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rock star wedding by joy marie | avery + robert | wayfarer’s chapel wedding

joy marie — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:37:33 +0000

Avery & Robert are two amazing people who live extraordinary lives, and they brought all of that passion & love for life to their wedding day! Nothing about these two, or their wedding day, was “traditional,” but rather it was a true reflection of who they are…fun, spontaneous, 100% unique & crazy about each other. Robert is a bonafide ROCK STAR!! He’s produced for rock greats like Ozzy Osbourne, and co-founded the glam metal band, ‘Hurricane.’ Avery’s the founder of the vintage fashion company, ‘Making A Comeback.’ They couldn’t be more perfect for each other. It was a gorgeous day for their Palos Verdes Wedding at the beautiful Wayfarer’s Chapel, followed by a rockin’ reception at the swanky The Sky Room in Long Beach. What a day! Avery & Robert, thanks for allowing me to be a part of such an awesome day. ROCK ON!!

this has to be my all-time favorite cake cutting shot!

loved Avery's 50 carat vintage ring

And a big thanks to Avery’s mom, Carole, for doing such a terrific job coordinating this fabulous day, and to Jonathan Rosenson, catering manager at The Sky Room, who did a phenomenal job creating the perfect reception atmosphere for this incredible wedding!

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valencia wedding by joy marie | kim + andy | tpc valencia golf club

joy marie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:46:25 +0000

Kim & Andy are two of those special people that you sometimes cross paths with in life who leave an indelible mark on your heart. They are both warm, kindhearted and madly in love with each other! Their wedding was an AMAZING day at the gorgeous TPC Valencia Golf Club. I knew after I connected with these two for their Seattle Engagement Session that their wedding day was going to be something special! And I wasn’t disappointed. Congratulations, Kim & Andy!

Kim's mom is the best!

love this sweet moment!!

I love this kid, I think I could have done a whole blog on him in his blue Harry Potter glasses!

And a big thanks to Ashley Tearston of Floracopia for her AMAZING floral arrangements, and Mimi Flowers of Mimi Events for doing such a wonderful job planning & coordinating this beautiful day!

joy marie photography in people magazine | celebrity wedding | trump resort

joy marie — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:36:59 +0000

Here’s a little mini sneak peak of my recent celebrity wedding at the GORGEOUS Trump Resort overlooking the Pacific in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. A big thanks to People Magazine for sharing this beautiful love story; on newstands now!

joy marie photography | pacific weddings magazine | contest finalist | key west wedding

joy marie — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:43:21 +0000

I’m excited to share that an image from one of my recent weddings has been selected as a Top 10 Finalist, out of thousands of entries, for a possible full-page feature in Pacific Weddings Magazine. Now Pacific Weddings is leaving it up to the public to decide who wins the coveted feature! All it takes to vote is to click here to go to Pacific Wedding’s Blog and leave a comment that you’re voting for Joy Marie’s image, ‘Passion.’ THANKS for sharing the love…P.S….I can’t wait to share some AMAZING news in a couple of days about the celebrity wedding I shot last weekend…Unfortunately, I can’t say who it is, but stay tuned!

The gorgeous, Melorie! Pacific Weddings has entitled the image, 'Passion.'

los angeles photographer | joy marie | ambra + aaron | engagement shoot

joy marie — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:44:00 +0000

I had so much fun getting to know Ambra & Aaron during their engagement shoot. These two are sooo sweet, classy and just incredibly beautiful people! Although Ambra & Aaron are having a Nashville wedding next summer, we actually met up in Los Angeles for their engagement session. We kicked things off at the elegant Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, and then hit some of my favorite spots in Venice. Super excited for their Scarritt-Bennett Wedding next year!!

chicago wedding photographer | joy marie | meredith + jeremy

joy marie — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:45:26 +0000

I simply adore Meredith & Jeremy!! I have been eagerly anticipating Meredith & Jeremy’s Chicago wedding ever since I met up with them for their engagement session. This day was so full laughter, tears and some SERIOUS Chicago-style celebrating! The ceremony was held at the magnificent St. Michael in Old Town Parish, followed by the reception at the grand Chicago Historical Society. Meredith & Jeremy- thanks for letting me share in such an amazing day!

: love this moment Meredith and her dad shared when he first saw her

: this had to be one of the funnest receptions…ever!!

: the picture on her bouquet was Meredith’s grandmother; such a sweet way for her to be a part of their day.

: it had been raining in Chicago all week, and FINALLY the sun broke through here for the first time…a divine moment!

The band, Standing Room Only, was absolutely amazing!!

: introducing Mr. & Mrs. Zoladz!!

And a big thank you to Marilyn Frisz of Honey Bee Weddings for doing a great job coordinating this beautiful day! The band, Standing Room Only, performed at the reception, and I’m telling you, they were PHENOMENAL!!

the knot | beautiful love stories contest | shariyah + cameron

joy marie — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:43:13 +0000

Two of my favorite people in the whole world, Shariyah & Cameron, whose Santa Barbara Wedding I shot a few weeks back, are finalists in The Knot’s “Beautiful Love Stories” Contest. They’ve made it to the Top 5 Finalists out of nearly 3,000 entries! WOW!! Shariyah & Cameron are incredible people, and after you read their love story, you’ll know why! Check out their story at this link to The Knot, and if you’re moved by it, show some love and VOTE! I know you will be. I sure was! Shariyah & Cameron can receive a new vote from you everyday between now and October 7th. Let’s help ‘em win!! Congrats, Shariyah & Cameron. You deserve to win! You’ve got my vote!

spanish hills country club wedding by joy marie | kelly + lowell

joy marie — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:32:55 +0000

Kelly & Lowell’s Spanish Hills Country Club Wedding was definitely one for the memory books! It was a beautiful fairy tale wedding, complete with Kelly’s grand entrance via horse & carriage, and her “Marine in Shining Armour” awaiting his GORGEOUS bride! INCREDIBLE!! I’d been eagerly looking forward to this day since I connected with Kelly & Lowell a couple of months back for their Downtown Los Angeles Engagement Session. From the first time we met, I could tell these two really had a spark for each other, as well as a spark for life; Lowell serving his country as a Marine & Officer, and Kelly doing volunteer work in third world countries. These two are just all around great people! Both come from kind & generous families, and that made the day all the more special! Congratulations, Kelly & Lowell, and thanks for having me be a part of such a wonderful occasion! I’m so excited for our “Day After Session!”

LOVE LOVE this sweet moment with Kelly and her dad. Daddy loves his baby girl!!

Kelly is one GORGEOUS bride!

What a cutey!!

When I say Kelly & Lowell can get their GROOVE ON, I'm not exaggerating! The grand entrance was INCREDIBLE!

The whole military aspect of the wedding just made it that much more AMAZING!

Another sweet moment with Kelly and her dad...

I also want to give a BIG shout out of thanks to Sonia Hopkins of XOXO Bride, who did a masterful job of planning & coordinating this amazing day! Your work is incredible.

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a friendly visit to the joy marie blog

joy marie — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:38:37 +0000

I’ve had a few photographers & colleagues ask me what this feedjit thing is all about. It’s basically just a cool web gizmo that allows me to engage with my visitors & friends from around the world in real time. Love it!

malibu wedding photography | adamson house wedding slideshow by joy marie

joy marie — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:44:06 +0000

I know I’ve already blogged about the incredible times I’ve shared with Courtney & Andrew during their Los Angeles engagement session last Spring, followed by their amazing Adamson House Malibu Wedding, but putting together their wedding slideshow brought a BIG smile to my face, and hopefully it’ll bring one to yours too. I just love culturally-rich weddings!! Enjoy!