Joan Marie Photography – The Artist Behind the Camera…
My love affair with photography began many years ago, but the flame was reignited after the birth of my first born. My children have taught me patience, love, strength, hope and to always follow my heart. Our time is precious, moments are fleeting, and photography has been a way for me to preserve these moments in time that I want to be able to look back upon for years to come.
I went to The Academy of St Elizabeth, an all girls Catholic High School in Convent Station, NJ (GO PANTHERS!) and that is where I really started to find my passion for Art. This led me to pursue a degree in Studio Art at the University of Vermont where I studied painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, art history, just to name a few. I believe that these different medias have influenced and shaped the way I see, and ultimately, photograph my subjects.
Images from the soul
Yes, I am a newborn photographer in Scotch Plains, NJ. But I am not just a newborn photographer. I am completely and utterly in love with, addicted to, capturing love and people through my lens. As an award winning NJ Portrait Photographer, I know that there are many incredibly talented photographers to choose from. While many photographers highlight their work in one genre, I love many different genres of portrait photography. I am a child portrait photographer, a pet portrait photographer, a newborn portrait photographer, a family portrait photographer, a dating portrait photographer. And I absolutely love them all! So much that I don’t really ever go anywhere without my camera! So I guess, at the end of the day, my genre is portrait photography. I am a Portrait Photographer and an Artist.
I have realized over the years that my main purpose as a portrait photographer is to EMPOWER others with my art. And that is what I hope to do for you!
While I offer a wide variety of session types, I approach all of my sessions the same. From my heart. I pour my heart and soul into my work to capture to make beautiful art with my Clients. My love of photography is visible in the work I produce. I am not simply taking portraits, I am capturing the true essence of you, of your family, of your small business, and transforming it into ART. I want people to book me not only because my work speaks to them, but because they connect with me. I am an open book. Not only do I want to deliver high quality imagery and products to my clients, but I want my Clients to leave having had an EXPERIENCE and feeling wonderful and connected <3
From Newborns to Dating Profile pictures, I’ve got you covered! So give me a call, drop me an email! Let’s talk about your photography needs and how I can help create the imagery that you’re looking for!