Carmela Joy Photography

A summer destination wedding at a villa tucked away in the hills of Tuscany, Italy ✨ Cannot wait to show you more from this beautiful day!

You know those couples who instantly make you feel like family? That was Mikayla & Curt 🫶🏼

These two tied the knot at the Andaz in Scottsdale. Their day was the definition of classic and timeless with lots of black and white, white flowers and just the absolute best vibes from everyone! Absolutely loved everything about this day. It’s couples like these two who just make my job a thousand times better 🥹

L + C by the sea ✨

I’m ALWAYS a sucker for veil shots especially on a windy day! Will never ever get tired of taking photos by the ocean either. There’s something about a pretty coastline at sunset that gets my creative juices flowing! These two made it impossible for me to take a bad photo too ☺️

Moments from A + D’s destination wedding in Cancun 🌴

03.15.2024

Amy & Gerald tied the knot at Desert View in Arizona and it was magical. When I first met these two, it felt like we were instant friends - which is one of the best feelings as a wedding photographer. Their wedding day was rainy but that did not stop the good vibes and party from going! It was filled with so much joy and felt like one of those days that you just wanted to do all over again. Can’t say enough good things about these two kind humans 🫶🏼

03.15.2024

Amy & Gerald tied the knot at Desert View Weddings in Arizona. From the very first time I met A & G, it felt like we were friends - which is one of the best feelings as a wedding photographer. Their wedding day was a rainy one but that didn’t stop the good vibes and party from going! The whole day was filled with so much joy and it was one of those days where you just wanted to do it all over again. Can’t say enough good things about these two kind humans 🫶🏼

Til death 🖤

These two came all the way from Boston to take their engagement photos with me in the beautiful golden desert! Will never get over shooting with vintage cars ✨Can’t wait for these two to tie the knot back in Arizona next spring!

Lilah & Chris at the Wayfarer’s Chapel ✨

Storytime - Lilah’s grandparents got married at the chapel 70 years ago and there were other sentimental ties that drew these two to choose the Wayfarer’s chapel as the place they wanted to get married at. It was the most magical day with rain showering down on and off. It was the most perfect timing as the skies cleared for their ceremony! Two weeks after their wedding, Wayfarer’s Chapel announced that they were forced to close due to accelerated land movement. Lilah was telling me how crazy it was to think that her grandmother was one of the first people to get married there and she may be one of the last. I felt so lucky that I got to be the one to capture the marriage celebration of these two wonderful people 🤎

Will never stop posting about this day 🖤

After these two said “I do” at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas, we took some fun newlywed photos all around the Cosmopolitan! From the Cosmopolitan’s hidden speakeasy, the moody elevator shots, and to the fun slot machines it was all such a VIBE! These two brought the style and spice and I was here for it! 🎲🖤

Dear New York, I’ll never get over you ✨

Had so much fun capturing these two in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Dumbo and strolling along the water with the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline in the background! Can’t wait to be back here again this year ☺️

Gotta love all the neutrals 🤍 Had so much fun with these two during their engagement session! SO pumped for their wedding next year 🙌🏻

When your couple belongs in a magazine 🔥 Congrats to the BRAZILS!

Not me pretending to be a landscape photographer and taking photos of random plants and the mountains to try to look inconspicuous before shooting this proposal! 😂
This moment was so special. Tony took Priscilla out to this deck to watch the sunrise together and surprised her with a proposal! The sun peeked out at the perfect time and it was just them two with no one else around. There were tears, hugs, kisses and lots of smiles as she said YES! Congrats to these two ✨

Eskimo kisses now and forever please 💚

photo / Carmela Joy Photography
dress / David's Bridal

Obsessed with this place and with these two ✨

THE SHIMS ✨

The walk back up the aisle after the kiss is one of my favorite parts to capture on a wedding day!! Scroll through to see why. So much pure joy and excitement from both the couple and their guests ✨

Goodbye October, Hello November ✨

Pop the champagne, cause it’s Saturday! Hope it’s a good one y’all 🥂

The bird was a paid actor ✨

-THE CASTILLOS-

Talk about a sweetheart table 😍 Congrats to these two!

Will never get over a classic golden hour in our AZ desert ✨

Mr & Mrs Formenti ✨ aka the coolest couple everrrr

There are seriously no words to describe how special, unique, intimate and beautiful this day was. Can’t wait to share more!

When you land on mars ✨

I don’t think you understand..I’m obsessed ✨

This is how I feel about Arizona’s weather finally cooling down. And by cooling down I mean anything below 100° 😂

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Had the best weekend in Oklahoma celebrating these two 🤍 I’ve known Kaylee since 3rd grade and I immediately started tearing up watching her walk down the aisle to her person. I felt so honored to be their photographer and am so excited to see what lies ahead for them as husband and wife ✨ Congrats, K & Q!

Currently at the airport and on my way to Oklahoma to shoot my childhood friend’s wedding! Couldn’t be more excited!

Also, how cute are these two 🥰 I was laughing and smiling with these two lovebirds throughout the whole entire shoot. It was the best 🤍

Spent the day yesterday with these two in Payson. It was so green and peaceful! Couldn’t wait to edit these sneak peaks and can’t wait to share more from this day! ✨

Had the BEST past few days in Colorado soaking in all the pretty views, meeting new friends and shooting the sweetest couples. Could not stop obsessing over these two and this insanely epic view! ✨

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MR & MRS RISNER ✨ Beer burros, champagne pops, a hyped up bridal party, a sparkly dress, and the best couple - CONGRATS Rachelle & Win!! So happy to be a part of your special day!! 🙌🏻