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!

Katie was amazing! I expressed that I wanted to have a lot of fun that day and not be stuck taking…read morea million formal shots. Her documentary style captured so many amazing moments that day while also getting me to take some quick formal photos which also look great. Highly recommend!

We absolutely and unequivocally recommend Katie and Brave Hearts Photography as a wedding…read morephotographer! So much work goes into planning for a wedding, and the day goes by so quickly. Having a photographer capture the setting, the details, the guests, and the special moments between a new husband and wife is so valuable, and we are so glad we trusted this to Katie. We are incredibly impressed with the high quality photographs taken during our wedding, and Katie's professionalism. Working with her was one of the easiest and best vendor decisions of our June wedding! She captured moments and details that we will be able to relive forever, including many that we never even saw in the excitement of the day. She and a second photographer, Cullen, were present for nearly twelve hours, and were there with cameras during every moment of the day. We are so impressed with their attention to detail, kindness, and thorough work! We sent a comprehensive list of photographs that we'd like to have captured, and she and Cullen got all of these and many, many, many more, that we never even thought of. The photographs are absolutely stunning, and so very well done, and it was so much fun to see some go up on her blog within a few days, with a great narrative that we could share with family and friends. They arrived four hours before the ceremony even began, getting shots of the bridal party getting ready, the groomsmen, the landscape and ceremony site, and the guests arrivals. Katie was so kind and fun and easy to be around. She made my husband and I feel very comfortable getting photographed throughout the day. Many times, we didn't even notice the photographers as they captured beautiful and special parts of the day. My family through that she was a friend who offered to photograph our wedding, because of how comfortable she was coordinating the large group after the ceremony. For the entire day, both photographers stayed present, but were unobtrusive. They were with us for close to twelve hours! They remained energetic, happy, professional, and kind throughout the entire day. We have countless wonderful memories and hundreds of photographs to treasure from the day, thank to Katie! A wonderful value and terrific investment!

Meg is a talented and patient photographer. I couldn't be happier with the pictures of my daughter…read more Meg went above and beyond to work with me for scheduling. I highly recommend her work.

From the owner: Meg Kenney Photography promises to capture all of the emotions that you want to remember and shared…read moreforever. We promise to work to find out the individual style that you want shown in your photograph and deliver an experience that is unique and specific to you. We take pride in providing a fun experience that will leave you smiling for years to come.

Bethany put my kids and I at ease immediately! It was like working with my best friend and the kids…read morebest friend too - and I think the pictures show it! Everyone is naturally happy and that shines through in each picture. Bethany is a professional and a true joy to have documenting our journey!

We had a wonderful experience working with Bethany. She is super organized and really takes the…read moretime to discuss your photo goals. She was fantastic with my high energy toddler and had great tricks to get him into the photoshoot. What I love most about working with Bethany was that she was able to capture genuine moments!

My sister got a $500 photoshoot done more 2 years ago and Karen is nowhere to be found. We never…read moregot the photos. We have contacted her before and she said she was going to "send them" but now we can't reach her because the phone seems like it's disconnected.

Karen is a portrait artist who can capture what only you imagine you look like to the outside…read moreworld. She just knows how to bring it out in you for the lense. I have enjoyed her photography over the years and instantly can pick her work right out when I walk into a new friend's home and see their family portraits on their walls.

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!

Linda is amazing! She made the whole Photoshoot fun for my 4 year old! Her pictures are great and…read morecandid!

From the owner: Professional, Playful, and Passionate Photographer…read more I capture memories! I especially love wedding proposals, family portraits, couples and engagement photos, and working one-on-one with a client to create amazing professional headshots and/or online dating profile pictures. I bring my clients' personalities to life in my photos. My approach is to be a professional, but to bring a sense of play and passion to everything I do. Photo shoots can be stressful and awkward - my goal is to set you at ease so that we can create images you will love. Please look through my portfolio and let me know what photographs catch your eye. I love to experiment, so if you have an idea or theme you want to explore, let's talk and bring that idea to life.

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!

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!