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Hello! Thanks for stopping by! My name is Joani Wangerin. I love people, am passionate about creative and visual arts, am completely committed to excellence, and have an insatiable appetite for telling my clients' stories. I'm a journalistic photographer and I love capturing your story. Every little intimate look...every smile and burst of laughter...every nod, wink, and tear... each and every moment that makes your day uniquely yours. If you're in need of an event planner, I'd love to assist with that as well! I founded and ran a performing and visual arts school for 25+ years, and have always loved creating spaces and places for magic to happen. From 5-5000, I love designing events that will never be forgotten...by the bride and groom AND their guests. In my opinion, there is nothing more fulfilling! I would love nothing more than to meet you (coffee or a phone chat is fine) and hear about your upcoming event. And if I can add my imagination and years of experience to help make your dream come true, nothing would make me happier! Let's connect! Joani
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Hired 37 times

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2 employees

31 years in business

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2022

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Editorial

Print advertising

Website

Large display

Photoshoot location

Photo studio

Outdoors

Home

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Photoshoot type

Corporate / business

Fashion / jewelry

Portrait / headshot

Interior architecture / real estate

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Christian B.

Mar 17, 2026

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A Phenomenal photographer and awesome person! My now fiancé and I loved her and her work. Definitely recommend her for all photoshoots, especially for surprise proposals!

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography
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Lauren K.

Nov 3, 2025

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Joani was truly a DREAM to work with. She gave me tips on planning and how we could schedule around sunset pictures. She showed up super early on my wedding day to get pictures of us getting ready and was very professional. If you're like me and have no idea what poses/pictures you want, she will absolutely help you! The pictures came back SUPER fast, and the quality was amazing. Forever grateful for the memories I get to look back on because of her!!

Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Outdoors • Physical proofs or prints • Flash drive

Wedding and Event Photography
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Sheena P.

Aug 2, 2025

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Joani was great, can tell she enjoys what she does. She was rocking and rolling as soon as she came in.
She took so many pictures and they are fantastic.
She even did the black and white picture.
If I'm ever in the market for a
photographer, it will be her again
She did a wonderful job
And looking at the pictures now
They really tell a story
Thanks so much, Mrs.Joani

Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download

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Sheena, thank you so much for your kind words! I had so much fun with you and Derrick (and all your family and friends 😉)! It was such a beautiful day, you were stunning, and I’m beyond honored you selected me to be your photographer! I know you have so many special memories to be made just ahead and I wish you both the very best!❤️
Wedding and Event Photography
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Sebastian L.

Nov 19, 2021

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I cannot recommend Joanie enough! She really went above and beyond helping plan out our surprise proposal. I needed all the help I could get since I was planning the proposal in a place I’ve never been, she drove 2 hours to the resort to check the place out and ended up planning the whole day for me. She went as far as getting the resort staff in on it. I couldn’t be more grateful. The photos she took were so beautiful she definitely has an artistic eye and captured all the moments that we’ll want to remember forever.

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Physical proofs and prints • Online or digital proofs and prints • At the pro’s location

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Sebastian, thank you SO much for allowing me to be a part of such a beautiful moment in your's and Kinga's lives. LOVE YOU TWO!! And am beyond excited for all that your future holds. Don't forget to call me when you get your wedding date set! (wink). HUGS to you both!
Engagement Photography
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Denise G.

Jun 13, 2022

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I was on the fence about hiring photographers for our wedding.
Boy am happy we did!!! Very professional
photographers - both for posed and candid shots. Now just waiting to see the finished pictures. If you are in need of photography professionals, do not hesitate hiring Imagine Photography. Thank you Joani and Mark!!

Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

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Denise, you and Crabby are THE BEST! We too are SO happy you decided to get photographers....particularly us! (wink) We had SO much fun meeting you and capturing your beautiful day! You two will forever hold a special place in our heart!! BIG HUGS!
Wedding and Event Photography
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