When it’s your covenant.
When the doors open.
When the vows are spoken.
When joy spills into celebration.
The Day You’ve Been Praying For
Catholic Wedding Photographer in Akron
I have had the honor of photographing Catholic weddings since 2018, capturing the sacred moments of the Mass with artistry and reverence. I strive to preserve your day in images that reflect not only your joy, but the grace that will guide you toward eternity together.
my role is in quietly witnessing, covering your day in prayer, and preserving the moments that become your story’s legacy.
Serving Catholic Couples in Ohio and Beyond
I’m here for the big moments, the quiet moments, and the joy-filled, can’t-believe-this-is-happening moments—preserving your story and celebrating the covenant that begins your sacred adventure.
Catholic Wedding Photographer Based in Akron, Serving Couples Across the Midwest and Beyond
Hi, I’m Joanie!
You share your vision and story, and we discover if we’re a good fit. This is the beginning of something intentional—a space to dream about your wedding day and how it will reflect who you are.
I. Meet-cute
After you book, we plan a meal together at your favorite place to map out your vision. We’ll talk about your priorities and how to bring beauty and peace into your day so it feels authentic and meaningful.
II. Dinner Date
If your collection includes an engagement session, we’ll document this sweet in-between season—candid, romantic, and uniquely yours. By the wedding day, you’ll feel completely at ease in front of the camera.
III. Engagement
Six weeks before the wedding, we review details and logistics so everything feels prepared and peaceful. We also take time for a quiet moment of prayer and reflection—centering your hearts as you approach the sacrament and celebration.
IV. Final Touches
You soak in all the goodness of this day you have prayed for, while I document the grace, emotion, and beauty of every moment. From quiet anticipation to joyful celebration, I preserve your story, honoring your covenant and the moments that make it uniquely yours.
V. wedding
Sneak peeks arrive within a week so you can savor a few special moments right away. Your full curated gallery follows, telling the story from beginning to end. Find a cozy place to sit—the stolen glances and sacramental grace may just bring happy tears.
VI. Sneak Peek & Gallery
This isn’t just a one-day experience—it’s the start of a relationship. I’ll celebrate your journey with anniversary notes and portrait perks because once we’ve documented something this meaningful, I’m always cheering you on.
VII. ever after
The Process
The photographs that matter most are the ones you can truly feel. While my digital work captures your day with beauty and intention, there is something timeless about 35mm film that simply can’t be replicated. Film brings a warmth, depth, and quiet nostalgia—turning fleeting moments into something that feels both classic and alive.
With film woven into your wedding day, your images take on a richer, more romantic quality. They echo the love stories that came before you—the joy, the devotion, the legacy shared by your parents and grandparents—preserved in a way that feels both intimate and enduring.
Add a timeless touch with film photographs
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!
(Not sure what you’ll need? I’ll help you build a collection that fits your day beautifully.)
Most couples book between 10-14 credits, depending on their vision and priorities.
Wedding Day Coverage — 1 hour = 1 credit
Portrait Sessions (Engagement, Bridal, Post-Wedding) — 1 session = 1 credit
35mm Film — 2 rolls = 1 credit
Second Photographer — 1 hour = 1 credit
Heirloom Album — 1 album = 1 credit
How Credits Are Used:
Each credit is $450, with a minimum of 10 credits required to book. Your credits are used to build a collection that fits your wedding day—from coverage to film to heirloom pieces.
A Flexible Credit-Based Experience
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While I am based in Akron, Ohio, and regularly photograph Catholic weddings there, I also serve couples celebrating their covenant in Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, and throughout Ohio, the Midwest, and the US. I am honored to travel wherever you are called to begin this adventure together.
No Matter Where You Say, “I Do”
Joyfully Serving You
Engagement sessions are not included in wedding collections, so we can serve a wider variety of needs, but they are discounted for couples who book a wedding package. You can learn more about the engagement experience here.
Is an engagement session included in your packages?
While I love all my brothers and sisters in Christ, no matter their faith traditions, my specialty is the many rites of the Catholic Tradition. And while I deeply respect and believe the Christian sacrament to be valid, my experience is deeply committed to a Catholic form of prayer and discernment. Having said that, if you still believe that a different photographer would not suit your needs better, I would be more than willing to discuss the possibility of capturing your beautiful sacrament.
