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It came, it came!

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Ahhhh, the joys of shopping for tax-deductible toys. 🙂 My Canon 50mm 1.2 has arrived, and it’s beautiful (and fits in my bag, which is amazing)!! Of course I had to test it out IMMEDIATELY and who else was there but the one and only Tico a.k.a Mr. Fluffernutter. He was quite a good subject! […]

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Long Branch Lacrosse

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I love photographing sports. When I was in high school, I used to photograph the basketball team and did have this one good shot that I really liked (even though I look at it now and notice the horrid lighting). It’s been a while since I’ve photographed high school sports and my friend Kyleigh Dooley […]

Engagements

Sarah and Stephen’s Engagement Session

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When I first met Sarah and Stephen at the Starbucks in the Jersey Garden’s Mall. I just knew that we would mesh. The two of them had such obvious chemistry between them and they were just so much fun to hang out with. Sunday’s engagement session proved true to what I saw in them as […]

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Smores!!!!

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Have I mentioned I love the summer yet?!?! Along with some fantastic patio furniture (not pictured here, haha, those are my kitchen chairs) that Rob talked the manager down 30% on the price (yessssss!!!), I knew that a firepit was a necessity in life if you have a back “yard”. Can anyone say SMORES!!!!!! Even […]

Weddings

Emily and Dae

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I had the opportunity to work with Andres Valenzuela last Saturday in upstate NJ at Emily and Dae’s wedding. Being a second shooter is always fun because its easier to spot all of the little details and moments that are happening away from the center of the action. It also lets me be a bit […]

About Vanessa Joy

Weaving together moments of intimacy and grandeur to create alluring, romantic, and moving portraits.

Vanessa Joy is a highly sought-after wedding photographer known for her stunning imagery and artistic vision. She is internationally recognized for her exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to her craft. From elegantly composed photographs to a seamless blending of timeless sophistication and modern flair, Vanessa Joy's work has captivated audiences worldwide. 

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