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About
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
Overview
Hired 37 times
Serves Marshall, TX
Background checked
2 employees
31 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Check, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2022
Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photo style
Traditional posed
Candid
Artful composition and lighting
Natural or environmental
Wedding photographer also needed
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Lauren K.
Nov 3, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
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
Christian B.
Mar 17, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
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
Sheena P.
Aug 2, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
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
Icon Imagine's reply
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
Katie M.
May 24, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joani and Mark did an amazing job with our wedding photos! Joani picked up the phone to call me and gave me a thorough description of what to expect. She helped me run through the options of capturing the whole day and gave me tips for organizing the schedule to get everything that i wanted in, especially the couples photos for sunset timing.
Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Outdoors • Physical proofs or prints
Icon Imagine's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words, Katie!! We love you and Rob…and we’re beyond honored to capture your wedding day!! (You did such a great job organizing everything!!!) We just couldn’t be happier for you!! Please stay in touch!!! #family Big hugs!!
Wedding and Event Photography
Rachelle E.
Mar 2, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joani is the wedding planner that you need! Do Not hesitate to work with this girl! Her and her team really do go above and beyond to make your wedding an all around amazing experience. Her wedding planning/coordinating service is a great investment Joani is an incredible resource of a person. Her experience in wedding planning along with her friendship really made planning this wedding a joyful experience. She helped us plan a perfect wedding in under 4 months. Joani wants to make your dreams come true and has the passion and creativity to succeed. She has great communication skill which helps immensely with getting coordinated with every service and rental that you choose to do business with. Joani has all the insight and reccomendations to make a functional and beautiful wedding. She has connections with many other wedding services around the valley to make your searching streamlined and simple. This girl really does her homework to find exactly what you desire, and she always remembers to give advice to is clients to have fun and enjoy the process. She really is all that in a bag of chips!
Details: 4 - 8 months in advance (includes day-of coordination, vendor coordination, and vendor selection) • Decor rentals • 51 - 100 guests • My home, venue, etc.
Icon Imagine's reply
Oh my goodness, Rachelle! You are TOOOOO sweet! I totally enjoyed every minute. You and Nick are forever in my heart!!! I couldn't be happier for you and more honored to have been a part of your special day! BIG HUGS!
Wedding Planning
Credentials
Background Check
Doris Wangerin
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our rates typically start at $350 for the first hour and $300 for each additional hour. Weddings require a two hour minimum.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Connect. Create. Coordinate or Capture. Commemorate & Celebrate
Connect = A phone chat or meet for coffee
Contract = If we are a fit, I receive a 50% retainer and we start creating
Create = we put together your timeline/photo list and/or design your day
Capture = the day of your event, we are there to capture every moment
Celebrate = We celebrate with a custom online gallery with all of your images
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We've been creating and capturing special events since the mid-1990s. (Joani has also programmed and officiated wedding ceremonies for the same amount of time!)
