Black and white equine photography of a horse and rider performing reining turns in an arena in Weatherford, Texas.

Photography is Poetry

Meet Your Photographer

Hi, I'm Joy.

Picture of Joy Nabors beside her Cowgirl 30 Under 30 recognition sign.
Behind-the-scenes photography of Joy Nabors capturing portraits during a photo session in a field.

If my grandparents taught me one thing, it was to take lots of pictures. Photography is my way of slowing down and holding onto the moments we don't get back.


I love creating photographs that bring those moments back to life. Whether we're celebrating a milestone, documenting the people you love, or simply capturing a season of life, my goal is to create images that feel like you and give you something to look back on for years to come.


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Selected works

 

Portrait photography in Weatherford, Texas, featuring a girl posing with her horse during golden hour.
Equine portrait photography featuring a girl kissing her Paint horse’s nose in a field by a fence.
DVM graduation photography featuring veterinary students listening to stethoscopes while looking down at the camera.
Graduation portrait photography in Starkville, MS, featuring a graduate with her horse on Mississippi State University campus.
DVM graduation portrait photography in Starkville, MS, featuring a veterinary graduate at Mississippi State CVM.
Grand Teton landscape photography featuring the iconic mountain view.
Equine portrait photography featuring a man looking at his horse in a green pasture surrounded by trees.
Graduation portrait photography at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, featuring a graduate on campus.
Grand Canyon landscape photography featuring the iconic Arizona canyon and expansive desert views.
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Photo of a prickly pear cactus growing in the Arizona desert landscape.

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I look forward to hearing from you and helping you create memories that will last a lifetime.

 

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