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!
Summer 2026 Wedding
Andrew & Claire Ertle
She paid wonderful attention to detail, had beautiful ideas, and captured so many fun, spontaneous moments! She also did a wonderful job listening to our requests and ideas. We will treasure our pictures for years to come! Thank you so much, Joan! :)"
"Joan did Such an amazing Job on our engagement and wedding photos!
Summer 2026 Wedding
Matthew & Molly Smith
She is an amazing faith-based photographer that guided us along the way. She truly focuses on Jesus and the Sacrament of Marriage. You would be making a good choice working with Joan to document your beautiful Christian wedding."
"Joan helped my wife and I throughout the entire wedding planning process.
Spring 2026 Wedding
Hugo & Emily Medrano
From the beginning, she approached our wedding day with reverence and creativity. She was extremely professional in all of our communication and especially the day of our wedding. Her attention to detail and skill as a photographer is amazing. We were stunned and delighted by our wedding album when we received it. I cannot recommend her highly enough!"
"Joan was an absolute delight!
Spring 2026 Wedding
Justin & Annie Flack
She makes it fun and really captured all the meaningful moments!!! It means a lot to have a photographer who prays for you and with you (doing Lectio Divina with her was amazing!!!) Thank you for all your hard work, Joan!!!"
"Joan is the best!
Fall 2025 Wedding
Chase & Megan Gibson
She captured our proposal, engagement, AND wedding pictures and did a fantastic job! She is so kind and amazing to work with, which takes a huge weight off the shoulders when planning such a huge moments. She photographs from her heart with passion and conviction, which is evident in her work. I recommend her to anyone who wants an amazing Catholic photographer!"
"Joanie is the best!
Summer 2022 Wedding
Dan + Erin Keller
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 Smartnick
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 Mahoney
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 Antalek
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 Piatt
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!"
"Joanie was such a blessing to our wedding day and captured everything beautifully!
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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.
