We recently visited Newport, RI for a family vacation and decided to take a chance on a photo shoot…read morewith Sara Zarrella. We are so glad we did! From months before the shoot, Sara was incredibly responsive and helpful in planning the perfect timing and location for our family, which included two energetic three-year-olds. During the session, she was professional, fun, and put everyone at ease. The final photos turned out beautifully, and Sara was a huge help in guiding us through the process of selecting the best images for a canvas cluster and a storybook album. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated photographer!

While on a family vacation in RI, my daughter wanted professional family photos taken…read more First, let me say that we are very pleased with the photos Sara took of our family of 15 on a private beach in July. Ages ranging from 22 months to 80, we were NOT an easy group to work with I assure you. Yet, with Sara's skillful direction, artistic eye, professional expertise, positive attitude, and calm manner, over 100 shots were taken in an hour. Sara created a natural and as stress-free as possible experience for our family. She directed us quickly on posing with her expert eye and overcame the short attention spans of the children. She made us feel comfortable with her good direction and patience to get the best results. Thank you, Sara! We highly recommend Sara Zarrella Photography, an award-winning, nationally published studio. I am grateful that my daughter did the research to find her.

I hired Maria to photograph my Granddaughters wedding and what wonderful wedding photos we ended up…read morewith. First Maria did a through job of reviewing the venue. Then she spent time talking to the wedding couple. the results were amazing beautiful photos that were interesting as she captured this beautiful wedding! I have since hired Maria to do engagement photos, new baby photos, retirement photos she is so creative, careful, and conscious! THE BEST

Maria did my wedding and engagement photos and she was great! She really took the time to make sure…read moreshe captured every moment for us and quickly turned the photos around to get to us. The weather was absolutely horrible but she was a trooper the entire day and even the photos that are outdoors mostly don't look like the weather is bad. She trudged through the mud all day and captured some really beautiful moments. Recommend!

My husband and I got married in September 2013. We chose Penny to be our photographer and she does…read moreamazing work. Here are some of the highlights about hiring Penny Souza Photography: * Penny is so easy to work with. Some people grow nervous being on camera, but Penny is professional and can assist in helping you and your loved ones pose naturally. She makes any photography session comfortable and fun. * Penny has 10 years of experience! So you can count on receiving the highest quality photos and a memorable experience. * We loved our wedding package that included "Thank You" cards, a beautiful photo album, a complimentary engagement session, and more! Contact Penny to learn more about her fabulous packages. * Penny responds promptly to emails/phone calls, so you can rely on her to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for reading and know that you will not be disappointed having Penny capture your special moments!

Penny is a dedicated and hard working individual. She has years and years of experience doing what…read moreshe does and she is very straight forward and makes sure she gets the job done. You never have to feel lost or confused on your busy, sometimes stressful day. She will make sure you get the results you want. We met with her twice before our June 2018 wedding and she met us halfway between her home in RI and our home in CT, armed with plenty of her work to show us ad help us customize the perfect package for our wants, needs and budget. Her packages are really good deals as far as what they include and what they cost. I was amazed by the price compared to many other highly priced photographers. Her work is quality and she gets it done quick. We had previews the next morning, and the full album in less than 2 weeks. You get full access to all the photos online, a flashdrive with all the pictures, and the ability for your family and friends to logon and get download pictures too, among any other idea you may come up with that you want to include in your package. I had taken ideas from other photographers packages that were more expensive, and Penny was able to include those ideas in ours for the better price. You can't go wrong with using Penny for your photography needs.

Laurie Brandt ended up being my first pick for my first born son's newborn photographer. I LOVE…read morenewborn photography but Laurie's work was hands down the best. She had so many ideas I loved I did my best not to torture her in regards to themes, ideas, & props. She also had done newborn photography with several acquaintances of mine. The long winding country road I drove that November that leads to her studio should be on the cover of a New England Postcard. The falling leaves and trees I passed set the scene or privacy, nature & serenity! She has a gorgeous home photography studio- set on a picturesque property with 360 degree lake views. Just being there brought a sense of calm over you! Laurie asked me what I wanted and introduced me to her daughter Tiffany who would be assisting her during the Newborn Photography shoot. Laurie immediately got to work & I could tell she was a naturally creative spirit. She has an amazing energy and aura about her that transcends into her work! She took my ideas and transformed them into beautiful art. I wanted to incorporate a "Prince Theme" since that was my sons baby shower as well as a "Peter Rabbit Theme" since that was my sons Nursery as well as those quintessential newborn pictures & a few Christmas pictures since it was next month I could use a few of these for Christmas Cards as well as whatever she suggested which was a "Mother & Me" Picture & some other things I Loved. I loved and wished I could have kept them all (including the proofs)! Most important about Laurie in addition to her spirit was how great and accommodating she was to me and my son. I had no qualms about her holding, posing, or adjusting him. She also gave me plenty of time for feeding/changing throughout the session. You could tell she was a Mom with an amazing maternal side that translates into her photography. My son slept through the ENTIRE photo shoot except for when he peed on Laurie- which she handled- LIKE A CHAMP. She quickly let me know and we got him cleaned up and she just kept rolling! That in and of itself- was amazing! Naturally- I felt bad and apologized and she was like "Don't worry about it" she Shook it Off enduring "it happens all the time"! She also has an amazing room dedicated to Newborns/Kids & Their Mom's/Caretakers in which she has a changing table with all supplies, wipes/toys/etc. Newborn Props & Newborn Outfits as well as an area to breastfeed -which I personally thought was amazing!! She made me feel immediately comfortable and I'm a pretty shy individual! Her young daughter Tiffany was also naturally gifted with photography and newborn posing and appeared to be just as creative as her experienced mother! They made a great team and made me feel great about being a First Time Mom and observed I was very natural tending to my son and stopping to breastfeed in between our 3 hour session. The studio grounds are absolutely beautiful & her backdrops are amazing. I know she also does "themes" and offers full scale sets for some of these I believe such as Fairy Sets (unless that's just an example of her beautiful editing). I've seen her do newborn photography with: Disney Movies, Where the Wild Things Are, Rainbow Baby Tributes, Police Officer Tributes, and really anything you want. WHAT TO KNOW: Laurie is extremely talented and creative and is amazing with both newborns AND parents. She comes highly recommended by many friends and individuals in RI! She is very easy to work with, down to earth and extremely approachable and works with what YOU want! CONTACT HER ASAP to schedule an appointment- because you don't want her to be booked when going into labor and she usually doesn't like to take newborns over 14 days old. The first time you meet her you can tell that she gets inspired by each and every shoot- which is refreshing to work with and see! She is also an amazing and FAST editor- as well! She is my absolute favorite newborn photographer in the State of Rhode Island & I would recommend her to any Mom - especially nervous first time Mom's like I was because she put me at ease instantly and she made the whole process a breeze! Anyone looking to do something Creative or One of a Kind with your child or newborn you have to schedule with Laurie and first time Mom's have to do the Mommy & Me Picture!! I'll love and cherish all these pictures forever! A fun and memorable experience (as it should be) opposed to the horror shows I've gone through at Target & JC Penny.

What can I say about Laurie other than the fact that she is phenomenal!? Her energy and spirit is…read moreamazing - I am a firm believer that others impact your mood and energy, each and every time we have been to her studio it's been a positive experience. And the results are another amazing story. I heard about her through the grapevine and did maternity photos with her. Let me tell you, the last thing an expectant mom who resembles the Goodyear blimp would like to do is pose for photos. I already felt beautiful and glowing, just didn't want to capture the physical gains on camera; however, Laurie made me feel comfortable and brought out gorgeous gowns, utilized some of the beautiful nature on her property, & and took some pretty damn good photos too! Next visit was the newborn session and she handled my 10 day old peanut with such care, she never woke, not until the end! Laurie kept the studio warm and gave ample time for feedings and changes. Most recently, we did the 6 month shoot - once again, Laurie had that magic that resulted int daughters personality shining through. Positive energy reinforces positive results! Looking forward to the 1 year and holiday photos!

Hilary (and her super cute pup) met us at the beach for some family photography with my parents…read more She was able to capture some really gorgeous photos of kids, grandparents, siblings, boyfriends, etc. The lighting is so beautiful and she made us all look great! I'm so happy I splurged to get these beautiful memories recorded of my family. Would definitely recommend getting in touch with her.

Working with Hillary was a dream from beginning to end! She is endlessly creative, accommodating,…read moreinspiring, and just a lovely human being! If you are ever in Newport or in need of a Photographer who knows the BEST SPOTS for taking incredible photos, snap Hillary up! We could not love our photos more and we plan to use her again on our next anniversary trip!

I wish more than anything that I didn't have to write this review, because that would mean I was…read morehappy with the only photos I'll ever have from my wedding. Sadly, I'm not. Leading up to the wedding, communication with Crissy was great. She was responsive, confident, and seemed to understand exactly what I wanted. I truly thought I was in good hands. The day started off fine, but that didn't last long. While taking bridesmaid photos, Crissy repeatedly referred to the group as "girls," even though one of my bridesmaids is a man. Each time she caught herself, she made a dramatic show of "correcting" it, turning what could've been a nonissue into an awkward moment several times. That tone set the stage for the rest of the day: unnecessary comments, poor professionalism, and a general lack of awareness. Family photos were a mess. Despite having a full list of shots, Crissy made no effort to organize them, leaving me, the bride, to track down and call out my own family members. Later, either she or her assistant (neither would own up to it) decided it was appropriate to tell one of my bridesmaids that she "made a funny face" during the ceremony. Completely uncalled for. During cocktail hour, my maid of honor had to come remind me to take more photos because Crissy apparently couldn't approach me herself and told my maid of honor something along the lines of not wanting to talk to me, maybe because organizing family photos left me in a bad mood. And when she decided she was done for the night? She just left. No goodbye, no check-in, nothing. Apparently she could not find me. Then came the "sneak peeks," which were anything but the exiting reminder of our big day that they should have been. My flowers, jewelry (yup that's supposed to be a pearl necklace believe it or not), and tattoos were warped beyond recognition from excessive blurring, and my face had been edited to the point that I didn't even look like myself. The details I spent months planning, gone. When I brought this up, Crissy immediately got defensive instead of acknowledging the obvious issues. That reaction pretty much sums up every interaction I've had with her since: defensive, dismissive, and never accountable. When I calmly told her I wanted to find a solution that worked for both of us, she accused me of threatening her. Let that sink in, a paying client expressing dissatisfaction was somehow a "threat." The immaturity and unprofessionalism she's shown in every post-wedding conversation have been astonishing. And if all that's not enough to make you reconsider, here's more: - Most photos were unevenly framed or crooked. - Basic editing errors everywhere, overexposure, blotchy grass left unedited, poor color grading. - Important moments were completely missed (thankfully our videographer was on the ball the whole night). The "photo booth" included in our package wasn't set up until 15 minutes before she left, resulting in zero usable photos of guests and fewer than 30 photos from the last hour of the night. So in conclusion, I absolutely wish I'd spent the extra $1,000 on a professional who knew what they were doing. Between the poor quality, the lack of professionalism, and the astonishingly childish behavior, hiring Crissy was my biggest wedding-day regrets. I'll cherish the memories, just not the photos.

We hired Crissy as our wedding photographer and we really enjoyed our experience. We really liked…read moreher bright airy style and she has a great eye for both posed photos and candids. She had fantastic communication throughout the whole process. She delivered early for us on all of her deadlines which was a huge plus for an impatient person like myself! On wedding day, I really felt like Crissy and her second shooter were my security team. They protected me from nosey guests and country club members and made sure to get every shot I asked for. We thank Chrissy for capturing our day with ease and expertise. We will cherish our photos from both our wedding and engagement session for the rest of our lives.

Our experience with Allyson was wonderful and the results were amazing, exceeding all expectations…read more She was a pleasure to work with from the initial outreach to the hours in the studio perfecting every shot of my newborn. Her experience with newborns from being the perfect swaddler to their safety when photographing was demonstrated. She is gentle and patient and I would refer to her as the baby whisperer. Allyson got very creative with items from her client closet that includes many adorable outfits, headpieces, wraps and props to choose from and also incorporated ideas I had. The finished product came out better than I could have ever possibly imagined and I cannot stop staring at my newborns photos as they came out stunning! I am so pleased that she was the one to capture this moment!

Booked a newborn session for my daughter when she had her baby after seeing portraits hanging at a…read morelocal 3D ultrasound place. I was sold! Called the next day and spoke to Allyson, the photographer, and booked a session. Once my granddaughter was born her session was scheduled. I have to say what a joy it was to be able to watch Allyson work with my newborn granddaughter. She is wonderful! Taking her time to get the perfect shot. She is professional, kind and caring. And the shots are breathtaking! This is an experience you don't get a second chance at. They are only this small once. We will treasure these pictures forever!