Wedding and Family Photographer Central Illinois and beyond

  • Wedding accessories on a pink surface, including white heels with pearl embellishments, a bouquet of white calla lilies, a Miss Dior perfume bottle, a pearl and gold necklace, a pair of pearl earrings, a black jewelry box with a ring and earrings, and a wedding program with photos of a couple.

  • A priest conducting a wedding ceremony at a church altar with wedding couple and guests observing.

  • A bride and groom are about to kiss under a veil outdoors with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

  • Bride in wedding dress with sunglasses laughing with her hand on her chest, on a bus surrounded by wedding guests in formal attire and sunglasses, some holding glasses and phones, celebrating a wedding.

  • A bride and groom stand in a gazebo, holding hands and facing each other, surrounded by greenery and decorated with white and red drapes for a wedding.

  • A black and white photo of a couple looking into each other's eyes, with the man gently holding the woman's face.

Hey, I’m Joseph

Black and white photo of a man with glasses sitting on a couch, holding a camera in his right hand, looking down at it.

Behind the camera for seven years and counting

capturing all the moments that matter the most

Testimonials

  • Maria

    “Joseph did an amazing job. I found him on google and booked him for our small ceremony, in our backward. I was nervous at first, but Joseph had two phone calls with me to align our ideas and ease my mind. He was SUPER professional and fast with delivering photos (got them back the day after the ceremony, even though he had a week to deliver them). Couldn't recommend him enough!!”

  • Rachel

    "We truly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding! Joseph was an absolute dream to work with—friendly, professional, and incredibly organized from start to finish. He made us feel completely at ease on such an important day and managed to capture every special moment so beautifully. One of the things that impressed us most was how quickly we received our photos—they came back in no time, yet the quality was nothing short of amazing. Every image felt authentic, emotional, and full of life. We would hire Joseph a hundred times over and can’t recommend him enough to anyone looking for a talented, dependable, and genuinely wonderful photographer!"

  • Brian

    “Joseph crushed it!! We couldn't have asked for a smoother and more enjoyable photography experience. He picked out a great location for our family photo shoot. He worked great with the smaller children. He mixed up the photo shoot between formal poses, fun and lighthearted poses, as well as a mix of stunning candid shots. Most importantly the quality of the pictures is terrific! Thank you for the awesome family memories! I would highly recommend Joseph - his photography is incredible!"

  • Ellen

    “Joseph was organized, professional, and easy to work with! He did a great job of scoping out some gorgeous locations for our wedding photos and captured the joy of the day so beautifully. We were so happy with the quality of our photos and with the quick turnaround when he returned the edited photos to us. I highly recommend J Photography and hope we'll be able to work with him on other photo projects in the future!”

  • Sophie

    “Joseph was absolutely amazing as our wedding photographer! From start to finish, he exceeded all of our expectations. He was punctual, professional, and brought a fun, easygoing energy to our special day. We were looking for someone who could naturally capture the little moments that make a wedding so memorable, and Joseph delivered beyond what we could have imagined. Joseph has a unique ability to work discreetly, capturing all the important shots without ever drawing attention or disrupting the flow of the day. This is exactly what we were hoping for. Joseph was a joy to work with, and we couldn’t be happier with the beautiful memories he helped create. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer who can perfectly capture the essence of their big day!”

  • Kaitlyn

    “Joseph was great! He captured our engagement shoot exactly how we envisioned. He helped to guide us with poses so we weren’t awkward-looking, and he got the photos back to us quicker than any other photographer I’ve ever worked with. Very fun to work with!”

  • Beth

    “Joseph was great to work with. He responded to messages quickly and thoroughly. We asked for numerous specific photos and he captured every moment with professionalism and a creative touch. He took a lot of the stress out of our special day!”

  • Emma

    “Finding a good photographer was really important for my family because having pictures to capture our son’s memories; newborn, baptism, etc. was very important. These were moments we’d never be able to recreate with our son. Joseph captured them beautifully, the giggles, the tears, and the ordinary - bath time. He was professional, knowledgeable, and fun. I couldn’t recommend someone better!”

  • Alex

    “Joseph shot our engagement and did a great job capturing the moment! He was very flexible and easy to work with from start to finish, and had a very quick turn around on the photos so we could begin sharing them with family and friends! I would definitely recommend Joseph to anyone!” - Alex

  • Jenny

    “Joseph did a wonderful job taking our wedding pictures. Excellent professionalism, communication and quality of work. We were extremely happy with J Photography and his work.”

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