Category Archives: engagement

Batavia Engagement Photography | Lisa and Derrick – preview

I headed up to Chicago-land this week. I have a few sessions scheduled, as well as plenty of time to love on my niece and nephews! This evening I met up with Lisa and Derrick for their engagement session. We had fun at the Batavia Riverwalk and also Peck Farms. I couldn’t resist posting one...

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Sarah Duke Gardens Engagement Session | Holly + Jesse

I met Holly in a unique way, a way that I have never met a bride before… I love to shop, and generally I have a good reason behind shopping trips for my wardrobe. I was out shopping for a dress to wear to a wedding that I was attending (not photographing!!) and I was...

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May 6, 2011 - 10:57 am

Deb - Joy! The puppy is like superb mini! Love you!

May 6, 2011 - 10:57 am

Deb - Joy! The puppy is like so mini! Love you!

Yates Mill Engagement Session | Raleigh Wedding Photographer

When I first met with Sarah and David, I felt as if we could talk for hours. They are such a sweet, caring couple and so in love! As all couples should, they have a lot in common, and you can tell that they love spending every moment they can together. They were also the...

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Matt + Tara | Raleigh Engagement Photographer

Isn’t Tara’s ring exquisite? Well done Matt, well done. Matt and Tara. I have waited so long to see this couple get engaged! I have known both of them for years, and was thrilled when they started dating. Actually, Matt mentioned that when they first noticed each other (but had known each other for awhile)...

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March 24, 2011 - 5:05 pm

Tosha - Smiles all around, Joy! You captured the fun and excitement, love it!

March 24, 2011 - 5:13 pm

Elizabeth - I’m in love with Matt and Tara, too! Joy, your photography, as always, is exquisite. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I think you’re one of the best photographers working in the Triangle area today. Thanks for letting me hang out. Matt & Tara, I wish you nothing but a long life together full of love and happiness!

March 24, 2011 - 5:42 pm

Karen - Stunning… Glad I saw this– it’s been awhile since I’ve been able to soak in your awesome work. Even better when it’s of a beautiful couple!

March 24, 2011 - 6:29 pm

Sarah Danaher - love it!! awesome job, Joy!

March 24, 2011 - 6:44 pm

Kelsey - Awesome job, Joy! You captured their joy perfectly! :D

March 24, 2011 - 6:44 pm

Arwyn - Beautiful photos Joy! The pictures show such joy, fun, and happiness! So happy for Matt and Tara!

March 24, 2011 - 6:54 pm

Michelle - Love the couple, love the photographer, love the pictures! I don’t think I could be happier for m & t :-)

March 24, 2011 - 9:58 pm

Sandi - Oh man, these are just so beautiful, happy, charming, creative, bright, PERFECT for those two. Joy, you did an amazing job, yet again. So proud of you. Tara/Matt, so very happy for you two. Love you guys, your sweet and precious families, and cannot wait to share in your joyous occasion. I’m invited right? I’m singing that one song…ya know. That one.

OVERFLOWING with you guys…

~San

March 25, 2011 - 1:00 am

Cindy Critchfield - Congratulations. What a great photo shoot. These pictures are fabulous. You guys make a stunning couple. So happy for you. We will have to meet Matt.

March 25, 2011 - 7:47 am

Chad - Nice…Happy for you Matt and Tara!

March 25, 2011 - 10:27 pm

Jeanna Canfield - The most beautiful engagement pictures I’ve ever seen! Amazing! I don’t know you Joy, but you’re an awesome photographer! You caught them so well! Their story, and their current joy is in these shots! Gorgeous!

March 26, 2011 - 1:54 am

Emanuel - Wow, cat de frumosi sunteti. Felicitari! Va asteptam si in Romania. Na, sa aveti si niste comentarii in limba romana :)

March 26, 2011 - 3:29 pm

Carlyn - Absolutely amazing. I love all of them — you did such a great job!

March 27, 2011 - 3:21 pm

Megan Jensen - Such happy and fun pictures. Congratulations to Tara and Matt! Wishing you all the best. Way to go, Joy!

April 13, 2011 - 9:40 am

Virgil & Sandy Truman - Thank you for sending the pictures to us! You are so special, and we pray God will bless you in your future together! Keep us “in the loop” for information!
Love you!