Hiring Sara (and team!) to photograph our wedding was by far one of the best planning decisions that we made. My (now) husband and I shared quite a bit of the planning responsibilities, but I was the one who tackled finding and hiring our photographer. I chose Sara above others for a few reasons: 1) She came HIGHLY recommended from an old friend, 2) As someone who loves photography myself, I adored her photos and the emotion she consistently seems to capture, 3) I spoke with her briefly on the phone before signing a contract with her and loved her fun yet professional personality. My husband and I met with Sara about two weeks before our wedding to go over ALL the details of the wedding day. I left this meeting without a doubt in my mind that Sara knew exactly what she was doing (and more) with regards to photographing a wedding. When we left this meeting, my husband immediately turned to me and said, "I definitely need to thank you for finding such an amazing vendor" (he does not hand out these compliments lightly :) ). On our wedding day, Sara and Dan (her second shooter) arrived on time and were ready to get to work! I loved spending time with Sara before all the craziness began. She was extremely professional and very systematic about her work, but was also very friendly and my bridesmaids, mom, and myself really enjoyed getting to know her. We received our photos much sooner than I had anticipated, and I am in LOVE with them! Sara did such an amazing job capturing our day. We've received numerous compliments from our friends and family on how gorgeous our photos turned out. THANK YOU, Sara and team, for making our wedding day unforgettable! read more

Sara and Dan arrived early on my wedding day and although I was mostly nervous and on edge before the ceremony, Sara calmed me down by letting me know we were ahead of schedule and giving me the time I needed to get ready and comfortable. Both Sara and Dan were very friendly and bubbly but not overbearing and made us and our family feel comfortable during our 5 hour (!!) photo session before the ceremony. During our hunt for a photographer, I must've read thousands of reviews and made a list of over 20 photographers I narrowed down, talked to about half a dozen on the phone - I wanted to ensure I had perfect photos of our special day! I finally narrowed it down to Sara based on her expertise of our venue, her friendly demeanor, and the beautiful photos we saw on her Instagram. I can say I chose right - our photos are absolutely stunning and both Sara and Dan were a pleasure to work with! One thing I wish I could've changed (although it is very minor) is that we realized later that there was a beautiful sunset right after the ceremony (our venue faced the ocean) and all of our friends got beautiful pictures with the sunset in the back and I felt like I missed out. With all that was happening, we didn't notice the sunset, and wished one of the photographers had grabbed us to take a picture. However, I got so many great photos to choose from that it really is such a minor thing! Highly recommend both Sara and Dan. read more

Covid messed up a lot of things this year but one good thing it gave us was Sara Zarrella. She was our first choice photographer since we first got engaged but unfortunately is so popular she was booked solid. After quarantine when we revisited planning our wedding, we realized she was available and it was a no brainer. Her talent is inspiring, her pictures leave me in awe but most importantly, her personality and energy are what meant the most. As most brides do, I looked forward to my wedding day for many important reasons, but honestly top 3 for Brad and I was to spend the day with Sara. We knew we would have a blast and most importantly we trusted her, her team and her work. We knew that having Sara on our special day would ease any worries and we were not wrong. We can't properly express how incredible it is to have complete faith and trust in your photographer on your wedding day - it was everything to us. We are so grateful to Sara for making our big day better, for capturing our love so beautifully, for bustling my dress, strapping my shoes on, putting my veil back on countless times and for becoming such a big part of this milestone. This is not even to mention how incredible her photos were from our wedding, we truly cannot stop looking at them. We love and appreciate Sara and all of the work she does. Sara Zarrella is pure magic! read more

My husband and I got engaged in June and decided to take advantage of a last-minute cancellation at Castle Hill Inn that became available in September for our wedding. With just about three months to plan our wedding and pick our vendors, the stress started to set in. Luckily, a close friend recommended Sara Zarrella for our photography. Having attended my friend's wedding in Mexico and seen what beautiful pictures she had captured, I was sold! From the moment we began working with Sara it was stress free. She spent the time to understand what was most important about the memories we would capture in our photos. She was organized and let us both feel confident in her abilities and comfortable knowing she would be there to capture our day. On our wedding day, Sara did a great job ensuring we got the best shots, while making sure our time was spent enjoying the moments we were in. We are so thankful for Sara for capturing our special day- it is what we will look back on for years to come. The photos remind us of special moments between the two of us, our families and the details that we would have missed as the day flew by! Thank you Sara! We can't wait for our next life milestone to have the opportunity to work with you again. You do excellent work and are so very talented. read more

My husband and I were so thrilled we chose Sara Zarrella Photography to photograph our wedding! She came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Being a bride was a little overwhelming for me and Sara not only provided amazing photography service, she helped us throughout the whole process with her amazing knowledge of local vendors, her years of experience in the industry, by providing a timeline and schedule that helped organize the Big Day and with her cheerful and upbeat personality from start to finish. It was so nice having full confidence in Sara and her team, we didn't worry at all when it come to the wedding day. We also purchased her Photo Booth Lounge which was so beautiful, nothing like any other photo booth I had seen at friends' weddings. We were so happy we incorporated it into our Reception. And getting our photos back felt more magical than Christmas - we felt so beautiful and now have a perfect way to look back on the best day of our lives! Thank you Sara for all your hard work and for sharing your talent with us! read more

Sara and Dan were awesome! The first time I met Sara in person was on the morning of my wedding. She immediately got to work and it felt like I have known her for years. Leading up to the wedding she was very communicative and easy to work with. She really listened to what our vision was for pictures and made us feel at ease. Dan was just as cool, calm and collected. They were both super fun. Sara even bustled my dress when my MOH and 2 of the wedding coordinators couldn't figure it out. Thank goodness because I was dying to get to the cocktail hour to see my friends and family! They are true professionals and before we even saw any pictures, we knew we made the right decision by hiring Sara. But then... we got the pictures and were floored by all of the moments that they captured of our wedding day. I can't wait to call Sara again for future milestones. Thank you, Sara and Dan! I highly recommend Sara Zarrella Photography. read more

From the moment we met Dan for our engagement shoot and started working with Sara on our wedding, we knew we were in good hands. They were incredibly professional, responsive, and truly listened to our vision for our wedding day. They continuously went above and beyond for us and leave no question unanswered. On the day itself, the weather was terrible but they were calm, kept us organized, and encouraged us to get all the outdoor photos we dreamed without hesitation! They captured all the moments exactly the way we planned & even provided a Highlight video of the day free! Such a nice surprise to hold us over till we got our photos back! We truly didn't feel anything was missed or overlooked with this team. We absolutely adore the photos I cry every time I look through them. We highly recommend Sara & Dan to do your wedding & any other major life events! read more

I can't thank Sara enough for the amazing photos she captured on my wedding day. COVID changed everything we had planned for our wedding including size, state, and the date, but in the end it was perfect and it resulted in us getting to work with Sara for our big day. We were only able to meet Sara on the day of the wedding, which small as it was, still felt chaotic in the final moments leading up to the ceremony. Sara was such a calming presence and her approach to photography made me feel so comfortable and so beautiful. She captured our happiness so well, the photos are more than I could have hoped for. I would highly recommend Sara Zarrella photography for your wedding photos. If I could go back in time, I would have worked with Sara for my engagement photos as well. I look forward to hopefully working with her for family shoots in the future! read more

We had the best experience with Sara!!! We used her for our engagement photos and our wedding. We had a minimony due to covid, and Sara was amazing at working with us when we had to adjust our plans due to many covid restrictions. Her photos were so so beautiful, and I'm so happy that we will have them forever. We were so impressed with how professional and amazing she was. She knew the perfect lighting, poses, and photos to get. She made sure that we got photos with every single combination of people that we wanted to. It was honestly the best money we spent at our small wedding and I would choose her again a million times over if I could! She is worth every penny!!! We definitely plan to use her again in the future when we do family photos and for other occasions! We couldn't be happier with our beautiful sets of photos. read more

We are so grateful we chose Sara and her team for our big day. Right from the start, Sara was responsive, helpful, friendly, and made us feel so at ease. Our engagement pictures were stunning. Sara and her team, specifically Dan and Faith, were professional, fun, flexible, and made us feel comfortable on our wedding day. We saw some of the thumbnails of the pictures from our wedding day and they are GORGEOUS. Sara and her team also seamlessly got all the pictures we requested and were extremely efficient with picture taking so that we did not have to miss much of our cocktail party. Lastly, the photobooth pictures are amazing and it was such a hit at our wedding! We would choose the SZP team all over again if we could!! You should not look any further for a wedding photographer. read more

Choosing Sara to photograph our wedding was one of the best decisions we made about our big day. From the very beginning, Sara was communicative and supportive as I worked out the details of our wedding. I was so thankful to have Sara by my side on my wedding day. She was laid back and relaxed but still helped us keep the day on schedule. My bridesmaids loved her and felt comfortable around her all afternoon as we took photos and got ready for the ceremony. She worked seamlessly with my videographers, venue coordinator, and officiant to make the day run perfectly. We're so excited to see our wedding photos from Sara and know that we'll love them because our engagement photos that she took were incredible! read more

Finding a photographer was a stressful "To Do" for me .... until I met Sara. she walked me through everything very slowly and educating me on photography..this was such a fun and exciting experience....I especially appreciated her time to answer ALL my questions.(and there were a lot - very patient) First attracted to her artistic approach, how Sara saw through the camera len...capturing the photos and her editing technique simply amazing - who new color vs black and white totally changed "what" the picture was saying....beautiful...and so natural looking! Lastly, if you are looking for professionalism, reduced stress, talent and quality then I highly recommend Sara Zarrella Photography read more

Sara and her team are the best possible team for Wedding photography. Having her for our wedding was the best decision we made in the entire planning process. Not only is Sara an amazing photographer, but her professionalism and ability to work with any situation was impressive. Her and her partner were juggling things beyond taking pictures for us to have a smooth wedding day. She sewed my dress for me, kept our wedding party on time, and even made sure we ate food throughout the day. You will have an amazing experience on top of amazing images if you work with her. 12/10 recommend. read more

Sara and team exceeded our expectations of service as our photographer! She made the process easy and she made sure every detail was covered. Sara photographed our wedding celebration in Newport, RI on a stormy evening and was able to capture so many amazing pictures even though the weather was no so amazing. One of our favorite pictures includes a beautiful rainbow that appeared after the stormy weather. Thank you Sara and team for a wonderful experience! read more

There is a reason Sara Zarrella Photography has been voted best in Rhode Island. She is a pleasure to work with and they offer a variety of packages. We had Dan as our photographer and absolutely loved him. Easy to work with, flexible and funny! We only met him on the day of our wedding and was slightly nervous how we would connect, but I don't even know why I was worried. They are professionals and the final product shows it! 10 out of 10! read more

Sara & Dan were amazing to work with! They were super organized, detail-oriented, good at commanding a large group, and captured all of the moments we had asked for and so much more. They made sure we got the golden hour shots that my husband and I really cared about along with us our wedding party in what looked like a serene backdrop. We cannot wait to see all the shots from the big day once ready - the previews look beautiful! read more

My husband and I could not have asked for a better photography team for our wedding! Dan and Amanda were amazing on our wedding day! They ensured the day remained on schedule, offered help when needed, and captured beautiful images. Sara then worked extremely efficiently to get our stunning wedding images back to us in a timely manner. We are very satisfied with our choice to have this team photograph our wedding! read more

Sara is the real deal ... from initial conversations all the way through to final details she took all the pressure off us ... she knows what you want before you even do!! The ceremony was perfection, and she controlled the shoot the entire time ... she has a ton of energy so just let her lead the way!! We cannot say enough about Sara ... would hire her again in an INSTANT. read more

We were lucly enough to work with Sara after winning one of her 12 days of holiday giveaways! She did our son's first birthday pictures and they came out amazing! Her work is already hanging in our home and we will cherish these photos for years to come. Sara is so personable, generous and her work speaks for itself! Thank you Sara read more