JoelRiderPhotography
Timeless Elegance Meets Joyful Moments.
Hi! I’m Joel
Hey there! I’m Joel — a husband, brother to five, and (fingers crossed) your soon-to-be favorite Houston photographer!
My world has always been shaped by a love for creativity and finding beauty in the unexpected. Photography isn’t just about snapping photos — it’s about seeing a whole other world, one that’s often only visible to a few. And trust me, capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments that make your story uniquely yours? That’s what I live for.
With over 50 weddings and 5 years of experience, I’m all about turning your biggest day into memories that feel timeless, elegant, and bursting with joy. Laughter? Tears? Dance floor moves that will live on in legend? I’m there for it all — camera in hand, ready to capture the magic.
Let’s make your wedding day unforgettable. I can’t wait to meet you, celebrate with you, and photograph moments that will make you smile for a lifetime.
“My fiance and I hired Joel for our February wedding. From the moment we started working with him he was professional, communicative, and quick to respond. He not only was a fantastic photographer, but an amazing presence to have at our wedding. He even coordinated to a certain extent and made sure everyone was there, even through the little emergencies we had. We got our pictures back quick and we could not be more happy with them. I told Joel I liked a more natural look so I could visualize exactly when the picture was taken, and he did exactly that. We cannot recommend Joel enough, for the price, his professionalism, and his presence there on the big day. I am IN LOVE with the pictures we got..”
— Grace
Testimonials
“Joel was an amazing photographer! He was very professional, and did a great job and made it a lot of fun in the process! He has a fantastic ability to capture people, but also make us feel at ease. The whole experience was very casual and I loved the results he got! I can’t recommend Joel Rider enough!”
— Elias A.
“Joel photographed our proposal on the beach. He was great at having fun with us while also letting us take in the moment. He was able to direct us to create effortless and intimate pictures that we will cherish forever. He was quick with getting our sneak peek so that we could share the news with Friends and family. Joel has a vision and is able to execute it perfectly!.”
— Miriam R.
“Joel did a phenomenal job with our wedding photos! Neither my husband nor I had ever had photos professionally done, but Joel walked us through it and helped us pose despite our not knowing how. We were shocked with how great he made us look in them. Joel was so friendly and made the whole shoot very relaxed. We also got our photos back right on time! Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. 10/10 experience!”
— Lyn H.
“We loved having Joel as one of our photographers! We used him for our engagement photos as well as our first look photos. They came out AMAZING! Joel is very easy to work with, quick to respond, sets fair prices, and is overall professional. He’s great at capturing genuine, sweet moments. We definitely recommend him for your special day!”
- Grace B
Lets get to know one another!
I can’t wait to meet you guys!