Danielle Joy Photography

Monday memories this week goes out to Julianna and Jay! I love your story and am so lucky to be apart of it! 🫶🏻

Next up on “Monday Memories”! Jocelyn and Jake’s incredible wedding near the Delta, such an incredible night! This was not only one of my favorite images of the night, but also it’s in the top 10 for all time! Jake swung Jocelyn around while dancing and her gorgeous dress swayed and her legs almost disappeared. A once in a night photo for a once in a lifetime couple! They have expanded their family since this day and I’ve loved following them along as they’ve grown 🫶🏻

My Bestie is giving me a 3rd nephew! Also, this might be one of my new favorite locations. Are you kidding me?!

I’m starting a new series on social media I’m calling “Monday Memories”; kinda like a throwback Thursday, but just recalling some of my favorite photos and memories from my incredible career thus far. To kick things off we’re starting with Sam and Andrew. They were married in 2018 at . Such an incredible day with lots of love and laughter (as evident by the photo) and extra special for me because I met these gems in college and my bff was a bridesmaid. They had a vintage car for some photo opportunities, and the grooms ring resembled a duck band for banded waterfowl as he is an avid hunter. Sigh…I love love.

This photo from my recent session with really speaks to me, and sparks the creative piece in me. I challenge you to not only give Ben a follow and learn more about his story but to also THINK ABOUT THINGS DIFFERENTLY. What a simple message we can utilize more in life!

I’ve known this sweet mama of 2 since she was about 5 years old. Crazy to watch your best friend’s baby sister grow up and become a mom 🥹

Ben was incarcerated for 18 years for a crime he did not commit. Since his release he has obtained his Bachelors Degree from UCLA, is graduating with his Masters of Fine Arts Degree from San Diego State this spring, and will be pursuing his Doctorate degree. Along with that, Ben has also started a nonprofit that provides creative arts education to those still incarcerated, and has multiple public speaking engagements as well as a book soon to be published. It was truly a special experience to work with him for some headshots while I was on vacation in San Diego. He’s tagged in the photos, go give him a follow and check out his journey!

One of my longtime family friends got married a couple years ago and I forgot to post the blog about it 🤷🏼‍♀️ featuring my cousin in the last photo in the post 👀 but check out https://daniellejoyphoto.com/2026/03/sonoma-county-photographer-travels-to-the-east-bay/