Stephie Joy Photography : Jacksonville and St. Augustine Florida Wedding and Lifestyle Photography » St. Augustine

Layla + Andy | Stephie Joy Photography

stephiejoy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:19:32 +0000

This weekend I get to shoot this lovely couple’s wedding! I can’t wait. I remember from the first time I met with Layla, at Starbucks (surprise), she was all smiles. And was just a sweet and easy going at their engagement session. Layla and Andy are so nice to work with. I’m so happy they picked me to shoot their awesome wedding at the Lightner Museum during the Night of Lights! It’s going to be awesome!

Victoria + Mike | Stephie Joy Photography {proposal}

stephiejoy — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:51:48 +0000

I got to shoot my first proposal! Mike contacted me a week or so before the big day to set up a surprise proposal for Victoria. She had wanted a couple session when he was in town for leave anyway, so they planned to have their session in St. Augustine the day after he got home. Little did Tori know, Mike had asked me to capture him asking her to be his wife! He wanted it to be perfect, and I don’t think it could be any more so. She was so shocked and excited…..needless to say, I may have been just as nervous. lol….

These images are very special to me because Victoria is my cousin. She and my sister grew up together not only as cousins, but also best friends. It was so amazing to see Tori get swept off her feet by this awesome guy! Here is a sneak peek…

Katie and BJ Engaged | Stephie Joy Wedding Photographer

stephiejoy — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:48:27 +0000

I first met Katie at Starbucks back in May of this year. And we hit it off first thing. She has the sweetest personality, and is always in a cheerful mood. I love every time I get to talk to her. Then I finally met BJ at The Wedding Exhibit Bridal Show in August, both seemed excited for their engagement session, and so was I. As Katie and I talked about where we would do her session, she wanted something romantic and vintage. So, we ended up in the beautiful city of St. Augustine! I always love coming down here. It’s a fun challenge to find different little places to shoot. I was so excited when we came across this little PINK house!

Love the vintage books that BJ brought for the session.

If you know me, you know I’ll always love the couples who get IN a body of water for a picture!!

I can not wait for Katie and BJ’s wedding this November!!! <3

Brett + Kelli Anniversary Rock the Dress | Stephie Joy Photography

stephiejoy — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:26:07 +0000

I met Brett and Kelli last year when I second shot their wedding at the Club Continental in Orange Park. The contacted me this year to shoot a “Rock the Dress | Couple’s Edition” for their one year anniversary. they chose the beautiful city of St. Augustine as the backdrop for their awesome images. I personally love when couple’s do sessions like this after their wedding because they are more relaxed than at the wedding (no matter how chill you may think you are). The photographer, bride and groom also get to be more creative in a two hour session than in the 30-40 minutes they may have set aside for their couples portrait on wedding day.

Their session is beautiful! so here are some of my faves…and yes scroll all the way down, because the ocean is involved.

Jill + Brent Married | Nocatee, St. Augustine Wedding Photography

stephiejoy — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:27:06 +0000

Last weekend I was able to second shoot Jill and Brent’s wedding with my friend Szarmack photography. I showed up to the new wedding venue in Nocatee Florida, Crosswater Hall to see Jill’s style was rich with gold and deep purple. It was beautiful! Very pretty to photograph. Her awesome caterer’s, D’vine Cuisine had prepared yummy meal, and had an awesome COFFEE BAR, my FAVE!! Here are a few of my favorites!

Jill’s make-up by the lovely Tracey Upson…she does a beautiful bridal look that is flawless in the photos.

LOVED her shoes!!

Coffee bar….yeah, I’m in love with coffee.

So the next set of photos are of the beautiful couple and the killer sunset we had that night. It was awesome! We fought through the bugs and sweaty heat, but I knew the images were going to be awesome. We always love when couples are open to getting the creative shots. After all these are what you are going to have to remember your day!

Congrats Brent and Jill on your wedding.

Abbey + Shawn Rock the Dress (well Abbey does, anyway)

stephiejoy — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:28:05 +0000

Abbey and Shawn got married in November of last year HERE. They wait until it was spring to do their Rock the Dress session. And may I say, this is why I think ALL couples should do a “Day After” or “Rock the Dress” session. You are relaxed, married, and ready to have fun! We went to St. Augustine and walked around the back streets. I LOVE the scenery in St. Augustine. Here are some of Abbey and Shawn’s shots from the day.

Russ + Stephanie | Stephie Joy Photography {weddings}

stephiejoy — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:57:36 +0000

The first time I met this adorable couple at Starbucks, I knew I’d love shooting their wedding. They are so in LOVE!! It’s hard not to see it when they are around each other. They planned a nice sized wedding in Ponte Vedra in April. But sometimes wedding plannning isn’t always black and white…due to some last minute changes, Stephanie called me needing to move her wedding to my next opening. Which was in a couple weeks. They cut everything that they had originally planned. But sometimes last minute planning makes for the sweetest and nice weddings. Overlooking the ocean, Stephanie and Russ got married at the Ponte Vedra Lodge and Club, in a quaint little courtyard. It was beautiful!

Congratulations Stephanie And Russ!

Camera Love | Stephie Joy Photography {fashion}

stephiejoy — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:37:02 +0000

I LOVE crafting just as much as I love photography sooooo…why not combine both? I crated these fancy little SLR camera straps, designed to be fabulous! I love fun stuff and was bored with the red and black stiff and scratchy camera strap. I wanted to dress up my camera! So this is what I came up with!

I would love one day to have photographers everywhere wearing a Stephie Joy Camera Strap! Gotta dream!

Chris + Audra | Stephie Joy Photography {love}

stephiejoy — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:05:08 +0000

I’ve known Chris for a while and just met his fiance Audra yesterday. What a great couple they make! Genuinely nice and fun shoot also! We took a little “field” trip around Jacksonville for their session. I hope you enjoy their session.

Yes, that’s air guitar. LOL..

Thanks for viewing! Check em’ out on Facebook!

Baby Olivia | Stephie Joy Photography {Newbies}

stephiejoy — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:15:27 +0000

This is baby Olivia, truly a miracle baby. After some complications during birth…she has become the sweetest most perfect little angel for mom and dad. Here are some of her shots from today.

Kiara + Greg | stephie joy photography {love}

stephiejoy — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 14:19:29 +0000

Here is a little bit from a beautiful engagement session I did before the new year. I am shooting Kiara and Greg’s wedding in May and I can’t wait! They are the sweetest couple and so in love! Here is a peek from their engage ment session.

Country Strong | Stephie Joy Photography {bridal}

stephiejoy — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:48:46 +0000

ok…I have had a vision for this shoot a while now. It’s a bridal session with a rock-n-country twist. I love how romantic and edgy the images are. The clothing/style design is by me. Hair/make-up by Faythe Mesic. Model is Mandi. Jacksonville, Florida has some great landscapes, and this location is just that. I loved all 300 images, but will limit it to 35 LOL. Here is my vision of “Country Strong”

My favorite image EVER!!!

Flower design by me…

Thank you for viewing! In the Jacksonville Area? I am available for weddings! Contact me to book. <3

Lindsey + Drew : Stephie Joy Photography {couples}

stephiejoy — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:18:31 +0000

Here are a few images from a couple’s session I did over the weekend. Lindsey and Drew met at FSU where they became teachers, and have been married over a year. They met me in St. Augustine and we walked around in the brisk evening air. Some of my faves.

Sebastian : Stephie Joy Photography {newborns}

stephiejoy — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:21:51 +0000

Here is little Sebastian. He was about 8 weeks old. We were still able to get a sleepy newborn picture, then he woke up and I got some adorable smiling pictures. He was the bast tempered little guy. And the pictures in the hat (made by me) look like he should be in a baby GAP add! I also loved his parents house and their mod decor, so I HAD to do a wide shot of mommy and baby on their cool furniture. Here are some of my faves.

Heidi + Alan = LOVE! : Stephie Joy Photography {weddings}

stephiejoy — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:34:11 +0000

A sneak peek from a beautiful wedding from last weekend at The White Room in St. Augustine, Florida. You may remember their St. Augustine engagement session from a while ago.. Check out some of my faves for now..