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Congratulations, you're getting married !

Thank you for visiting my website. As you can see from the weddings I have been photographing around the world, my style of photography produces images that are timeless, organic and pure. As most of my readers know, I am very selective on the type of couples I work with and my couples invite me to their weddings specifically to photograph storytelling images.

A lot of people ask what kind of photography I specialize in. My answer is this: I don't specialize in weddings...I specialize in relationships. Your wedding is all about relationships and the most important are those with your family and your new spouse. As a happily married father of 3 adorable children, you don't have to worry about me missing these moments. I feel them and I freeze them with each frame I take.

They say that talented photographers make you LOOK. But great photographers make you FEEL. I want these images you see on my site to connect with you on an emotional level. I'm a strong believer that your wedding images should evoke the incredible emotions and love that took place, not showcasing the current trends in imagery. A trendy photograph is dated. Substance will always stand the test of time.

Thank you again for visiting. I am really excited at the opportunity to hear about your story.

Warmest Regards,

-Joee

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Saturday, March 6, 2010

Every Wedding Slideshow 2009

Posted in JW Weddings 8 comments

Lately, a lot of my blog readers (and friends) have been bugging me about putting up my Every Wedding Slideshow (EWS) for 2009. I do blog every single wedding I photograph, so I encourage you to go through my blog and read up about the amazing couples I have been trusted to photograph. As some of you know, I did one for 2008 and will be doing one every year for those who are too lazy to go through my blog haha..2009 was truly an epic year for me.

It took me literally 4 months to finish this because I had so much difficulty narrowing down my favorite 500 shots down to a more manageable 200-ish. Also, selecting the songs for was a huge undertaking in itself.

This slideshow is dedicated to all my amazing couples, their families and their friends. Thank you so much for having me be a part of your lives both now and in years to come. 2009 would not have been possible without you and without the kindness of everyone that was part of your special day.

Please sit back and enjoy.

*** Facebook readers, please go to the original post. Comments are always welcome. ***

Music Credits:
All I Ever Wanted – Brian Melo
When I’m With You – Faber Drive

I want to thank all my amazing industry friends, old and new, for sharing their time and talent in giving our couples the wedding they have always dreamed of. On the business side of things, I want to thank Nathan Holritz and his team at Photographer’s Edit for helping out with the editing so I could get my life back.

I also have to thank my amazing support team and colleagues who helped out throughout the year in more ways than one: Kevin, Kevin, Eugene, Francis, Claudia, and Sandy.

Lastly, thank you to Jeanette and my kids, Ethan and Brandon, for welcoming me home to hugs and kisses after a long day of partying. Thank you so much for your love and support throughout the years. I love you.

Looking forward to more major good times in 2010 ! Wedding season is going to kick off with a secret wedding in Tennessee and then off to Florence, Italy for the beautiful wedding of Carmen and Elton.

-Joee

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Khiem - March 13, 2010 - 9:14 am

Beautiful work Joee. Really makes me want to get into photography

Holly - March 12, 2010 - 10:55 am

The JW Class of 2009

I have been a JW blog stalker for over a year now.

And after becoming engaged, it got worse…much, much worse. Or better?

Each week I would check in to appreciate the gorgeous images, and happy stories of the families being united through the process of marriage. With the ambitious goal of planning a wedding in less than six months, I had much research to do!

My eyes feasted on your beautifully structured gowns of luxurious fabrics, dapper tuxedos, ingeniously arranged flowers, delicious menu selections and colours schemes chosen with care. Unexpectedly, I was also drawn-in by your personal stories through-which your vision of family values, respect of traditions, dreams for the future were shared, while grounded with a true sense of humour.

The photos, as you know, could not be more spectacular.

As I watched the Every Wedding Slideshow for 2009, it occurred to me how the faces and the stories of perfect strangers could be so incredibly familiar to me. There was the bride whose up-do I wanted to copy, the other bride whose earrings made my eyes widen, the feather fascinators, the gowns, the flowers and beautiful cakes. The exotic destinations to which I dream to visit one day. The couple with the killer first dance. The couple who whisked away their closest friends and family -including the bride’s 92-year old grandmother- for a gorgeous tropical wedding. Weddings grounded in strong cultural tradition, and others who serve to weave two backgrounds together, to create one family path moving forward into the future.

So as I watched the EWS, it occurred to me that I’d like to say thank you. Thank you for the creative inspiration. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

I’d also like to wish you the very best of luck through this life adventure that we call “marriage”. The choice that we have all made. Because it’s something that we believe in. There are no guarantees, and it will not always be easy, but let’s all agree to do our best.

Thank you for this experience; it has been the most immense privilege.

An - March 8, 2010 - 7:04 pm

Absolutely amazing Joee! It’s ridiculous how talented you are! We’re so happy to have met you and honoured that you were able to capture such wonderful memories for us. In short…we’re not worthy my friend!

Sandy - March 8, 2010 - 12:44 pm

Love your song choice. Congratulations on another fabulous year, Joee! As always, you make an extremely talented photographer, a perfect mentor and a comforting friend. Love you always!!

Nadia - March 7, 2010 - 10:21 am

WOW! That was awesome, Joee! I loved every minute of it…you really are a photographic genius and you always add your own personal touch to every wedding you are a part of making it that much more special. Thank you again so much for being there for Zane and I on our wedding day – you and K-squared really did an amazing job and we couldn’t be happier with our photos! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! You rock!!

Kevin Lam - March 7, 2010 - 4:52 am

Congratulations on the great year!

Janet Nanthavong - March 7, 2010 - 2:43 am

That was a wonderful slideshow! It really was an honor to have you there on my special day to capture everything. I feel so privileged to be included in your slideshow and your amazing blog You rock Joee!!!

audrey - March 7, 2010 - 12:43 am

Wow a whole year of memories in 6 simple minutes. I have said this before and I will say it again, you are a true talent my friend, beautiful pictures taken with so much care from an awesome man (and his great team), thank you for making Ken and I a part of your slideshow. Wish you another amazing year for 2010 Can’t wait to see next years slideshow!

Joee Wong | International Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer

Every Wedding Slideshow 2009

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