Christina Joy Photography

It's been ages since we've had a family photo shoot. During the past three years our lives have changed dramatically; we are transitioning to a new positive place of love and contentment. I wanted a record of the love my sweet daughter radiates before she grows up. Christina was able to capture the essence of our relationship and the beauty (both inside & out) of my precious child!

Wow, I don't even know where to start. Christina did an AMAZING job doing our bridal shoot in the Kings Canyon / Sequoia National Park. She was super accommodating about our schedule and was flexible about the time. She also went ahead and scoped out some good places to shoot before we went (since we were going to be in a certain area of the park that she had not shot in before). She had great advice about when to go, to consider light and the time of day, and even the consideration of traffic and parking (it was labor day weekend!). Not to mention, she helped us find a package that would be affordable for us since we are both teachers.During the shoot itself, Christina made us feel so comfortable and really took her time with us. I tend to get nervous and awkward whenever someone is taking a picture of me and she was so great about it. She made us laugh and really brought out the best in us. It truly shows in the photos! She has an incredible eye and was able to pick just the right places to stop and was not afraid to have to climb over a few rocks. She is just plain awesome and I would recommend her to anyone I know! We can't wait to have these photos for the rest of our lives and to share these with our children or grandchildren some day....thank you so much, Christina!

My wife and I felt that a bad situation turned into kismet, because it meant we were steered towards CJ Hopper, which was one of the best parts of our wedding! Our original photographer stopped communicating with us, and sort of fell off the planet, and the wedding venue suggested we take a look at CJ Hopper. Thank goodness we did! Christina and her Assistant, Kim, were absolutely amazing. Christina was great working with us and helping to plan from afar (since we live 3 hours away). We did not have a great idea of what we wanted, or how the wedding photography worked, and she was able to guide us in the right direction. We didn't do engagement photos, which generally gives her an idea of how to photograph us, but you could never tell. We felt very comfortable around Christina and Kim, and almost never knew they were around (they are ninjas!). Our family and friends raved about them as well! Christina was the go-getter, driving us out to a pasture to catch the sunset for a beautiful shot. Kim was cool, calm, and collected, keeping everyone relaxed with her calm energy. They even had to photograph us in the rain, and didn't complain about it! They really hustled and went the extra mile for us.We felt like queens! Christina also kept us on our timeline in such a gentle way, we didn't even realize she was ushering us along to the next event. CJ Hopper's prices are wonderful, and the pictures came about 5 weeks after the wedding, as expected, and they were STUNNING. Thank you Christina and Kim!

Christina is an amazing photographer. We had a large family photoshoot with kids and she kept it fun and got some great shots. I was really impressed. Christina is incredibly professional. She was able to keep the kids happy which isn't an easy task. I would highly recommend her services.

When it came time to book a wedding photographer, there was no question that we were hiring CJ Hopper!! I have enormous respect for the team's collective talent. (This isn't me being nice -- you only have to check out their website to see evidence of that talent!)They shot our engagement session and wedding (both in the Monterey area), and did a spectacular job!! Given that neither of us are professional models, we really had no idea what we were doing :-)~ Christina and Jason guided us through the process, told us what to expect, were friendly, prompt, and very informative -- they answered all of our questions and kept the ball rolling.Our wedding day was smooth, easy, and relaxed. (Although I have to say, being told when to kiss your new husband cracked me up :)We got our photos back and they're beyond beautiful! (As someone not extremely photogenic, I was going to be happy if there were two photos of myself that I liked. There were far more! Now that is talent!) We're thrilled with the finished product, and will not hesitate to recommend friends/family/and anyone looking for a photographer to CJ Hopper!! THEY'RE THE BEST!!

I could not say enough awesome things about CJ Hopper Photography! First of all, Christina is quick to respond to emails or calls, which makes everything easier. I spoke with Christina about this crazy idea I had about getting some post-wedding pictures done in the sequoias, and to my surprise, she was totally up for it! Christina was easy to work with and very accommodating. She took the time to ensure our pictures turned out exactly like we were anticipating- and they were so much better than we could have hoped for. We have received countless compliments on our photos, and we are sure to point everyone in Christina's direction. She is professional, organized, understanding, and easy to talk to. The prices are also very fair and I would recommend CJ Hopper for any of your photography needs.

We are so happy we found Christina, amid all the options out there. When we decided to elope in Sequoia National Park instead of doing a big wedding, we had high hopes for some beautiful photos - and Christina totally exceeded our vision, giving us stunning photos we cannot stop staring at! We were both so impressed with the way Christina showed off the epic scenery while also showcasing us as a couple. Christina has such an amazing combination of creativity and professionalism. Locking down the date for the wedding turned out to be a hassle due to closures at Sequoia all Spring, yet Christina just planned out several backup plans and we felt so much better. Her expert knowledge of the area and years of experience shooting elopements in the mountains helped immensely as we dealt with the park's uncertainty. She's an expert communicator and planner who can give you an agenda for the whole day if you want, or can be very flexible and accommodating to our own plans. She really cared about our unique ideas and wanted to collaborate. In the end, all her planning paid off and our wedding adventure went off without a hitch! Our photos are truly amazing and authentic to our special day, and I know they're going to bring us joy forever.

I am just going to echo what everyone has said about Christina. WE LOVE HER!!!! We saw her portfolio and noticed the genuine smiles on everyone and the lighter editing style. It was very refreshing to see this, since the trend these days are dark and serious. She had a few pictures of couples in Sequoia National Park (where our ceremony was going to be held) and knew that she was capable of capturing the beauty of the people and the location. We live in New England and after skyping with her we were hooked. Christina was prompt to respond to our emails and texts, which made cross country planning easy. We flew out a month before the wedding on a very short trip and she managed to fit us in with short notice. She sat with us and came up with a timeline for the day. The timeline was thoughtful, respectful of our time with her, the time at the reception venue and with time with everyone else involved with the wedding! She had us practice some poses that she suggested so we would feel more natural a month later with her. We just wanted to hang out with her all day! Since we were from out of town she also gave great tips about the town of Visalia, which were spot on. The day of the wedding she arrived right on time with plenty of time to set up and she took our "getting ready" photos as requested. She captured our ceremony so beautifully. As I talk to my family after the wedding, they don't even remember seeing her during the ceremony. They also commented how professional she was in organizing my very large family. She was discreet, yet managed to get every angle of this wedding, even though the clouds and sun created some challenging lighting. Afterwards, she took us to some amazing spots in the park to get PHENOMENAL photos. We smiled and laughed the whole time. We were able to be natural in front of her and still embrace our wedding day. She would move our heads, our hands, and at one point apologized for being so detail oriented. I told her it's why we hired her! She took every little thing into consideration. We could have stayed in the park for hours, but again, she was respectful of everyone's time and we arrived on time to the reception. Christina told us 4-6 weeks for delivery of the photos and I'm writing this less than a month after my wedding with pictures in hand! She gave plenty of fun teasers beforehand too. We have yet to see a picture we don't love. She truly captured who we are as a couple and the joy we felt that day. They are exactly what we envisioned upon hiring her. We get to replay that day so perfectly because of how she documented it. It is evident she loves what she does. Her presence shows it, and her photos do even more. I have no critiques or anything bad to say. She was perfect for us and our special day.

We can not say enough wonderful things about Christina and the moments she captured on the day of our vow renewal! She was FUN to work with, her images are stunning and our photos are above and beyond what we had hoped for. Christina is professional and worked seamlessly with our vendors to make our day effortless. We have beautiful photos to last a lifetime

We booked Christina for our engagements and wedding. She truly did an amazing job at not only capturing the beauty of our special day, but also captured our quirks and personality--and those of our wedding guests. Christina is everything we could have asked for in a photographer. She is happy, kind, and caring. My grandfather went into the hospital days before our wedding and was willing to make time to travel to the hospital if it came down to that, so I could get pictures with him and my grandmother. My husband and I also tend to be super awkward when we notice a camera aimed our way, so we were pretty nervous about the engagement session. The nerves really didn't last much longer after Christina started talking with us. She made us feel very comfortable and everything flowed nicely. On the day of our wedding, Christina captured every aspect of our wedding, which was amazing to look back on since the day seemed to fly by. The photos she delivered to us were amazing and allowed us to relive that beautiful day. We could not have chosen a better photographer. She is such a delight!