St. Petersburg, FL, USA
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I’ve been a photographer since college and used to work in a New York City studio where I really learned the ropes. Then I started my own business here in Florida in 2015. I have degrees in theater and early childhood education and I have 2 kiddos of my own.
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10 customer reviews
Hailey
Wendy was the perfect photographer for my boyfriend and I photoshoot! She is so energetic and friendly which made myself and my partner be able to open up more and for it to not feel awkward. The whole shoot was just so much fun and I HIGHLY recommend Wendy, so if you’re looking for gorgeous pics…Wendy’s your girl!! More...
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🥰🥰🥰 This is the sweetest review, Hailey! Thank you!! You guys made it so fun and we’re both up for ask the fun prompts and ideas I gave you to play with! I love that we were able to connect in your vacation! You’re a beautiful couple too🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Lauren Myers
Wedding Photography
Wendy was absolutely AMAZING!! My now husband and I are from out of state and decided to go to the Sarasota courthouse with our parents to tie the knot. Wendy made the process so seamless! We had a wonderful phone consultation before the shoot and she followed up with a thorough email with ideas and suggestions. She helped me coordinate with the courthouse and was flexible with our schedule! On top of all of the additional leg work she did, the photos she took were beyond perfect! She captured all of the best moments! She even did a small maternity shoot for me since we are expecting our first in October! I cannot recommend her enough! She was so sweet and pleasant to work with the whole time and made everyone feel so natural and comfortable! I will 100% be contacting her for sessions in the future! More...
Teresa
General Photography
We had the most amazing shoot. Wendy was amazing and made it fun the entire time. Would highly recommend!!
Karen Hernandez
General Photography
I love all of them😍
Wendy, thank you so much. You did a spectacular job. The photos are better than I ever imagined they could be.
I love my sisters and you definitely captured all the love we have for each other.
We have had many trips together over the years and I always wanted to do this. I am so happy that I found you, you are so adorable, sweet and made someone who hates having her picture taken love every minute of it, and look pretty adorable in every shot.
Thank you so much! I will definitely contact you again for future photo opportunities!❤️Karen
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Karen!! You all were magnificent! It was an absolute pleasure to spend time with you and your three sisters! I felt like an honorary 5th sister by the end. You all are so sweet and loving to each other. Thank you for trusting your memories to me!
Samantha & Jon Santiago
General Photography
I sit here just retyping my review in a million different ways because I want to find the PERFECT way to express our incredible time with Wendy at Joy Photography. I’ll start off by saying I would recommend Wendy and her business over and over again to anyone traveling for vacation or who is local to the area- she is SO accommodating and has such a bright presence, you would think you’ve known her for years! She was an absolute blast to shoot with and made sure you had fun but were also comfortable with all that was recommended. Wendy allowed for Jon and I to have the total experience of splashing in the water for pictures, sharing our little one to come with special reveal moments and cheered us on as we had special moments to ourselves during the shoot. We are looking forward to our anniversary trip back to Florida & reuniting with Wendy! More...
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You guys!! This was the sweetest review! I am so blessed to have met you guys and shared such special moments with you. I can't wait for your next trip or maybe I'll have a vacation north with my fam! Thank you for the fun times and the sweetest review!
Mike & Julia
Wedding Photography
My wife and I are so happy that we choose Wendy Joy Photography for our wedding pictures. Wendy was an angel to work with and kept the lines of communication open from the day we selected her to take our pictures, until we received our final proofs. She had great ideas and suggestions for beautiful moments and scenes that are now eternal for us. She really helped to make our special day Perfect. Thank you again Wendy for our fabulous wedding photos. More...
Carly Crockett
General Photography
I loved working with Joy, she made the shoot so much fun. I needed some pictures for my business and she had a lot of great vision and ideas. I love the finished product.
Kristina Novisk
Not only did Wendy make me feel beautiful during my maternity photo session, but she did an amazing job keeping my three year old interested and engaged as well. I am so beyond happy with all of the beautiful photographs she captured of me and my family during this memorable time. I then hired her to be the wedding photographer for my brother’s wedding where she excelled as well. I would recommend Joy Photographs for every memorable moment. More...
Gail Barrett
It was literally a “ joy” working with Joy Photographs. The photos of my grandchildren and me were just what I wanted ; playful, beautiful, showing their wonderful personalities, and simply lovely. Joy photographs knows how to capture the best of my fantastic grandchildren, and I adore the style. Highly recommend! More...
Amanda Crane
Wendy is an amazing photographer! She has done our family photos for the past several years and we always enjoy the experience. She makes everyone feel comfortable, especially the kids. She captures everyone's personality and we always end up with a variety of photos to choose from. She has captured special moments and provided lasting memories that we will treasure for years to come. More...
Reply from Joy Photographs
I love you guys! Thank you for trusting me with your memories every year. Truly an honor!
What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
It’s simple-you must feel relaxed and enjoy the moment. Trusting me to get the natural smiles and also give you prompts that will help you relax and have fun.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
What are you envisioning your photos to be: posed, candid, a mix?
What do you love most about your job?
Capturing special moments in time ( weddings or baby bumps or even a simple belly laugh between two toddlers as they run and play) it’s magical moments caught in time.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I love to create and help others see how beautiful they are.
Why should our clients choose you?
I’m experienced, excited, and your #1 hype girl! I love to capture every detail as well as the big moments. I bring the energy and you’ll feed off of it and in no time we’ll be vibing and having a blast.
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