Atelier (uh·teh·lee·ei) - a workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist or designer.

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I’m Joanna (or Jo if you prefer) and I’m so glad you’re here! Born and raised on a small family farm in southwest Ohio, I have always had a passion for documenting the beauty of life & treasuring memories through tangible art. After studying art and French at Hillsdale College, I find myself back in Ohio where I live, work, and create. When not photographing weddings or sitting in my studio watercoloring you can find me in the evenings reading, cooking freestyle, sipping a beverage, gathering a bouquet of fresh flowers, taking long walks… and doing the mundane tasks of life that are important as well.

Some things I love...  

Home.  My Lord and Savior.  Hillsdale College. French palmiers. France in general.  Connecting with others.  Good cinematography. Reminiscing "the old days".  Neutrals.  A wood-burning stove during the winter.   Long walks in the sunshine.  Small and intimate weddings. Good books.  Autumn.  Handwritten letters.  Cooking.  Slow & rainy days.  Hammocks.  Journaling.  Farm life. Film photography. Mornings. 


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            Through various seasons - including getting a camera for Christmas in middle school, starting a lifestyle & food blog at age 13, photographing weddings starting in 2014, and studying art at Hillsdale College - I have loved amplifying the little moments of life. In college, an art professor taught me further regarding the necessity of noticing the world around us, savoring moments, and truly looking, not just seeing. This discipline of noticing and attention to detail has shaped my work as a watercolorist and wedding photographer. Now I photograph weddings for couples seeking to remember their intimate wedding days, as well as create watercolor paintings that capture nature and the often overlooked moments that culminate to a life well lived.

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The purpose of photographs and watercolor paintings is the same - to document and cherish the beautiful moments of this life. Years pass by and it’s easy to forget the blessings of the past amongst the stresses of the present. No matter where life may lead us, these visual reminders teach us to rest & reflect on the beauty of life and the world around us. I’m thankful that through my work as a watercolorist & wedding photographer I can help others slow down and remember the joys of life.