Joy Marie Photography

Oviatt Penthouse Wedding - Amee + Mark

Amee & Mark were so incredibly sophisticated & elegant!! They couldn't have possibly chosen a more fitting location to glam it up for their wedding than the Oviatt Penthouse.  These two are such kind and beautiful people, and they were up for just about any crazy idea I could come up with....whether that meant posing by the toilet (bet you can't find that shot), or lying down on the bar in her wedding dress...I love that!  I knew we were going to have some fun after they were game for lying in some alleys for their engagement shoot!

uh la la...the oh so gorgeous, Amee!

the painting that originally inspired Amee to have her wedding at the Oviatt Penthouse...

I love this hand-off after Amee's dad walked her down the aisle...

It tried to rain a little before the ceremony, so we played around inside the penthouse...all I can say is....Amee & Mark + Oviatt Penthouse = Some Crazy Glamourousness!!!

strike a pose!

proceeds from the deco h2o for their guests went towards a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of buildings like the Oviatt Penthouse.

uh oh...watch out now!

Congrats, Amee & Mark! You two take Super Glam & Sophistication to a whole new level! Good choice on an Oviatt Penthouse Wedding for such an incredible day!! It was a perfect match! I'm so anxious to share more! Stay tuned...

16th Birthday Celebration...Things Have Changed!

I shot a 16th birthday party this past weekend. Let's just say "Sweet 16" birthday celebrations aren't what they were when I was a teenager. I can't wait to share more from this colorful night.

Kyoto Hotel Wedding Slideshow - Diane + David

Here's the Slideshow from one of the funnest weddings I've done this year at the Kyoto Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles!! I just had to share it! Congrats, Diane + David and thanks for such a memorable day! Click the pic to see it!

Charisse + Anthony - Los Angeles Shoot

I just love Charisse & Anthony!! I wasn't able to shoot their wedding, but I was so excited to connect with them in LA for a shoot close to their One Year Anniversary....let's call it a YEAR AFTER SHOOT!! Charisse and I met more than 10 years ago, and I'm so happy for her & Anthony and their beautiful blended family!!

The "K" Family

I first met the Kleineahlbrandt Family 3 years ago when mom, Cathy, contacted me about a maternity shoot when she and husband, Trevor were expecting Karl. Fast forward a few years, and a few shoots later...I recently had the privilege of photographing Cathy just before she had a beautiful baby girl, and again a few weeks after Anna was born; what a cutey!! This is a wonderful family, even if I still can't pronounce their last name!! It's been great to be a part of their journey growing a family, while Trevor serves our country as a high-ranking Marine. I wanted to share a few from our recent sessions...

beautiful, Baby Anna!!

Dana Point Wedding - Danielle + Colin

I've already mentioned how much I've been looking forward to Danielle & Colin's wedding since shooting their engagement earlier this year. Their wedding day did not disappoint! It was a spectacular day in Dana Point with the ceremony at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, and a gorgeous reception at Colin's mother's private estate in San Juan Capistrano.  I just love this couple!!

is this an ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS bride or what?!?

a little photo booth action!

love this moment during the reception with Danielle being twirled by her brother...

My FAVORITE (and my husband's too)...hmmm...must be the composition :)

the reception at Colin's parent's estate...breathtaking!





Congratulations, Danielle & Colin! Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your incredible wedding day.  I'm so happy for you guys, and excited to show you the rest of the wedding pics!

Lisa + Tim - Sunset Plaza Engagement

I'm off to a wedding in just a few minutes, but I wanted to post a quick sneak peek from Lisa & Tim's recent engagement shoot at their beautiful home high in the hills above Sunset Boulevard. I'm shooting their wedding this Sunday at the Ojai Valley Inn. That's two weeks in a row in the incredible city of Ojai! Love it!!

meet the ringbearers for Sunday's wedding...aren't they gorgeous!!



Lisa & Tim, can't wait for Sunday! See you in Ojai!!

Amee + Mark - Oviatt Penthouse Wedding

Just wanted to share a glimpse of Amee + Mark's super glam wedding at the Oviatt Penthouse in Downtown Los Angeles. 1920's vintage meets 21st Century glam. Just a peek, but more to come...


Congrats, Amee + Mark!! Can't wait to share more! Enjoy Cabo!