Danielle Sent on 04/10/2024

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Vanessa is an absolute JOY to work with. 10/10 book her for your wedding day!

Vanessa truly made our wedding day an extraordinary experience. Her ability to encapsulate the essence of each moment through her captivating storytelling was truly remarkable. She expertly guided and assisted all members of the wedding party, ensuring they felt at ease and confident in front of the camera. Prior to the big day, she diligently inquired about our goals, budget, and family dynamics, showcasing her commitment to understanding our vision. Moreover, her swift provision of proofs, just 12 hours post-wedding, exemplified her dedication and professionalism. Working with Vanessa was an absolute pleasure, and I wholeheartedly recommend her services.

Jacqueline Sent on 10/04/2023

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Beyond 5 star Service

Vanessa Joy Photography deserves more than a 5-star rating for the absolutely outstanding job they did at our wedding. Vanessa and her team are true professionals who go above and beyond to capture the most memorable moments of our special day. Her work seemed effortless even with a bridal party of 33 people and a wedding of almost 400 people.

She took the time to understand our vision and preferences, ensuring that our wedding photos would be uniquely tailored to our style. Her expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the entire process.

On our wedding day, Vanessa and her team were punctual, organized, and an absolute joy to work with. Their professionalism and commitment to excellence made us feel at ease, allowing us to fully enjoy our day without worrying about a thing. Vanessa was always responsive to our questions and concerns, making us feel like valued clients throughout the entire process.

Choosing Vanessa Joy Photography for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. We highly recommend Vanessa Joy Photography to anyone in search of a talented and dedicated photographer for their wedding or any special occasion.

Thank you, Vanessa and the entire team, for making our wedding day even more magical with your incredible photography skills! We are forever grateful.

Samantha Sent on 07/03/2023

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Exceeded my expectations working with Vanessa

Vanessa's professionalism exceeded my expectations. I hired her almost two years before my wedding date, and she was so accommodating to my questions and helped relieve my wedding planning anxiety. She also sent me two gifts leading up to my wedding, which was completely unnecessary and beyond thoughtful. I highly recommend hiring her for your special day!

Ben Sent on 07/01/2023

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Amazing Person and Beautiful Work, Engagement & Wedding Photography

My wife and I can’t say enough good things about Vanessa Joy and her work! We first met Vanessa back in 2021, when she did our engagement photos in Austin, Texas. We loved our engagement photos so much that we had to have her photograph our wedding! Her photos are beyond beautiful and she is amazing to work with. Not only did she beautifully capture some of the most cherished moments in our lives, we also believe her photos helped us adopt our baby. My wife and I recently grew our family through adoption and we credit Vanessa’s work to helping us get matched with our baby’s birth mom, as we used our photos from Vanessa to create our adoption profile book. Thank you Vanessa Joy for being such a blessing in our lives and special part of our adoption journey!

Samantha Sent on 01/04/2023

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Such a Joy to work with!

From start to finish, Vanessa was just a joy to work with! She made us feel comfortable from our initial call, to our engagement session, to our wedding day. We were blown away with not only her talent (and she's incredibly talented!) and professionalism, but by how thoughtful she was - we received a beautiful cheeseboard with our name engraved when we booked our wedding with her, and then received a camera right before our wedding with the sweetest note.
Our wedding day felt so easy and relaxed, we owe a big part of that to Vanessa and her team. She knew our venue and the best places to take photos and where the light was best. Our bridal party and parents couldn't get over how perfectly she was able to direct everyone and get the shot. Looking at the photos now, we are so happy with how perfectly she captured us and how we felt.
We would HIGHLY recommend Vanessa and her team to everyone! Thank you Vanessa for helping to make our day so special!

Madeleine Sent on 11/22/2022

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The Best Photographer

Vanessa is truly amazing. She is professional, organized, hard-working, and easy to work with. She makes you feel relaxed when she takes your picture and will suggest poses so you do not have to worry about looking bad. Not only did our photos turn out stunning, but at our wedding reception she gave us an iPad so we could see photos of us getting ready, our first look, the wedding party, and our ceremony. The quality was amazing and as we viewed the photos, our entire wedding party and some additional guests gathered around us so they could see the photos as well. Everyone was amazed at how incredible the photos looked. Ever commenting they looked straight out of a magazine! Her style is timeless and elegant, and I know we will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives. I would recommend couples hire her for engagement pictures as well since she is an expert at capturing these special moments.

Nathan Sent on 10/31/2022

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So quick and professional!

It was super cool to be able to see some photo selects as well as a quick edit of the video during the reception! They did beautiful work and were lovely to be around.

Jordan Sent on 10/10/2022

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Beyond our expectations!

Vanessa was unbelievable to work with from the moment we hired her until our grand exit on wedding day. Her team showed up and went straight to work, they were incredibly organized, efficient, and had the amazing ability to make me and every single person in front of her lens feel comfortable. Vanessa was able to capture our love in such a natural and beautiful way, and I'm so grateful we invested in the photos we'll be loving for a lifetime. I will forever be raving about her talent, hard-work, and professionalism. Thank you Vanessa!

Taylor Sent on 09/08/2022

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Wedding Photographer

Vanessa is who you need on your special day!! Not only does she capture every moment and detail beautifully but she truly helps make the process such a breeze! She is on it!! 100% would recommend!

Sarah Sent on 06/13/2022

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Highly recommend this amazing talented photographer!!! Thank you Vanessa!!!

I cannot thank Vanessa and her team enough for capturing our wedding in such a special way! From the minute we spoke to Vanessa on the phone back in 2020, we knew she was the one for us. She is down to earth, talented but most importantly she is professional and organized when it comes to your wedding day. We had our engagement shoot done and both my husband and I were nervous about feeling awkward in posed pictures, but Vanessa made it fun and light! When we got our pictures back, we were amazed with her talent and knew we had made the right decision. We used our engagement shoot photos for many many things leading up to our wedding and have multiple pictures framed around our house. Throughout planning our wedding, Vanessa was easy to reach, she helped with my timeline and took into account the very specific details I cared about. I mentioned specific photos that I wanted and she was able to get them (even in the rain!!) She sent us LOVELY gifts throughout our planning and she felt more like a friend. Leading up to the wedding day, I felt very comfortable knowing that she would keep us on track and run the show the day of. I wanted to have a fun and stress-free day and she made it better than I expected. When she arrived, she was calm, happy and so easy to work with. The entire bridal party - (including groomsmen) commented on her ability to get the bridal photos done quickly and efficiently and everyone knew exactly where they needed to be. There was no rushing or being late while getting ready - everything flowed perfectly. It rained very heavily on our day and the ceremony/cocktail hour could not be outside as planned. Vanessa managed to capture us perfectly and used to clouds to brighten our photos - she is just so talented. It was very important to us that we could enjoy our cocktail hour so Vanessa made sure to get all pictures complete before our ceremony. At the end of the night, Vanessa airdropped "sneak peeks" into our phone along with handing us a printed mini album!!! We spent the night looking at our pictures and reliving those magical moments. It was a highlight of our day!!!! We then received our wedding photos while we were on our honeymoon and were blown away with how well she captured the emotions we all felt that day!! No matter how many times I look at our photos, I am brought back to that exact moment and can truly relive that day. I would book Vanessa over and over again!! We are so excited to work with Vanessa to put our album together and cannot wait to display her work around our house. Remember - your photos and memories are the only things you have after the wedding.. This is the most important day of your lives -- the day that you have been planning and agonizing over for months (or even years).. make sure to choose Vanessa to be apart of your team!!

Jia B. Sent on 04/03/2022

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Amazing Experience with Vanessa Joy Photography team

We had to reschedule our wedding three times because of the pandemic. Found Vanessa Joy online and fell in love with the story telling, color grading and the whole package from previous portfolio. When the day came, Nino and the team was super punctual and professional. They made the day less stressful for both me, my husband and the whole wedding party. The post wedding day services was top notch as well including the album arrangement, thank you cards and so many more. Would definitely recommend to any one I know. Thank you!

Marie Sent on 02/19/2022

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Wedding Wonders

Vanessa made my wedding feel so unique and precious with the way she styled her photographs. She made sure all my needs were met and the few requests I had were overwhelmingly done beyond perfection. I was more than happy with her style and technique of placement for her photography, and If I were to ever have another special event as memorable as my wedding, I will most definitely choose her as my photographer.

Thank you Vanessa! I cannot wait to see the outcome. We (Husband and I) thank you graciously. And lastly, apologies again, for our little monkey causing so much chaos. We greatly appreciated your patience with him, and ability to still take beautiful photos. It truly shows your capabilities and professionalism with certain situations. But I wouldn't mind having one special photobomb of him. Lol.

Thank you again,
Xoxo, Mr. & Mrs. Torres.

Scott Sent on 12/14/2021

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Obsessed 😍

Vanessa is absolutely amazing. She was so sweet to work with and so accommodating. I’m obsessed with how she took my pictures. She’s so into detail and knows how to capture the perfect shot. She even had some photos at our dais before we sat down at our reception! The quality of the photos are just unbelievable I can’t wait to see the rest! Absolutely amazing I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. Her work is truly amazing and she is extremely talented at what she does! I can’t even pick my favorite photo cause there’s wayyyyy to many lol. I can’t thank her enough, she captured the best day of my life and I’m so glad it was her that did. ❤️

Kirsten Sent on 09/26/2021

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Amazing experience with top-notch photographer

I would highly recommend Vanessa. I can’t imagine a better photographer. We are thrilled with her work!

Vanessa and her team were the photographers at my September 2021 rehearsal dinner and wedding at Glenmere Mansion in NY. We booked Vanessa about a year in advance on recommendation from our wedding planner. There were a lot of fun touches she did leading up to the wedding day that made us feel like we made the right choice – from a cutting board with my new last name on it to a polaroid camera she sent to us at our home in Colorado, she made us feel very confident in our decision.

My now husband and I were sure we were going to feel uncomfortable doing all of the romantic, looking-into-one-anothers-eyes photos, but Vanessa made us feel so at ease. Her direction was efficient and straightforward, making it easy to follow. Many members of our wedding party and family marveled over how quick and painless she made the whole process. My 90 year old grandfather, who has rarely had a professional photograph taken and wasn’t thrilled at the prospect, kept talking afterwards about how great she was. Vanessa made sure to get a list of “must-have” photos ahead of time and got them all done very quickly, with beautiful results.

I anticipated having to wait a few weeks to get even a preview of the photos from the wedding, but when I got back to my room the night of and checked my phone, she had already sent 50+ BEAUTIFUL photos. I’m not sure how she got that done so quickly, but the images were stunning. She is very artistic, so beyond just the typical shots you see for weddings, she took some very, very cool images that played with light and color and looked like they came out of Vogue.

We had a black tie wedding, and I really appreciated that Vanessa showed up looking so great. She really blended in with the crowd.

Gina Sent on 09/11/2021

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Jumping for JOY!

Vanessa Joy that is...I can honestly say that the easiest decision I had to make for my wedding was choosing Vanessa Joy as my photographer. Her beautiful work speaks for itself and once the commitment was made, I never gave it a second thought or looked back to question it again. The day of my wedding Vanessa and her team were perfect professionals. They were precisely placed to capture all the special moments throughout the evening but my guests and I barely even realized they were there. My photos are everything I dreamed they would be and I would absolutely recommend Vanessa Joy to other brides.

Christina Sent on 08/24/2021

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Vanessa and her team were a pleasure to work with!

Vanessa and her team were a pleasure to work with to capture not only our small micro wedding in 2020, but also our full wedding in 2021. From the beginning when you decide to work with her, she and her team are very responsive and answer any and all questions you may have. They were always professional and friendly which made it a smooth process leading up to the wedding day and then on the day of. They are prompt showing up on time and get straight to work to capture every small detail of your day. Vanessa guides you throughout the day showing you the best poses and best locations to capture the perfect pictures. The quality of pictures were exactly what we were looking to capture for our wedding day. The package we choose included thank you cards and an album and Vanessa and her team were there every step of the way to help you choose the best pictures and layout of both. I highly recommend booking Vanessa and her team to capture your special occasion. Thanks Vanessa!

Ashley Sent on 07/05/2021

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Incredible experience - goes above & beyond!!

Vanessa and her team were absolutely incredible. I’m so happy we went with her for our wedding day. From my experience with her on our foggy weather engagement shoot, I knew that despite whatever weather was thrown our way, our pictures would still come out incredible and it would be one less thing to worry about. Needless to say, our wedding day (and first look) started out with rain and the pictures came out so dreamy despite the weather.

I have to say though, Vanessa really went above and beyond in every aspect leading up to our wedding day as well as the actual day itself. She has a gentle sureness about her that gives you this calming confidence on your wedding day because you know the job will be done and it will be done beautifully. She is very experienced and it shows.
On the day of our wedding Vanessa even stepped outside of her job description and helped us run our “day of” timeline when we were in need. With her help, we were able to get all of the pictures we wanted and even arrived to our ceremony 20 minutes early, despite the fact that we shot at multiple locations with an 18 person bridal party. She is very professional and well versed in all things wedding/bridal and it showed. When my family and bridesmaids couldn’t find the last bustle in my dress she quickly came over and found it in a few short seconds. It’s the little things that she did that really helped the day go off without a hitch.
I highly recommended Vanessa and her team - she produces incredible results and even gives you an adorable sneak peak of the photos the night of the wedding. She is someone you definitely want to have on your team for your big day! Highly recommend - worth every penny!

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Karissa Sent on 06/08/2021

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So much better than I could have ever asked or imagined.

I was definitely a nervous bride and a bride that wanted things to run smoothly. Vanessa was there to help with both of those things. Right away I felt comfortable with Vanessa. She started by bringing me a latte and letting me know that I could just do my thing and she’d be there. She’s exactly what you need. She also had photos placed in an miniature accordion photo album literally the same night as the wedding. Amazing! She laughed with me and calmed me. If you need a photographer ladies, hire her.

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Danielle Sent on 12/28/2020

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Thank you Vanessa Joy!

We discovered Vanessa after seeing pictures she had taken at our wedding venue, and we knew we wanted her to capture our special day. During our first phone call she was warm and welcoming while also clearly communicating all of the important information. Her assistant Jaye is wonderful , and the booking process could not have been easier! When we were forced to reschedule our larger celebration due to the pandemic, Vanessa was responsive, accommodating, and supportive as we re-imagined and downsized our wedding. She even sent us clever "still engaged" T shirts, which added humor and lightheartedness to the stress of postponing. The day of our micro wedding, she was delightful to work with from the moment she arrived. Give her a veil and a camera, and she will make magic! Her assistant and second shooter were equally professional and talented! Our portraits exceeded my high expectations, and the photos of the ceremony and celebration captured our genuine emotions. As the rain began to fall at the end of our outdoor cocktail hour, Vanessa captured one last portrait of us under the stormy sky. After dinner, she presented us with an IPAD of images form earlier in the day that evoked laughter, tears, and applause! After the wedding, we worked with Vanessa and her team to design beautiful thank you cards, and a gorgeous wedding album. Vanessa's ability to connect with the people she photographs is equal to her technical expertise. We will cherish the beautiful memories she gave us!

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Adana Sent on 10/18/2019

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5 Star Rating - Thank you!

Vanessa Joy and the (Vanessa Joy's) team has been a dream to work with from the moment Vince and I had our first wedding call session in (2018). Vanessa and Jaye were very responsive to any and all creative inquires we had. Our wedding day (October 13th, 2019) was truly magically in the sense that, at times, we would forget they were there - they made us feel so comfortable. At the end of the night, we were surprised by Vanessa when she handed us a mini photo booklet which had Vanessa's favorites from the day! What a Joy! Vanessa Joy Photography is best in class!

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Adana and Vincent

Maddy Sent on 10/08/2019

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Could not have asked for a better experience

From start to finish Vanessa was such a dream to work with. She answered any and all (and I mean all) questions, helped us work through nervous jitters and helped direct our families, bridesmaids and groomsmen on our wedding day in order to ensure my husband and I got every picture we wanted. We had asked her if she could share a little preview with us after the wedding and she beyond met expectations, going so far as to send us images on our actual wedding night! We cannot say enough positive things about Vanessa and highly recommend her.

Brianna Sent on 07/10/2019

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Best in the business

Vanessa and her team are the absolute best! We started working with Vanessa immediately after getting engaged hoping to secure our wedding date and plan for engagement photos. We were fortunate enough to work with Vanessa a few years ago for my sister’s wedding so we were already familiar with her professionalism, expertise, and style. Vanessa and her team assisted us every step of the way.

We worked out the day of timeline weeks in advance which helped organize the timing for the rest of the vendors. Coming from someone who is usually on the shyer side especially in front of a camera, Vanessa made me feel extremely comfortable. Once she started shooting, I never gave it a second thought as all the poses felt so natural and like “me”. Vanessa works so efficiently, capturing all the the tiny details as well as organizing large groups for family photos and bridal party shoots.

Vanessa gave us a preview of some photos throughout the day before the end of the night and by the time we left for our honeymoon, we were able to see more photos highlighting some of our favorite moments. We were beyond thrilled with the rest of the photos, getting the chance relive every moment of such an incredible and surreal day! We would definitely recommend Vanessa Joy Photography to anyone looking to capture such an important day in your life.

Monica Sent on 10/08/2018

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When my husband and I first spoke about what was important for us to invest in for our wedding day, photography was at the very top of our lists. It’s the one aspect of your wedding that you can take away and look back on for years to come. They are precious memories we both hold so close to our hearts. Hiring Vanessa was the best decision we made. It started at our engagement photos when we realized how special she was. Both of us had never been shot professionally and were a little nervous to do so. The moment we met Vanessa, all those fears disappeared. She has a way of making you feel extremely comfortable in front of a camera. She also lets you be yourselves. When we received these photos, we were in awe. Everything looked natural-nothing forced or posed. Aside from the comfortability factor, the pictures were STUNNING. This gave us an enormous amount of confidence in knowing we had chosen the right person for the job. Then came our wedding day, which exceeded all expectations!! During our ceremony and reception, we did not even know Vanessa was there. Vanessa and her team make their way around capturing every single part of your day, all while remaining inconspicuous. We even had guests asking if we had a photographer there! She’s that good. When we received our photographs less than one month after our wedding, we were once again blown away. We look at our photos all of the time, constantly thinking-How does she do it?! How does she make them look THIS GOOD?! We’ll never be able to thank Vanessa and her team enough for all of the beautiful memories and moments she has captured throughout such an important and amazing year in our lives. She is professional and skilled, but even better she is kind and always lovely to be around.

Caitlyn Sent on 10/07/2018

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Vanessa and her team are amazing. We could not have asked for a better photographer or experience. From taking our engagement pictures to capturing our wedding day, she is truly talented, professional, creative, fun and great to work with. She really captured the magic of our wedding day. During our family and bridal party pictures, she gives directions clearly and made the process really efficient. She is excellent in managing time and worked with us to ensure we got all the pictures we wanted. The best surprise was receiving a little book of some of our pictures at the end of our wedding night - it was great and really let us get excited about seeing the rest of her work. We would highly recommend her.

Nora Sent on 09/25/2018

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I would like to take this time to say a big huge THANK YOU to Vanessa, Jaye, and her whole team! There are really no words to adequately describe how AMAZING and professional they are! From start to finish with our wedding, literally an absolute, “Joy” to work with! Almost every person at our wedding commented on the photography team and how great they were! With Vanessa and team you don’t have to worry about anything! Don’t hesitate on booking her, you won’t regret it!

Dana Sent on 06/03/2018

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After waiting over a year to begin planning our wedding, my fiancé and I felt the photographer was the most important vendor to solidify after choosing our venue/date. Vanessa had popped up a few times during our searches, and a number of friends had mentioned her name/Instagram to us. After taking a peek at her work, we knew her style was exactly what we were looking for, and were so thrilled to find out she was available for our date! Vanessa and her staff were a pleasure to work with through the planning process, so organized and helpful! The day of our wedding, Vanessa showed up earlier than anticipated (LOVE!) and then disappeared to set up, so non-intrusive! It was unfortunately grey and rainy the day of our wedding, but Vanessa and her team had a contingency in place in case we needed it – we thankfully avoided rainy pictures, but she used her high-tech equipment to make our pictures look like it was a bright, sunny day! At the reception, she had a digital picture frame of some of our photos from the day (surprise!) and everyone kept commenting on how beautiful they were. But even better than that, she gave me a small keepsake full of pictures she’d just taken earlier in the day, and then handed me a single photo of my dad and I to give to him. It was the sweetest, most thoughtful gesture! I just received the link to all of my photos, and can’t stop smiling ear to ear! We are so excited to work with Vanessa to create our wedding album, and can only imagine how stunning it will be. I would definitely recommend Vanessa Joy Photography to anyone looking for a buttoned up, elegant, and professional photographer for their wedding! Thank you so much, Vanessa and team!

Cait Sent on 02/26/2018

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It is truly a “joy” to work with Vanessa. Her quality is unlike any other. You will look back at your photographs and truly feel the emotions and ambiance from your special day. Each time I look through my album (which is often) I truly feel as if I am reliving the best day of my life. We started our journey with Vanessa by first taking our engagement photos in Central Park. We had so many great shots we could have filled two albums. This was also a great way for my husband and I to get a little more comfortable in front of the camera. Vanessa does an amazing job at providing directions as to where to look, how to stand and just in general look and feel natural. Between the time of our engagement pictures to our wedding day we were in contestant communication discussing things like our photo must-have list, locations to take pictures after church and the day-of timeframe. Once our day finally arrived Vanessa and her team arrived to my parents house ready to take on the day. Their calm and professional manner allowed us all to be comfortable and kept us on our tight schedule, especially taking family portraits at the church (we have a large family!) The day/night flew by all while Vanessa and her team captured the memories that would last us a lifetime. It was on our flight home from our honeymoon in Italy that we received an email that our proofs would be ready shortly, and boy were they. As the hype of the wedding was beginning to come down, we were overjoyed to get our proofs so quickly to share and reminisce over. Within weeks of getting our proofs we had already ordered our thank-you cards, chose our album and ordered prints to hang in our home. Because of the quality of the technology Vanessa uses, we were virtually able to see our album come alive. We were also able to physically hold the many different albums and print options. I would recommend Vanessa Joy time and time again and am so grateful for her talent and passion.

Rachel Sent on 11/13/2017

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My entire wedding experience with Vanessa and her team was an absolute pleasure! Not only was she able to capture the most beautiful pictures, she is incredibly easy and professional to work with. My photos so far are breathtaking and I can't wait to see my final wedding album. The quality of my engagement album is pristine, with an amazing wood and leather cover. I can only imagine how much I will love what's yet to come! Thank you Vanessa!

Amanda Sent on 10/27/2017

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Vanessa is truely amazing. We hired her for our wedding on 9.15.2017 at the Ashford Estates and we couldn’t be more in love with our photos. She tells a story through her photos and the end result is absolutely magnificent. She makes taking hours of pictures easy and to the point wasting no time in getting the shots she needs.

The best surprise was receiving a book with some of our printed photos at the end of the night. It was such a nice surprise and we loved having that sneak peak. Relieving our day through her photos has been magical.

Jill Sent on 08/31/2017

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We hired Vanessa to photograph our wedding on August 5 2017 at Mallard Island Yacht Club and we really could not be more thrilled! Vanessa made our wedding even more of a fairytale. From the moment I met her via Skype to discuss photography options, to the year of wedding planning, to the wedding day, Vanessa was a joy to work with. She is a true artist and extremely talented, my family and I are beyond happy with all the pictures - she really captured the best day of my life and I feel like I can truly relive the day through her photos! My guests couldn't believe that she had a few beautiful pictures to share the night of the wedding & even gave us a small photo album that evening. One of my favorite things about Vanessa is how calm she is. Wedding days can be overwhelming but she was completely relaxed and kept her cool while also sticking to the timeline perfectly - we couldn't believe it! Thank you Vanessa for capturing my wedding beyond perfectly!

Jeannine Sent on 07/25/2017

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Vanessa is truly the most incredible photographer! She shot our engagement photos and wedding at the Inn at Millrace Pond, and from the very first interaction was a pleasure to work with. Over the past year of planning our wedding, Vanessa and Jaye were kind, attentive, organized and professional. They quickly answered any and all of our questions and we never once had any stress regarding our wedding photography! Their attention to detail and attention to us was remarkable! On our wedding day, it never felt like the photographer arrived and was rushing to snap photos; Vanessa and her team seemed like an addition to our day and captured the most beautiful and amazing photos. My husband and I cannot stop saying how blown away we are by out photos and that they are actually ours, and our family and friends were raving at how gorgeous the few photos we were able to see on our wedding day were! During traditional family photos, Vanessa has a great way of giving direction to those in the photos without anyone ever feeling awkward and the candid photos she captured are breathtaking. There are no words to express how HIGHLY we recommend Vanessa Joy Photography to any bride and groom looking for a photographer! She is simply the very best of the best!!

Becky Sent on 09/26/2016

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We chose Vanessa before we picked our venue. My cousin and I were both getting married and agreed photography was the most important of all vendors. My cousin did a lot of research, narrowed down to 30 local or willing to fly out photographers. We played a game with her research, she copied and pasted over 100 wedding photos from each of their sites and I was looking at hundreds of random wedding photos in a word document. Three photos REALLY stood out to me. I knew whoever shot these images I would have to decide between to be our photographer. Turns out all three were Vanessa’s shots; we both booked her that same week! I took my mom along the first time I met Vanessa. We were both in awe of her work and who she was as a person. When I saw her prints I secretly thought to myself, “Wow could I really have a beautiful image like this with my husband and I in it?” It seemed unimaginable and we both left BEYOND excited! A lot of artists you meet may have amazing work, but lack of personality. Not only is her work STUNNING, she gives off the best vibes. When you meet people with a good heart who are loving life, everything around them is that much better. Why would you not want someone like that shooting your special day when you are surrounded by everyone you love? Her energy enhances everything! Vanessa will never get in the way, she is a photo-ninja. Turn your head, she’s on a roof for a better angle. There is NOTHING rude about her- even when you have a family member trying to get the best angles & cutting her off, Vanessa makes it work in a pleasant way. She will help you with questions beyond photos for your big day-she has an amazing design eye. Her team is filled with laughter, smiles and are good genuine people. Your husband will enjoy your photo time together (yep) And to me, the best part of booking Vanessa Joy is that you will have someone on your special day who truly sees and appreciates the beauty in everything- but the best part is that she captures it.

Christina Sent on 09/06/2016

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Vanessa Joy is BEYOND amazing!! Since the moment w booked her, she made us feel the like most important people ever. Not only is her work amazing, but she is a wonderful person as well. She made our wedding so comfortable and stress free. Both my husband and I have been in weddings where the photographers have been noticeable throughout the entire ceremony/reception. Vanessa and her team work like they are not even there.mAt the end of our wedding she had a photo book waiting for us. It was a preview of the entire day and got us even more excited to see everything she captured from our wedding. Vanessa made our engagement and wedding day more perfect than we could ever imagine. We are so honored to have her as our photographer, and highly recommend for every bride and groom to have Vanessa Joy capture the most memorable day of their lives!

Mariel Sent on 06/30/2016

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Vanessa was an absolutely AMAZING photographer!! I took engagement photos with her and she made the process so easy and carefree. She delivered the photos quickly and they were absolutely gorgeous!! On the day of our wedding, I was really stressed with timing and was worried that everything was running late. Vanessa calmed me down and said that she would take care of everything with the pictures. She made me feel so relaxed and that I didn't have to worry at all. During the wedding, she and her other photographer completely blended in with the environment - they were not in everyone's faces and people didn't even notice that they were there. That said, they still managed to capture so many amazing photographs that really highlighted every single part of the day. She took a great combination of traditional photos and candids and they all came out beautiful. When we were taking the bridal party and family photos - the part we were most stressed about - she did everything fast and still produced breath-taking pictures. Just a few hours into our ceremony, she delivered us a small album with some pictures from the wedding. We were amazed at how fast she did that and how unbelievably gorgeous the album was - we showed it to everyone and I have it displayed in my house!! Within a week after the wedding, she had already delivered me an online gallery of some of the photos and only about a week later, she sent me a gallery of ALL of the photos. The photos were absolutely incredible and everybody said that they looked stunning and as though they could be in Vogue!! Her products are amazing, her delivery is unbelievably fast, and her demeanor and attitude is both professional and enthusiastic. She is definitely worth the money and we are so happy that we went with Vanessa Joy!!

Amanda Sent on 06/30/2016

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Vanessa and her team made our Ashford Estate wedding even more magical than it already was! They captured every moment effortlessly and worked with our huge bridal party to give us poses that were fun and memorable. Vanessa and her team were very responsive during the entire process, which was so comforting! We would highly recommend Vanessa to anyone who wants an organized, creative, and professional photographer for their wedding!

Samantha Sent on 06/27/2016

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In preparation for the day of the wedding I spoke to Vanessa and Jaye on multiple occasions to go over everything that I wanted for the day of. We went over what pictures I wanted to take, the time frame of the entire day, and they were just so accommodating especially that I got my hair done in Staten Island and married in New Jersey. I felt so comfortable with going into the wedding day because I knew how the day of pictures would go. Vanessa and an assistant was with me the entire day and my husband had Jaye. I can’t even explain how amazing they were. I never once felt rushed or annoyed. They were so fast and everything flowed so nicely. Vanessa her team were so kind, professional and easy to work with. Half the time I totally forgot they were there. My husband felt the same way. Throughout the whole wedding day Vanessa knew everything she was going to do and she was absolutely amazing at it. They took all the pictures that I asked for, not one was missing. The sneak peek I got the day of the wedding was so amazing, I was In love with every photo I got to see and could not wait to see them all. I could not believe that all my images were up in just a few short weeks after my wedding. There is only one word I can day OMG!! They were so breathtaking there was not one that I didn’t like. Which is like impossible. Vanessa Joy photography captured every single moment that I will cherish forever in my heart and know I have the most gorgeous pictures to remember the best day of my life. I could never thank Vanessa and her team enough for being such a huge part of my special day. They were the best of the best! Now it’s only been 2 weeks and were already planning the album. I would recommend Vanessa Joy over and over to everyone!!

Sibley Sent on 05/15/2016

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Vanessa photographed our wedding last weekend and I could not be more happy about my choice to use her. From our engagement photos to our wedding day she walked us thorough everything, no question was a dumb one and she would respond in a very timely manner. Vanessa helped us with our save the date and I am still getting compliments on them! The day of the wedding Vanessa showed up with an assistanT and second photographer. They knew exactly what to do and were very easy to deal with. When looking for a photographer it was very important for me to have a laid back person who listened to what I wanted. I knew right away Vanessa would be that person. I never felt frustrated or annoyed with her, I never was concerned or questioning the photos she was taking. A few times I emailed her with specific pictures I did/did not want on my wedding day and she followed those directions to a T without making me feel uncomfortable for those decisions. Vanessa did whatever was needed to get the perfect picture whether it was climbing a brick wall, a water well, or her own car, she did it all to make sure had the perfect angle. Vanessa's team was just as easy going and professional as she was. They knew what to do and how to do it. We had many children in the wedding. Vanessa did an amazing job capturing them and had the patience of an angel when trying to get them all looking and in the same spot for more than 2 seconds. I would recommend Vanessa 100 times over! Thanks for the amazing photos Vanessa, I cant wait to see them all!!

Lauren Sent on 04/16/2016

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Besides my husband, Vanessa was the best choice I made when it came to our big day! From the moment we decided to work with her, she collected information on every detail of the wedding and even sent us a few surprise gifts throughout our engagement which were extremely thoughtful. From the second she arrived on our wedding day, she was warm, friendly, and professional. She made us feel comfortable and gave us direction that resulted in the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen in my life. She also prepared a sneak peak of photos that played throughout our reception and when my husband pointed them out I was blown away. Her talent far surpasses any other photographer I have ever seen and the moments she captured truly tell a story- our story. I absolutely love Vanessa and am so excited to share these amazing memories!

Michelle Sent on 10/14/2015

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Vanessa Joy was an absolute dream to work with for our September 2015 wedding. She did an incredible job of keeping everyone on schedule during the day of and getting all of the beautiful pictures we wanted. She really made the day enjoyable and had our whole bridal party laughing during group photos. Not to mention- we did experience a short power outage towards the end of the reception and Vanessa was sweet enough to take that time as an opportunity to show us some photos from earlier in the day. I can't say enough about how professional and what a joy she was to work with!! :)

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Choosing Vanessa Joy as our wedding photographer was probably the best decision we made during the wedding planning. Although we definitely splurged to get her and had to cut corners elsewhere, it was absolutely worth it. We actually hired her husband, Rob Adams, as our videographer (another splurge that was absolutely worth it) and they made such a terrific team. Our day of wedding coordinator was a bit of a mess on the day of but Vanessa and Rob were calm and collective and helped keep things moving (like when guests arrived earlier and was getting in the way of photos!). Vanessa is sweet and caring but also professional and efficient. She also gave a lot of great advice leading up to the wedding so we were all on the same page. She was really wonderful to work with and the photos, of course, came out fabulous. And the icing on the cake-- my mom (who is usually very critical) cannot stop talking about how beautiful the photos look!!!!

Ashley Sent on 09/22/2015

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I was extremely happy with this vendor. Vanessa Joy Photography takes great professional pictures and were easy to work with.

Dan Sent on 08/05/2015

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Vanessa Joy...WOW. Let me first start off stating I am a typical groom that really has no interest in pictures. However, my now wife is obsessed with them. After we got engaged our first person to book for anything was Vanessa Joy. I just thought all photographers were the same and paid no attention to it. However after our engagement shoot and now the wedding working with Vanessa Joy that is not the case at all. She was amazing... So good that I am actually taking it upon myself to write this review. Never in my life would I think to do this except Vanessa was that good. Worth every penny and then some. She was so professional and on top of everything it was a pleasure to work with her for all our moments. The pictures are phenomenal and after our wedding I couldn't imagine working with anyone else nor would I ever want to. So do yourself and your husband a favor and hire Vanessa Joy and just sit back and enjoy your day.

Gina Sent on 05/14/2015

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Mike and I cannot begin to tell you how happy we are with the pictures! Literally, my jaw dropped to the ground. Let me start by saying I knew how amazing Vanessa was years ago! We got to work together on David Tutera for his television show which was such an amazing experience. Vanessa is just so sweet and really listens when you tell her your vision. She has an amazing eye for the small details. The pictures were also ready to view the same night of the wedding. Our guests thought that was so cool! We are so incredibly happy to know you, have worked with you, and have you a part of our special day! Thank you so much for capturing all the beautiful moments from our day. We simply love you!

Aly Sent on 05/05/2015

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There is no way to put into words just how amazing Vanessa Joy Photography is! My now husband and I got in engaged in May of 2013 and met with Vanessa and her team that October! They were our first and only meeting with potential photographers for our wedding. We knew right away that this was who we wanted to capture our special day. Vanessa and her team stayed in constant contact with me during our two year engagement and when the day finally arrived they were nothing but perfect. They were the easiest to work with and were able to get our pictures done very quickly so we could enjoy our evening! They captured every little detail of the day and even had some surprises for us! I had all of my proofs in less than two weeks from Vanessa and every single picture is magnificent, it was so exciting for my husband and I to be able to see all of our pictures while on our honeymoon! Vanessa is the most professional and kind person and exactly what we were looking for! You will definitely not be disappointed if you chose her and her team to capture your special day!

Lauryn Sent on 04/22/2015

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Let me start this review by saying that Wedding Wire does not allow enough room for me to accurately explain how absolutely incredible Vanessa Joy is! My husband and I had done a lot of research before meeting with Vanessa and her work speaks for itself. We set up a meeting shortly after we got engaged and from the moment we met her, we felt incredibly comfortable with her personality, love for love, attention to detail and extensive knowledge of equipment (my husband and I are in a technical profession, so this was something we really appreciated). We set up an engagement shoot to not only mark that moment in our lives, but also to get comfortable in front of the camera since neither of us have ever done anything like this before! We had the best time during our shoot and I would encourage couples to do this so the day of your wedding isn't the first time you're being photographed in this way! We were in complete awe when we got our photos, they blew us away. After that, she designed our save the dates and to this day we're still getting complimented on them! Leading up to the wedding we were in constant contact to ensure that all of the photos that needed to be taken were accounted for so that the day of would go smoothly. The day of the wedding was simply a dream! She was incredibly professional, managed time extremely well, and to top it all off she had a great energy to be around. We got our proofs shortly after the wedding and again, we were completely blown away! You can feel the laughter and emotions in the images that she captures! My husband and I are currently picking out the photos for our album, and there are so many incredible ones its so hard to narrow down! She also did our thank you notes and was able to add on a special effect to them that we know people will be talking about for a while! Your search should end here - there simply is no other photographer out there to trust the most important day of your lives with! Vanessa & her team are amazing!

Ashley Sent on 02/05/2015

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Vanessa has captured the most important special day of our lives. She is a true professional, creative, funny, extremely talented and such a joy to work with. She is constantly pushing herself to the limit with her talent and it definitely shows in her amazing work. We couldn't be more happier with our photos. We are truly blessed with all these amazing, beautiful memories she has captured.

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Vanessa Joy and her team were outstanding. The pictures were stunning and she captured our wedding day in the most special and magical way. Vanessa was helpful, informative and thorough throughout every step of the process. Her professionalism and confidence made us feel at ease and the final product is breathtaking. It is six months out from our wedding and we have received everything including our photos, photo art and albums! She makes the experience fun, easy and most importantly captured the most incredible memories to last a lifetime.

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Vanessa did the photography for my wedding day, and I really can't say enough about how truly amazing and talented she is! Her work speaks for itself, and is breathtaking. She made me feel so at ease on my wedding day, everything was very organized and she really listens to what you want. Her responsiveness and professionalism, as well as flexibility of scheduling are only more of a reason to use Vanessa as your photographer! Her team of photographers and assistant Jaye were also a big asset to the day, and were all very friendly and fun to work with. You can tell Vanessa really enjoys what she does, and talent like hers is hard to find!!

Christina Sent on 11/14/2014

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Vanessa Joy photography is perfection !!!! Couldn't be happier !!

Nicole Sent on 10/23/2014

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I could not have been more excited to put my heart and soul into planning our wedding. My one fear was to spend all of this time planning, creating, and buying only to miss out on all of it on the day of. Well, Vanessa Joy and her photography crew were nothing less than spectacular. She captured every little detail that I will now have forever! Vanessa responded so well to my thoughts, ideas, and needs as a bride.
On the day of our wedding, Vanessa channeled her inner yogi and was the most calm and composed photographer when everything around us seemed to be crazy. It kept me calm when I could have easily went in the other direction. No words can express how much she helped make this day even more special! :)

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Vanessa captured every special moment of our big day. Her expertise and talent really makes her work above average and sets the bar high for everyone else in this business :) We absolutely loved working with Vanessa. My husband and I both deem choosing to work with Vanessa as the one of the best decisions we made in the wedding planning process. If you truly want photos that will forever make you feel as if you are looking at them for the first time, Vanessa Joy Photography is the way to go!

Juliana Sent on 09/10/2014

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Vanessa Joy Photography was the first vendor we chose right after setting our date! One look at her stunning pictures and my heart was set on having her as our wedding photographer. Trust me when I tell you that choosing a photographer to capture one of the most important days in your life is probably one of the biggest decisions you will have to make during the wedding planning process and Vanessa and her team exceeded all of our expectations!

Throughout the whole process Vanessa’s responsiveness to email, her ability to accommodate us despite her busy schedule as well as her attention to detail never ceased to amaze us. Her professionalism and her calming demeanor were a huge help during our engagement session in Central Park. She was so helpful in making us feel comfortable in front of the camera and offered us plenty of direction to set us at ease so our pictures look natural and our personalities shine through. On our wedding day she encouraged us to have fun while taking pictures all while she captured the most breathtaking and monumental shots of the day!

I would be remised not to mention how generous a person Vanessa also is. After having to reschedule the original date for our engagement session she offered us a photo canvas of one of our pictures for any inconvenience the change may have caused. But that was not all! We received several other gifts from her including a book on marriage and the biggest surprise of all was a small photo album with pictures from our wedding day that she handed us during our reception!

Our wedding day may be over but we can honestly say that we had the time of our lives and that having Vanessa and her team be a part of it made it even more so an incredible experience. All of our pictures are so unbelievably beautiful that we are already trying to come up with excuses to use her again!

Thanks to Vanessa Joy Photography- she and her team are truly the best of the best!

Kelli Sent on 07/28/2014

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Vanessa is AMAZING!!! She photographed both our engagement shoot and wedding. I think her work speaks for itself – her photos are gorgeous! Friends and family members haven’t stopped complimenting us on the photos and are super eager to get their own copies.

But what makes her really fantastic is her way of working. She really puts you at ease during shoots. At least for us, taking photos professionally isn’t a very natural or even comfortable thing to do. However, quickly put us at ease!

Also, she really went above and beyond for us – from arriving early to showing me how pin a handkerchief to my bouquet (because I am absolutely clueless about these things) to staying late (as the shuttle arrived late). She even worked with us to make a trip out to London (where we lived during our engagement) for our engagement shoot!

It’s also worth noting that she is supported by a great team (e.g. scheduling assistant, second shooter). They were all an absolute pleasure – super friendly and attentive.

I HIGHLY recommend Vanessa!!!

Danielle Sent on 07/28/2014

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After researching tons of photographers, my husband and I stumbled upon Vanessa Joy Photography. One photo from her portfolio was all it took to get us hooked! We hired Vanessa for our engagement and wedding photos. She is a true professional with such talent and eye for detail; her pictures are vibrant and dynamic. Vanessa is also an approachable, friendly person in general, and that made being in front of the camera so much more comfortable! She is very responsive to emails and phone calls and will answer any and ALL questions.

Our wedding was in Jersey City, but Vanessa travelled to New York City for our engagement photos. I was a little bit anxious, but she seamlessly directed the shoot so that my husband and I were completely at ease and actually having fun in front of the camera! Our photos came out better than we'd ever imagined. She totally nailed it!

For our wedding, we were very impressed that Vanessa and her team of photographers were all present from the beginning to the end (4 people.) Despite having 4 photographers, not once did we feel like they were in the way. My husband and I had so much fun on our wedding day, and Vanessa and her team were able to capture the energy and emotions of it all. We just got married a few weeks ago, so we've only seen preview photos so far, but they are gorgeous! They are a stunning reflection of everything we wanted out wedding to be and who we are as a couple. Our wedding day may be over, but we're lucky enough to be able enjoy the beautiful memories of it forever, thanks to Vanessa Joy Photography!

Jaclyn Sent on 07/01/2014

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Without question, Vanessa and here team were our favorite part of our wedding (other than one another, of course). From the time we met with her to make initial arrangements for our wedding, up until the big day, she was an absolute pleasure to work with. Vanessa was able to capture our hearts with her photos and all her unique touches. I would recommend her to any bride and groom wanting piece of mind. I promise their day will be captured with nothing short of perfection. The day of the wedding, almost nothing goes perfectly. What we loved most, is how smoothly pictures went. There were a few hiccups with some of the other logistics/vendors, but Vanessa and her team worked around them perfectly. There was even a time when the cake was cut, and no one was around to serve it, YIKES! Vanessa came to the rescue, grabbed the plate and scooped a piece on so we could share the moment. She is very professional, kind, and willing to work around any schedules or props you provide to her. All that being said, she is one of the most creative photographers we have ever seen. When you look back at your big day, you will want to remember every detail. Vanessa and her team didn't skip a beat or miss a single detail. If their is one thing I could pass on to future brides, it would be to hire Vanessa. She was, without question, the very best investment we made in our day.

Danielle Sent on 06/23/2014

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Vanessa is one of the sweetest, kindest people we have ever met! My husband and I never cease to be amazed by her amazing work. From our engagement shoot, to our wedding day Vanessa has been nothing but professional, extremely responsive and very understanding throughout the entire process. The saying 'YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR' could not be more true..Coming from a very detail oriented perfectionist, I can confidently say Vanessa is the best of the best!

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Even though Vanessa Joy has posted just a few of her favorites, you can tell that the pictures are just so fabulous! They could be published in Bride Magazine!! Thanks again Vanessa for all your hard work and for making my daughter's wedding day a wonderful one.

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Vanessa was professional and wonderful. She captured the most special moments of our wedding day. We would recommend her to anyone.

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Vanessa did an amazing job capturing every moment at our wedding! She was professional, assertive and well just all around amazing! We got an album of pictures that night that just added to our excitement. We cannot wait to see the rest but even from the initial ones we have seen they are just unbelievable. We have gotten so many compliments and she really delivered a fabulous result. Thanks to her and her crew for making our already amazing day even better!

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I saw Vanessa's work a few years ago at a friends wedding and I knew once it was my turn she would be my photographer. Vanessa and her team were wonderful. Friendly, available and professional. She was able to capture amazing shots of the day. I can't wait to view the final album. Highly recommend!

Kristina Sent on 12/30/2013

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Look no further you have just found the most amazing photographer!!! This was the one vendor I was most picky about because it was so important to me that all the special moments were captured, and Vanessa Joy executed this better than I could have ever even hoped! She is so professonal, easy to work with and beyond talented. Her work is truely ART! Her team was just as fantastic and from the first day we met I knew I had found exactly what I was looking for. She is amazing and I hope you are as lucky as me and get to have her for your wedding!

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Vanessa Joy is absolutely amazing!

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Vanessa was so amazing throughout our entire wedding planning process! Her STUNNING photography speaks for itself, but it is her professionalism and personality that sets her high above the rest!!
Despite having a unbelievable busy schedule, Vanessa was so flexible when I asked to change the date of our beach engagement session because of a rain threat. There was a year between our engagement shoot and wedding, but Vanessa was always in contact with us. She even sent us a beautiful book about how we need to remember we are planning for a marriage- not just a wedding. It is sooo important to have a photographer you feel comfortable with the day of your wedding!Vanessa helps you create that bond with her when you first meet her.
Vanessa and her staff were all extremely professional and helpful the day of our wedding. Many groomsmen mentioned to me how they never thought taking so many pictures could be so much fun! Our guests were stunned when they saw her amazing photos from the day being displayed at the reception! The little touches Vanessa does, such as the cards with our engagement pictures that guests were given so that they had the website to view our pictures, and the book Vanessa gave me at 10 pm the night of our wedding with some pictures of the day, really make a big difference!
In just THREE MONTHS after our wedding, we received our amazing album! We now have a breathtaking first family heirloom that we can not stop looking at!

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I couldn't have asked a much better, awesome, lovely, professional, super-duper-dandy person like Vanessa & her team to tag along on the journey with me & my husband on our wedding day. Prior to & after the wedding day, Vanessa was very quick to respond to any emails & questions I had. Having been working & being around the wedding industry for quite some time beforehand, I was super flexible & content to anything that may come (because things do happen that is out of our control) & not saying anything bad did happen on our wedding, which didn't, but I'm saying that if something did were to go wrong, Vanessa is one of those people who will go out of her way to help & make things right.

Ladies, your photographer is your best friend throughout your whole day, because they are with you, literally all day. Knowing Vanessa personality, I know I trusted her completely to be with me emotionally throughout the entire day. I was afraid it would be weird even a little bit when it was time to do our first look & portraits, but it wasn't. She know how to make us feel comfortable & hid herself during key moments in a way that I really forgot the team was there.

I'm really overwhelmed by the amount of pictures we ended up with as well. No seriously, wasn't expecting it. They captured so many great key moments we can now remember forever & even all the detail shots of our venue & decor (my favorites!!) Vanessa even went above & beyond capturing our rehearsal dinner & giving us a little sweet mini photo album at the end of the night. I love her. I'm grateful to know her, to have a friendship with her, to learn from her, & that she captured one of the most special days of me & my husband's life ever.

Did I mention she lead me through a yoga session morning of???? Ladies, if any of you do yoga, please ask Vanessa to lead you through a session! She is certified I promise! But what a special way to connect with her even more on a trusting level.

Christina Sent on 09/16/2013

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Vanessa Joy Photography left me stress free and feeling amazing before, during and after my wedding. Photography was the most important piece of my wedding puzzle and the services Vanessa and her crew provided couldn't of been better.

Julie Sent on 09/15/2013

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Vanessa Joy is a phenominally talented photographer and, true to her name, an absolute joy to work with. Albeit somewhat more expensive than other wedding photographers, Vanessa's unique and timeless style is worth every penny and more; particularly because, with Vanessa Joy, you are not only paying for a product, but also a service -- both of which are top notch.

From the first time my husband and I spoke with Vanessa, to our engagement shoot, and beyond our wedding day, we took comfort in knowing that we could rely on Vanessa to capture our personalities and relationship, and that peace of mind is priceless. Vanessa is extremely responsive, epitomizes professionalism, and is extraordinarily adept at balancing her own style with clients' requests. Vanessa is simultaneously enthusiastic, calming, and reassuring; she and her team made my husband and me feel comfortable throughout our wedding day and, from the sample of photos we saw that evening (when most couples wait weeks/months for their wedding photos!), they captured our special day perfectly.

My husband and I could not possibly be any more thrilled with Vanessa and her team; Vanessa is the quintessential vendor and we are so appreciative that we had the opportunity to work with her.

Thank you Vanessa, Kyleigh, and Jessica!

Lisa Sent on 07/17/2013

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Vanessa was a pleasure to work with. She made us feel very comfortable. Her photos are just beautiful - I was beyond pleased with the photos from both our engagement session and wedding. She went out of her way to make sure that she got all of the wedding pictures that we wanted.

Alison Sent on 07/11/2013

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I'm sure that you've heard that of all the vendors you will work with on your wedding day, your photographer will no doubt be the most important. You will be with them for the majority of the day and it is so important that you feel super comfortable with them. Well, it's definitely true; and with that being said, Vanessa and her team are nothing short of amazing. Once the big day came, it felt like we were already longtime friends and I was thrilled that she was there to capture every moment. She is the most professional, friendly, and wonderful person to work with and I cannot say enough good things about her work. We felt like she not only captured our day perfectly, she enhanced it because we honestly just loved having her and her team taking photos - we had so much fun. I truly have no words for how much we love every single one of our photos and I would, without hesitation, recommend her to anyone looking for the best photographs ever.

Christina Sent on 06/11/2013

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Vanessa and her team were unbelievably talented and professional. Hands down, hiring Vanessa for our wedding was the best decision that I made. I can't even count how many compliments I received. Vanessa and team were a pleasure to work with- she kept calm, which in turn kept me calm as the bride, as things didn't go as planned during the day. Most of all, she made us all feel very comfortable. I'm so pleased with Vanessa and her work, I highly highly recommend!!

Tiffany Sent on 05/30/2013

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Vanessa Joy is simply one of the most incredible, talented, and delightful people we've ever met, nevermind the fact that she takes the most gorgeous photos you could ever imagine! From the second we met Vanessa we liked her, and when we saw her work we were head over heels in love! I was looking for a photographer who understood my vision and was not going to just produce cookie-cutter portraits of my May 18, 2013 wedding day, and boy did I find it in Vanessa! Working tirelessly to capture my vision, Vanessa and her team helped me pick the location for our engagement session, met with me as many times as necessary to go over details prior to the wedding, and was non-intrusive on the day of. When we saw Vanessa's "same day edit" of our wedding photos we were floored, and friends and family keep telling us, almost two weeks later, that they can't stop looking at the pictures! We've only been married for 12 days and we're already looking for excuses to work with Vanessa Joy Photography again down the line!! Hiring this company was one of the top decisions we made concerning our wedding and we HIGHLY recommend Vanessa and her team to couples looking true artists to capture their big day!!

Jamie Sent on 05/20/2013

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If I could give 10 stars I would! Vanessa is absolutely amazing at what she does and I am beyond thankful that we used her for our wedding! We didn't think our engagement pictures(done by her) could be topped until we saw our wedding pictures. They were breath taking. She is a master in finding the perfect poses and amazing scenery. She captured the most precious moments that happened on the most important day of our lives! And she is literally a sweetheart! She made me feel like I was the most gorgeous bride in the world and we had the best time spending all of the day with her and her crew. I am SO happy that we came across her in our wedding planning stages and she was honestly worth every single cent spent! Simply amazing :)

Erin Sent on 11/14/2012

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Vanessa was so amazing to work with for my wedding. Throughout my engagement tons of questions came up and she was always able to help me along the way. The first time we worked with Vanessa was during our engagement session. We not only got some pretty amazing pictures but we had a blast working with Vanessa and Kyleigh! She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and every picture is better and better!!!! Our wedding night Vanessa and her team did such an awesome job! They stayed out of the way as much as possible and still got great shots that are worth so much! I was shocked the night of the wedding at dinner when Vanessa presented us with a small album of some of the wedding photos that were literally taken only hours ago! That was such an awesome thing to do and it allowed us to having something to take home and show our family and friends right away! We could not be happier that we chose Vanessa for our photographer, our special day is captured perfectly and we owe so much thanks to her and her team! Thank you Vanessa, Kyleigh, and John for all your hard work!!!!

Tara Sent on 11/05/2012

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Vanessa was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was extremely professional and made us feel so comfortable. I would highly recommend her. Her work speaks for itself. The pictures I have seen so far are truly beautiful. I can't wait to see the rest!!!!!

Jacque Sent on 10/22/2012

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Vanessa and her team were absolutely incredible. They are so genuine and talented and you can tell they really take pride in what they do. From the very beginning they listened to exactly what we wanted for our wedding and made sure that they walked us through each and every step of the process. The day of the wedding they had a team at my house and more photographers with my fiancee. They spent so much time making sure everything was perfect. Guests were coming up to us all night complimenting how amazing they were. By the time my husband and I sat down for dinner, Vanessa handed us a small album with about 10 pictures in it from earlier that day! I was floored! I could not say enough good things about Vanessa Joy Photography, she completely blew us away. She is amazing...

Christine Sent on 10/21/2012

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Vanessa and her team arrived early and stayed late. Everyone raved aout the same day edit that they saw at the wedding. We were so surprised when we got a little brag book-THAT NIGHT! We could not be happier and cannot wait to get started on making our album.

Jill Sent on 09/30/2012

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Vanessa and her team were the best! Anything that we had suggested as possible photos ops and any props we had she was sure to use! Vanessa and team were so easy going, even when one of my bridesmaids was not ready in time for pictures she was able to plan out shots utilizing people all of our small details and people that were ready so that the day went smooth. As a too organized bride, I had some off the wall ideas and Vanessa was very easy going with it all and totally into the different looks that we were shooting for. Her photos were exactly what we wanted for our wedding and we actually teared up a little when we saw them! Vanessa captured moments that day that will forever be benchmarks in our memories! Vanessa and her team have such a great eye and appreciation for everything beautiful and we were absolutely blessed to have worked with her! As a bride my wedding day would not have been the same without her and her humor. She had us laughing all day and her and her team went above and beyond in assisting when we needed anything! We love Vanessa and her team! We are so pleased we booked Vanessa!

Danielle Sent on 09/24/2012

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Vanessa and her crew were simply AMAZING!! She shot both my engagement session and wedding. What I love is that she selects a good amount of photos and edits them so that you have the digital photos and slideshow to see right away. She gets the most fantastic shots and can really capture those special moments like no other photographer I've seen. With Vanessa, you really do get what you pay for-the quality of her work is second to none!

Jacqueline Sent on 09/17/2012

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Initially we chose Vanessa because of her style, we felt she was the perfect mix of traditional and contemporary. We found Vanessa online while browsing for local photographers. When the big day came, the job Vanessa and her assistants did was absolutely phenomenal and surpassed our expectations! We couldn't have been more pleased with how accomodating and professional Vanessa and her crew were. Most importantly they all made us feel at ease on what can be a pretty hectic day. We never worried for one moment about any detail related to photography. Our family and friends were blown away by the pictures at the reception and I was shocked to receive a gift (at the end of my reception!) of a mini photo album with pics she had taken just moments before. The album was a wonderful sneak peak to show to those who were not able to attend our wedding. Vanessa also posted some photos to facebook so our friends and family out of state were able to view as soon as the next day!

I would recommend Vanessa Joy Photography to anyone looking for a top notch, elegant, and professional photographer for your wedding!

Lauren Sent on 09/11/2012

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Vanessa and her team was absolutely amazing to work with! The photographer was the most important part of the wedding to my husband and I and she did such a great job! She was so nice and kind to work with and always very responsive. The pictures turned out unbelievably. She was able to bring a 4th photographer with her last minute to get even more pictures. I loved that they weren't in the way or blocking anything from the guests, but yet got such amazing pictures. Our guests said it was the most technological wedding they had ever been to - the pictures were on Facebook before the wedding was over, and there was a digital picture frame with pictures of the day in the venue lobby. We absolutely loved working with her and would recommend her to anyone else.

Kate Sent on 09/03/2012

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Vanessa is a true artist and her passion for photography shines through each flash of her camera. In a week we will be celebrating our second anniversary and as I look around my home I am reminded of the love, joy and happiness that shared on that special day. The pictures displayed in our home recreate our memories of the happiest day of our lives.
Working with Vanessa and her husband Rob Adams (our cinematographer) brought peace to such a fast paced day. Both Vanessa and Rob’s teams were present but were always in the background. Our favorite moments of the day were spent with Rob and Vanessa during our own photo shoot. The next day my husband let me know that he was nervous about not being able to pose in pictures and whether or not he would have the perfect smile. Vanessa provoked an environment in which we could be ourselves that enabled our true love and happiness to be photographed perfectly.
There is no better form of advertising than “word of mouth.” We were referred to Vanessa by a former bride and groom of mine. After hearing their testimony and previewing the proofs I was sold. We were so enthused with the end product that we began sharing our thoughts and photos with our family and friends. Within the last two years four of our friends have selected Vanessa as their wedding photographer. One couple in particular selected Vanessa to reshoot their wedding photos as they were not satisfied with their pictures taken on their wedding day by their orginal photographer!
As we approach our second anniversary we are looking forward viewing our Couture Book wedding album and our video directed by Rob Adams. Both forms of art bring such happiness to us both however; the best “joy” of all is to know that our very best friends will also be able to embrace their wedding day in its truest form on their future anniversaries.

Vera Sent on 08/23/2012

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We have booked with Vanessa prior to having anything else solidified for our wedding. After seeing her work, we knew that we had to make sure that she was available and then everything else would follow. The decision could not have been better!!! Vanessa is beyond talented!!! Her work is magnificent! She really gives it 110% and it does not go unnoticed! She captured our wedding wonderfully, not forgetting any details. Our wedding photos were digitally displayed during the reception as well as uploaded to facebook as the party was still going on! Our guests could not believe how quickly everything was done and of such high quality! Upon return from our honeymoon, our proofs were ready!!! She also included a slideshow and a blog. Bottom line, Vanessa goes beyond to make sure that her clients are happy!!! I would recommend Vanessa & her husband Rob Adams (Videographer) to everyone!!! They are a wonderful team and you cannot go wrong! The level of professionalism and quality was noticed from day one and they have carried it through magnificently, surpassing both of our expectations. These are the memories that will remain with us forever and we are very grateful to Vanessa & Rob for their exquisite work!!!

Rosalie Sent on 08/06/2012

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Vanessa Joy was amazing!!!! Every picture was breathtaking, one more beautiful than the next. We can't stop looking at the pictures and are so excited that we had her capture every moment of our dream wedding!

Michelle Sent on 07/22/2012

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June 22, 2012 I married my best friend, and I was fortunate enough that I had the unbelievably talented Vanessa Joy be able to photograph it. One of the most important things on my wedding checklist was to have an outstanding photographer. Why? Because once the night is over, photographs & memories are the only thing you have to reflect on one of the most important days in your life. Vanessa's style of photography is just FLAWLESS! She leaves you wanting more! Throughout all of my planning, she was the most responsive vendor I had. As soon as I was to send Vanessa an email, within the same day, or next few minutes I would hear back from her. Vanessa is extremely fast with getting your photos available online, so you can quicly get to see them! That we all know is very exciting! At our wedding, family and friends were telling us that our photogapher had already posted photos on facebook! At that point, I still had 3 hours left of my reception and she was still there photographing it! Vanessa also had a special surprise for us during the reception! :) It was so easy and such a pleasure to talk with her about things and ask her advice. Vanessa made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera, and because of that our photos came out even more beautiful. I would reccomend Vanessa Joy Photography to everyone without any hesitation!! One of the best decisions we had made! Not a day goes by that we dont look through our photos to re live moments of our wedding day. Everyone should be so lucky to have Vanessa Joy be able to share in, and photograph there special day!! If I had to use one word to describe my entire experience with Vanessa Joy Photography it would be exceptional!!

Miriam Sent on 07/06/2012

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One of the best decisions we made during our engagement/wedding was hiring Vanessa Joy as our photographer. Although her prices are a bit higher than other photographers out there, the value product you receive in return far exceeds the cost. Vanessa is a pleasure to work with. When we first met with her in her home she treated us with respect and friendliness, spewing out good vibes. She was clear and honest about her services and fees, and showed us many examples of her work; you could not as for a more professional attitude. We fell in love with her work immediately. She is truly an artist, and captures love and moments in both an interesting and flattering way. I'm no photographer, but I can confidently say that the photo quality (color/lighting/clarity) is unparalleled. As part of our package we received an "engagement" photo shoot, about 10 months before the wedding. We had an hour long session in central park with about 150 pictures in many different locations and poses. She does not use fancy lights or big cameras, just her own high quality camera with many different lenses. She is all about the natural approach, which I have to agree is the best way to capture real moments. The pictures came out INCREDIBLE, even for a muggy humid day, she made us both look SEXY! During the wedding day itself, she and her small crew were punctual, professional, and organized. The pictures she took were unbelievable. You really just have to see them for yourself on her website. She even had a slideshow of pictures she took earlier that day up at a table during the reception to the delight of everyone. Our wedding pictures are chic and sexy while being also classy and timeless. She captures everyone in their best light. What more could you ask for? We are so happy to have had her document our special day!

Lauren Sent on 06/16/2012

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I don't think anything I write here can accurately explain how I feel about working with Vanessa and how much I love her work. Vanessa is a true professional and amazing to work with. Vanessa captured all of the special moments during our wedding, I have not been able to stop looking at my pictuers since they were posted. I can not wait to do my 'trash the dress' session with Vanessa and work with her again!

Vanessa has gone above and beyond to accomidate me and my family which is not something your wedding venders need to do. Yet Vanessa did, it showed not only that she is an amazing photographer and wedding vender but an amazing person. This is the type of person and vender that you want to work with over and over again. This also goes for Vanessa's husband and my videographer Rob Adams, I loved having them both there and working as a team on my wedding day. I highly recomend both of them to Mske your photo and video the best it can be!

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The quality of Vanessa's pictures is simply incredible, and she was very helpful and communicative throughout the entire process. Everything was explained clearly and she obviously cares deeply about her work and works very hard to make sure you are happy too. I cannot recommend her enough.

Megan Sent on 05/16/2012

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Hands down, the best money we ever spent. We absolutely LOVED Vanessa and her team. They were professional and amazingly talented the whole way through. During our wedding we got to see a sneak peak of pictures from earlier in the day and they took our breath away. Us along with our guests were so impressed! We cannot wait to see the rest! If you value great photography (especially on your wedding day!) look no further!!

Kate Sent on 05/03/2012

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Vanessa is amazing! Her work is unbelievable. All my family and friends cannot stop talking about all the pictures. Vanessa surprised me at the reception and not only had pictures on a digital slideshow, but also gave me a beautiful little photo album from the pictures we took earlier that day! Not only is Vanessa and her staff so talented, but she is a pleasure to work with. Vanessa is such a kind hearted and genuine person. You can tell how much she loves her career. I HIGHLY recommend!! These pictures Vanessa captured we will cherish for the rest of our lives! We love you Vanessa!! Xoxo Kate & Ryan

Michelle Sent on 04/10/2012

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Vanessa Joy has amazing and the most artistic photos for special occasions. My husband and I are very pleased at how Vanessa and her team had done the photography work for our wedding. I loved most how she captured our emotions and moments in time without having to always pose for the camera. She is very dedicated to her clients and is open to clients’ requests for particular photos. Throughout the weeks leading to our wedding Vanessa and us have had constant communication in planning for our day. By the time the big day arrived we had felt like Vanessa was not just a photographer but a friend. We definitely recommend to other future clients to book with Vanessa Joy because the joy that comes from Vanessa and her team make your special occasion a memory to last a lifetime.

Jennifer Sent on 03/20/2012

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Vanessa was amazing! Her work speaks for itself. I will add I hate photos of myself, usually. I always think i look silly or just bad but in her photos I looked beautiful! She captured everything we wanted and more. Her assistants were fabulous as well! In the church and at my reception she captured everything without making her prescence known. She will roll in the grass or run down a hill just to get the right shot.

Ashley Sent on 11/30/2011

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Vanessa and her team were absolutely awesome to work with! We barely even noticed they were there! Our pictures are flawless including every little detail that we wanted. Vanessa has an eye for beauty and perfection, and it shows in every photo. We are so pleased with the work Vanessa and her team did for us on one of the most important days of our lives! Thank you!!!!

Diana Sent on 11/29/2011

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Vanessa is an AMAZING photographer! Her talents is beyond explanation and she is highly professional and fun to be around. She will do anything to get you the best shots. Vanessa and her friend Erin traveled to Mexico to photograph our destination wedding, before the wedding day she took the time to walk around and find some great spots to photograph us through out the resort and town. To say the least, our wedding pictures came out BEAUTIFUL and I can't stop looking at them. Vanessa is worth every penny and would highly recommend her to anyone!

J Sent on 11/20/2011

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Vanessa was a wonderful person to have by our side the day of the wedding. she was thoughtful and patient and addressed all of our needs for the day. I would recommend her highly to any bride looking for phenomenal pictures.

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Cara Sent on 11/15/2011

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My husband and I cannot express in words how grateful we are for Vanessa's amazing work. She captured every moment of our day perfectly so we can forever look back and remember what an amazing day it was. Vanessa was (and is) professional, punctual, energetic, creative, amazingly talented, easy going, and a JOY to work with. She answers all emails on a very timely basis, has great tips and ideas, and truly cares about the people she photographs. She immediately has quite a few of the most perfect pictures available for us to view and share with friends on her blog and on her Facebook page.

We are beyond ecstatic to have hired Vanessa as our wedding photographer and will be raving about her to all of our friends for years to come : )

Ryan Sent on 11/13/2011

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Vanessa Joy Photography made our wedding memories beautiful! I could not ask for more amazing pictures! From our engagement photos to the wedding day, she has exceeded our expectations! Vanessa is a pleasure to work with and her team was awesome! We are thrilled and can't wait to see our album!

Kerry Sent on 11/10/2011

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Our wedding photographer, Vanessa Joy, was nothing less than spectacular from the moment we stepped into her office. She is professional, honest, very knowledgeable, careful and precise in her approach to capturing the essence of a moment on camera. Her business is reflective of who she is. We don’t have any complaints at all toward our experience working with Vanessa during the ten months that we spent prior to and on our wedding day with her. Initially we went back and forth trying to decide if we should spend the extra money to book with her, but we are so happy we did. Vanessa Joy was 100% worth the money that we spent for her expertise. Each time we look at our engagement and wedding day pictures we smile because there truly aren’t any pictures that we really don’t like. Some are better than others, but they are all incredible! We are amazed at how many pictures she took that capture the feeling we had in the moment; so few pictures look fake or posed. Not only did she capture our feelings, but she also took pictures of our friends and loved ones without them knowing that allow us to see how they felt during our reception and ceremony.

We first experienced the way Vanessa works at our engagement shoot in Hoboken. She brought someone with her and we walked up and down the waterfront listening to her directions while she took her pictures. She made us feel at ease and the time flew by. We didn’t feel uncomfortable or awkward with her at all. She had us pose a few times, but for the most part, she let us be ourselves. Her easy-going, friendly personality probably lends itself to care-free photo shoots. Her enthusiasm toward the work she does is sincere. She is pleasant and flexible, understanding if the weather isn’t right for a Friday night photo shoot, she’ll reschedule for another Friday. She is quick to respond to phone calls and emails so we weren’t waiting around for answers to questions. She is attentive, even when she’s out of town, and provides her customers with details regarding what she can and will do to make your life easy. (Putting “Vanessa’s Favs” online the same night of the photo shoot! And giving you a take home mini album the night of your wedding!)

At our wedding, Nick and I don’t even remember seeing Vanessa at our reception at all! The only time we saw her was when she handed us a small booklet of her favorite pictures she had taken that day for us to take home. We were afraid that she may not have gotten any pictures of our family at the reception, but she did! She is so creative and enthusiastic in her approach… she used all of the extra props that we had in unique ways. If you look at our photos, you’ll see our rainbow parasols used as silhouettes and the bridal party jumping in mid-air on the dock. Everything turned out perfectly in both our engagement pictures and our reception pictures. The only suggestion that we might make is to spend time deciding any extra pictures you may want with certain people at the reception. Since Vanessa doesn’t want to invade your day, she will take all of the pictures you ask her to, but if you forget to say, “Hey get one of me, my dad and my uncle at the reception” she’ll have no clue you want that picture.

We recommend Vanessa Joy without reservation to anyone who is looking for an outstanding photographer. Thank you Vanessa.

Kristina Sent on 10/14/2011

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There really aren’t enough good things to say about Vanessa. From the moment my fiancé and I met with her she made us feel comfortable and made us feel like she was as excited for our wedding day as we were! Not only that but you could feel Vanessa’s love and passion for photography right from the start. Working with Vanessa and her team on our wedding day was such a pleasure. Everyone was friendly and happy to be part of our day. At times we weren’t posing for pictures you wouldn’t even know they were there! Then halfway through the reception I was stopped dead in my tracks and couldn’t move away from the display of teaser pictures from that day…. They were the most beautiful photos I had ever seen! For days after the wedding we spent looking at them over and over and our families and friends did the same. I would recommend Vanessa Joy Photography to anyone and everyone because you simply won’t be able to find anyone better!

One recommendation… the day you book your wedding – CALL VANESSA! She books quickly because she is just that good :)

Katherine Sent on 10/09/2011

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Selecting Vanessa Joy as my wedding photographer was probably the best decision I made in regards to our wedding. From the very beginning upon booking her she always responded extremely quickly to any question I may have had. I had to reschedule our engagement photo shoot and she was more than accommodating to meet our schedule of availability. After the engagement shoot within days she had the photos available online and the cutest slideshow to go along with it.

For our wedding day I couldn't have been more pleased. They showed up on time and we're very professional and almost made it seem like they weren't even there when I was getting ready. My flower bouquet almost became a disaster as some dyed leaves stained the front of my dress during photos with myself and bridesmaids. Vanessa and her assistant were on top of it and used some shout wipes to help clear it up, which i will be forever grateful!

While have dinner at the reception one of my friends came up to me and said "My sister just texted me and your photographer already has photos up on FB of you". I have no idea how they had the time to do this but later that night, when i couldn't sleep still running on a wedding high, I looked at the photos and they were absolutely amazing. I couldn't believe all the little details and how amazing she made everything look. While we're were finishing up dinner Vanessa came over to me and told me she had a little gift for me. She gave my husband and I a small little album with 10 or so pictures from earlier on in the day. I was almost speechless it was the nicest, sweetest thing and I started showing it off to everybody!

If Vanessa Joy has your wedding date available book her immediately, you won't regret it!

Kate Sent on 10/04/2011

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First let me start off by saying that I never do reviews but Vanessa and her photographers are AMAZING! From the moment I met Vanessa about a year ago I knew she was the one who we wanted for our wedding day. Her attitude and passion for this business is infectious and makes you want to become a photographer. On the day of our wedding Vanessa, Matt and Jay made us feel like we were celebrities. AND by the time they left the reception Vanessa had put a few of our pictures up on facebook! It was great to be able to go home the next day and look at pictures and relive it all over again.

I can not say enough about Vanessa and her team. I will recommend them to EVERYONE!

Nicole Sent on 10/01/2011

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Vanessa is amazing! Our photos are beautiful and beyond our highest expectations. We received a small album the night of the wedding and had her favorite pictures up on her website and facebook right away. I would recommend her to everyone one!

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