Vanessa Joy Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $8,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $5,000

About Vanessa Joy Photography

Vanessa Joy Photography

Wedding + Portrait Photographer and Canon Explorer of Light

Vanessa Joy is a luxury wedding photographer serving New Jersey, New York City, Austin, Texas, and worldwide with over two decades of experience capturing sophisticated celebrations. Her work is known for its timeless elegance and storytelling style, documenting each wedding with intention and artistry.

Vanessa offers a full-service, boutique experience, guiding clients from planning through to the final delivery of custom-designed albums and fine art prints, ensuring your wedding is preserved as a lasting legacy. Vanessa Joy is the choice for couples who value exceptional service, refined imagery, and heirloom-quality artwork.

Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Photo box
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Slideshow
  • Wedding album

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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5 reviews

  • JM

    Jennifer M.

    Rating: 5
    •Apr 3, 2023

    Professional photos and excellent service

    My husband and I are so glad that we booked Vanessa Joy photography for our wedding. Vanessa was great to work with and send us information cards and emails with tips throughout our wedding planning process. During the wedding, we worked with Amie and Nino (photographers) and a very lovely photography assistant who’s name is escaping me! All 3 worked well together to ensure that our day was captured perfectly and now we have to the photo previews to see all of their hard work.

  • RA

    Rob Adams

    Rating: 5
    •Feb 12, 2021

    Simply the BEST. Your search is over.

    Vanessa and I have been working alongside each other for more than 15 years in the form of photographer and videographer. She sees moments and captures them with the utmost creativity, expertise and candidness. Vanessa is a master at wrangling families to perform fast, efficient photo shoots ensuring you get to enjoy your day as opposed to spending it staring at the camera. She’s not endorsed by Canon cameras for nothing. Vanessa is a World Class photographer, educator, professional and philanthropist. You won’t be disappointed.

  • NJ

    Nora and J.

    Rating: 5
    •Feb 5, 2021

    JOY to work with!

    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! The Photos are legendary, especially our champagne shot! With Vanessa and team you don't have to worry about anything! Don't hesitate on booking her, you won't regret it!

  • CA

    Conor at Ma Maison

    Rating: 5
    •Feb 5, 2021

    The Best of the Best

    Working with Vanessa was not just a dream come true, it was so much more. The entire day, watching her work was incredible. She is wonderful with clients, has an impeccable eye, and truly is just a delight to work with. She got the gallery to us in record time and all of the images are breath taking. We honestly cannot pick favorites because EVERY single one is perfection. We cannot wait to work with her again. She is welcome at the venue anytime! Trust us when tell you to hire her! Snatch her up QUICK!

  • JR

    Jessica and R.

    Rating: 5
    •Feb 5, 2021

    AMAZINGLY talented photographer

    Vanessa is by far the best decision for wedding photography. She is true JOY to work with and her talent speaks for itself. Vanessa makes the process of using her services seamless and fun! My husband and I could not be happier with our photos and how comfortable Vanessa made us feel on our wedding day. Best investment ever.

Preferred vendors of Vanessa Joy Photography

Videographer
Rob Adams Films
Rating: 2.0 (1 review)
Austin, TX
Starts at $3,000

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I use the best Canon cameras and lenses that money can buy and always bring backup equipment. If you’re a fellow gear geek, here’s my list of toys: Canon 1DXIII Canon EOS R5 Profoto B10s + A1s Canon 70-200mm II f/2.8 L Canon 135mm f/2 L Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro Canon 85mm f/1.4 L Canon 50mm f/1.2 L Canon 35mm f/1.4 L Canon 24mm f/1.4 L Canon RF 28-70 f/2.0 Canon RF 50mm, 85mm, 24-105
I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.
Typically, couples book me about 13 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.
Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. I also offer retouching services like blemish removal and teeth whitening complimentary with any printed product you order.
Yes! Through my husband www.robadamsfilms.com.
I have one of the FASTEST turn-around times in the wedding industry with proofs ready in 3-4 weeks and the majority of my couples with their wedding album within 3-6 months. I’ve even been known to show a few sneak peak images before that 3-4 week mark too!
You will! All of the photographers I work with and shoot for me have been working with me for years. It takes years to train them to uphold the same quality of work that you expect and the type of friendliness and professionalism you’d want around with you the day of.
I'm proud to be one the top wedding photographers in the country, giving the absolute best in photography and product quality. While packages start around $6,100 and peak towards $12,000, the average initial investment is $8,500 which includes full day coverage, an album and digital files.
We try our best to blend in but not look like we’re attending a funeral. Mostly black and darker clothes like dress pants and a blouse or a dress are a staple along with cute, but comfy, shoes.
This is one of the most important things you can ask photographers you’re interviewing so the answer is yes! You’ll want to make sure that I know how to take amazing photographs in any situation, of anyone and of anything. Photographers need to work fast and excel in all scenarios and I pride myself in that. You can see almost every wedding I’ve shot at www.vanessajoy.com under client galleries.
Absolutely not. In fact, because of how efficiently I work on the day of and the help I give you in preparing your family picture list, most family photo sessions on a wedding day are complete within 10-15 minutes.
I never count! I just shoot because I shoot digital and there’s no end to how much “film” I have. On average you’ll receive 80-100 images per hour of shooting. I do snap more than that but I do you the favor of taking out the outtakes like blinks, test shots, duplicates and the like. All the images are edited for color, exposure, sharpness and white balance.
To make sure that you’ve snagged me for your wedding date I require a $2,000 retainer with the contract. Another $2,000 payment is due 6 months before the big day and the balance is due when the rest of your wedding vendor balances are due 14 days before the wedding. We are flexible with breaking up payments along the way and you'll have an online account to keep track of payments and balance.
We make every effort to work with you for any rescheduling needs and make it as seamless as possible. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we never charged any couple for the reschedule of their wedding or event and were able to accommodate everyone’s new dates with ease.
Like every encounter you’ll have with us, we make it as convenient as possible. Booking is simply a matter of you saying “I do!” and we’ll send an electronic contract with the collection of your choice. It’s just a few clicks and we’ll be going steady!
In my almost 20 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve never cancelled a single wedding. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my primary photographers and second photographers.
I always have both a photographer, plus a logistics assistant (so we don't ever have to stop taking pictures!).

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