Hi, I am jOSEPH

Lead photographer and videographer

Gildedweddings.ca photographer.Silhouetted photographer taking photos at sunset with a telephoto lens against a warm orange sky.

Photo by Todd Smith

My love for photography started long before I ever called it a career. Back in school, I was “the camera guy” the one capturing real moments while everyone else posed or laughed their way out of them. I didn’t know it then, but those early days taught me something important. People shine when they feel seen. The best moments are always the authentic ones.


Fast forward to today and that same belief guides everything I do.

Gilded Weddings was built on a simple promise

to create a memorable experience and to document your story with intentional, timeless, emotion filled imagery.

Three people take photos through white architectural columns in a mirrored artistic composition.

Photo by Myhrra Catalan

 

I know choosing the right photographer can feel overwhelming. Endless portfolios to scroll through, unclear pricing, conflicting personalities, and the constant hope that the person you hire won’t disappear the moment the deposit is sent. I get it. That’s why I’ve designed my entire process to be smooth, personal, and stress free. Clear communication, honest expectations, and an experience that feels supportive from our first conversation to the moment you receive your final gallery.


I’ve taken tens of thousands of photos over the years, always refining my eye for light, detail, and storytelling. My work focuses on connection

how you hold each other, how you move together, how your day truly felt. Intentional, authentic, bold, vibrant, and timeless.


Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, planning an intimate elopement, or dreaming of golden hour portraits, I’m here to be more than the person behind the lens. I will be your companion, capturing your true self and creating images that feel alive with emotion.


If you’re looking for someone who is equal parts professional and personable

someone who takes your vision seriously while keeping the experience fun and effortless

we might be the perfect fit.


Let’s create something beautiful together.

 

 

“For me photography is to place head and heart and eye along the same line of sight. It’s a way of life.”


 

 

Henri Cartier–Bresson

 

Iceland destination wedding. A romantic wedding couple poses against a waterfall backdrop as sunlight creates a golden glow in the mist.
Iceland destination wedding. A couple embraces on dramatic black rocks against misty coastal cliffs in four romantic engagement photos.
A romantic black and white wedding portrait shows a bride gazing upward while standing next to her groom.

 

 

Lets' connect

And create the best memories ever for you