Real words from real people — on the days that matter most.
"Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important parts of the planning process. He has the ability to photograph using different styles, and he really listened to us and our story. His pricing was super reasonable, we received the pictures sooner than we thought, and they were beyond amazing."— Melissa Garza · Wedding Client
"Joseph is an amazing photographer! As a wedding planner, I recommend Joseph to my clients all the time and he never disappoints. His turn around time isn't long and that's really hard to find! His rates are great too!"
— Ashlyn Pike, Wedding PlannerFrom ceremony to golden hour — couples who trusted Joseph with the most important moments.
Joe took our wedding pictures, and we could not be happier with how they turned out! He brought an assistant photographer, making sure to capture not just the big wedding moments, but also our guests and little details. Both he and his assistant made us feel at ease and comfortable; it all felt very natural. Everyone who sees the pictures loves them, we definitely recommend him!
Joseph shot my engagement and wedding photos — I am just so in love with his work!! He has a very unique eye and captured some very special moments at my wedding. My husband hates being the center of attention which can be hard if you're the center of a picture — Joseph and team knew how to make him feel comfortable. Joseph has a passion for photography and it is reflected in his work.
Joseph did a fantastic job photographing for our wedding (Sarah & Scott)! He was very sweet, accommodating, and above all — HE IS AN AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER! I would recommend him to anyone for any occasion. He has the talent to adapt to your needs and take beautiful photos no matter what.
Joseph catered so much to my wife and I hired him for our wedding and the photos he took were awesome! The photos he takes completely capture the moment. Whenever my wife and I see some of the pictures he took of us at our wedding, we get giddy and in a sense relive the moment. Definitely a talented photographer. Highly recommend!
I appreciate Joseph's support in photographing a friend's wedding on extremely short notice. I was greatly impressed by: the artistic quality and visual impact of the images he produced, the turnaround time, his ability to capture candid moments and the spirit of the event, and his flexible, personable manner, which put everyone at ease.
We hired Joseph to photograph our engagement, our wedding day, and most recently our pregnancy. All photo shoots with him have been a breeze because he is so sweet, talented, and professional. Our photos have always been crisp, modern, and artistic. We would recommend him to anyone who wants beautiful photos to cherish.
From surprise proposals to beach engagements — capturing the moment you said yes.
I was thrilled when my husband surprised me with an engagement shoot with Joseph on the day he proposed. Joseph has an incredible eye for finding beauty. He's creative, artistic and thoughtful in his work. We have so many stunning photos from him! He's also very personable and easy to talk to — our photo shoot was so comfortable and fun.
My fiancé hired Joseph to capture the moment he proposed to me at the beach and we absolutely love all the photos. He was able to catch some photos of us walking down the beach before the proposal and stayed out of sight. He caught the surprise moment perfectly and then we were able to take some shots after. We will be using Joseph for all our future photography needs without a doubt!
We had an amazing time shooting our engagement photos with Joseph! He is very professional, fun, great sense of humor, and very easy to work with. He really does a great job at getting you to smile genuinely in order to capture the best photographic moment. All our photos turned out so beautifully and I would highly recommend booking any type of photo shoot with him.
My fiance and I recently had an engagement photo shoot with Joseph and it was amazing! We had more fun than we expected. Joseph and his assistant made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process so the photos turned out great. Joseph was very flexible — we spent a total of nearly 3 hours taking photos even though we had planned for two. No complaints, only compliments.
When I was ready to propose to my girlfriend, Joseph was the first person I thought to ask. He did an amazing job and I'm so glad I chose him to photograph such a big moment in my life. I would absolutely work with him again in the future.
Joseph exceeded my expectations beyond belief. He captured my engagement photos and they turned out exactly how I wanted them to. He was super laid back and has such an easy going attitude which made our shoot so much more comfortable. If you are in need of a photographer to capture those special moments for you, look no further!
Joseph went above and beyond to make sure the proposal set up was even better than I had envisioned. His work turned out to be absolutely outstanding and it was clear when taking our photos that he truly cares to provide the best experience possible.
Joseph did such an amazing job shooting our magical moment! The photos came out unique and beautiful. He is very kind and easy to work with! Thank you so much for capturing our engagement!
Normally I'm not a fan of having photos taken, but with Joseph, he brought out a fun side of it. It really was cool to see his artistic influence while coming up with good ways for us to be natural and fluid during the shoot. He took his time and was very genuine in wanting good photos for us. The photos came out Amazing!
Anniversaries, love sessions, and couples shoots along the Southern California coast.
Joseph took incredible photos of my husband and I. The instructions he gave us made us relax and have the most fun we have ever had while taking pictures. We are not only happy but are completely blown away! I cannot recommend him enough.
Joseph is an amazing wedding photographer. He did a photo session for me and my girlfriend at Laguna Beach and the photos are fabulous! It goes unnoticed of his hard work, dedication and creativity to their craft. He is down to earth, which made it easy for me to connect. He went above and beyond my expectation and I am grateful for their quality work and excellent service.
I have had the opportunity to use Joseph's photography services on two occasions, and both were met with professional excellence and exquisite creativity. I enthusiastically recommend Joseph Barber Photography for any of your photography needs, you won't regret it!
Found Joseph on Instagram in search for a local photographer to shoot me and my boyfriend. When we met he was super friendly and we felt really comfortable shooting with him. He's super laid back but professional at the same time. His choice of location was great. His rates for the shoot and prints were right in our budget. I would recommend him to anyone looking for something elegant with a modern twist.
I was in search of a photographer for my anniversary. My friend mentioned Joseph and I checked his website — pictures looked pretty good so I decided to give him a shot. During the shoot he sees things I couldn't see (different angle and background), and I realize this after I saw how the pictures turned out. Picture quality was way better than what I expected. Money definitely well spent.
This photographer was amazing! The pictures for the bridal shower were so great and beautiful! What a professional and great communication! Happy with the photos 5 stars!
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