throughout the day. I felt so lucky to have found her since photographers are so integrated in the wedding throughout the day. I was especially impressed with how she was able to give our family an intimate and special family day among ourselves, while also being a source of laughter and smiles for everyone. This seems like an under appreciated and difficult skill to master -- being present and commanding when needed, but also able to slip away and let families have their day with loved ones. When I was having a moment with someone, Joleen all but disappeared into thin air--in the best way possible. In other cases, she was the source of beautiful moments-- like asking questions to spur reactions between people. On the other hand, she was able to calmly smile and direct stubborn (and drunk) people amidst chaos. In general, she went above and beyond to make sure every moment was captured — beyond what I could have ever imagined!!!
Joleen’s pictures were absolutely artistic and stunning. She captured many candids, which is what we were after. She made sure to get to know us before hand so she could know what was important to us and that REALLY came across in what she captured.
Lastly a few logistical things about her services: 1) in preparation for the wedding she was amazing with providing scheduling — she basically planned our entire day, 2) she surveyed the property twice to make sure she knew where she was going to capture all the pictures, 3) she made sure we were somewhat on time throughout the day and was extremely flexible when we had to make some game day changes to the wedding, 4) she provided a sneak peak in LESS THAN A WEEK with hundreds of pics, 5) her communication/tech services were all A+. -
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Ally Sent on 08/04/2021Feel the most Beautiful You!!
Joleen is not only the sweetest and most fun person but an AMAZING photographer! From the first phone call with her, we knew she was a great match. I, the bride, was super nervous about looking fake or dorky with all the posing but Joleen has a way about her that makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera! I was twirling my dress and laughing and thoroughly enjoying myself which I usually shy away from cameras. Then her editing skills are amazing! I looked FLAWLESS and this is only the "sneak peak" pictures as she is still working on the rest. She truly is talented and makes you feel so beautiful in your own skin! Thank you Joleen for truly making our wedding magical!!!
Oh.. and she is very organized which I loved! She was all over making the schedule work perfectly with my wedding planner. If you are OCD like me, she is a must!! -
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Elizabeth R. Sent on 11/16/2021Joleen is awesome!
Hiring Joleen for our engagement photos and wedding was one of the best decisions we made. She is a phenomenal photographer and also the nicest human. She met us for a sunrise engagement shoot at glacier point (where we witness another couple get married!) and she was at our wedding ALL DAY. No joke, she works insanely hard and is very talented. Looking back at our photos makes me smile every time :) -
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Renata H. Sent on 01/24/2021
Joleen is the best!
Hiring Joleen to photograph our 10-person wedding was the best decision we could've made.
We were afraid it might be uncomfortable with such a small group, but Joleen fit right in to help direct everyone on the day's activities without interfering in the private nature of our gathering.
The pictures came out beautiful! The quality of her work and her knowledge of lighting definitely showed throughout the day and in the final product.
Besides all that, she's just a sweetheart and a pleasure to be around! Definitely recommend! -
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Kassie M. Sent on 02/12/2021Best decision you will make
Choosing a photographer for our wedding day was the single most important decision to me. Fortunately, I had had someone on my mind before I even had a ring on my finger. I knew many brides from my hometown that used Joleen as their photographer and not only were their photos AMAZING but they all had such great things to say about her and their experience. So she was the first vender I chose without hesitation. What I didn't know was everything else that would come with that faithful decision. Not only is her work exemplary, but she is the most kind wonderful soul you will meet. She will make you feel completely comfortable in every situation and get you to loosen up for the best shots. She will pour her heart and soul into you, and the whole process leading up to your special day. She gave so much more time and energy than I believe anyone would have during the challenges of planning a wedding during Covid. As our plans and expectations of the day started to crumble around us she stepped in to lift us and make it better. She made it her personal goal to make sure we still had the best day of our lives. After the wedding I experienced a let down, all I knew is what I had planned had not come to fruition...until I got the photos back. She and her camera lens single handedly changed my mind and perception of that special day. Once I laid eyes on those beautiful photos and the memories she captured I knew she had given us so much more. It was at that moment I knew how truly beautiful our wedding day was and how special our love is. Joleen was priceless in this whole experience and I know she will go above and beyond for you and your Fiancé too...because that is just who she is.Joleen Willis Photography's reply:
I can’t believe how lucky I am to have you in my life. Kassie, the honor was truly all mine. Thank you for such a meaningful review. -
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Natalie Sent on 03/28/2020Joleen is great!
Joleen was the perfect choice for us! From the engagement photos to the wedding day she was so involved in the planning process that I didn't have a worry in the world. She provided us with a sample timeline of the wedding day when we first met and we were quite impressed with her attention to detail. With so many decisions to make regarding wedding planning, seeing the care and organization she puts into her business gave us every bit of confidence we needed. She has an eye for the shots that blow you away. We just received our wedding photos and we can hardly believe we look this good!! She made us feel so comfortable (even in the cold rain on our wedding day!) and did such a great job capturing those special moments. Not only did we have a wonderful experience with her, but our other vendors spoke highly of her as well! It's great to see such a great team of people support each other in this business. Thank you for everything Joleen! -
Kaila Sent on 10/06/2019
I HIGHLY recommend Joleen!
My experience with Joleen from the very beginning to end was amazing. Prior to the wedding, there was constant communication about what was important to photograph for me and my fiance, how we wanted the finished photos to look and feel, how the actual wedding day photography with Joleen would pan out, what she was expecting of us to best help her give us what we were hoping for, and Joleen even created a schedule of the whole wedding day (from when hair and make up needs to be done to the toasts and the first dances) and when and where specific photos would be taken and who needed to be there. On the day of, Joleen was calm, encouraging, supportive, professional, patient, and she helped talk everyone through what exactly to do so that she could take the best photos possible. She honestly made the entire day easier and less stressful for more than just me. The final photos were available on her site in under a week (which she had stated could take several weeks up to 10), and they are absolutely stunning. Her eye for photography is far superior to other wedding photographers I had researched in the area, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the final product. Joleen was worth every penny and I will cherish her beautiful photos for the rest of my life. Thank you for everything, Joleen! -
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Sabrina Sent on 11/11/2020Incredible talent with a heart to serve
Joleen has been my photographer for a decade now. When I got married I made sure to plan my wedding within her availability because having anyone else was not an option in my mind. Joleen is far more than a mere wedding vendor. She completely sets you up for success well before the big day. She makes sure to know your venue ahead of time and even suggested a better ceremony spot than we did and to this day Im so thankful to have my ceremony photos in the best light at the best time of day. She is incredible with communication, creates a timeline so you can enjoy your day and not a moment gets missed. I was so blessed by the precious moments and details she captured of my special day. I especially treasure the candid moments of my sweet son and ringbearer as well as the priceless photos of my Opa whom we lost shortly after the wedding. She truly honors all the effort put into your day with her images. She gives helpful tips on styling so the whole day flows together in an album. She is professional yet leads with a kind humble spirit that only adds to the joy of the day. She is the one photographer who always makes me look way better than I thought I did. Her talent and vision cannot be surpassed. Anytime I hear someone is going with her for their wedding I am so excited for them and tell them there truly isn't anyone better than her. She is a complete gem. -
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User2102396 Sent on 04/20/2015Joleen is wonderful! She was so easy to work with, very responsive to my emails leading up to the wedding, always answered my questions and was incredibly helpful and kind. It is clear that she's very organized, which helped make our wedding day photography run smoothly with time to spare! Most importantly- her photography is BEAUTIFUL!! I am so thrilled with the photos I have seen so far...and I can't wait to see the rest. Joleen is a great photographer and I would definitely recommend her!! -
User1235926 Sent on 07/10/2013Joleen is absolutely amazing. Well organized, great assistants, friendly, and her attitude makes anyone feel like a supermodel. If you don't feel comfortable in front of the camera, Joleen will make that easier for you and she brings some humor into the situation. Thanks Joleen.
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