Love Letters
Kind words from couples I've had the joy of photographing.
“Amber was our photographer for our wedding at the end of October. We cannot stress this enough, she made the entire experience absolutely amazing. She stayed extra hours, delivered preview photos quickly, and the final images were beautiful. Her team with the second photographer was incredibly professional.”
Amelia & Erich
Wedding
“A wonderful day captured in beautiful images! Amber did a great job capturing every detail at our Hollins House wedding. I've never seen such beautiful photos!”
Irina & Jared
Wedding
“I can't recommend Amber highly enough! Her photos are beautiful and she is a pleasure to work with. Professional, adaptable, caring approach with amazing results.”
Jodie & Kevin
Wedding
“Amber was incredible and so was her assistant photographer! She photographed our entire wedding weekend with quick turnaround and stunning images.”
Allie & Alex
Wedding
“Words cannot explain how awesome De Joy Photography is. Amber was an absolute pleasure to work with — budget-friendly packages, responsive communication, and willing to customize offerings.”
Leslie & Eric
Wedding
“Amber knows her stuff, she loves people, and somehow manages to be incredibly professional while still so much fun. Expert in lighting and composition with clear pose direction.”
Shannon & Mike
Wedding
“First of all, I want to call her a true artist with sheer professionalism and gifted talent, and warm heart. She masters natural light, builds comfort for camera-shy clients, and even brought props like glitter!”
Amy & Jim
Wedding
“Amber's work and personality is AMAZING! Her and Bobby photographed our wedding and I couldn't be happier! Professional, personable, and gorgeous lasting memories.”
Brittany & Neil
Wedding
“This review is a long time coming — I'd like to give 10 stars please. She was the perfect match. From our initial coffee shop meeting to problem-solving with alternative venues, her vibrant color and candid photography style was exactly what we wanted.”
Amanda & Cody
Wedding
“Amber was truly wonderful — she is fun and easy going and takes gorgeous pictures! Our engagement photos with our dog were perfect. Natural lighting and quick turnaround.”
Megan & Jeff
Engagement
“Words cannot express how amazing she is. She helped way beyond just taking pictures — finding venue locations, willing to get dirty and wet, so creative with poses and locations.”
Kerry & Victor
Wedding
“Amber was the glue to my wedding. She is not only one of the best photographers out there but she's a necessity. After searching through 40+ photographers, her detailed communication, fair pricing, and magazine-quality results made her the clear choice.”
Brittany & Kevin
Wedding
“Amber, this woman is a miracle worker! She is so talented and so amazing to work with! Her warm personality, great sense of humor, and skill managing large families make her Superwoman!”
Liana & Angelo
Wedding
“We were so lucky to find and use Amber's amazing talent. The experience from the start was fantastic — excellent communication, location scouting assistance, and large family coordination.”
Ceci & JJ
Wedding
“Amber was so amazing. She was energetic and adventurous, just like us. She made our elopement so fun! Natural couple portrayal with responsive communication and passionate approach.”
Nina & Matt
Elopement
“I truly can't recommend Amber enough. She's delightful, encouraging, and will rally even the most stubborn. Her coaching builds comfort for nervous subjects with detailed planning.”
Emily & James
Engagement
“What can I say about Amber other than she was an amazing photographer — she made me feel like a damn Disney princess. Stress relief on wedding day, vivid happy photography, and directional guidance.”
Melissa & Jeff
Wedding
“Amber was absolutely AMAZING! She is so skilled at what she does — magazine worthy photos that exceeded all expectations.”
Erika & Danny
Wedding
“Amber has been great for our engagement photo session! She's an absolute pleasure to work with — ultra-responsive with 2-minute response time, weather coordination, and Pinterest board referencing.”
Neha & Sean
Engagement
“I had a simple outdoor wedding and I can't put into words how incredible Amber was. Her easygoing approach, directional excellence, and passionate energy created moments frozen in time.”
Michele & John
Wedding
“We asked Amber to be present before our same-sex wedding ceremony at Carmel Beach. Amber is working very hard with dedicated technical equipment — you absolutely will NOT have a problem!”
Andrew & Austin
Wedding
“Amber was just AMAZING! She has the right mood and perfect personality. We highly recommend her — fun experience with results we shared with family and friends worldwide.”
Kat & Audrey
Wedding
“Amber was a phenomenal photographer — vibrant and full of energy. So creative. She captured the light perfectly with creative shoots including mirror reflections and unexpected locations.”
Jocelyn & Jason
Wedding
“We could not believe how amazing it was to work with Amber — wow! She captured the proposal perfectly with timeless colorful editing style and week-turnaround delivery.”
Olga & Roma
Proposal
“Amber was the perfect photographer for our special day! She was energetic, creative, open to our suggestions. The process was simple, the experience was fun, and the moment capture was excellent.”
Kristy & Brett
Wedding
“She photographed my wedding and I am absolutely satisfied with her work and customer service. Very kind, friendly and professional. Always punctual.”
Gracie & Mike
Wedding
“Amber is so talented! I LOVE her!! She is so amazing, and so sweet! Nonstop photos from start to finish, including organizing a beautiful backyard session.”
Zahraa & Ammar
Wedding
“Amber was amazing to work with. My fiancé and I hired Amber to take our engagement photos at Baker Beach. She builds comfort for inexperienced subjects with technical excellence and flexible planning.”
Emily & Pete
Engagement
“Amber is so fun to work with! We love her energy and enthusiasm. She is attentive, observant, professional and creative — we plan to book her again!”
Amy & Thomas
Engagement
“We couldn't be happier with our experience with Amber. Despite unexpected rainy-day weather, she adapted beautifully and captured gorgeous pictures including our family with our step-daughter.”
Lyssa & Daniel
Wedding
“Amber is phenomenal! Photography is absolutely stunning! Fun, loving, and energetic personality! She handled everything with grace and is an excellent choice.”
Jill & Terry
Wedding
“She has amazing talent and works so hard for what she obviously loves. If you have a chance give her a call!”
Addy & Nick
Wedding
“Choosing a photographer is one of the most important decisions. We definitely felt we made a fantastic decision. The engagement shoot was wonderful, and she brought two apprentice photographers at no extra charge.”
Clarisse & Andrew
Wedding
“There aren't enough words to express how much we love Amber! Her eye for color, staging, and poses is exceptional. She created fairytale-quality images and even problem-solved when a bridesmaid dress color wasn't quite right.”
Diana & Lauren
Wedding
“Amber shot my wedding in early October and she did an exceptionally wonderful job. Both my husband and I couldn't be more pleased. She captures genuine moments and incorporates the surroundings beautifully, with same-day preview delivery.”
Robert & Jeremy
Wedding
“Amber was truly amazing. She was creative, kind, hard working, positive, and truly captured every moment. Quick turnaround with next-day sneak peeks and responsive communication.”
Amanda & Jeramey
Wedding
“Amber is absolutely amazing and her passion for what she does shines through in her work. She became a friend — her team includes Bobby, and their genuine personalities made the day special.”
Shannon & Brett
Wedding
“Amber has a creative eye, an adventurous spirit, and a desire to capture genuine moments. Talented and willing to take risks — from llama farms to flower fields, she gave us the best photos together we've ever had.”
Jessica & Nicklaus
Engagement
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