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!

Maggie did a phenomenal job capturing beautiful candid moments at my daughter's 2nd birthday. We…read moredidn't really want to do studio photos, instead we opted for Maggie to come and snap photos of us enjoying our daughter's celebration, us laughing, playing and having a good time. The photos came out amazing and its a memory we will always get to cherish. We are a military family and we move constantly so having these photos of our family and friends (our village) to take with us was so nice and so important to us. Thank you Maggie. We recommend her to anyone!

Lets start with super reasonable pricing! Maggie went above and beyond to help my fiancé plan out…read moreand prepare for the most perfect beach proposal. Working with her was lovely, she helped direct us for posing while also just staying in the background allowing for us to have our moment together. Afterwards she even helped me choose/edit photos further, specifically for wedding invitations. All of her advice and recommendations were so very appreciated. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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!

Jen is AMAZING!!! We were nervous about finding a good photographer and Jen exceed all of our…read moreexpectations. She captured the very best day and we couldn't have found a better photographer. She was patient, fun & kind! Thank you Jen for everything!! If you are on the fence, I 100% encourage you to take the leap of faith and book her we will definitely be using her services to celebrate more milestones and hope you do too!

Jen is so welcoming, creative, and an amazing photographer. She takes the time to get to know your…read morepersonality, and that of your family to engage everyone and capture the best moments. She even got my son to smile!

Kim did a great job with my professional headshot and those of my daughters for any auditions they…read moremay be going on soon. Kim is great to work with.

PERSONABLE & REAL…read more..... My (now) brother-in-law was told he may be going overseas for a 9 month deployment (military) so we started to put a wedding together with very little notice. Kim was recommended by the photographer (Vee) who worked at my 1st wedding. Kim was responsive and available on short notice (holiday too - Memorial Day). We could not be happier that we hired her! Just in talking with Kim before the wedding (2 month timespan), we became friends. She met with me & my fiance beforehand to discuss what we were looking to capture in our photos, and she did! Kim is very personable and she blended in with our family at our intimate wedding of 25. We were married May 2013 and we still keep in touch :) Kim's photos are gorgeous and many friends and family have commented on how natural they look. It was drizzling and the ceremony started late. Kim was understanding and took that time to meet our families while setting up. You would never know how cold & miserable it was that day by looking at the photos. Everyone looks happy! Yes, she asks you to stand a certain way (to make you look great), but the photos look candid even when staged. I agree with Jennifer J.'s review whole-heartedly. Kim's prices are very reasonable. She is open to suggestions too. I asked her to order the metallic paper for my favorite black & white and WOW! I am so glad she didn't push me to pick another paper. If you want a genuine photographer who will make sure you get the pictures YOU want, call Kim! I can't say enough wonderful things about Kim and how she captured our special day. Thank you, Kim!