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Welcome to JoieElie
Since 2001, we have been creating stunning images & films that wow all your family and friends with our proven methods in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.
Since 2001, we have been creating stunning images & films that wow all your family and friends with our proven methods in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.
– Our Style –
No two weddings are alike. Our photojournalism approach blends with the a vision of your special day; the outfits you choose, the decoration you spend time putting together, the landscape, the weather and even the significant moments with your beloved family and friends. With our artistic portrait services with sophisticating lighting techniques, we help immortalize your best memories in time.
– About Us –
Hello there, My name is Joe Kuan and I am the creative director of Joie Elie Photography & Cinematography. At the beginning of 2012, my wife- Vickie and I made a major decision to re-brand our company name from VIG Designers LLC to Joie Elie photography, named after two of our beloved daughters Joie and Elie. At the 10th anniversary of our wonderful marriage, my vision is that Joie Elie Photography is a boutique studio owned and operated by the family with a personal touch and always keeps the best interests of the next generation in mind (after all, we only have one earth). In order to provide you with the best visual service, we continue to train and team up with commemorative and award-winning visual artists who are highly skilled in photography and cinematography productions. If you know any young and emerging photographers who are looking forward to joining an amazing team, we would really appreciate that you refer them our way by using our web contact form, thank you in advance!
Hello there, My name is Joe Kuan and I am the creative director of Joie Elie Photography & Cinematography. At the beginning of 2012, my wife- Vickie and I made a major decision to re-brand our company name from VIG Designers LLC to Joie Elie photography, named after two of our beloved daughters Joie and Elie. At the 10th anniversary of our wonderful marriage, my vision is that Joie Elie Photography is a boutique studio owned and operated by the family with a personal touch and always keeps the best interests of the next generation in mind (after all, we only have one earth). In order to provide you with the best visual service, we continue to train and team up with commemorative and award-winning visual artists who are highly skilled in photography and cinematography productions. If you know any young and emerging photographers who are looking forward to joining an amazing team, we would really appreciate that you refer them our way by using our web contact form, thank you in advance!
Hello there, My name is Joe Kuan and I am the creative director of Joie Elie Photography & Cinematography. At the beginning of 2012, my wife- Vickie and I made a major decision to re-brand our company name from VIG Designers LLC to Joie Elie photography, named after two of our beloved daughters Joie and Elie. At the 10th anniversary of our wonderful marriage, my vision is that Joie Elie Photography is a boutique studio owned and operated by the family with a personal touch and always keeps the best interests of the next generation in mind (after all, we only have one earth). In order to provide you with the best visual service, we continue to train and team up with commemorative and award-winning visual artists who are highly skilled in photography and cinematography productions. If you know any young and emerging photographers who are looking forward to joining an amazing team, we would really appreciate that you refer them our way by using our web contact form, thank you in advance!
I received my master of fine art degree in media studies from Syracuse University and worked in the most demanding Silicon Alley (the advertising district in downtown Manhattan) right after graduation in 1999. In 2011, 911 happened and that forever changed my life path and career track. My ex. boss died in the office at the young age of 37 due to heart attack and the studio that I worked for went out of business. In order to continue my design career, my wife and I founded VIG Designers LLC in February 2002 to provide commercial photography, graphic design, and multimedia production service to business and educational institutes. One day, a business client asked me if I can photograph his wedding after seeing the photos I took for the project. That particular wedding brought us more than ten referrals and the rest was history. It’s how I started my journey in the wedding industry. Combining strong academic training with hands-on experience in commercial production, we are committed to serving you with our years of experience, honesty and integrity. It is our expertise to transform your day into a heartfelt, handsomely made a visual presentation.
Our five-star photography and cinematography service is unique and personal. If you like what you see on our website, we would love to meet with you and show you more. You’ll find a friendly zero-pressure atmosphere where we chat about your wedding, view the most trendy albums, and watch high definition movies!
I received my master of fine art degree in media studies from Syracuse University and worked in the most demanding Silicon Alley (the advertising district in downtown Manhattan) right after graduation in 1999. In 2011, 911 happened and that forever changed my life path and career track. My ex. boss died in the office at the young age of 37 due to heart attack and the studio that I worked for went out of business. In order to continue my design career, my wife and I founded VIG Designers LLC in February 2002 to provide commercial photography, graphic design, and multimedia production service to business and educational institutes. One day, a business client asked me if I can photograph his wedding after seeing the photos I took for the project. That particular wedding brought us more than ten referrals and the rest was history. It’s how I started my journey in the wedding industry. Combining strong academic training with hands-on experience in commercial production, we are committed to serving you with our years of experience, honesty and integrity. It is our expertise to transform your day into a heartfelt, handsomely made a visual presentation.
Our five-star photography and cinematography service is unique and personal. If you like what you see on our website, we would love to meet with you and show you more. You’ll find a friendly zero-pressure atmosphere where we chat about your wedding, view the most trendy albums, and watch high definition movies!
I received my master of fine art degree in media studies from Syracuse University and worked in the most demanding Silicon Alley (the advertising district in downtown Manhattan) right after graduation in 1999. In 2011, 911 happened and that forever changed my life path and career track. My ex. boss died in the office at the young age of 37 due to heart attack and the studio that I worked for went out of business. In order to continue my design career, my wife and I founded VIG Designers LLC in February 2002 to provide commercial photography, graphic design, and multimedia production service to business and educational institutes. One day, a business client asked me if I can photograph his wedding after seeing the photos I took for the project. That particular wedding brought us more than ten referrals and the rest was history. It’s how I started my journey in the wedding industry. Combining strong academic training with hands-on experience in commercial production, we are committed to serving you with our years of experience, honesty and integrity. It is our expertise to transform your day into a heartfelt, handsomely made a visual presentation.
Our five-star photography and cinematography service is unique and personal. If you like what you see on our website, we would love to meet with you and show you more. You’ll find a friendly zero-pressure atmosphere where we chat about your wedding, view the most trendy albums, and watch high definition movies!
– Testimony –
Cristina and Brent
Joie Elie photographed our wedding a few weeks ago at the Inn at Millrace Pond, and Joe and his crew did a truly amazing job! Joe and staff documented our day expertly and artistically. We have so many gorgeous pictures (nearly 1500) documenting all aspects of the day: from preparation to tiny details, family portraits to the last moments of the reception.
We were particularly impressed with the candid photography; Joe and his crew seemed to always be in the right place at the right time without being intrusive, and there are pictures of absolutely everyone who was at the wedding. We were not asked to re-stage any moments from our wedding, which would have come off as fake in the photos. All of the pictures were taken in the moment as they happened (with the obvious exception of portraits). For example, any photos of me putting on my jewelry happened as I was actually putting on my jewelry, same with my make up and hair pictures. The cocktail hour and the reception were also fully captured in the photos, which was very important to us.
Our lead photographer was Joe Kuan, one of the owners of the company, and he brought along another photographer as well as an assistant, who we were not expecting but which was a nice surprise. Having a second photographer was definitely worth the extra expense as we now have pictures of the ceremony and other key moments from many different angles, and the second photographer was able to cover more ground in photographing everyone and everything that was happening at our wedding.
Joe really captured the essence of the Inn's rustic setting, finding the spaces that made our venue unique. After our first meeting with Joe, it was clear that photography is truly a passion for him, and his enthusiasm on our wedding day as well as the end product genuinely reflect the love and pride he has for his work. I would easily recommend Joie Elie to anyone who is looking to have their day uniquely and beautifully captured.
Our Wedding was this past Saturday. Joe went above and beyond to get creative and beautiful shots! We had an outdoor wedding and It rained on and off and his creativity incorporating the weather and the environment was unbelievable! His eye for detail and creativity is second to none! He is also the nicest person. From the beginning consultation right through to the wedding day he and Vickie were always available to speak to, answer questions and offer ideas. It was a fantastic experience. I cannot wait to see our photos! Thank you Joe!
Lisa and Steve
It was an absolute pleasure working with Vickie and Joe this past year for our engagement photoshoot and wedding day photography and cinematography! We came across Joie Elie Photography and Cinematography during our vendor search and instantly fell in love with their work. From the very beginning, Vickie and Joe were extremely professional and personable to work with. Joe traveled to Philadelphia for our engagement photoshoot. My husband and I wanted some fun couple photos in the city we love (where we met). Joe made us feel very comfortable and captured beautiful, candid moments. He’s truly an artist! After seeing the results of that day, my husband and I were so excited to work with Joe and his wife Vickie on our wedding day. We got married on June 23, 2019 in New Jersey. With this being the first wedding in both of our families, we greatly appreciated Vickie’s suggestions throughout the planning process and incorporated them into creating the perfect wedding day schedule! We had a multicultural wedding, and Vickie and Joe did an AMAZING job capturing all the meaningful details. A few of our favorite moments included: reading love letters we wrote to each other, our first look before the ceremony, and sneaking away before cake cutting for a nighttime photo session. As we look back at our photos and highlight video, we are simply in awe of their work! Vickie and Joe are so thoughtful in their approach and perfectly captured all the emotions and subtle expressions of the day! We cannot thank them enough for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime!!
Deepa and Chris
Joe from Joie Elie was phenomenal. I can't tell you how many people have told my husband and I how stunning our wedding photos are. One of our friends asked "is that out of a fairy tale or real life". The quality of the photos was really impressive and the way he was able to capture the light made all the difference in the photos. His professionalism the day of really made an impression on my husband and I, along with our guests. I believe one of guests said "he is the real deal". All in all we couldn't be happier with the service Joie Elie provided leading up to our wedding, the day of and of course, the final result of the photos.
Katie and Jim
Beka and Matt
Joe and Vickie were amazing for our wedding. They have an amazing eye for composition and light and are able to direct bodies as needed. They snap posed and candid shots exquisitely, capturing the feel of our entire wedding party. Joe's intuition for weddings is unmatched. My husband and I left the wedding for a couple a minutes to step away from all the hustle and bustle, and he was able to sniff us out! It was honestly a blessing because he capture some amazing couple shots of us in the nighttime with a beautiful background. Joe and Vickie were extremely prompt and sent us some "sneak peek" photos within 24 hours! They were amazing and cannot wait for the photos and video! You cannot go wrong with Joie Elie and you will not be disappointed one bit!
Joe and his associate photographer Matt are beyond amazing. Too many excellent photos after the wedding ad I have hard time narrowing them down. I receive my photos within 3 weeks after the wedding after I return from honeymoon. I cant wait to share with my family & friends immediately! Joe is very hands on and friendly. He not only takes great photos but also help the groomsmen pin their boutonniere nicely. Joe's work is very unique and they stand out immediately when I was doing my photographer's research and I knew he is the one I need for my wedding. This is hands down the best decision ever made. I highly recommend Joie Elie Photography to all couples who don't want to the same old wedding photography.
Kristen and Matthew
To say that we loved our experience with Joie Elie would be an understatement. My husband and I interviewed so many photographers who kept trying to sell their services but with Joie Elie the photos speak for themselves! The quality of work and the expertise is outstanding. Vickie is so caring it is such a pleasure to work with her. Our photographer was Yunika and she is AMAZING!!! Our engagement and wedding photos all look like they came directly out of a magazine. Everyone was blown away. I'm glad we didn't skimp on this service because the photos and video are all we have left and they were perfectly captured and we are so grateful! Did I mention the video drone??? It added another element to our video that can not be topped! I more than highly recommend Joie Elie and Yunika to anyone looking to have their wedding memories captured perfectly! Thanks again to Vickie, Joe and most of all, Yunika! You are all the best!!!
Candice and Mike
Akanksha and Peter
Joie Elie was excellent during our wedding (Indian and American fusion wedding). The crew was very professional and familiar with traditional Indian and American customs. They were a pleasure to work with, produced excellent photos / video, and we would definitely recommend!
Bethany and Joseph
Vickie and Joe were great to work with. They are both very pleasant and professional. There are certain things that I would change if I got a do over and I'm sure that they are always looking back themselves and thinking of things. For the price that we paid, the quality was great. They have awesome options for couples for prints and albums. I recommend them, but I would also be more forthright and outspoken about things than I was.
Joe and Vickie from Joie Elie Photography are masters of their craft. They were prompt, yet flexible, very friendly and accommodating, and extremely patient throughout the entire day. They flawlessly blended into the background at our wedding, documenting all the important moments without intruding. From creative angles to original poses, they were able to capture the spirit of our day, not just the events! The quality of both their photography and videography is superb and the turnaround time was much faster than I expected. I highly recommend Joie Elie to any bride looking for excellent photo and video paired with top-notch service. Joie Elie is nothing short of the best!
Isabelle and Matt
I found Joie Elie Photography through my best friend. Half of my wedding parties already used Joe as their photographer so it is an easy decision for me. Joe is very patient and creative. He calmed me down on my wedding day by letting me know what to expect. When I saw the sneak preview pictures after returning from my honeymoon, my husband and I are beyond ecstatic. Every one keeps raving about the pictures even my tough parents who are not easily pleased. I received my photo USB drive two weeks after the wedding and was given very clear direction as to how to select my pictures online to make an album. I receive my album last week, which is two month after the wedding, faster than all my friends who use other photographers instead. I'd highly recommend Joie Elie Photography to all my family and friends.
Heema and Neel
– Information –
We put together a list of commonly asked questions with answers. The list is growing. We will update it whenever we have a chance. Thank you for taking the time to read it.
1. What is your turnaround time?
Ans: The sneak preview is usually available on our website within 1-2 weeks after the shoot. The entire gallery is guaranteed to be available within four weeks after the event. Usually, it is sooner than later. You will receive email notifications from Vickie as soon as the gallery is ready to view online.
2. What is your style?
Ans: Our styles are a combination of artistic photojournalism, classic portrait poses with sophisticated lighting techniques. We are very sensitive to composition, contrast and color (Joe was a graphic designer and I worked in an advertising agency before). The result of your photos & wedding film will be as many of our clients said-“shots straight out of movies and magazines”. We strive to provide you with a thrilling, personal experience & result that will wow all your family and friends.
3. Do you carry liability insurance?
Ans: Yes, we are fully insured as many catering halls all require photographers & event professionals to carry two million dollars liability insurance before permitting to the premise.
4. What is your no#1 tip that you share with your bridal clients in order to receive excellent wedding pictures?
Ans: Being punctual and don’t sweat on trivial matters. Though the ceremony won’t begin without the bride, the cost of having a late ceremony is quite high. Everything will be cascaded when the ceremony begins late, the couple, wedding party and immediate family will be stressed out. Your photo session time will be shortened and sacrificed and may miss the magic hour of photography in the evening. Tell you a secret, Joe will retouch pictures to make sure you look picture perfect. So once we review all the wedding day logistics together, let’s stick to the game plan and you will be really pleased with the result!
5. If Joe, Vickie, and Yunika are all booked, do you have other high qualification photographers and videographers to work with me?
Ans: Yes. Our lead photographers -Joe & Yunika personally train several associate photographers to work with them for different assignments. We also team up with our college friends who majored in photography. If our lead photographers are not available for any reason, we have dependable associates to back up and work with you!
6. In addition to photography, do you provide video service as well?
Ans: Yes, we provide the most trendy cinematography service to personal and business clients too. Please click here to see more handsomely made wedding films.
7. What is the next step once the wedding is over?
Ans: 4 weeks after the wedding, you will receive an email & phone call from Vickie notifying you that the online gallery is available. You will receive photo disks and be able to choose your images for the album if the album is included in your package. We will email you the design draft link within 2-3 weeks after we receive your choice of images. The turn around time for album delivery is 4-6 weeks from the time you approve the design. We do the design in house and be able to give you a quick turn around for any modification request. We also represent several reputable album companies including Forbeyond Album, Picto Books, Queensberry wedding album, Graphi Studio, and Romance Albums. We carry full lines of albums from flush mount albums with acrylic/leather/metallic cover, coffee table book, and classic matted album. Among our collections, I am sure that you will find something that is really appealing to your eyes. Photography is all about presentation.
8. About the album design, who chooses the pictures? Is it us or the photographers? Will we be able to see what the album design would look like before it is printed and bound?
Ans: Yes, whether your package includes an album or you decide to add an album after seeing your pictures, we let you choose your favorite pictures first. We may add a couple of pictures later on after seeing your selection. Depends on the time you submit your choice of pictures, the first design is usually available within 2-3 weeks. We will email you a link for you to review the design layout. Should you need to make changes, you can let us know by call or emailing us. If you need a lot of custom changes, we invite you to sit with us at our editing suite in Somerset, NJ to make all the changes on the fly at one album design meeting. Once you approve the album, you can expect to receive your album in 4-6 weeks.
9. What is the quickest way to reach you?
Ans: If you need to reach us immediately, please call. Emails are quite overwhelming these days. We are super swamped with emails already. Your phone call will be returned on the same day or at least within 24 hours. If it is an email, it may take 24-48 hours to get back to you. Also, since we are mostly working with clients on the weekend, if you happen to call or email us on Friday/Sat/Sunday, we will get back to you on Tuesday morning. If it is urgent, please call Vickie at 732-715-6773 or leave a message at our toll-free number 866-844-4166, we will try to get back to you asap.
10. What are your hobbies when you are not shooting and editing pictures?
Ans: Joe is a fan of world history (Vickie frequently called Joe a “history junkie” as he would go through the list of videos recommended on YouTube for history at his leisure time and his bedtime reading are all historically related) has strong interests in a wide variety of things, including cooking, art, classical music, sacred music (Joe plays cello and flute), architecture, gardening & latest photography gadgets. Vickie likes to play table tennis and piano and she does kickboxing too. Together we also enjoy traveling and plan to visit all USA national parks in the next 10 years!
11. What kind of camera & lens do you use?
Ans: In case you are curious, you can click here to check our equipment list for details. We shoot with top-notch full-frame digital cameras with a full inventory of prime lenses and versatile zoom lens including 24-70 mm f2.8 and 70-200 mm f2.8 lenses. Please keep in mind. It is the artists behind the camera that count, same equipment in different hands of photographers, results are different. That’s why if you have gone this far by patiently reading this long post, we are more than happy to meet with you and discuss your needs in further detail. Please feel free to call our toll-free 866-844-4166 or email Vickie at vickie@joieelie.com to set up your no-obligation consultation meeting. We look forward to meeting you!
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