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Waupaca, WI based |  micro-wedding + elopement  photographer

Bayfield, WI - Madeline Island, WI - Apostle Islands, WI - Door County, WI - Palisades Head, MN - Black Sands Beach, MN - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MI - Devil's Lake State Park, WI - Eagle River, WI - Duluth, MN - Gooseberry Falls, MN - Madison, WI -

Joy Vassar - Documentart Elopement Wedding Photographer, Devil's Lake Engagement Session C
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"...she was 100% ready and excited for any adventure we wanted to throw in there on our wedding day." ​​​

Alyssa - micro wedding bride

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Wisconsin - Michigan - Minnesota - Illinois - California - Tennessee - Florida - Utah - Alaska - Oregon - Montana - Washington - Arizona - Colorado - Maine - Haiwaii - Iceland - Greece - Italy - France - New Zealand - Switzerland - Ireland - Scotland - Guatamala - Dominican Republic - Budapest -

wisconsin based | always traveling for inspiring love stories

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hi, i'm joy.

i make film-inspired art of people wildly in love.

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Oh hi, babe!

My name is Joy. I'm a documentary-style photographer obsessed with slowing down time, couples that push boundaries, and making freaking good art in freaking magical places.

If I had to sum up my style it would be laid back + intimate + raw. My number one goal in any session is to make you and your person feel safe and comfortable in your own skin. I love to connect and dream alongside my couples to create a session that uniquely tells their story. From crinkly smiles to streaming tears. I'm just a storyteller living in a dream all thanks to romantics like you who trust me to paint a picture of their most sacred moments.​​​

wisconsin based | always traveling for inspiring love stories

Wisconsin - Michigan - Minnesota - Illinois - California - Tennessee - Florida - Utah - Alaska - Oregon - Montana - Washington - Arizona - Colorado - Maine - Haiwaii - Iceland - Greece - Italy - France - New Zealand - Switzerland - Ireland - Scotland - Guatamala - Dominican Republic - Budapest -

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COUPLES.

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ELOPEMENTS.

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WEDDINGS.

"Book with her, you will NOT regret it!" - Alyssa T. - Micro-Wedding Bride

Joy Vassar is a traveling elopement and micro wedding photographer specializing in candid, joy-filled photography for couples across the United States and beyond. She documents elopements, destination elopements, micro weddings, intimate weddings, and engagement sessions in scenic outdoor locations, capturing authentic, emotional moments that feel natural and true to each couple.

Known for her documentary, guided approach, Joy helps couples feel comfortable in front of the camera, creating genuine connection and effortless imagery. Joy Vassar is ideal for couples searching for an elopement photographer, micro wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, or engagement photographer who values storytelling, filmy, adventure - filled candid imagery.

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