Brave Hearts Photography

Hi, I'm Katie, a documentary-style family and portrait photographer based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, and Wellfleet on Cape Cod. I've spent 13 years building a full-time photography business around one idea. The best photos happen when people stop performing and start being themselves. I work primarily with families. Annual portraits in Rhode Island, vacation sessions on the Outer Cape, extended-family gatherings with grandparents and cousins, and someone's toddler who absolutely will not sit still. These are the sessions I love most, and the ones I've gotten really, really good at. My approach is simple. I don't line everyone up and tell them to smile. Instead, I use prompts, play, and the kind of gentle chaos that gets kids laughing and parents forgetting there's a camera pointed at them. I'm looking for the in-between moments, the ones that actually look like your family. The messy, joyful, real ones. If you're thinking "but we're awkward on camera," you're exactly who I work with. Reluctant dads, squirmy toddlers, preteens who would rather be anywhere else. I've photographed hundreds of families who said the same thing, and they all walked away surprised by how easy it was. That's not an accident. It's 13 years of figuring out how to make an hour with a photographer feel like a walk with a friend. I also still photograph weddings selectively, and the same philosophy applies. I don't stage or interrupt. I document the day as it unfolds, with a focus on genuine connection over stiff poses. My wedding clients tend to be couples who want their photos to feel like them, not like a magazine spread. If that sounds like you, let's talk. My work is stylish but not fussy. I shoot in natural light, in real locations. Beaches, parks, your favorite spot in Newport or Narragansett or Wellfleet. I'm drawn to coastal New England light and the way it makes everything feel a little more honest. What you get is a curated gallery of edited digital images, delivered in a private online gallery. No upselling, no print minimums, no surprises. I'll send you a prep guide ahead of time covering what to wear, what to expect, and how to get your kids (and your partner) on board. I regularly work throughout Rhode Island. East Greenwich, Barrington, Jamestown, Newport, Providence, Narragansett, Bristol. I spend summers photographing families in Wellfleet, Truro, and Eastham on Cape Cod. I also travel for sessions in the Boston area, eastern Connecticut, and beyond. If you're looking for someone who will make your family feel comfortable, find something beautiful in the chaos, and hand you photos you'll actually want to frame, I'd love to hear from you.