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A little about me…

Thanks for stopping by the blog, you'll see what I've been looking at through my lens, hear what I'm kicking around in my head, and find out all the other fun stuff about what I love to do, like hang out with my stellar family (photo right).

Born and raised in Portland, the NW is my home. The parks, the coffee, access to beach and mountain, river and forest. I began photography, combing the streets of Portland with a Pentax K1000. My love for photography has only grown since then, and I can hardly walk out the door anymore without a camera in the bag. It's what I love.

One facet of my appreciation for the art is being intentional about what I'm seeing, and relaying the essence of that moment through the story in a photo. I enjoy getting to journey with people through their wedding day, celebrating the engagement of lives to be spent together, which is why I got into wedding photography. I see it as a gift to be present in these times. As a result I'm very intentional to be non-intrusive while I relay the wonder of the moment, the nuances, the spontaneity.

I enjoy the art of story telling, so that's what I do with my photographs. In telling your story I work to discover how who you are and what is important to you connects with my creativity and style, as the result is unique and artistic, a reminder of your story, and most importantly you.

On another note, we are a preferred vendor for The Wedding Chicks. Feel free to check them out as they have inspiring posts and other helpful information for you as you plan your wedding.

Photo of our family courtesy of Bryan Rupp.

Category Archives: New Jersey

feature: bella umbrella.

Friday, April 16, 2010 No comments

I just found out from one of my favorite couples, Abigail & Thomas, that their wedding was featured on Bella Umbrella’s blog. You can check it out HERE. We figured it was going to rain for the wedding, so Abigail & Thomas looked into spicing up the wedding with some fun umbrellas. Although the wedding...

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rings, rings, and more rings: details.

Saturday, April 10, 2010 No comments

I was inspired by my post today on the Oregon Wedding Photographers Coalition (ORWPC) site to blog some more of my favorite ring shots. I went into greater detail of why I enjoy ring shots on the other site, so please check it out HERE, as well as look through what my fellow photographers and...

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design time: wedding albums…and more albums.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 show hide 2 comments

That’s about all I’ve been working on the last couple days! Here’s a couple spreads from Thomas & Abigail’s wedding, which if you didn’t catch their photos the first time around you can right here. I have to say, Fundy Album Builder is probably the best investment I’ve made for album design! If you’re a...

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February 23, 2010 - 6:45 pm

Madison - These are such fun pictures!!!

February 17, 2010 - 10:18 pm

Bryan Rupp - 2 Posts in one day Joel! This is getting crizazy! Great looking album though

abigail & thomas. princeton wedding. destination.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 show hide 17 comments

Yaaaah!!! This wedding was STELLAR! I have really enjoyed every wedding I’ve photographed so far, but this one takes the cake in terms of sheer fun! Thomas and Abby, you rock!!! So, to prep you all for this long post, I had to scale down the selection count as I was near 200 with my...

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April 5, 2010 - 11:25 am

Josh - So wish we could have been there!! Good work, Joel!

March 1, 2010 - 1:34 pm

Annie - Hey there..I love the pics..especially the pic where you are finding each other around the corner. I pray you are both doing well..God’s continual blessings to you both.

January 4, 2010 - 5:53 pm

Kelli Regan - Abby and Thomas…I’m just getting to look at the pictures online. They are AMAZING! But then just look at the subjects. You two are beautiful and the day was magical!

Joel…these truly are the most beautiful wedding photographs I’ve ever seen. Soooo not your typical wedding photos. I’m very impressed.

December 2, 2009 - 10:58 pm

Chelsea - Beautiful photos!! You really captured the spirit of the wedding.

December 2, 2009 - 3:51 pm

Annette - Can you clone yourself and do some photos in the Twin Cities? I’ve rarely seen photos done so beautifully. You really captured the spirit of their wedding day!

December 1, 2009 - 5:48 pm

Jayni - OB-SESSED with these photos!!!!!!! LOVE THEM! It was so much fun to have you there, you can tell from the photos that Thomas & Abby were just super comfortable around you, and the shots are BEAUTIFUL!!

December 1, 2009 - 3:37 pm

Jamie - The most beautiful and “TRUE” shots I’ve ever seen!!

December 1, 2009 - 3:26 pm

Leah M. - I had such an amazing time at your wedding. I’m so happy for you both! Congrats you lovely couple!!!

November 30, 2009 - 3:09 pm

Joel - Thanks Heather! Fun really sums it up well. =)

November 30, 2009 - 3:07 pm

Heather Espana - Oh my goodness, Joel. These are fantastic! What a fun wedding!

November 30, 2009 - 3:04 pm

Joel - Thanks, Leah! I loved the guitar shot, too. Felt very meditative to me.

November 30, 2009 - 3:04 pm

Joel - Hey John! Yeah, it was a great time!

November 28, 2009 - 9:27 pm

Leah - Beautiful work! Love the guitar shot and all the group shots. Looks like the wedding party was a blast!

November 26, 2009 - 2:35 am

John Fitzgerald - Very nice, Joel- that wedding looks like it was a blast!

June 14, 2010 - 5:58 pm

featured: the wedding chicks. | joel bock photography blog - [...] of my amazing brides just sent me this link, where another photograph from their wedding was featured. It’s also a good reminder that umbrellas are a great addition to your [...]

April 16, 2010 - 3:17 am

feature: bella umbrella. | peace.photo.bock - [...] just found out from one of my favorite couples, Abigail & Thomas, that their wedding was featured on Bella Umbrella’s blog. You can check it out HERE. We [...]

February 17, 2010 - 9:05 pm

design time: wedding albums…and more albums. | peace.photo.bock - [...] wedding, which if you didn’t catch their photos the first time around you can right here. I have to say, Fundy Album Builder is probably the best investment I’ve made for album [...]