Joy Photo and Video

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$1,300 starting price

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John & Rachael

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Joy Photo and Video is a wedding photography and videography business that serves couples in Houston, TX, and throughout the US. This team of talented creatives is keen to capture the joy and the memories of nuptial festivities. You can look forward to your special day, documented by an experienced eye in precious keepsake imagery. A group of industry professionals saw an opportunity to better serve their clients and started Joy Photo and Video. Since then, they have expanded their reach to include team members operating throughout the US. These consummate professionals take their photography and videography services to the next level with skill, transparency, and integrity. Services available from Joy Photo and Video include engagement sessions, wedding coverage, portraiture, and more. You will be paired with an on-call Bridal Consultant who will help you each step of the way and advise on available packages. Depending on your selections, this team will provide photography, videography, drone coverage, vow and speech audio recordings, albums, and more. Your important day will be captured in vivid imagery for you to revisit in the years ahead.

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+5 years in business

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4.6

out of 5.0

202 reviews

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Reviewers had an excellent experience with Joy Photo & Video for their weddings, with photographers and videographers like Roberto, Inna, and Charles receiving high praise for their professionalism, skill, and attention to detail. The team, including staff members like Erica Shaw, was commended for their caring and dedicated approach, helping couples feel comfortable and capturing beautiful moments seamlessly. Communication, organization, and the ability to adapt to changes during the wedding day were highlighted as strengths of the team, making the experience stress-free and enjoyable for couples. Overall, the services were highly recommended for capturing special memories on the wedding day.

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Carmelo B

4/22/2025

Daniel Gortaire and JC helped my wife and I capture our wedding and they worked with us throughout the day despite random delays. They were very attentive and helpful with pointing things out during our the videos/photos. They were overall a pleasure to work with.

Chris A

4/21/2025

Our team was absolutely amazing. Very patient and made me feel confident!

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Sarika K

4/15/2025

Both Jesse and I loved how amazing both Erica Shaw and our photographer and videographer Sabrina were. Erica took the time to schedule a Zoom and went over my timeline, and I could see how much she cared about making sure we got the pictures we wanted . She was caring and was a lot of fun and felt comfortable with her immediately. I'm so glad to have used joy video and they matched me with 2 loving & caring people 💗 would highly recommend

Caitriana E

4/02/2025

This team was just as excited about our wedding as we were. They made capturing the day seamless and were extremely professional and obviously well priced. I highly recommend!

Susanne M

4/01/2025

Our photographer was Roberto, who was amazing. He took a ton of time arranging us and our guests in the group photos to make sure everything looked perfect. He spent a lot of time adjusting lighting, the veil, the dress, etc. He was incredibly sweet, professional, and clearly very experienced. I’m very happy with my experience with Roberto and Joy Photography! Highly recommend!

Celeste L

3/31/2025

I had the pleasure of having Inna as my photographer & Verve as my videographer capturing my special day in NY. They were such a pleasure to work with and super kind. They would help me fix my veil and dress to get the perfect shots. They were so kind and patient with my groom and I and as well as our guests. They were professional and made me feel so at ease on such a happy day filled with excitement. From the start they have lots of communication with a person via zoom and the phone. I had the pleasure of having someone help me create a realistic timeline for the photographer and videographer. They are very thorough and are quickly to answer any questions. I’ve had a great experience.

Kyley T

3/30/2025

I am very unhappy with my exprience, Photographer and Videographer. I got the 6 hour photo and video for Joliet, IL. My orignal photographer got sick and they called in a replacement. She had no idea what she was doing and myself as the bride had to tell her what I wanted AND specified in the forms, I didn’t even get the most important photo of me, the groom and our children. On top of that, a lot of my photos were messed up and she didn’t care to point out to fix this or that on my posture/makeup/hair etc. Luckily photoshop helped a little bit, which is the only great thing out of this package. I also decided to buy the RAW video so I could have my ceremony video. My photographer was in the way while my party walked down the aisle. My videoprahper and photographer were talking through my whole ceremony!!!!!!! I can’t even express how angry this makes me, you can barely hear our vows over them talking. I paid 300$ for this. I can’t get that moment back and I think it’s so rude they did that. Also Videographer hit on my maid of honor most of the reception, super unprofessional. I honestly would not refer anyone to use this company for at least illinois.

3/28/2025

Our photographer Charles & videographer Daniel did an AMAZING job at tell my husband and I how to pose and what to do. They were very patient with my crazy family and also made sure to capture everything that was wanted

Jerry J

3/25/2025

They were absolutely amazing!! I was hesitant in the beginning but they made the process so easy. From the initial phone call to describe the process to the day of. They were very clear and open to any questions I had. The photographer and videographer I had worked so well together and made sure they captured everything I wanted. I highly recommend using Joy Photo & Video. I can't wait to get my pictures and video back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tia F

3/24/2025

Joy photo and video were extremely professional and flexible. We had the best experience with their service. They captured some of our sweetest moments such as the reading of the vows and the first look with my dad. I have nothing but the kindest things to say and I highly recommend. Thank you for making our day so special.

Courtney L

3/24/2025

Amazing experience for us! We took a chance with Joy and couldn’t be happier. You have to be okay with any photographer or videographer and maybe we were just lucky, but we were well taken care of!

Alexandra F

3/16/2025

One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was to choose Joy Photo and Video to document our day. They were the most wonderful people and captured everything we wanted and more that day! They communicated thoroughly throughout the planning process, including a detailed list of what photos we want and calls to discuss logistics of the day. The team was able to come up to Sedona for our wedding no problems, and were prompt to put starting time. Katy our photographer was an absolute pleasure-even the guests raved of how sweet she was! The photos she captured are magical, and she made sure to capture a lot of candid moments as we requested. What’s great is it didn’t feel like there was ever a camera nearby/in my face, so we are natural and at ease in our photos. Sean the videographer is amazing! He was so fun, and also had a drone for our epic mountain views that day. We cannot wait to see the finished video as we know it’ll be fantastic. We only had the team for 6 hours, but my goodness did they use the time efficiently! We had all the moments captured that we wanted, plus so many more. Do yourself a favor and hire Joy Photo for your photographer/videographer team!

3/12/2025

We are beyond thrilled with the photography and videography services at our wedding! The team was incredibly talented, capturing every special moment with such creativity and attention to detail. They were professional, friendly, and made us feel so comfortable throughout the day. Thank you for preserving our memories so beautifully! Shout out to Leo and Mario!

Faith S

2/11/2025

Chris was our photographer for our wedding in Orlando, FL and he was amazing! Working with joy photo and video has been a breeze and they made the process so easy. I can't wait to get our photos!

Carmen Z

2/07/2025

DONT DO IT , communication is poor with this company. My husband and I are very disappointed and sad because the pictures that we received could have been done better and better quality and not all of the pictures that we REQUESTED on our shot list were taken which were the ones we MOST WANTED. The photographer wasn’t all that friendly or directive during pictures. We gave it a 2 star review because our videographer was nice and we are hoping to get a decent wedding video other than that it would have been a 1 star. We tried addressing this with Josh and there seems to be little to no concern about our complaints. Over all go with someone else.

Catherine O

2/06/2025

Great value and beautiful pictures. The photographer and videographer were amazing. They did everything to make sure we had fun and enjoyed our special day 🤍

Sarah S

2/05/2025

Joy Photo & Video were amazing! From booking, to the details in between, the photographer at our wedding, and the delivery of our photos, they have been so easy to work with!

Ada E

1/27/2025

Joy Photo and Video met all of my expectations! Josh was so great to work with for timeline and consultations! Will was our photographer and Shane was our videographer! They were both so incredible and had no problem with wearing a mask since I’m immunocompromised. Aside from their amazing personalities, their work was also just as incredible! Will did amazing at capturing intimate moments and Shane was just as on top of it! I also really appreciated that they worked so well together and were professional. The editing team at Joy was absolutely wonderful as well and did an impeccable job with our photos. I am so happy we found you guys and will happily pass word around to other couples. Thank you for capturing our day so beautifully.

Maranda B

1/24/2025

We couldn't have been happier with Joy Photo and Video at our wedding! Glenn Gross was our photographer and he captured so many memorable moments throughout the day that we will always cherish. When we received our media I came across a photo of my father kissing me on the cheek during the bride and father dance, which will forever be a cherished moment between us. I'm very thankful and astonished that this moment was captured! Derralyn Morgan was our videographer and he captured so many moments that will always be remembered. He not only captured our entire wedding, but also coordinated with us to get every special moment that we desired. He also sent us a preview video highlight until we received the offical video highlight from Joy Photo and Video. I would recommend this company to all my family and friends!

Kamylah W

1/10/2025

I enjoyed my time with Joy. We had several planning conversations, they covered every detail of my photo and video desires, they were punctual, transparent, and communicated well. I am VERY much a detailed person, and I painstakingly asked for specifics in my videos and they did just what I asked. I would book them again if I needed to!

Daniela L

1/01/2025

Amazing service and communication! We got such beautiful pictures and video for our awesome day! Our photographer and videographer were so kind and flexible to the changes of the day. We were so happy with every aspect of this service!

Zoe C

1/01/2025

I am utterly disappointed in the photos and service that we revived from Joy Photo and Video. Our photographer (Kaleb) did not meet our expectations as a photographer. I had a zoom meeting with him prior to our wedding day to help me feel more comfortable and went over what I expected on the day of such at helping pose individuals especially for portraits and family photos. Unfortunately, there was no direction from him; he was extremely lackadaisical and unmotivated on the day. We got the photos back there are large gaps/spacing in the group photos, some people are covered up to where they are just heads peeking over shoulders, some of them were out of focus, some of the portraits the wind was blowing and people's hair are messy. There was no mention of helping fix hair or reposition my dress. I was also upset that for the First Look, the photographer didn't catch my husbands reaction but mine? Some of the photos, the background is so BRIGHT-- the edited version looked worse. I was so devastated that I just let them sit on my computer, I did't want to look at them. I'm in tears. I thought this was going to be a great experience but I am gravely heartbroken by the quality of our photos and the lack of care by our photographer.

Lexie S

12/31/2024

I loved using Joy photo and video and used both of their services. The people they sent out were super nice, arrived early, and were easy to work with. I am also satisfied with the media I got back. I recommend for weddings.

Jasmin Z

12/27/2024

Melissa and Delaney were awesome! Super nice and professional!

Evelyn H

12/26/2024

Great communication. Loved being able to have all my pictures. Not just the editted ones. The video was amazing. I cry every time I see it. They did an amazing job. The photographer and videographer were able to tell us what to do and get some great shots.

Angella L

12/26/2024

This review is for Delaney! Delaney was an amazing videographer. So hard working and had lots of great feedback while shooting our wedding in Sausalito, Ca. She took the lead and initiative for this day like a videographer should as weddings are fast moving with many working parts. Joy Photo and Video is lucky to have her. We had plenty of beautiful photos and our highlight video came out amazing. I can’t stop watching it! lol.

Alexis T

12/23/2024

This vendor was amazing and made my wedding dreams come true. I never thought I would have this experience and Joy Photographer was prompt kind and easy to communicate with

Nur D

12/13/2024

I think this is a next level up of hiring your brother as a photographer. The photographer was mediocre. He’s nice but he doesn’t have the shot ideas like the actual professionals. My maid of honor had to step in and help direct the photo. I have a long train on my dress, he didn’t even check or fix the train for the couple shots. My daughter performed a song during the wedding and we only have 1 picture of her. Scheduling is a nightmare. Instead of talking to someone, they kept on sending a calendar invite that is 2 weeks out. Their photoshop skill is horrible. My daughter has a cross eye now. And they can’t even out my son’s skin tone. And the best part, I don’t think they QV their job. Who would send a picture of a kid with cross eye. They were suppose to just remove a bug bite on her eye. So yeah you get what you pay for I guess.

Vanessa C

12/09/2024

Hands down just amazing service!!!! We had a few hiccups on our wedding day but it all came together beautifully!! Truly thankful for my photographer Dariush and our videographer Jamie they both were great wish I could do it again just to recreate a spectacular day! Thank you both for rolling with the punches with us. Dwayne & Vanessa Holland!!

Jarden B

12/09/2024

Joy was amazing!! So professional, friendly, and ready to communicate to best serve you in any way possible!! 10/10 experience. My photographer was also very amazing and professional!

Morgan N

12/05/2024

Absolutely amazing team! We had them for the wedding and the directions were clear and they let us enjoy our special day!

Alyssa G

12/02/2024

I hired joy photo and video to video-graph my wedding and they were awesome and affordable!!! My videographer was changed very last minute but it was all Gods plan because he showed up and showed out!! Timothy Chang and his assistant were awesome. Timothy told us different poses and choreography that really made all the difference (I’m so awkward 🤣) we even made a TikTok getting ready and he was so dedicated he got in the room with us and was able to film the behind the scenes lol. I just got my videos back today (highlight reel and a 30 minute documentary) and I can’t even fathom how in love I am with them!!! Out of all my vendors I rounded up, joy photo and video had me the most excited!! Perfect video to show our kids when we have them :)

Shannan R

11/29/2024

I really cannot say enough good things about Kim and how our wedding photos turned out!! My (now) husband and I loved having Kim be part of our special day. She was such a joy to work with and was so happy to try and accommodate our requests. She made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera and captured everything we were looking for. Honestly the raw photos before they got edited we're beautiful enough to use and I think that just shows how talented she really is!! If we were still living in Ohio, she would certainly become our family's photographer! Even several of our family and friends commented on how wonderful she was to work with. I also love the way Joy Photography edited our photos. We couldn't be happier with the final result!!!

Miriam K

11/29/2024

We absolutely loved working with joy photo. I was hesitant at first not being able to pick my photographer, however they match us with James and I couldn't have picked a better one if I tried! He was so kind and patient and listened to exactly what we wanted and followed our shot list to a T! Everyone I spoke to at joy photo was delightful and they kept in constant contact with me throughout the process!

Shireen F

11/23/2024

Joy Photo ended up being such a great choice for our wedding photography and videography. Daniel Kirkendall was our videographer and he did such an amazing job. He understood our style and what we were looking for and when it came to execution he exceeded our expectations. Thanks to Daniel, we have a wedding video that will last a lifetime. Thank you!

Perla G

11/12/2024

They were awesome. We were not disappointed at their work. From the communication, being on time, being patient, and further more. We definitely would love to have them all over again.

Courtney G

11/11/2024

We had the most wonderful experience with Joy Photo and Video. Super organized, professional, and wonderful quality photos. We are so happy with our experience, from beginning to end, and would recommend over and over again!

Citlaly R

11/11/2024

5 stars Great help! Mario and Tory were very organized and did good work on directing pictures. Very respectful and were alert for any special moments

Jhonny L

10/31/2024

It was literally a joy to work with Joy Photography. From the planning to the actual day of the wedding, it was clear they cared about making sure we got everything the way we wanted. Kelli (the photographer) was very helpful and amazing (went above and beyond). Shout out to the rest of the team as well that made the process smooth and enjoyable: Marc Antony, Josh, and Jordan. We're going through the photos now and looking forward to getting the final photos and videos. Amazing work all around.

Ainsley A

10/30/2024

Ginka was our wedding photographer and she was amazing! Helped make the day stress free :) I would recommend appointing a family member to help coordinate family pictures for the big day, though.

Ashley L

10/29/2024

Shanae was great on our wedding day. She was so understanding and was keeping us on track with our photos

Eric L

10/27/2024

Yeti and George were the videographer and photographer for my wedding and they made it a very smooth experience and were excellent in directing us and getting incredible photos and videos. I would highly recommend both of them for any event. They both communicated with us so well before and during the wedding and made the whole process very easy.

Judy C

10/23/2024

Joy photo was amazing honestly so smooth! They always kept me in the loop and made it stress free! Even when I was forgetful about things because of how busy our wedding was they always was accommodating. I would use them again don’t hesitate book them I’m gonna refer my other friends as well! Charles was my videographer he was awesome!

Jessica C

10/22/2024

Photographers Michael and Co and videographer Andres did an amazing job at my wedding. They were very patient and friendly and funny. Great personalities and were very helpful and mindful in helping us capture the best memories of our special day.

Reyel R

10/18/2024

I had the absolute best photographer he was very professional and knowledgeable. He was helpful in guiding us in different poses. Would definitely recommend

Kelsey K

10/18/2024

I had a wonderful experience with Joy Photo! The planning was easy, the photography staged the exact poses I wanted, and the finished products were stunning! It was everything I’d hoped it would be!

Kayla P

10/15/2024

We had a wonderful experience with joy photo and video! Our photos turned out beautifully and they were amazing to work with.

Taylor G

10/15/2024

Hunter was great and made us feel so comfortable! He accepted our quirky photo requests and we had so much shooting with him. Joy Photo and Video was very informative along the way. Can't wait to see all of the amazing photos he took!

Letrice S

10/12/2024

Excellent!! Thank you Lauren!!

Najeaa P

10/12/2024

I attended my aunts wedding and this wonderful crew (Lauren and Yeti) were the photographers. They did an amazing job capturing all the wonderful moments!

Lamonte W

10/12/2024

Outstanding Lauren was outstanding excellent work

Crystal M

10/09/2024

Joy photos was really great. They were responsive and answer all my questions. The photographer and videographer were very kind and had fun energy. They made me feel comfortable and were flexible.

Keegan m

10/08/2024

We recently used this vendor in Detroit. The "kids" they sent to do our photos were polite, but did a horrible job. I am so disappointed with my photos. The few edited ones I got are so bad I can only imagine what the rest of the photos look like that were not edited. Don't waste your money use a different r company

Lexie B

10/08/2024

The Knot photographer and videographer did amazing! We got so many compliments on our photos but also throughout the night! They captured so many special moments without making a scene.

Angie S

10/05/2024

Great communication and professional! Had a great experience and excited to see our video!

Brooke R

10/01/2024

Three days before my wedding Adrian reached out to schedule a time to chat to talk about the details of my big day. He was extremely pleasant and professional on phone. On the day of Adrian arrived on time and got right to work, capturing moments with my bridal party and the makeup artist. As the day went on Adrian made sure to capture the “must have shots.” At one point in the evening I forgot about the family photos and Adrian reminded me and I was so glad that he did! I would’ve been devastated if they weren’t pictured in the wedding album. Adrian was amazing! It was an absolute pleasure working with him! I am so happy that he captured my special day.

Daniel C

10/01/2024

Joy Photo is a great experience and a great deal. Pisha was our photographer and Daniel was our videographer. They were both professional, on time, and got great shots of me and my wife. I highly recommend Joy Photo and Video for your wedding memory needs!

Liz L

9/30/2024

Bryce and Derralyn were amazing! I can’t say enough about these. Even with terrible weather and too many chefs in the kitchen they workers their magic and made it happen! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I recommend and will use these two again for other big events in our lives! Thank you guys! Y’all rocked!

Amy N

9/29/2024

I first heard of Joy Photography when they did the headshots for my realtor job, so I decided to use them for my simple barn wedding with close friends and family. I was so happy with how everything turned out. They were super prompt, showed up right on time, and really took the time to talk to me and my husband beforehand. It meant a lot that the photographer made the effort to get to know what we wanted to make the day feel special. My husband and I already had kids and never did the whole wedding thing before, so it was really nice to finally have it commemorated in such a beautiful way. The photos were perfect. It was nice.

San Juanita S

9/29/2024

Felicia was awesome and professional at her job. Was a pleasure to work with her. Made us feel real comfortable!!!!!!! Great job!!!!!

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