New York-Based Documentary Wedding Photographer

 Documentary style photography for the romantic and care-free souls

Preserving the beauty of romance,

Your wedding is so much more than just one special day; it is the celebration of your love story, made up of the little moments exchanged between you and your lover, your family, and your friends.

You want wedding photos that allow you to re-live these moments, to feel the emotions of the day, and most importantly, tell your story and reflect your authentic selves.

As someone who values sincerity and trust, know that your needs and desires for your wedding day are my top priority.

I do everything from a place of passion, and your love story is no exception.

 one moment at a time

Jackie & Chad

“Flipping through our photos made us relive all the memories and emotions from that day—which is exactly what a talented photographer achieves with their art… Our comfort and trust with her truly shines through in our photographs, as she made us feel like nothing could diminish our beautiful day.”

Get to know your
wedding photographer

Growing up as a lover of romance, I knew I was meant to create the same kind of imagery you see in romance films. There is something so beautiful about the stolen looks, subtle glances, and candid smiles exchanged between two people in love, and that has been the inspiration behind my work.

As a romantic, I believe the best photos come from unguarded, uninterrupted moments, which is why I approach wedding photography as a storyteller—someone with a gentle presence who captures your day as it naturally unfolds. I move beyond traditional, posed imagery, choosing instead to observe and document the authentic moments: the ones filled with emotion, connection, and all the little details that make your story yours.

Your wedding day deserves to be documented by someone who is intentional behind the camera, appreciates the beauty in every moment, and is honored to be a part of your story.

Hey there, I'm Joanna,

Anna & Anthony

“We got married in the Dominican Republic, and she worked with us so well when it came to planning when we should be ready and how everything should work for us to get our dream wedding photos…Not only were they beautiful, but when looking at them, we can really feel and relive the feelings we felt in those moments. She got a lot of candid photos of our guests and us laughing and dancing, and looking back at those photos brings us so many great memories!!!”

Jackie & Kris 

“Her energy brought such a sense of ease and warmth amidst all the wedding chaos. We never once felt rushed or like just another client — Joanna made us feel genuinely cared for from start to finish… She managed to wrangle our fun-loving, slightly chaotic wedding parties with grace and humor, capturing both our genuine personalities and the timeless shots our families will cherish forever.”

Fiona & Luke

“We were lucky enough to find Joanna through a referral, and GOOD LORD we are so blown away…Joanna took our editorial inspiration and made it a reality – she went with the flow and just captured inspiration as it came… It was a tiring day for us, and yet I was so energized emotionally working with Joanna! Cannot praise her enough!!!! Don’t walk, run to book with her.”

Leigh & Evan

“Joanna was a surprise photographer at our engagement and did an amazing job. She created memories we will have forever! She made us feel extremely comfortable and listened to the vision I had. The pictures came out amazing, and we’ve gotten so many compliments!”

Jackie & Chad

“Flipping through our photos made us relive all the memories and emotions from that day—which is exactly what a talented photographer achieves with their art… Our comfort and trust with her truly shines through in our photographs, as she made us feel like nothing could diminish our beautiful day.”

Ruth & Nick

“Joanna was amazing for our engagement pictures. She did a great job making us feel comfortable, and it felt like we were just hanging out together. Still some of my favorite pictures of the two of us! “

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your beautiful love story,

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