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About
I love photography, there is nothing I would rather be doing, it is my passion. To me it is about helping to preserve a memory rather it be a birthday party or family photos. I strive to make the client feel comfortable and relaxed. Your photos are about you and what you like and want them to be.
Overview
Hired 84 times
Background checked
6 employees
15 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 11:59 pmMon9:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Photo usage
Website
Photoshoot location
Photo studio
Outdoors
Home
Office
Photoshoot type
Corporate / business
Fashion / jewelry
Portrait / headshot
Interior architecture / real estate
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Jason R.
Sep 8, 2013
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was so fortunate to be connected to Joan through Thumbtack. She was punctual, super nice and did a great job of organizing photos for our event. Will definitely work with Jonie again and would highly recommend.
Photography
Richard E.
Aug 14, 2014
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We held a 50th wedding anniversary with about 80 people invited for lunch and a slide show. We asked Joan to photograph every guest (as singles, couples or family) as they came in through our greeting reception process. Joan arrived on time amid the chaos of my family setting up the American Legion Hall for the event. (Four people cutting and arranging 270 stems of flowers and decorating 12 tables and we were late!) Joan set up her backdrop and lights in her designated corner and almost immediately started to photograph our guests as they arrived. Joan was amazing with the guests and accommodating with every situation. She photographed guest families with 3 year old children through a blind nun family member with beauty and dignity. Joan understood the general assignment well and executed it beautify with no supervision. When situation were not clear, she asked what was required. Working with her was like working with an old friend of many years. Our friends and family commented on Joan's friendly manner and demeanor in working with them. Joan is a "natural" for this kind of work and exceeded our expectations. We asked for and received a DVD of all her photography on this event which she produced before she left. Our intention is to print pictures to send to our friends and family along with the thank you letters and another set of prints to make what will be a very special 50th anniversary memory book.
Wedding and Event Photography
Liz P.
Dec 14, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
She did an amazing job got all of our shots we liked her a lot ! anybody that's looking for a photographer please hire her very helpful
Wedding and Event Photography
Nancy B.
May 4, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Wonderful. May 2, 2015 Celebration our 50th wedding anniversary we renewed our vows. Joan took pictures at the chapel and at the American legion hall where we had a great party We had many children at our party. she was so good at getting their pictures. Working with Joan has been a great pleasure. She works hard to get the great pictures and she does mind taking silly ones. My family are goof offs and hard to get them to take pictures. She was wonderful. We will work with her again and would recommend her highly.
Wedding and Event Photography
Yessenia E.
Aug 7, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joan did a wonderful job at my event. She took lots ok great pictures. She is very kind and professional, I am glad that I chose her to work my event
Details: Graduation • 150 - 200 people • Indoors • Digital or online download • $$ (standard) • Party host • $250 - $500
Wedding and Event Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Joan Veenstra
FAQs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have taken some classed in digital photography, I was a film girl for many years. I also go to monthly classes to help stay on top of the latest ideas and techniques. I will be the first to admit I hate to pose people I like to capture the interactions but to make me more rounded I went to a 3 hour seminar on how to pose to get the best picture.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
My father bought me my first camera when I was in 4th grade. I loved "shooting" everything I could. As I got older the passion grew with me. I ran a photo studio in Florida and when I moved to Chicago I missed it so much. Then things happened and doors opened and even tho its not full time, yet, I am be to doing what I love. Photography
What types of customers have you worked with?
I do posed and journalistic photos. I think the best photos are when you are natural and showing interaction without it being forced. I also do events whether a fundraiser such as a walk/run with team shots or a birthday party.
