Pasha seemed like he would have been great to work with. Unfortunately, my Fall 2020 wedding needed…read moreto be cancelled due to COVID-19. My fiancé and I needed to relocate due to the pandemic as well because he is a frontline healthcare worker. My venue and almost all of my vendors refunded us our "non refundable" deposits - one was even $10,000! Other vendors gave half of the deposit back, understanding our loss and trying to negotiate an outcome that would be mutually beneficial. We paid Pasha a "non refundable" deposit which was close to $1,400. Pasha refused to refund our deposit or offer even a partial refund. Emails were not returned, and his tone was offensive - explaining that deposits are non refundable so that couples do not "back out of the contract". A global pandemic forcing a wedding cancellation is not "backing out". This is a poor business model, especially given the current pandemic climate and dealing with weddings. I have already told all of my Boston friends who are looking for a wedding photographer to avoid this greedy and shady business! Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life - don't trust it in the hands of this guy who has made it clear that his primary interest is only money. Also - to make it clear, there was no work done on his part to necessitate this almost $1,400 fee. We had a handful of brief phone conversations and exchange of text messages/emails. We did not meet in person, he never saw our venue or did any sort of walk through. Don't let my loss become yours next!

First, let's do the short version: YES, you should trust Pasha and his amazing team of…read morephotographers to take amazing pictures for you. His combination of creativity, unique viewpoints, bravery (snowstorm!) and talent is what you want. You'll smile while going through your pics. And that's all that needs to be said. But if you're staying for the details......Alright, let's do this: We learned a few things from Pasha, Mark and Taylor while they were snapping pics at our wedding. One -- we kiss a lot, but that's beside the point. Two - taking the time to get the small details the way you want them (I mean really putting in the effort) was worth it. And three -- we have a lot of people that love us. We now have pictures to prove it all. Nothing like catching someone smiling at you when they think no one's looking (except Pasha -- he knows, he's there for the shot). Nothing like going through your wedding photos and seeing a snap of someone writing "stay weird!" in your guestbook, or getting to retell the story of why your wedding dress has a tiny unicorn hanging from it (we got that shot too). Nothing like the smirk you get when you see that your photographer noticed the little bride-and-groom mice statues you hid inside your pastry tower. He got the special lining of the suit, he got the calligraphy on the signs, his shots show the fire in the opal and beauty of the ring its on. We got to see a million moments we didn't notice the first time around. Okay, okay. The details are captured. What about the photography? I said creative, unique, brave and talented, right? We were gasping when we hit those photos of us outside in the snow. You know how when you dream of a winter wedding you imagine snow? Yeah, we got snow....And snow is cold. But Pasha braved the storm (literal storm!) and got out there with us. This guy grabs his assistant, leads the way with his awesomely groomed viking beard and goes to work on absolutely killing the shots. They're crazy good! That's brave. So now we get to relive the feeling of snowflakes landing on us forever. We even have the cozy moment of the groomsmen playing human shield to keep the bridesmaid's warm and dry (his idea to keep them warm, btw, while me and the new Mrs. were taking more pics -- oops!). Pasha took the time to meet with us before the wedding to make sure we understood his style and that he understood ours. Everything was comfortable and friendly, and that set the tone for the wedding. He and his team just became part of the bridal party for the "getting ready" pics -- never an awkward moment. Then they hit the wedding party and became family. That's what you call people that care about your happiness and help you make the most of a special day, right? It's important to mention we didn't have to point out the details. Not all of them, at least, not by a longshot. They got the snaps anyway. That tells me they were paying attention, absorbing the details, respecting the effort, noticing the happiness of our guests and enjoying themselves. It's awesome when your photographers are part of all the warmth. That's talent. ....Well, that and making everyone on the dance floor look like they had swag to spare. Bottom line? We feel like everything got captured. Not just the people and deco, but the mood of the whole day and night. Top quality and resolution obviously. The only complaint I have is that his beard was cooler than mine. Forget the posing and planning every little shot. You want pictures that are YOU? Get someone that lives in the moment and knows how to capture them. Your pics will be amazing and a blast to go through. Five stars for Mr. Pasha Plugovoy and his team. Bravissimi! Thanks for the memories -- and that one shot where our hair looks cool.

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!

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!

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!

Update: The photo booth was ok. There was a…read moremiscommunication about what time he would be set up by. At the last minute we tried to work something out to have the photo booth for the extra hour so that he would not be setting up during cocktail hour, unfortunately he was unable to meet me halfway on the price. Overall our guests were happy with the photo booth and had a lot of fun. We have fun looking back at our scrapbook.

We hired Mercury photo lounge photo booth for our wedding. We were overall pleased with the…read moreservice. They were on time and set up ready to go. They were very accommodating when a couple of guests wanted to take some quick last minute shots. Only thing I would like to critique is I asked for a Tiffany blue background and was told that's not a problem. I got a silver one. Not a huge deal just found it strange. More props would have also been nice!

There are good photographers, great photographers, and then there's Brad Smith, the greatest…read more Having briefly worked with Brad with Yelp, I knew he was not only an excellent photographer, but a really cool guy. When I got engaged, I knew that there was no one else that I would rather have photograph our wedding. I remember telling Brad early on that James and I weren't the kind of couple that would be into cutesy poses, but after the post-ceremony oxytocin kicks in, and Brad gives the direction for a gentle kiss on the forehead, you're all about it, and it feels perfectly natural. He will take advantage of the light, and weather to make sure you capture the most beautiful and romantic photos possible on your special day. Throughout the rest of the day, other than the obligatory posed photos, Brad is quietly doing his job, capturing both the ordinary and extraordinary moments with professionalism and skill beyond compare. It's true that after the big day ends, all you're left with is the photos. It's worth investing in a photographer, like Brad, on whom you can depend to capture all of the moments you want to remember for a lifetime. Thank you, Brad!

To all of Brad's potential and future clients,…read more You've found your photojournalist; be it engagement shoot, wedding photographer, or event documentarian. I've gotten to know Brad over the past few months at different parties where he has been the resident photographer. He is kind, unobtrusive, and boy does he have the 'eye' - mushy backgrounds, artistic depth of fields, a flash that works in low light and gives a soft glow PLUS he has a know how in post production - what blemishes?! A rare find in a single individual. He likes to hang back but is of course game for those more forward with wanting their picture taken...I don't know who I could be talking about? ;) To Brad - You are the best! The last event you shot inspired this little haiku - just for you: artsy camera man how to handle poser me clicks ticks flash so soft

I cannot say enough about Paul. He didn't stop from the moment he arrived at bridal prep until he…read more(literally) sat on the floor after the final song was played. He somehow managed to be everywhere he needed to be all at once; every time I looked he was capturing photos of our friends and families. He managed to take all of our formal photos, along with his assistant Mike, in a limited time frame due to the sunset. AND he provided a sneak peek for us by the time we got back to our hotel. I can't wait to see everything!

The service and quality of Paul's work is beyond superb. There is not one single picture we did not…read morelove. Paul's passion for his work shows through by the suburb quality of his finished product. It is rare to see such enthusiasm. Paul encapsulated our day like we believe no one else would have. He showed exquisite professionalism and was able to work seamlessly with all our vendors and take command when need be. While it wasn't his concern, he guided a very green videographer to ensure that the videographer stayed true to our requests. Even while taking control, he never missed a step or a shot. His ideas and instructions for shots were brilliant and concise, capturing moments both scripted and live with seeming ease and efficiency. During formals he was able to push out a ton in a short time with seeming to lose his cool, despite multiple last-minute requests. My husband is not one for photographs and yet did not get impatient once! During the ceremony and reception, we rarely noticed Paul as he whizzed around capturing some incredible shots. We never had to call him over to get a shot, he seemed to be already right where we needed him. Even when I started crying...he was the only one with a tissue handy! Paul was with me through my bridal prep and was very comfortable to be around. He was both non-intrusive on our moments and intuitive as to when I needed a little help staying on schedule. He gently organized me while being respectful of my attention. He reminded me of a few important things that in the scatter of the day I would have forgotten and been disappointed. Additionally, through the planning process he responded quickly and was the only vendor that I felt I never had to worry about hearing back from. This was critical to our wedding because we planned it from across the country. I only had about 2 meetings face-to-face and each time he accommodated my schedule and unique circumstance. Each meeting we knocked out everything I needed to know and more. Each time I met with him I felt calmer about the whole process and I feel like he was a critical part of my ability to keep my cool. I hope that you are lucky enough to find him. We set a very high bar for our photos and he vaulted over it. On top of everything, he is a reasonable and fair man, helping us to stay within our budget by giving us flexibility in his photography packages. Although it was one of the initial reasons that I met with him; looking back now I wouldn't think twice about paying double (even if I had to skip out of something else to do it!). He got all our photos to us quickly (despite the distance) and he hasn't abandoned us after the wedding either. All there is left to say is...why haven't you hired him yet?