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NEWPORT Rhode Island BASED wedding photographer


Based in Newport, I travel throughout New England photographing weddings, and have since 2004. I accept a limited number of weddings per year, allowing for exceptional service and attention to detail for each couple. I bring the experience of hundreds of weddings, 20 years as a professional event photographer, posing expertise, an eye for moments that matter, and a love of my craft to every single event. Creative people get a rush from creating, and I am excited to bring that energy to your day!


Unexpected moments, details, portraits, must-have photos…. I’ve got your back on all of it.


Within six weeks of your wedding day, your gallery collection of individually edited images will be delivered. Your unique style is front and center in your gallery, revealing the stories and details of your wedding day.


Every client’s gallery is unique, and each image has a purpose.


2026 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PRICING




Wedding Photography Style (that doesn't fit in a box)

Each image has a purpose. Sometimes it's to capture emotion, to see laughter, an image that marks your families history, or one that tells the story of an ambiance created by and for you through details. Many different styles of photography are used throughout the wedding day, and in our time together I will use them all. Using what I've learned about you in our meetings and engagement session, I will use some styles more than others. I wrote an article on wedding photography styles but the long and short of it is if you like what's in my wedding portfolio, you'll love your own images!




Wedding photography for adventurous couples

Looking for a wedding photographer with a sense of adventure? Wondering if you'll find someone who will capture you at the top of a mountain, lakeside at sunrise, or you just want to say to someone "I have this idea....". Let's talk! Seriously. I took a year off to travel the country in an RV with my family and adventure is part of our fabric. If it's part of yours too, let's run with it!




Rhode Island and beyond

I am based a few minutes north of Newport, Rhode Island. I cover all of New England including Mystic and eastern CT, Newport RI, Providence, Cape Cod, Southeast Mass, Worcester, Boston, southern NH and southern Maine.




For all photography clients

I strongly feel like this should go without saying, but since it doesn't, I will put it in writing.


My ideal clients are people in love who are looking for great photography. That's literally the only requirement. I will give you 100% of my attention and creative energy regardless of whom you are, who they are, or where either of you come from.


Love is love.





Featured Venues

There are a seemingly never-ending amount of stunning reception venues here in New England. I have featured a few of my favorites where I really look forward to photographing.


You can find Top 5 things to look for in a wedding reception venue on the featured venues page.


Also browse some favorite wedding images from:

The Connors Center - Dover, Massachusetts

West Chop Club - Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Lord Thompson Manor - Thompson, Connecticut

The Omni Parker House - Boston, Massachusetts

The Endicott Estate - Dedham, Massachusetts

Chequessett Yacht and Country Club - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Herreshoff Maritime Museum - Bristol, Rhoe Island

Warren Conference Center, Ashland Massachusetts


Don't see the venue you've falling in love with on this list? That's OK! I've photographed at dozens of venues across New England in my 20 years of doing this. Check out what I have to say about going to a new venue - the pros and cons - on my featured venues page.






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