You don't have to love being in front of the camera.
I know what it feels like to feel awkward in front of the camera...
Honestly? I get it.
I've never been the person who walks into a room and instantly gets noticed.
But I've always been the person who notices.
The little laughs. The quiet moments. The tiny details most people miss.
I'm Joy, a family, newborn, and small wedding photographer based in Sparwood, serving Fernie, and Crowsnest Pass.
My goal isn't to make you look like someone else. It's to help you forget about the camera long enough to just be yourselves, whether that means your kids running wild, your dog needing extra time to warm up, or your partner admitting they actually had fun.
Photography became personal after losing my dad. The photos we have of him aren't perfect, but they mean everything to me. They remind me why the everyday moments matter.
Because at the end of the day, I want you to look at your photos and think:
"That was us"
"Joy was so wonderful to work with from beginning to end!
My husband and I have never taken professional photos and were super nervous about the process but Joy made it feel so natural and comfortable!.... "
Shai
"....... My partner and I felt a little unprepared ourselves as we didn’t have any key poses in mind for our photos, however our unpreparedness didn’t even phase Joy as she let her creativity soar already having ideas in mind! She was such a blast to work with creating the most beautiful photos I think my fiancé and I have yet to date! Joy was even understanding of our crazy hyper dogs as she even got some more than adorable shots with our little fur family!
Working with Joy was an absolute pleasure and we would happily work with her in a heartbeat! Her warm smile, attention to detail and her wonderful personality definitely made the experience that much more special! ☺️"
-Angelica.