Elizabeth JoAnna Photography

03/09/2026

Every year when the blossoms return, I find myself going back to these photos. Last spring feels like yesterday… but somehow my babies already look so much bigger. The baby isn’t quite a baby anymore. The little boy who sat quietly under the tree now runs everywhere. And my girl who climbed that tree like it was nothing reminds me that childhood is meant to be a little wild and full of adventure.

Photography has always been more than a job for me, it’s my way of holding onto moments that pass way too quickly.
Right now we’re in that tiny 2–3 week window welcoming spring, when the blossoms show up and everything feels a little magical again. 🌸

If you’ve ever wanted photos like this, this is the time.
Just be prepared… sometimes the best shots involve climbing a tree and going on a little adventure.

03/04/2026

Proof that the best weddings include:

✔ a stunning bride
✔ a groom who can lift her like a rom-com
✔ chaotic best friends
✔ champagne with the boys
✔ and just enough attitude

The Turners absolutely understood the assignment. 🔥

03/02/2026

Before vows were spoken,
before guests filled the room,
before the first kiss echoed between the columns…
there was this.

A dress hanging in stillness.
Soft morning light through windows.
The scent of tea and perfume resting on a wooden table.

Velvet textures.
Gold frames.
A mirror holding the anticipation of what was about to begin.

And that ring,
nestled into florals like it already belonged there.
A promise wrapped in color and intention.

These are the moments most people walk past.

But they matter.

Because this is where the story starts,
in the quiet.
In the details.
In the breath right before everything changes.

Elizabeth Joanna Photography 🤍

02/28/2026

I don’t even know where to start with this one.

Photographing strangers on their wedding day is always an honor… but photographing your own aunt and uncle? At United States Military Academy West Point of all places?

That’s something I’ll never forget.
Aunt Marcela has always been steady and strong and watching her walk toward Uncle John with that quiet confidence and joy… I had to blink back a few tears behind my camera.

The Hudson in the background.
The stone buildings standing tall.
The kind of beauty you really can’t manufacture.

Let's be honest. The best part wasn’t the view. It was them.

The way they looked at each other said it all.

There’s something really special about photographing family.

You’re not just documenting a wedding, you’re preserving your own history. My kids will look back at these photos one day and see what love looked like in our family. And that feels big.

Marcela & John, your day was perfect.
I’m so proud of you. And so grateful I got to stand there, camera in hand, and witness it all.

02/27/2026

🎶 “Hey now, hey now… this is what dreams are made of…” 🎶

If teenage me knew that one day I’d be chasing golden light instead of stage lights… she’d probably still approve.
Photography life isn’t always glamorous. It’s memory cards everywhere, editing at midnight, running on coffee, fixing veils, calming nerves, chasing toddlers, fluffing dresses, and praying the weather holds.

But then…
The first look.
The belly laugh.
The tear rolling down dad’s face.
The sunset hitting just right.
And I think, this really is what dreams are made of. 🤍
So grateful I get to freeze time for people. So grateful this is my “job.”
Hey now… this is my real life. 📸✨

02/26/2026

I’m going to be honest.
I’m not the best at posting consistently.

I pour everything into my clients. Into their timelines. Into their galleries. Into making sure every wedding day runs smoothly and feels documented in the most honest way possible.

And then when it comes to showing up on here?
I overthink it. Or I’m editing at midnight. Or I’m rocking a baby. Or I’m answering emails between my other job and bedtime.

But this year feels different.

I don’t want to hide the work I’m so proud of anymore.

I’m Elizabeth, the heart behind Elizabeth Joanna Photography. I’m a wife, a mama, and someone who still gets emotional during vows after all these years.

I love everything about weddings.

The sacredness.
The chaos.
The way two families become one.
The quiet moments no one else notices.

So this is me showing up more.
More consistently. More intentionally. More me.

If you’re planning a wedding in Raleigh (or wherever your love story takes you), I would truly be honored to document it.

02/25/2026

Weddings aren’t about perfect poses.

They’re about hands finding each other in the quiet.
The deep breath before the doors open.
Your dad squeezing your shoulder.
The way your person looks at you when they think no one’s watching.

I’m there for the portraits, yes.
But I’m really there for the story.
The in-between.
The real.
The forever.
2026–2028 weddings are booking

01/01/2026

🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year ✨🎉

From a mom working two jobs, chasing kids, chasing dreams, and finding joy behind the camera capturing all the littles — while also taking life one step at a time.
This season has been full, messy, beautiful, and busy, but I’m so grateful for every moment, every family I get to photograph, and every opportunity to keep building something I love.
With love,

Elizabeth Joanna Photography 🤍📸
(And yes… I know I’m about 6 days late on my Christmas post, better late than never, right? 😅)

12/14/2025

🎁 Photo Gift Certificates Available! 🎁
Looking for a meaningful gift that lasts longer than the holidays?
A photo session is something your loved ones will treasure forever.

✔️ 45-minute session
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✔️ 50+ edited images
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📅 NY sessions depend on my travel schedule
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This is the perfect gift for families, couples, milestones, or anyone who deserves memories that last a lifetime 🤍
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10/25/2025

https://elizabethjoannaphotography.pixieset.com/booking/cozy-christmas-minis

‘Tis the season, Garner! ✨ I’m hosting Christmas Minis on Friday, Nov 15 at 1660 Cornwallis Rd, Garner, NC (tucked behind a neighborhood—please plan a little extra drive time).

🎄 Christmas Minis on Cornwallis — Nov 15
📍 1660 Cornwallis Rd, Garner (behind a neighborhood—arrive early!)
⏱️ 15 minutes • 📸 up to 25 images
🎁 Little Tikes car + formal family portraits
👗 Festive fits + props welcome • 🐾 pets welcome
DM / 984-777-0501 / [email protected]
💰 Cost: $150 Deposit: $75 (the remaining balance isn’t due until the day of your session)

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! ✨ These festive mini sessions will feature a Little Tikes car decked out with a Christmas tree (pictured below 🎅🚗) along with formal family portraits in a beautiful outdoor setting.Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early, as the location can be a...

10/13/2025

Mr + Mrs. Featherstone 💍✨
August 9, 2025

The air over Gilbert Lake hung still, heavy with summer warmth and quiet anticipation. The sky shifted between soft blues and golds as these two promised forever beneath the trees. From the first look to the final dance under fading light, every glance, every breath, every frame felt like a scene meant to be remembered.
What an absolute honor it was to photograph this day — to witness love unfold so effortlessly and capture the quiet magic of it all. Some days feel like they were written in light — this was one of them.

📍Gilbert Lake State Park, New York
📸 Elizabeth Joanna Photography

10/13/2025

Slippery rocks, soaked shoes, and a moment that made it all worth it.
Love always finds its footing — even beside a roaring waterfall. 🌿💙