Trees frame a sunlit wedding scene in natural outdoor setting in summertime with naturalistic garden backdrops.

It’s not about the style.

It’s about the story inside the frame.

The stress scrolling is over.


You’ve probably looked at a dozen photography sites today. They start to blend together, the same golden light, the same editing trends, the same poses.


But here’s the thing: your wedding isn’t just a collection of curated moments. It’s a little messy and emotional and beautiful in ways you won’t see coming. That’s what I’m here to photograph. The real stuff, the good stuff. The stuff that actually matters.


If something about this work feels familiar, if you find yourself breathing a little easier while scrolling… then I’d love to hear from you.


Wedding party stands against vibrant blue wall while bride laughs in white gown alongside bridesmaids in navy dresses.
Silhouette of newlyweds sharing intimate kiss by waterfront during sunset.
Bride and bridesmaids in black dresses gather outdoors holding bouquets during wedding celebration.
Man in formal attire stands contemplatively in a dimly lit room with stacked chairs.
Newlyweds share an intimate moment at their reception surrounded by decorated tables and pink balloons.
Looking down a spiral wooden staircase with a wedding couple sharing an intimate moment in dramatic lighting.
A couple in wedding attire walk together on grass with trees in the background in a black and white outdoor photograph.
A couple dances together on a covered wooden bridge, with the woman wearing a flowing red dress and the man in a suit.
A romantic autumn wedding couple sits on a rustic wooden bench surrounded by fallen leaves and historic architecture.
A solemn wedding ceremony unfolds with participants exchanging vows in a traditionally decorated indoor venue.
Wedding couple in formal attire sitting on stairs, with bride in white dress and veil and groom wearing navy suit and pink tie.
A silhouetted couple stands at the top of an elegant staircase with artwork on the walls in black and white photography.
Silhouettes of wedding party members stand between dramatic white columns in black and white photography.
Wedding scene outside St. Joseph's historic brick building with white dress and umbrella details against red walls.
Wedding guests and the wedding party dance together during a lively reception celebration.
A bride and groom pose together against bright blue painted brick wall in a series of candid moments.
Dramatic black and white reflection in mirror shows silhouetted figures with one person visible through narrow curved frame.
A strapless white wedding dress shimmers in autumn sunlight as golden leaves scatter across a wooded forest path.
A couple in black tie and white wedding attire pose together in an elegant hallway entrance.
Wedding reception on a grassy lawn with white tents and trees providing natural shade overhead during golden hour.
Wedding party lounges on chairs outdoors with bridal couple centered among trees and greenery.
A couple stands on a rainy Philadelphia street with City Hall's historic clock tower rising majestically in the background.

I’m not here to sell you something you don’t need. I’m here to listen, to understand, and to document what really matters to you.

No pressure. Just a conversation.

Portrait of person in glasses and black shirt showing tattoos and watch. Joel Wiebner

 

Oh yeah, this is me...

 

Hi, I'm Joel. I'm a nerd, a goof and I try to be a good human. I have been photographing weddings since the early 2000s. When I officially started is debatable. Since then I have been to well over 500 weddings. I know what I am looking for on your wedding day or any day. I am looking for truth in images. Proof of life and love. Family, kinship and honest connection.

You can email me here
A bride in a flowing white gown and groom in a dark suit dance energetically on a polished ballroom floor.
A tender black and white wedding moment captured as newlyweds share an intimate embrace on their special day.

There's a reason for his good reputation!

Joel is responsive, talented, and instinctively knows what kinds of pictures his clients will treasure. There's a reason he has such a good reputation in the photography field, and he lives up to it!!


~Christina

Ready to talk?

Ready to see if we’re a good fit? Fill out the form below. I’ll follow up within a few hours with availability and next steps.

A bride wearing boots stands playfully in a white doorway while holding a pink and white flower bouquet.
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Most couples spend around $3,400 on full wedding day coverage, with options starting at $2,500.

If you're not sure what you need yet, that's totally okay. I'm happy to help you figure it out.

 

Joel is so incredibly talented! He captured our wedding in exactly the unique, artistic and meaningful detail way we wanted. From candids to traditional to never missing those moments you hope someone got a shot of, he got it all. Laughter, tears, shared looks, and creative shots are all there. We have gotten so many compliments on our wedding pictures. Guests and wedding party members all commented on how comfortable he made them and how much fun he was to work with. We could not possibly recommend him more!

   ~ Jen

 

Newlywed couple in formal wedding attire standing on urban sidewalk beside white wall.
Party guests gather around someone in a white dress dancing on a wooden floor during a celebration with string lights overhead.
A couple shares their first dance under glowing lights in a reception tent with patterned floor projections.
Dancers hold hands and twirl together joyfully on the dance floor at an indoor celebration.
Two people dancing energetically and laughing at a celebration on a crowded dance floor.
Performers in vintage formal attire dance and sing on stage during an energetic retro-style musical performance.
People dance energetically on a wooden floor at a social dance event from various dynamic angles and positions.
A joyful candid black and white photo of wedding guests dancing enthusiastically at a reception.
A dancing couple spins energetically on a wooden dance floor while wedding guests watch from the sides during a reception.
People with raised hands dance and celebrate together on a wooden floor at what appears to be a party or reception event.
People energetically dancing at a wedding reception in black and white on a parquet floor.
Three people in formal attire dance and laugh together at a celebration event.
A wedding celebration in progress with blue mood lighting as people dance on a ballroom floor.
A tender embrace on a lively dance floor with couples dancing in the background, captured in black and white photography.
People dance on a wooden floor under pink lighting during a dance party or celebration.
People dancing and celebrating energetically at a party with smiles and raised arms under dark lighting.
A joyful dance moment captured in black and white at a wedding reception next to a tiered cake.
Energetic dancers in vintage attire perform enthusiastic moves at a rustic outdoor reception venue.
A group of people dancing joyfully at a party with their arms raised up in black and white photography.
Party guests dance energetically at a wedding reception under crystal chandeliers in black and white photography.
Two people engage in an energetic dance battle on a wooden floor surrounded by a crowd of spectators in black and white.
Enthusiastic dancers perform an energetic dance move on a wooden floor at a wedding reception party.
Party guests dance energetically on a checkered dance floor during a lively celebration.
A group of wedding guests dancing enthusiastically and joyfully at a reception celebration.
A lively crowd enjoying dancing and celebration at an indoor party event with festive energy.
Dancers perform energetic moves on the dance floor at a formal event with parquet flooring.
Two figures dancing with joy and excitement at a lively celebration.
A couple shares an intimate slow dance together at a festive indoor reception.
People at a formal event cheer and celebrate as someone in a pink dress dances on a tabletop.
Party guests dance energetically on a wooden dance floor at an indoor celebration event.
Energetic party guests dancing and laughing together on a dance floor at a celebration event.
Wedding guests performing a synchronized dance routine on a parquet dance floor at a reception.
Party guests dancing and making exaggerated dance moves on a wooden dance floor at a celebration event.
People dancing energetically at a black and white wedding reception on a dark dance floor.
Black and white photo of energetic dancing at a wedding reception with guests on a crowded dance floor.
Energetic wedding reception dance party with guests celebrating on the dance floor.
Young dancers twirl and spin together on a dance floor during a formal event with a red carpet.
Joyful couple dances energetically at outdoor wedding reception under white tent with guests seated at tables.
Celebration guests dancing and having fun at a festive reception with warm lighting.
Two men in formal wear dancing and enjoying themselves on a tile dance floor at an event.
Person wearing glasses and tie raises arm while dancing at a formal celebration.
Party guests gather around someone in a white dress dancing on a wooden floor during a celebration with string lights overhead.
A couple shares their first dance under glowing lights in a reception tent with patterned floor projections.
Dancers hold hands and twirl together joyfully on the dance floor at an indoor celebration.
Two people dancing energetically and laughing at a celebration on a crowded dance floor.
Performers in vintage formal attire dance and sing on stage during an energetic retro-style musical performance.
People dance energetically on a wooden floor at a social dance event from various dynamic angles and positions.
A joyful candid black and white photo of wedding guests dancing enthusiastically at a reception.
A dancing couple spins energetically on a wooden dance floor while wedding guests watch from the sides during a reception.
People with raised hands dance and celebrate together on a wooden floor at what appears to be a party or reception event.
People energetically dancing at a wedding reception in black and white on a parquet floor.
Three people in formal attire dance and laugh together at a celebration event.
A wedding celebration in progress with blue mood lighting as people dance on a ballroom floor.
A tender embrace on a lively dance floor with couples dancing in the background, captured in black and white photography.
People dance on a wooden floor under pink lighting during a dance party or celebration.
People dancing and celebrating energetically at a party with smiles and raised arms under dark lighting.
A joyful dance moment captured in black and white at a wedding reception next to a tiered cake.
Energetic dancers in vintage attire perform enthusiastic moves at a rustic outdoor reception venue.
A group of people dancing joyfully at a party with their arms raised up in black and white photography.
Party guests dance energetically at a wedding reception under crystal chandeliers in black and white photography.
Two people engage in an energetic dance battle on a wooden floor surrounded by a crowd of spectators in black and white.
Enthusiastic dancers perform an energetic dance move on a wooden floor at a wedding reception party.
Party guests dance energetically on a checkered dance floor during a lively celebration.
A group of wedding guests dancing enthusiastically and joyfully at a reception celebration.
A lively crowd enjoying dancing and celebration at an indoor party event with festive energy.
Dancers perform energetic moves on the dance floor at a formal event with parquet flooring.
Two figures dancing with joy and excitement at a lively celebration.
A couple shares an intimate slow dance together at a festive indoor reception.
People at a formal event cheer and celebrate as someone in a pink dress dances on a tabletop.
Party guests dance energetically on a wooden dance floor at an indoor celebration event.
Energetic party guests dancing and laughing together on a dance floor at a celebration event.
Wedding guests performing a synchronized dance routine on a parquet dance floor at a reception.
Party guests dancing and making exaggerated dance moves on a wooden dance floor at a celebration event.
People dancing energetically at a black and white wedding reception on a dark dance floor.
Black and white photo of energetic dancing at a wedding reception with guests on a crowded dance floor.
Energetic wedding reception dance party with guests celebrating on the dance floor.
Young dancers twirl and spin together on a dance floor during a formal event with a red carpet.
Joyful couple dances energetically at outdoor wedding reception under white tent with guests seated at tables.
Celebration guests dancing and having fun at a festive reception with warm lighting.
Two men in formal wear dancing and enjoying themselves on a tile dance floor at an event.
Person wearing glasses and tie raises arm while dancing at a formal celebration.

Hey. You're still here. ♥

Since you made it this far, I’m guessing you’re curious about how this all works. Here’s the rundown:


  1. You reach out using the form above, or shoot me an email or text. (details below)
  2. We set up a time to chat and see if we’re a good fit.
  3. That conversation can be a phone call or in-person. Your choice.
  4. I’ll walk you through the details, what I offer, and how I work.
  5. You (obviously) decide to book me.
  6. You send the retainer, your date is locked in.
  7. The rest is on me.
Phone

717-330-4595

 

Location

Lancaster, PA

Email

joel@photokindred.com