Your family and wedding photographer bestie!
Hello to all you beautiful people! Welcome to hellzajoan photography, where every moment is captured with love and passion! Based in beautiful Northern California, I specialize in family portraits, maternity sessions, couples in love, and intimate weddings. With a coffee in hand and a heart full of creativity, I strive to turn fleeting moments into timeless memories. Let's tell your story together!
Let’s bring your vision to life! Whether it's capturing a milestone or creating memories, I’m here to help you tell your story through timeless photos. Reach out, and let's make magic happen together!
MY SERVICES
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FAMILIES + MAMAS TO BE
Let's capture your family playing peek a boo or having a picnic! Something fun and playful, and most importantly organic. Whether you are celebrating a milestone, becoming a mama to be, or wanting to photograph family generations, you can count me in! Let me be the auntie to make the little ones laugh or the older kiddos that think "oh this is going to be awkward" because no, Auntie Joan here is gon' make it all types of fun! Let's capture the feels, the authenticity--organically!
STARTING AT $450
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PRIVATE EVENTS
Whether you are celebrating a birthday party, baptism, anniversary, expecting a baby, a cotillion, or a bridal shower, I'd love to be apart of photographing this special moment in your life! Such an amazing feeling being able to witness these memorable moments behind my lens and capturing it all for you for a lifetime to share.
STARTING AT $450/PER HOUR COVERAGE
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ELOPEMENTS
Elopementis typically a small, intimate wedding ceremony that focuses just you and your partner. Traditionally, it meant getting married without a large gathering or prior planning, often in a private or scenic location with just the couple, an officiant, and maybe a few close guests. Thinking of saying I DOs at City Hall or out near the shore at the beach or the redwoods? Nothing beats a super simple, minimalistic, less-of-your-worries type of wedding just to get married! Let's get together and chat all about your special day! Most clients invest in my services between $2200-$4400 for 2-4 hours coverage.
STARTING AT $1000
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MICRO/INTIMATE WEDDINGS
Ahh, the privilege to be able to capture a big special day is so exciting! Being able to tell your love and your story through my eyes is a gift. Micro weddings are a more structured event than an elopement, but still much smaller than a traditional wedding. It usually includes a limited number of guests (often between 10-50 people), a formal ceremony, and possibly a small reception. Micro weddings often have many of the traditional elements of a larger wedding but on a much smaller scale. Thinking of getting married in your backyard and having a reception right in your own home and a super cute AirBnB? Or possibly getting married on the beach and finding your favorite food truck in the city right after to celebrate? Count me in! Let's chat more about it together! Most clients invest in my services between $2400-$3600 for 4-6 hours coverage.
STARTING AT $1200
FAQs
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You will receive your edited, high-resolution photos through a desktop and mobile-friendly online private gallery that I will send to you via email or text. Your photos can be easily shared with friends, family, and be posted on any social media platform. Don't forget to tag ya girl!
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AHHH, sunset hour is best and my favorite. You know why? Because it's golden hour and the lighting is soft and colors are beautiful, also it is def my favorite time of the day. I'd say sunrise too, but ya girl is def not a morning person, hence why coffee is an absolute necessity.
But if we are photographing somewhere, where we are surrounded by big trees and possibly tall buildings, anytime works, depending on where the sun is at the time. We can be flexible!
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OF COURSE! Many of my clients come to me and the first thing they say is, I'm awkward in front of the camera, I don't know what to do with my face and my hands, and I'm just awkward. You know what? THAT'S ABSOLUTELY OK, because ME too. All I want and all I ask of you is just to be YOU and your absolute self, let me take care of the rest. I'll find angles that works for you and the best lighting for your session. Let me reassure you that, at least 90% of my clients say this to me when inquiring. In a way, I'll help pose, but I'll also give you prompts to do to help with movement! I mainly want to keep you moving and interacting to create a more natural and creative shot. I'll
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Unfortunately, the answer to that question is no and here is why. I spend my precious time and days editing your photos to perfection. To begin with, you've chosen me because of my work and style in both posing and editing. Also, you've asked me to take your photographs, so I am assuming we are on the same page that you like my editing style and you don't want to change a thing.
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I do not do prints, personally. I deliver all my images in an online gallery where my clients can easily download their photos on their phones & computers and then print them anywhere and anytime they want to. You could, however, in your online gallery, use the option to print the photos straight from your gallery and have it delivered to your home. Please note that this is a third party app and I have do not take care of any issues with delivery. Many of my clients have used this option and the quality of the photos come out beautifully!
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Yes. Absolutely. I have always worked with my clients in regards to payment plans. The initial 50% deposit is due at time of booking to secure your date. The remaining balance is due anytime between 5-7 days prior to your session to the day of. I take payment forms debit/credit, Zelle (preferably), and Venmo. I understand that hiring a professional photographer is an investment. I will work around agreeing to working with a payment plan that works for you.
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My turnaround time is anywhere between 4-5 weeks for Package I and 5-6 weeks for Package II. I try my best to send out a sneak peek within the next 5-7 days after your session. As for private events and weddings, my turnaround time is anywhere between 2-3 months. If you would like to request a quicker turnaround time of 1 week (or less), an additional fee of $100-$250 is required.