Helen Joy Photography

Helen Joy Photography asheville, north carolina
photographer
birth photographer
doula
writer
artist First of all, beautiful images will be made in our time together, guaranteed.

I am a storyteller residing in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. I’ve been a professional photographer since 2006 and have traveled the world photographing and telling peoples’ stories through images and words. I am an avid writer and published author who is in constant pursuit of connection in a world where we are so often disconnected. I know there are a lot of talented photogr

aphers to choose from so I will tell you what sets me and my photos apart. Because I feel confident in photographing in all different situations, lighting, and locations, I find that I am able to bring a very relaxed and joyful attitude to my sessions while still helping direct you. I intentionally set up my sessions to feel sacred and I want you and your family to leave feeling like you had a very connective experience, not a stressful one. Over the past nearly two decades I have developed deep relationships with my clients because it feels like our time together is more than just photos. I usually shoot about 30% classic portraiture and 70% lifestyle/photo documentary. I like to tell the story through movement and candid photos, while also taking time to create striking and timeless portraits. I edit all my photos in black and white and color, with a film finish. As a birth and postpartum doula I am especially drawn to the fleeting but beautiful journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This work has enhanced my ability to be sensitive to every session’s needs and to be flexible. As a long time wedding and elopement photographer, I am passionate about my couples enjoying and being present on their wedding day. I take only a handful of wedding clients a year so that I stay fresh and excited. Lastly, I am a firm believer that if you wait till your life is perfect, you’re at your goal weight, your teenager isn’t moody…that you will miss out on so many moments of connection that are already there and I would love to help facilitate that for you. Let’s create some treasured images and have fun doing it!

Hold tight.
05/26/2026

Hold tight.

The most action packed newborn session with endless love, warm croissants, and the most precious new baby.
05/25/2026

The most action packed newborn session with endless love, warm croissants, and the most precious new baby.

I just do not want to sell myself any more. I am so jealous of photographers of not that long ago who put their name in ...
05/23/2026

I just do not want to sell myself any more.
I am so jealous of photographers of not that long ago who put their name in the yellow pages and just got to work. I’m frankly disgusted that ai is flooding the world with crappy books, crappy music, crappy images while artists everywhere are pouring heart and soul into their craft.
If you have any extra funds, hire an artist, buy a print, go to a concert…remind people that the world would truly not be the same without their art.

There’s a few reasons people hire me. Some do it as a ritual, to mark the death and birth of something. Some people want...
05/22/2026

There’s a few reasons people hire me. Some do it as a ritual, to mark the death and birth of something. Some people want to be seen, to see themselves. And some people just want to PLAY.
This session with absolutely was pivotal in my art and my life. 40 year olds are absolutely the most inspiring beings on the planet. Her embracing of play, experience, and alter ego were transformative.
You know, you-yes YOU are worthy of this experience too.
Dm me if you want to start planning your session.

Now accepting-In home clients who want their daily life documented.Multiple generation hangs.Bad ass portraits in the wo...
05/19/2026

Now accepting-

In home clients who want their daily life documented.

Multiple generation hangs.

Bad ass portraits in the woods.

A few weddings where love and celebration are front and center.

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Photo of my doula babe who came out with this personality.

Been photographing this boy since he was 2. It’s always just really special to see kids growing into the fullness of the...
05/17/2026

Been photographing this boy since he was 2. It’s always just really special to see kids growing into the fullness of their spirits. Caleb has become a wonderful musician and still the best of big brothers.
Love senior portraits so much.

Apparently being 40 and dancing your ass off has ramifications. As in fracturing your pelvis. But sometimes 40 year olds...
05/16/2026

Apparently being 40 and dancing your ass off has ramifications. As in fracturing your pelvis. But sometimes 40 year olds are too busy taking care of other people it takes the a few days to realize it’s not just “getting old” and no amount of weird stretching will make you feel better.
This is a great story for the grand kids and not a great experience 🫣
Still gonna be doing shoots and working…just a little bit slower.
Also taking a week off of teaching my dance classes.
Fingers crossed if I’m a good girl and rest I’ll be recovered on the sooner end of the spectrum.

I don’t do a whole lot of weddings, but the ones I do are totally and completely drenched in love, legacy, celebration, ...
05/13/2026

I don’t do a whole lot of weddings, but the ones I do are totally and completely drenched in love, legacy, celebration, and I hold them all in my heart. ✨
Emily and Matthew married on her grandparent’s farm, under the tree that was planted when she was born.

If you’ve had it on your list of “one day” to have a portrait session with me, this is your gentle nudge to reach out (t...
05/13/2026

If you’ve had it on your list of “one day” to have a portrait session with me, this is your gentle nudge to reach out (that’s it, just reach out) to secure my current pricing (which has been my pricing for the past ten years).
I’m nearing the launch of something new and it’s going to be so good.

Unfortunately this is (again) not going to be the week I get my s**t together. 🤞🏼for next week Rinse and repeat.
05/12/2026

Unfortunately this is (again) not going to be the week I get my s**t together.
🤞🏼for next week
Rinse and repeat.

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1347 Ozone Drive Suite 4
Saluda, NC
28773

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+18283293969

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