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!

Meagan was everything we wanted in a wedding day photographer. I reached out and spoke to countless…read morephotographers before landing on booking Meagan. She offered everything I was looking for, at a fair price and her editing skills were amazing. We had multiple calls leading up to our wedding day and she was extremely helpful and answered all my questions. We had a tight timeline and she spent a while helping work it out down to the minute. We worked and re-worked the timeline and she was happy to update and offer input. The day would not have run so smoothly without all her help. On the day of the wedding we had Meagan and her second shooter, Alex. Both were fantastic. They joked and made us feel relaxed and in our element. She had a shot list and remembered all of the tiny details we requested. She moved fast but didn't rush it. She knew how important it was that we got to be present during our day. After the wedding, we received around 70 (!!) sneak peak photos a few days after our wedding, it was a great surprise email to receive during our honeymoon. Each picture was phenomenal- I honestly would have been happy if those were all the photos we received. A few months later we received all the final products and she even made us a little slideshow of the pictures! She captured the true emotion of the day, all the details, and all the fun. I've looked at the pictures and slideshow countless times. I cannot decide on what pictures I like best, they are all so great and special. My family and friends can't get over them either. Please book Meagan for your special occasions, she is a great person, super helpful and produces gorgeous work that will blow you away. I hope we cross paths again!

Meagan is nothing less than amazing. It was privilege to have her photograph my engagement. I…read morehighly recommend her for any event.

Peter is the absolute best photographer in the Newport area. He is an absolute professional who is…read morevery meticulous with every detail. I definitely recommend.

I recently planned a proposal to my girlfriend in Newport, RI and reached out to Stefy to book a…read morephotographer based on other positive reviews. I never imagined how much of an impact having a professional & experienced photographer there to capture the moment, but boy am I glad I thought to book Stefy. My now fiance had no idea, and the exact moment and pure joy on both our parts that followed was perfectly captured. We then spent about an hour making the most of the sunlight provided with Stefy walking us through dozens of different shots that would serve as the perfect engagement photos. Throughout the planning process Stefy was always very responsive and willing to offer suggestions about when and where to pop the question. After the whirlwind of a shoot, Stefy was even then willing to meet us at her studio the very next morning to review the edited photos and walk us through the process of building an album that she would create & order for us. This album will stay in our home forever and we're so grateful we had Stefy to capture this moment forever as a beautiful love story.

Stefy is an absolutely incredible artist! Not only is she super talented, but she is fun,…read morepersonable, patient, and kind. From planning our wedding during Covid to having to postpone 3 times, Stefy was there every step of the way with us. She even traveled all the way to Nantucket to do our engagement photos (which she made so easy and lighthearted for two people who aren't super comfortable in front of the camera!). Stefy always kept an open line of communication, checking in with us throughout the entire wedding planning and (re-planning!) process. She was so accommodating to our forever changing schedule. Stefy captured our Newport wedding day perfectly and we couldn't be happier with our wedding photos. Even on the big day, the weather did not cooperate but you would never know by looking at our photos. Stefy found a nearby gazebo so that we could still capture the outdoor element in our photos while remaining sheltered from the rain. They are truly some of our favorite photos that we will hold close to our hearts forever. Stefy is a truly gifted artist and we highly recommend her for all of life's special moments!

Adam Himber knows how to capture the true essence of someones personality making them look…read moreeffortlessly gorgeous. I had more than a few photo sessions with Adam and he made me feel at ease in front of a camera. The whole experience was fun, professional and exceeded my expectations. Most importantly, I have gorgeous photos to look back on.

Adam is super fun and easy to work with. He made me feel relaxed and I came away with some amazing…read moreshots for myself and my personal brand. Highly recommend!

When you're choosing a photographer, you want someone who will encapsulate emotion and create…read moretimeless memories that you will cherish forever. Sara Zarrella is an incredibly talented photographer who is dedicated to her craft and is not only professional but also very personable. Sara truly strives to make the experience unforgettable. Sara has done our engagement, wedding, and newborn photos. These were the most important moments in our lives so to have photos that we absolutely love and are proud of means the world to us. We love hearing family and friends compliment our photos and we're always proud to let them know that they were done by Sara Zarrella. Sara will always be our go-to photographer and we now consider her a good friend.

Sara never fails to exceed our expectations. What started as engagement photos turned into red…read moreboot, wedding, maternity, new born, corporate, and now annual family and holiday photos. As of late, our photoshoots are chaos with kids arguing, hitting, and crying. I always leave thinking how awful these photos are going to be and every time they are absolute perfection. I don't know how she does it but she was blessed with patience, creativity, and enthusiasm. Visiting Sara for our photos has become a tradition for our family and I am grateful we met Sara 12 years ago. The walls in our house are covered with her best work. Thank you for capturing our family. If you are looking for the best, you have found her!

I proposed to my fiancée this August at the castle hill lighthouse and had Jackie capture our…read morephotos. I was planning on shopping around but from the moment I spoke to her I went no further. She was personable and detail oriented. Given I am not from Rhode Island she made me feel super comfortable with getting to the location by sending step by step videos of the path to the lighthouse. We are so happy with her work and highly recommend Jackie!

We had Jackie take photos of our "spirited" 2-year-old. Not an easy task. Our daughter fell &…read morescraped her forehead about 30 seconds after Jackie got there. It wasn't a problem. She photographed our daugher & managed to get the images to appear as if nothing had ever happened. All the photos came out beautiful & we were so happy w/ how they looked. Jackie was easy to contact & quick to respond to all our questions. She was very friendly too. We give her an A+!

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.

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!

Are you in love or loved by a special someone? Engaged? Pregnant? Celebrating a milestone in your…read morelife? Feeling proud about recent weight loss or athletic training? Yeah, me neither. Even so, my session with Koren Reyes was meaningful, and I was made to feel that I might even deserve the treat that this experience proved to be. This is how it all came about. A friend spotted a Groupon for a boudoir photo shoot, and lassoed me into the deal. Being uncultured, I had no idea what a boudoir photo was, and had to learn that it comes from the French word for bedroom, and is a collection of seductive and classy (as opposed to smutty and raunchy, in case there was any confusion) photos that women traditionally present as romantic mementos to their lovers. I agreed to give it a whirl, then forgot about it until the week before, when Koren herself started sending thoughtful reminders and illuminating contract information. The night before, I wigged out a bit, wondering what the HELL I was going to do to force myself to look good since I still had a patchwork of tan lines on my skin and a winter hibernation gut. Oh, and I didn't really have lingerie sets as far as garters and all that was concerned... The next morning, I showed up at Koren's house a bit before ten. There was a professional studio setup right in her high rise Midtown West apartment. "You look very West Coast," she said in her down to Earth manner, eyeing my duffel bag full of piecemeal negligee and my Marmot rain jacket. "Are you from Seattle?" I liked her already. We chatted a bit about what I wanted. I was a bit wired from a rough evening of partying the sleepless night that followed, but she put me at ease and managed to get the essentials out of me. I was welcome to her pine candle scented bathroom to change into my things, and we got to work right away. She was a meticulous master of poses; telling me exactly how to create curves I definitely don't have, and reminding me to stick my chin out so my jowls don't show. If I shyly mumbled about something I wanted to try, she picked up on it and made me work. I had walked in thinking that my face was my only asset if anything, but was shocked that I ended up choosing prints that were more abstract and dependent on the structure of the pose and the lighting. Koren was patient and enthusiastic as I finally chose my two 5x7 prints, and even added an extra one because I just couldn't let it go. She took my credit card info, printed me a receipt, and handed me a picture CD of all the thumbnails (only lightly watermarked). I had some time left over before my friend arrived, so she let me sit around, play with her adorable dog, and just ask her questions aplenty about the gigantic prints and framed photos all around the studio. One thing that caught me off guard was her maternity photography. I swore to her that her photos were one of the first things that made me see the beauty of pregnancy. I have no idea if she believed that, but I wasn't shitting around. "I wish someone loved me like this," I sighed, looking at a nude couple with the man spooning his round bellied wife and kissing her neck. "Oh, I MADE them do that," Koren said. She shared a few more fascinating secrets realities of the people and situations of each photo. She also shared the intensity of shoots with women prior to mastectomies, after surgery, or facing terminal illness. I was stunned and entertained by her memory and attention to the lives behind her photos. What I valued most from my two hours of art and introspection (and a bit of physical strain in holding poses - haha) with Koren was that any self-consciousness or tendency for anxious exhibitionist melted away in her presence. I became a medium for her art, and ended up with pieces that were not even me, but a moment of visual aesthetic made possible by a true professional with a good heart. These days, it seems like anyone can just shoot a photo and make it pop with Photoshop. Koren restored my faith in the fact that there is still a level of photography that not just anyone can reach with a digital device and the power of editing programs. I can see how boudoir posing could be addictive despite the high-end price (still reasonable considering all that she puts into it). However, I purposely want to wait until I do reach a milestone or a special occasion. Who knows what it will be, but I will definitely revisit Koren at that time, knowing it will be worth every penny, even without a special discount. Whether you are facing a special time in your life or want to put your stamp on someone's heart or just want to explore parts of you that you never knew, Koren Reyes's studio is the place to go.

I bought this Groupon during a sleepless-college-finals-week when I had a moment of feeling daring…read more I then waited until the last possible minute to use it because I was feeling nervous (a more natural feeling for me). The shoot was a lot of fun. Koren made me feel incredibly comfortable and was great about directing my poses which I was happy to not have to think of myself. She complimented me, making me feel good about myself in the moment. As someone who is not thrilled with their body, I hoped the shoot would help me learn to love it. Looking at my photos, I don't feel this as much as I hoped to. Most of them are hidden on the CD I got and I refuse to let my boyfriend of three years see them. Nonetheless, I was able to find 2 that I liked to order and he absolutely LOVES them. When choosing photos, Koren was very patient and very kind. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to her and recommend the experience for anyone (just remember she can't actually change what your body looks like!).