Your Love Story, Sealed in Sacrament and Meant for Eternity
Akron Catholic Wedding Photographer
The beauty of this day deserves to be preserved with care, so you can forever remember not only how it looked, but how it felt—sacred, joyful, and entirely yours.
Your wedding day marks the beginning of a story that reaches far beyond this moment—where sacred vows are sealed, and a lifelong adventure begins. From the stillness before the doors open to the joy that carries you into the night, each moment reflects the covenant at the heart of it all.
Rooted in Covenant.
Romantic. Dramatic.
Beloved daughter of the King first, Catholic wedding photographer since 2018 second. I have the joy of documenting faith-filled love stories—the quiet prayers, the radiant smiles, the sacred promises that begin a lifetime together.
Creating images that honor God, serve the Church, and preserve the beauty of your wedding day for generations is truly a gift.
Hi, I’m Joanie!
Winter 2025 Wedding
Tom + kayla
Joanie was the best photographer we could have at our wedding! She was supportive, encouraging, and willing to do whatever it took to get the best photos. even if it meant laying on the ground to get us with the ceiling of the Church! Thank you Joanie!"
"I am so grateful we hired JOanie!
Summer 2022 Wedding
Dan + Erin
Joanie photographed our wedding at the University of Notre Dame and we can't recommend her enough! The day of the wedding, she made sure we got all the pictures we wanted and made recommendations for poses and locations. Thank you, Joanie!"
"The final photos turned out beautiful and we love going back through them."
Summer 2023 Wedding
Sam + Hannah
Our investment was more than worth it for the photos we received, and it was great to have Joanie share in the joyous celebration of our union. We wholeheartedly recommend Joanie to anyone who would like to hire a Catholic photographer that approaches Marriage with the reverence and joy that it deserves!"
"Joanie truly went above and beyond.
Summer 2024 Wedding
Trevor + Beth
She is very respectful of the mass and it’s importance and loves capturing you in your element of celebrating your wedding."
"Joanie works diligently to make your wedding day a special day and let you focus on the important moments.
Autumn 2024 Wedding
Perry +Michaela
Excellent person to work with, her smile the whole time makes smiling in pictures too easy!
"Joanie makes the whole picture taking process very fun!
Autumn 2024 Wedding
Tristan + Rachael
There is a great focus on God and spirituality which just adds to the artfulness of her craft. She did an especially good job on our photo album book. It was high quality and we will treasure it always!"
"Joan was such a blessing to our wedding day and captured everything beautifully!
On the Blog
Themed Weddings | Why You Should Have a Wedding Theme as a Catholic
Wedding Advice
In Perfect Time | A Beautiful Birth Story
Birth Photography
Why the details Matter
Wedding Advice
While I am based in and regularly photograph Catholic weddings in Akron, Ohio, I also serve couples celebrating their covenant in Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, and throughout the United States. No matter where your sacrament takes place, I am honored to travel wherever you are called to begin this journey.
