Weddings are jam-packed with fun, crazy, emotional, and memorable moments. But in between the glitz and the glam, the cake and the champagne, and the music and dancing lie the quiet, whisper moments that mean the most. The look the passes between the bride and her father right before they take the life-changing walk down […]

This couple. They were so sweet, so joyful, and so wonderful. When they asked us to come up to their farm for their engagement session, we were looking forward to some pretty trees and maybe a field or two. But as we drove up the loooong driveway, we were blown away by the picturesque scene […]

With wedding season in full swing, we wanted to share another one of our sweet couples! Kyle and Heidi had a long distance relationship for many months. Just seeing the joy and excitement on their faces when they were together made it impossible not smile. This long awaited day was beautiful and magical. Madelyn’s In The […]

Welcome to our third and final post on getting in shape for your wedding! The last couple of weeks, we talked about some great workout options and had some professional advice from Beachbody Coach Marella Carlton. Today I wanted to share some smart and easy tips for creating healthier eating habits. Changing your eating habits […]

As soon as we met Jake and Anne, we knew that we would have an absolute blast being their wedding photographers! They just light up when they’re around each other! This engagement shoot was no exception. They kept us laughing the whole time with their sweet goofiness. So, so excited to share their engagement pictures […]

In last week’s blog, I introduced you to a couple of my favorite workout programs that are effective and (most days) pretty fun. Today we’re privileged to have Marella Carlton with Beachbody give us some advice on how to whip into shape and stay healthy!   As a former bride myself just a few years […]

Every bride is beautiful. There is nothing like a white dress, the sparkle of excitement, and fireworks of love to bring out all the natural beauty in every woman. As the bride walks down that aisle, she feels like a fairy tale. Sigh. I love weddings. As girls, we spend the months before the wedding […]

There are these videos on YouTube that Joel and I get a kick out of. The holding our sides because we’re laughing so hard kind of amusement. The videos involve kids. We love kids. They’re so cute… So fun… And so unpredictable… So anyway, these videos are called Kid Snippets. If you’ve ever come over […]

We were smitten with Steven and Nikki from the first moment we met them. Nikki was a bridesmaid at a wedding we photographed last year. We were so excited when she contacted us about photographing her own wedding! They are so sweet and gentle together, and their eyes are full of joy when they look […]

The vows are spoken, the pictures are taken, the ring bearer’s tux jacket is long gone, the cake has been reduced to crumbs… The last cloud of dust from the get-away car is cleared. Your guests have come from near and far to help you celebrate this incredible day with you – what better way […]

Weddings are full of traditions. A white dress, the bouquet toss, decorating the getaway car. Did you know that a long time ago, they would hide a glass ring somewhere in the wedding cake? The maiden that found the glass ring would be the next to marry. This was sort of the precursor to the […]

Things have been quiet on the Joel and Amber Photography Blog… because… We bought a house! This is “our first house” and we’re so excited for this adventure! So after the painting, packing, cleaning, installing, updating, and moving, (and weddings and engagement shoots!) we’ll be back in business with more sessions and helpful wedding hints. […]