Clare JoAnna Photography

Portrait & Commercial Photographer

Based in Central Pennsylvania

Fresh sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, and sauce on a picnic table, along with pickles, sliced pickles in a bowl, dill pickle dip, and sliced tomato, set on a wooden board and white tablecloth.
Display of orange bath bomb products in blue striped packaging, a gold bath bomb dish, a glass jar filled with orange bath bombs, a blue candle holder, and luxurious decor items on a white surface against a white wall.
A woman sitting on the forest floor beside a fallen tree, surrounded by autumn leaves and trees, outdoors during daylight.
Four stacked notebooks in green, pink, red, and black with a black pen labeled "HUNTER" on a white surface.
A colorful assortment of fresh vegetables, grilled chicken, and condiments arranged on a platter, including slices of cucumber, carrots, lettuce, purple cabbage, ginger, chopped almonds, mango salsa, and a bowl of golden sauce.
Cocktail with salted rim and lime on bar counter.
A group of five women in light green dresses walking through a grassy field holding sunflowers, with large trees in the background.
Four colorful 2027 planners with hole patterns, a pink elastic band, and black or pink accents arranged on a white desk, with a clear mug of tea on the left and a small transparent container of pastel-colored pens on the right, against a mint green w
A woman with wavy brown hair stands sideways in a dry, brown field with tall, withered plants. She is wearing a tan coat and a brown turtleneck, looking upward against a cloudy sky.
Chia seed parfaits with layered chia pudding, berries, and granola, alongside a Nutiva chia seeds package, a jar of granola, gold spoons, and a bowl of strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
Meal prep containers filled with stir-fried vegetables, rice, and chicken, kept warm.
A man and a woman kneeling outdoors on a dirt trail with autumn trees in the background, holding a black dog with a pink leash.
A person holding a container of spinach artichoke and parmesan dip in a kitchen, surrounded by fresh vegetables like kale, carrots, bananas, artichoke, bell peppers, and apples, with pretzels in a bowl.
A girl with tattoos in a white tank top and denim shorts sitting on stadium bleachers with overcast sky in the background.
Person's hands adjusting a coiled phone cord on a fluffy pink surface, next to pink rotary phone and 'pillow talk' bottle.
Close-up of two hands with rings, touching pink and purple flowers among green leaves in a garden.
Multiple exposures of a woman in a woodland setting, leaning against a tree with fallen leaves on the ground, with motion blur effect.
A desk scene with a mint green teacup on a matching saucer, surrounded by floral notebooks, a calendar showing August 2020, gold binder clips, a pink gift bag, and a glass clip on a wooden table.
Package of Theo's Sweet Potato Jerky in Miso Nori flavor surrounded by slices of sweet potato, red bell pepper rings, seaweed, and scattered mustard seeds on a blue background.
Wedding ceremony outdoors with guests standing on either side of a grassy aisle, a bride in a white gown holding yellow flowers, and a wooden barn in the background.
A young man standing outdoors with his hands in his pockets, smiling at the camera, wearing a blue and white tie-dye t-shirt and blue jeans.
Modern urban architecture with glass buildings and palm trees at Long Beach Civic Center.
A woman in a plaid dress with flowing red hair is walking under a tree with autumn orange and yellow leaves, captured from a low angle with motion blur.
Vegetable platter with dip on a wooden serving board, including broccoli, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, and cauliflower, alongside a container of cheesy artichoke dip.
A young woman with long hair is sitting on the floor in front of a colorful arcade ticket redemption machine, with her arm resting on her knee, in an entertainment center.
Two hands holding Old Fashioned cocktails in front of a jukebox with colorful lights.
Person in lab coat and gloves working in a laboratory with beakers and a digital scale.
A smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a black dress standing outdoors in front of a brick building with plants and flowers.
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Colorful packages of cannabis-infused edibles labeled 'Drops' with assorted fruit gummies and fresh berries on a yellow background.
Perfume bottle with citrus fruits, cinnamon sticks, and basil leaves on a wooden surface.
Desk decor featuring Hello Kitty and friends with a 2027 calendar, a blue pen holder, a white clock, and a red hole puncher against a yellow wall.
Bright green boxes of Drops infused jelly candies labeled 'Strain: Berry Pie' surrounded by lime halves, lime wedges, and lime sugar candies on a reflective lime-green surface.
Two men in black suits standing outdoors under a wooden arch with green fabric, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Two bowls of shredded chicken with bell peppers, onions, and sauce over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Accompanied by bowls of sesame seeds, chili flakes, scallions, and two glasses of water.
Silhouette of two people, likely a man and a woman, kneeling and facing each other on a dark parking lot at night, with bright lights behind them and trees in the background.
A desk scene with two blue lit candles decorated with celestial symbols, a calendar for January, a set of planners for the year 2027, a pair of teal glasses, and a moon-shaped dish with paper clips, all on a white surface against a blue background.
A tube of TonyMoly Intense Care Gold 24K Snail Foam Cleanser against a beige background.
Person holding a bottle labeled "playground Pillow Talk" in a satin and feathered robe.
Assorted grilled chicken pieces, fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, purple cabbage, ginger, mango, apples, and bowls of sauces and chopped nuts, arranged on a surface.
A woman in a graduation gown and cap standing in a forest clearing, facing away and looking towards a line of tall pine trees under a clear blue sky.
Close-up stop motion gif of food storage containers being organized near a kitchen backsplash with gray brick tiles and a granite countertop.
Assorted packaged quiches on a light background, including varieties like cheddar & broccoli, classic Lorraine, and spinach & artichoke.
Person holding a jar of Nutiva organic virgin coconut oil against a white textured wall.
A young man standing on a wooden covered bridge with a gravel trail and greenery in the background, smiling with arms crossed, wearing a blue T-shirt, jeans, and brown boots.
A moving escalator inside a shopping mall, with a sign overhead indicating directions to the Old Navy store, food court, and tilt studio.
An orange cocktail in a glass with a salted rim, garnished with a lime slice, sitting on a wooden surface outside at night.
Figs scattered on white tiled surface, some halved to show interior, accompanied by two lit candles in orange glass holders and pussy willow branches.
Close-up of a person wearing gray and yellow athletic shoes standing on a rocky ground near a marina with boats docked in the background during sunset.
Assorted fresh vegetables and grilled chicken, including shredded carrots, purple cabbage, cucumber, mango, lettuce, and a bowl of yellow dressing.
A woman with tattoos on her arm and glasses, wearing a black tank top and black sneakers with white accents, sitting on a concrete ledge outdoors with greenery and hills in the background, sun shining in the sky.
Decorative desk arrangement featuring two floral 2027 planners, white daisies in a glass vase, a white and blue floral teacup with tea, a light blue bird shaped container, two pens, and gold paper clips on a two-tone background of pink and blue.
Close-up of a pink-colored cocktail garnished with three red raspberries on a golden skewer, with additional raspberries and a blurry white surface in the background.
A large, ripe red strawberry with green leaves on top, placed on a white surface with a light background.
Assorted sushi on a colorful, checkered tablecloth with soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger, green seaweed salad, and chopsticks.
Desk with a pink and white wall calendar marked January, a 2027 planner, a pink mug with tea, a pink pen, a yellow clock, a small plant, and various stationery items.
A bartender holding a glass of cocktail with a lemon slice garnish in a dimly lit bar with neon lights and liquor bottles visible in the background.
A cake and cupcakes on a table. The cake is heart-shaped with white frosting and decorative piping. The cupcakes have swirls of frosting, some yellow and some white. There is a small figurine of a gray tabby cat at the front of the table.
Close-up of two slices of watermelon on a pink background.
A flat lay of a floral calendar for August 2026 on a white embroidered tablecloth, surrounded by white and orange flowers, two pens, a pair of scissors, and a glass mug with tea and a tea bag, with shadows cast across the scene.
Plate of pasta with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garnished with parsley, a slice of bread on a plate, and a glass of beer on a wooden table in a restaurant.
A woman rock climbing outdoors on a large boulder, climbing up with a determined expression, surrounded by trees and a blue sky.
A 2027 planner magazine with butterfly and fruit illustrations on a wooden table surrounded by scattered strawberries, blueberries, peaches, pears, small white flowers, and two gold binder clips.
An open can of TonyMoly product with a creamy substance and a firm, knotted dollop on top inside the can.
A woman with long hair is playing on a colorful arcade pinball machine, with lights and reflections visible on the glass surface.
People gather inside a rustic barn for a party with string lights and disco balls hanging from the wooden ceiling, with tables and chairs set up for dining
A woman with long curly hair walking on a dirt path through a wooded area, with a series of transparent images of her fading into the distance.
Assorted salad ingredients including grilled chicken breast, green apples, lettuce, chopped cheese, diced butternut squash, chopped green onions, chopped apples, and various salad toppings on a white background.
A bottle of sunscreen labeled 'Playground Mini Escape' and a pair of white sunglasses with pink tinted lenses resting on a pink towel with white patterns, beside a swimming pool with clear blue water.
Inside a greenhouse with hanging and table displays of colorful flowers and potted plants, including marigolds and petunias, with garden labels, and a large fan in the background.
Close-up of a person holding a drawstring bag made of floral fabric with a label that reads 'Buddha Pants Miami Florida USA' against a blurred leafy outdoor background.
An empty food court at a shopping mall with a woman sitting alone at a table near a window with sky view, decorated with potted plants and signs for restrooms and elevators.
Empty indoor shopping mall corridor with sunlight streaming through upper windows, checkered tile floor, store fronts on both sides, and a potted plant in the center.

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Hi, I’m Clare — after several years working in the Los Angeles commercial photography industry, I’ve returned home to the ridges and valleys of Central Pennsylvania. Alongside my commercial services, I’m now offering something closer to the heart: local portrait and event photography.

My professional commercial background brings a polished eye for lighting, styling, and composition, while my approach stays warm, fun, and personal.

A woman in a brown coat and mustard sweater holding a camera, standing among dry plants outdoors.
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A picnic table with sliced pickles, tomato slices, onions, and lettuce, along with a pickle dip labeled 'la terra fina dill pickle dip & spread' made with Greek yogurt.

Commercial Product + Food Photography

Clean, intentional imagery for brands — including product + food photography, prop + food styling, stop motion video, branding, and campaign visuals.

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Based in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

A man with a beard wearing a white shirt, black vest, and green tie kneels beside a woman with long curly hair, tattoos on her arm, and wearing a black dress. They are outdoors on a dirt path in a wooded area during autumn, with a black dog with a pu
Group of men dressed in suits, some sitting and some standing, in a room with wooden walls and shelves, engaged in a social or professional gathering.
A young man with brown hair wearing a blue T-shirt with a white logo, standing outdoors with arms crossed, smiling at the camera, with a wooden bridge in the background.
A young woman with long, wavy hair and a septum piercing inside a claw machine, looking at the camera and raising her arm with her fist near her head, surrounded by colorful plush toys.
A woman with brown hair and a beige coat standing in a field of dried plants with a cloudy sky in the background.
A couple kissing under an old stone archway in a wooded area with autumn-colored leaves.
A young woman with long hair, wearing a brown tank top and blue jeans, sitting cross-legged in front of a brightly colored arcade ticket dispenser machine. The machine displays various ticket prices, including 100, 200, 250, and 300 tickets, and has
Silhouettes of a man and a woman embracing each other at dusk, with trees and a darkening sky in the background.
A woman in graduation attire celebrating outdoors in a wooded area with pine cones on the ground.
A woman with long, wavy hair and tattoos on her arms standing outdoors at night, illuminated by red light, with a river and trees in the background.
A young woman playing air hockey at an arcade, with a smile on her face and her hand holding a puck. She has long hair, tattoos on her forearm and wrist, and is wearing overalls. The arcade is decorated with colorful, neon lights.
A young woman with tattoos on her left arm, wearing a black tank top and a black skirt, is adjusting yellow sunglasses and looking at the camera. She has shoulder-length hair with bangs and is standing outdoors against a chain-link fence and concrete
A woman with long hair and tattoos on her arm sitting on a fallen log in a forest with a background of trees and fallen autumn leaves.
A group of people at what appears to be a wedding or social gathering, standing outside near a wooden wall. The central figures are women hugging, one in a light blue satin dress and the other in a white satin dress, both wearing heels. Other people
A woman with long dark hair, smiling, wearing a black dress and smartwatch, walking on city sidewalk near parked cars, trees, and beige tall building in background.
A young man with dark hair and a light gray Columbia jacket is smiling and leaning on a bar counter in a cozy bar or cafe setting. Behind him on the wooden wall, there is a framed chalkboard with colorful writing and a mounted deer head. The bar area
A person with long hair, wearing a plaid dress, moving under a tree with orange and green autumn leaves.
Reflected image of a young woman with long brown hair, wearing a dark top and a necklace with a pendant, standing behind a glass case filled with colorful assorted items in a store. The store interior has warm lighting and various vibrant displays.
A couple stands closely on a wooden bridge in an outdoor setting during autumn, gazing into each other's eyes.
Smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a black dress standing outside by a brick wall and plants.
Couple dancing in an empty parking lot at night, silhouetted against streetlights and surrounded by trees.
A woman dressed in a plaid dress appears three times in the photo, sitting on logs in a forest with fallen leaves and green trees in the background.
Young man with dark hair, blue Penn State t-shirt, jeans, and brown boots smiling with arms crossed inside a red covered wooden bridge over a gravel road with green trees in the background.
A person standing in a forest with tall trees and fallen leaves, their image appears to be doubled or tripled, creating a motion blur effect.
A woman with tattoos and long wavy hair sitting on a rock by a lake during sunset, with a double exposure effect showing her standing and looking away in the background.
A woman in graduation cap and gown standing outdoors on a forest trail with pine trees and fallen pinecones.
Reflection of three people sitting at a table in a rustic wooden room, one woman smiling and holding a purple cup, a vase with yellow flowers on the table, and a window showing greenery outside.
Side view of a woman with brown wavy hair and a nose piercing, wearing a brown coat, standing among dried plants or weeds outdoors on a cloudy day.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a sunflower bouquet, standing next to a groom in a black suit, outdoors on a cloudy day near a speaker grill and hot tub.
A woman walking on a dirt path surrounded by green trees and bushes, with a mirror image of herself in front of her showing multiple reflections.
A young woman with long dark hair and tattoos on her arms, wearing a white dress with a floral pattern and a graduation cap, standing in a grassy outdoor area with tall pine trees in the background, smiling and raising her arms.
A woman with tattoos on her arm, wearing a sleeveless peach-colored knitted top and light blue jeans, is standing outdoors at dusk. She has dark wavy hair, multiple rings on her fingers, and is raising her right hand as if shielding her eyes from the
A person with light-colored skin and a long-sleeved shirt is hugging a large tree in a forest with leafless trees and a cloudy sky.
A woman with long wavy brown hair, tattoos on her arms, wearing a beige sleeveless knitted top and light blue jeans, standing outdoors near a lake with trees in the background.
A couple is standing outside, holding hands and kissing, with trees and autumn foliage in the background.
A woman with dark, curly hair and blue eyes standing outdoors at dusk, wearing a sleeveless knitted top and high-waisted jeans. She has a tattoo of a vintage pin-up girl on her upper left arm and is smiling softly.
Close-up of a person's hands with rings, reaching towards purple flowers in a garden with green leaves.
People standing in a line during a wedding ceremony with a rustic wooden backdrop and flower arrangements.
A woman with tattoos on her arm wearing sunglasses and a black dress, standing outdoors near a concrete barrier with a scenic view of green trees and hills in the background.
A young woman sitting on a green stool at an arcade, with a colorful claw machine filled with plush toys behind her. The background features bright lights and other arcade games.
A couple standing close with faces almost touching, outdoors between stone structures with fall foliage in the background, the woman with long curly hair and tattoo on her arm, the man with short hair and a beard, both dressed casually.
An empty food court area inside a shopping mall with a skylight ceiling, metal chairs, and tables. A woman with tattoos, wearing a black top, is sitting alone at one of the tables looking up.
A group of women in wedding dresses walking barefoot on a grassy field outdoors, with trees and a wooden fence in the background.
A woman stands outdoors at dusk with a large reflection of her face visible in a window. She has tattoos on her arm and wears a nose ring and earrings.
Young woman with long brown hair smiling outdoors in front of brick building with stairs.
A young woman playing a pinball machine inside an arcade with colorful lights and reflections.
Three women in matching light green dresses holding bouquets of yellow and white flowers, standing outdoors against a black wooden wall.

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