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Bay Area family photographer

YOU WANT FAMILY PHOTOS THAT FEEL LIKE YOU

Without the stiff poses, fake smiles and nearly being on the "worst dressed" list.

 

I've got you.

mom, dad and two brothers hugging at a park in san jose

PHOTOSHOOTS EVEN YOUR HUSBAND WILL ENJOY? I KNOW

Miracles can happen

Taking your family’s photos was never meant to be a painful staged production. They're meant to capture you as you really are...to take real photos that will help you remember a precious moment in time.

 

Think you can sell it to your husband?

JOY WE LOVE THESE SO MUCH!!!
What an amazing treat to wake up to! Thank you so so so much, we had a great time with you and will cherish these forever

ZOE

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What beautiful moments you captured!!! Ahhhh!! My husband (who hates taking photos) wouldn’t rave about how fun and easy you made the  session.

VERONICA

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“OMG thank you SO much!!!!! I love ALL the photos, these turned out so great!!!! They are perfect. Really really appreciate it! Will definitely share your info with fam/friends and look forward to the next shoot we plan!”​

AMBIKA

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Hello!

I'M JOY

CUTE-ISH BAY AREA FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER, AND PART-TIME PRINCESS (WAITING FOR THE CALL, DISNEY)

And I’ve been obsessed with story telling ever since I pretended to be Ariel in the bathtub when I was 6 (although, I secretly loved playing Ursula using bath water to make evil potions).

Why the obsession?

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It’s not just about taking a photo, it’s about capturing authenticity. ...It’s about capturing how you feel with your family, not *just* how you look.

 

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freebie to how to dress your family without breaking the bank

The freebie your wardrobe needs

I’ll teach you how to create a wardrobe for your family photoshoots in 5 simple steps...without breaking the bank.

 

Sounds like something you need?

 

Thought so.

Your candid photos start here

You can love your family photos again, I promise.

Wondering how it works?

1 ONE

Do some social stalking, and see if you like me. Inquire below, then you will fill out a questionnaire and pay the deposit.

2 TWO

I’ll create a custom color palette, moodboard and location suggestions to help with wardrobe selection

3 THREE

The best family session ever—relaxed, natural untimed, so we can take our sweet time (and wipe your toddler’s snot).

toddler boy running to his mom in greyhound beach in sant cruz

YOU ARE SO DONE WITH STIFF SMILES

and so was I, until I started dabbling with actually candid photography.

And by "candid", I mean where your husband thinks the photoshoot is fun, there are no time constraints in our session...

and you have beautiful, natural photos that feel like you.​

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