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Layla + Andy | Stephie Joy Wedding

stephiejoy — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:27:22 +0000

Layla and Andy Night of Lights wedding at the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine florida. LOVED this couple….Layla is one of the sweetest brides ever!!

Adam and Miranda Podlesh | Stephie Joy Photography

stephiejoy — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:14:06 +0000

To start, this wedding is very special to me. Miranda is one of my best friends from high school. I love her! We always had the best times and what I love most of all, is making her laugh. I’m such a goofball and always cracked us up. We had the silliest inside jokes (of which I will not bore you). Miranda is one of those friends who is so re-freshing to be around, with her positive outlook on most situations. I love being around her and I’m glad we kept in touch up to today. I was so excited when she asked me to shoot her wedding. I loved being a part of her special day she married Adam. I’m so glad to see her happy, even if Adam’s job did take her all the way to Chicago!

I can’t wait for the next steps in her and Adam’s life and wish the best for their new family.

location: One Ocean Resort & Spa

Katie and BJ | Stephie Joy Photography

stephiejoy — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:45:46 +0000

Katie and Bj were married last November at First Baptist Jacksonville downtown with their reception at the Bank of America Skyline Restaurant. With Katie being one o my all-time favorite brides, her wedding was a great close to my 2011 wedding season. Thank you Kelley’s Bloom Room for the beautiful flowers!

Rock n Roll Engagement & Bridal Shoot | Stephie Joy Photography

stephiejoy — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:29:26 +0000

Models: Bri and Fish

Hair Makeup: Faythe Mesic with the Glam Team

Tattoo Bling: Faythe Mesic

Venue: The Keeler Property

Dress: The White Magnolia

Cinematographer: Bernardo Santana

Layla + Andy Sneak Peek | Stephie Joy Photography

stephiejoy — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:28:50 +0000

Ashely + Brandon Wedding Sneak Peek | Stephie Joy Photography

stephiejoy — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:06:46 +0000

Coming soon to the blog….Ashely and Brandon’s Club Continental wedding.

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…

Dayari + Joel | Stephie Joy Photography | Orlando Wedding

stephiejoy — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:58:15 +0000

I was so excited to be able to shoot Dayari and Joel’s Orlando wedding in October. Even though, I didn’t meet them until the day of the wedding, it was still so easy shooting them! As you can tell, they are very photogenic and VERY sweet couple! I enjoyed being a part of their beautiful day.

Reception location: Portofino-Bay-Hotel

Ceremony location: Knowles Memorial Chapel

Christy and Edward | Stephie Joy Photography | Palm Valley Gardens

stephiejoy — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:45:04 +0000

Christy and Edward were married at the beautiful Palm Valley Gardens October 28, 2011. I loved all Christy’s details and the cake was amazing by Metro Custom Cakes. She looked gorgeous! Not to mention her drool-worthy Louboutin shoes! Flawless make-up by Faythe Mesic!

A Breaking Dawn Wedding | Bella and Edward | Stephie Joy Photography

stephiejoy — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:37:38 +0000

It’s finished!! I have been planning this editorial forever! Pretty much since I first read Breaking Dawn have I been wanting to see Bella and Edward get married….Last year I also did a fun twilight shoot just for kicks. And now I have finally completed Bella and Edward’s wedding! I will say it is “inspired” by the actual book characters, with some details from the 5 second movie trailer that came out in September. I had a blast planning all the little details that went into this editorial. Even using some pieces from my personal collections…

I had the pleasure in working with some great wedding vendors in Jacksonville, Florida.

Hair/Make-up: Faythe Mesic with Glamor Bride

Wedding Dresses: Bridals and More | 904.434.6627 | Casablanca Style #s 1955 and 1831 (awesomely sweet ladies at this shop!!)

Tuxes: Black Tie Formals

Cake: Sugar Rush Confections (also super awesome couple!! with awesome skills)

Flowers: Bold Blooms (never lets me down with awesome floral design)

Invitations: Heather O’Brien Design (Love her designs)

Calligraphy: Calligraphy by Cami

Apples: Megan Elise

Rentals: G&G Weddings & Events 904.318.4334

Models: Rebecca and Stephen (I couldn’t thank you enough!)

….Super awesome giveaway contest launches tomorrow (October 7, 2011)

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

Michael and Megan Engaged! | Stephie Joy Photography

stephiejoy — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:16:43 +0000

So this little couple is close to my heart. Megan is marrying my cousin Michael next May! For their engagement session, we got the privilege of the VIP treatment at Everbank Field. Both Megan and Michael are big sports fans so Megan pulled some strings and we were able to get into the stadium for part of their session! We went all around from the skyboxes to the field. It was exciting to be in the stadium when no one else was. Except, did I mention the players were there for practice? Ok….we only saw them in passing but it was still cool! We got some pretty awesome images despite the rain in the beginning of our time together.

The sunset, thanks to the rain beforehand, was amazing! It kept changing by the minute. Turning into a spectacular show….We could not have gotten luckier for this session! From VIP, NFL treatment to an amazing fire-filled sunset, Megan and Michael will have amazing pictures to remember forever! <3 I cannot wait for their wedding at Crosswater Hall in Nocatee, Fl.

Congratulations on your engagement you two, and I love y’all! <3

Amanda + Joel | Stephie Joy Weddings Orange Park Club Continental

stephiejoy — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:28:18 +0000

Amanda and Joel…..from the first time I met Amanda at Panera Bread with her super sweet mom, I knew we were perfect for each other! haha….Meaning we had so much in common. Everything we talked about was so fun; I could not wait for her wedding! Amanda has the best personality….from our bridal meeting at Panera, to her Club Continental wedding, Amanda’s personality was very addicting and beautiful! She laughed the whole day and was radiant throughout. I loved all the silly faces she would make, and how the chemistry between she and Joel was so great.

We had some down time before the ceremony, so in lue of a “first look”, I suggested a “first touch”…It was so exciting! The couple talked a little, but I think she was so excited, Amanda couldn’t say much. But after Joel left, she teared up from all the emotion…The moment was beautiful!

May I say, Metro Custom Cakes out-did themselves with the yummy cakes! And yes, that is a giant Kit Kat Bar cake. “Break me off a piece of that please!!!” The music at this wedding was so amazing! Jason with Footloose Entertainment played everything from Michael Jackson, to Journey, to The Backstreet Boys….haha I couldn’t help but dance myself. Like I said Amanda and I were made for each other.

Congratulations Amanda and Joel! You two are perfect for each other and I’m excited for y’all and your new life together! <3 sjp

Jayme + Rob | Stephie Joy Weddings

stephiejoy — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:17:22 +0000

From a recent wedding at Deerwood Country Club….with a few of my favorite colors..gray and pink!

And Jayme’s dress….Favorite!!!

And may I say I just LOVE peonies…so much about Jayme and Rob’s wedding was so beautiful! Enjoy more of their beautiful day.

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.