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Paul J. Spetrini Photography

5 out of 5 stars and 126 reviews
5.0
(126)
best-of-weddings

Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut

About This Vendor

My name is Paul J. Spetrini. I like love stories.

No, seriously, that's how I'm going to start fill this out. If you've made it this far, you've seen some of my work but you might still be asking yourself “Who is this guy and why should I care?” Well, here are four things about me that sum me up pretty well: * I'm an award-winning photographer, writer and designer who has been honored by the Rhode Island Press Association with more than 15 awards in the state's largest journalism awards competition. * With over 110 five-star ratings, I have been named one of New England's best wedding photographers by couples just like you and have won prestigious awards from the Knot (Hall of Fame Member & Best of Weddings Winner 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) and WeddingWire (Couple's Choice Award winner 2016-2022). * I've been involved in journalism in Rhode Island for 17 years and, when I'm not out shooting weddings and engagement sessions for awesome couples, I work as a photographer/page designer for the Independent Newspaper. * In my free time, I love nothing more than laying down on my couch and watching Netflix. Honestly. If left unchecked, I'll watch nine episodes of Supernatural or binge-watch the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe (Especially Wandavision) before I even know what hit me. Why does any of this matter? Well, if you're here looking for a wedding photographer, you need to find someone you like and someone you can work with. You need to find someone that makes you relax and smile on the most stressful day of your life. You need to find someone that will go above and beyond for you and treat you as more than just another paycheck or another folder of files on a hard drive. That's where I come in. I've been shooting photos professionally for over a decade and, in that time, I've learned the most important thing that I can do to get the best results possible is establish a real relationship with my clients that goes far beyond the typical photographer-photographee (Is that even a word?) roles. Your day is about you, not about anyone else, and I aim to tell your story, on your terms and within your budget. Yes, I mentioned the word budget and, no, it wasn't a mistake. In fact, it's one of the main reasons I started shooting weddings. In 2010 when my wife and I were planning on getting married, we couldn't find a quality photographer who would show up to our big day for less than $3,000 (And that didn't even include the rights to our photos!) and I just knew there had to be a simpler way for couples like us to get high-quality photography at a price they could afford. And that's why I shoot weddings. That's literally the extent of my pitch. I love talking to people. I love telling stories. I want to tell yours.

Details

Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement, Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Photo, Printed Proofs, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Documentary
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2023 Best of Weddings Winner2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner

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Paul J. Spetrini Photography Reviews

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Reviewed On 9/29/2023 by Mikayla D
I met Paul briefly at a wedding expo, after looking into a few other photographers I decided to reach out to see if he was available. Luckily for us, he was. He didn't say yes right away though. To my surprise he wanted to meet in person or via...
zoom to make sure I was okay with his style and personality. Because of that I knew things were going to be great. Come wedding day he was prompt and professional. You can really tell he loves what he does and wants the best photos for every job he does. The amount of beautiful photos you receive is almost overwhelming. Never mind, the app access and in depth blog that he posts about your day. I really cannot recommend Paul enough!
Reviewed On 9/12/2023 by Jessica W
Paul shot our wedding and he was the best. He impressed us from the first meeting with his professionalism, warmth, and flexibility. He does a spectacular job of listening to you and understanding your vision for whatever occasion he’s shooting...
, and then he makes it happen. On the day of the wedding Paul was an expert at wrangling people for posed shots and seamlessly moving around the dance floor for candids. He’s a great communicator and put us completely at ease. It was great to work with him.
Reviewed On 8/30/2023 by Amanda S
Where to begin! We first met Paul at a wedding expo in Rhode Island. His portfolios immediately sold us, and we knew right then and there that Paul was our guy! Paul was amazing from start to finish. One of my favorite qualities, other than his...
photography skills, was his organization! Paul called me a week before the wedding just to give me a run down of what our day would look like. Everything was perfectly planned down to the sunset! The way he distracts you from all the nerves running through your mind is awesome! Paul is creative and extremely thoughtful! I've never met a person that goes above and beyond like Paul does! Paul, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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Reviewed On 7/08/2023 by Christie C
Paul was the ABSOLUTE BEST person we worked with for our wedding, by a long shot. Would recommend 1000% (and that’s not a typo!). And it’s no surprise to us that he’s gotten only glowing reviews :) We we started looking for a photographer, we ...
wanted someone down-to-earth who would be able to document our wedding and capture not just the big moments, but also the fleeting ones. Looking at Paul’s website, it seemed like he might be a good fit: (1) 17 years of experience in journalism! (2) He really lets his personality shine, and his openness immediately made us feel more comfortable too :) (3) His photos are so genuine, it’s all emotion and it’s real, not staged. Email communications from the start were amazingly smooth, and our first meeting with him made it clear that Paul was the one who was going to photodocument our wedding. The meeting was structured and comprehensive, Paul did a fantastic job of explaining the process and answering all our questions, while making it clear that we had total control over the wedding decisions and that he was there to support us. It was so easy to trust Paul, he definitely knows what he’s doing yet respects that each couple and their wedding is unique. Fast-forward to day of our (outdoor) wedding, it ended up downpouring but Paul did a perfect job of navigating the rain and helping us navigate it too! And we (and our guests!) all noticed his dedication: (1) He brought clear umbrellas so we could still get some outdoor photos and monitored the rain so closely that we could also get some outdoor photos without umbrellas! (2) At various points throughout the night, Paul lay on the floor, got up on chairs, all to get the perfect photo! (3) Paul checked in with us to see how we were doing and if there was anything we needed, which was so heartwarming. (4) We got sneak peeks the night of our wedding! It was amazing how we could already share some photos with friends and family the next morning at brunch. The day was stressful, but every time we spoke with him or were doing photos, it was calming because he knew was he was doing and made us laugh :) And honestly, (and I think this happens for a lot of couples) the day was so overwhelming too. So much happened and it was a LOT to process, with a lot of feelings and mixed emotions. But once we got Paul’s photos of our wedding and started going through them, we got to see so much more of our wedding and I think that’s exactly what we needed. It’s kinda hard to explain—just hire Paul.
Reviewed On 6/30/2023 by Kimberly B
My husband and I met Paul at a wedding expo very early in our wedding planning and was the 2nd vendor we hired after picking the venue of course. The first thing Paul said upon meeting us was “I love brides with short hair” that comment immedia...
tely put us at ease and definitely sparked our interest to learn more about Paul and his services as we are a couple that wanted to be completely ourselves on our wedding day and wanted vendors that would allow us to do that but we also wanted a photographer that would be able to capture that on camera as well. I can promise we were NOT DISAPPOINTED with picking Paul. He was well within our budget and after looking through his work we set up a meeting to meet 1 on 1 with him. Why husband and I definitely wanted a photographer who would capture all those silly candid moments throughout the day as that’s who we are but also someone who would capture those real emotional moments and that our photos would tell the story of our day. We can truly say Paul accomplished all that and more. From our engagement shoot all the way through our wedding day and beyond Paul has been extremely communicative and went above and beyond to what we expected from his services. My husband and I are not very comfortable taking posed photos but right from the start of the engagement photo session he made us feel relaxed and let us have fun. He also allowed us to include some photos of my mom pinning me for my nursing graduation during the engagement session, which he really didn’t have to do. He was also very familiar with or wedding venue and engagement session spots therefore knowing where on site to get the best shots. Now to the wedding day, when Paul arrived at the bridal suite we were already underway with hair and makeup and he arrived just as I was making an inappropriate joke and he just went with the flow and started snapping photos. I will say our candid photos he took are some of my favorites as they showcase who we really are and that’s what we wanted. As for the above and beyond that Paul provided, my dress was all small buttons down the back and paul not only suggested but actually had a crochet hook with him to help with my dress and allowed us to use it again at the end of the night to get me out of the dress. During the reception at one point he was seen laying on and sliding across the dance floor to get pictures of my nephew’s dancing, which we are extremely greatful he did. Our contract also included a second photographer Aram who was also amazing and even had things to help keep our 2 year old nephew engaged so we could get the family portraits with him. Paul even re-bustled my dress at one point when it fell down while we were doing photos. He listened and did everything we wanted and went with the flow of the day making the day easier and much more enjoyable for us. Paul took well over 2000 photos of our wedding day and after going through them all we are extremely happy we chose to work with Paul and are having a very hard time narrowing down our best photos. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Paul to any couple looking for a photographer that will capture those moments you want and some you honestly won’t remember happening but will be so greatful he caught, I promise you will not be disappointed. Hands down the best vendor we hired for our wedding day and worth every penny and then some. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Paul for helping to make our day special and one we will not forget anytime soon.
Reviewed On 6/19/2023 by Lindsey V
Paul absolutely crushed it. Period. The End. I would like to elaborate further bit it's unnecessary; he captured every moment from our wedding.
Reviewed On 3/29/2023 by Courtney B
When we got engaged the first thing we knew we needed to lock in was a photographer. We wanted someone who would vibe with our personalities, be passionate in their art, while also not breaking the bank. It was challenging at first but then we ...
found Paul J. Spetrini. Looking through his photo gallery of previous couples and beautifully written blogs, it is obvious to anyone that Paul is selfless and truly cares for each couple. Fast forward to May of 2022, we had our engagement session with Paul. At first we had decided on a certain location special to us. However, when we got there the wind was unbelievable. After spending some time at this location, Paul recommended we visit another site with less wind. We were blown away (pun intended) by Paul’s jump to action and his care for our photos to come out the way we hoped. The pictures we took at this location, regardless of the relentless wind, were beautiful and perfect. As we drove to the next location I couldn’t help but think about how accommodating Paul was. When we received our engagement photos back I was surprised by how many I fell in love with. He was so creative with poses and angles and it shows! We couldn’t wait to have our wedding photos taken in December. While waiting for December to arrive, Paul would check in consistently to make sure everything was on track and see how we were feeling. This meant the absolute world to us, that he would take time out of his busy schedule to see how we were doing. His compassion for us was apparent and he truly cared about us. About a week or so before our wedding Paul checked in to go over the general outline of the day, questions we may have had, and any remaining important things about the day. He wanted to make sure we had a stress-free and happy day. Finally the big day had come and we were elated to start our day. Paul was right on time and even came a little earlier than we expected to get ready! He was super prompt and checked in with us as we got ready. One thing I’ll never forget was as I was getting ready, the door to my bridal suite would occasionally open and Paul was there to block me from being seen. It was a simple thing that came second nature to him but meaningful for me. Our wedding day was one of the smoothest days I have ever had and a lot of that has to do with Paul’s professionalism. He took an unbelievable amount of photos and paid attention to detail throughout the whole day. He took pictures so quickly and jumped into action when he saw the perfect moment. My family and friends loved his personality and mentioned to us how we really were blessed to have him. We couldn’t have agreed more! If you are looking for a photographer who just gets you, loves what they do, and captures your most precious moments with unparalleled joy, Paul J. Spetrini is unmatched. Thank you Paul for your endless support and your desire for our wedding to be the best day of our lives!
Reviewed On 12/08/2022 by Nicole A
I am so very glad that we hired Paul to take our wedding photos for our special day. I am not always the most comfortable when it comes to taking photos, but Paul made it such a great experience, and after getting all of my absolutely AMAZING p...
hotos today, I cannot thank him enough. From the very beginning, when I first met with him to see if he was the right photographer for us, I knew it was going to be a great experience. One of the things that really stood out to me upon meeting, was his mention of how tattoos and a wedding dress photograph so well together. It seems like such a random, minor detail, but being a heavily tattooed bride, it was one of the things that just stuck with me, knowing that those details would be captured. When you first meet with Paul, it's so relaxed, and he really takes the time to get to know you, your significant other, and the plans you have for your day. From that point on, the process is extremely easy, and honestly as crazy as it sounds, pretty stress free (who would think anything about a wedding would be stress-free?!). The week leading up to the wedding, when he takes the time to go over everything with you, and help make a timeline for the day, really helps put your mind at ease. It was such a relief knowing that if the weather didn't cooperate and it was to rain, that we could do a make-up shoot at a later date for the bride/groom portraits. The day of the wedding, from the very start, Paul does such a great job at keeping things on schedule, but also making sure you remember to BREATHE and take it all in. Any picture that you can even think of taking, you'll have it, even the ones you wouldn't think of. I had so many people tell me after the wedding that they couldn't believe the shots Paul got, even laying on the floor to get different angles (it sounds crazy, but those were some of the best shots!) He did the most amazing job at not only taking the "stuffy" formal pictures but capturing all of the best candid shots from the ENTIRE day too. In total I had a whopping 2133 pictures to scroll through from our wedding day, and I am SO extremely excited about how they came out. If I could wallpaper my house with all of the amazing pictures that Paul took of our wedding, I think I would. I am so happy that I get to relive our wedding day over and over with the pictures that we'll have forever.
Reviewed On 11/05/2022 by Nicole D
We hired Paul for our wedding and I must say, he is exceptional. My now Husband and I aren’t the best comfortable wise when is comes to taking photos and Paul made the experience so easy. He made sure we were so comfortable and all photos are ...
so flattering. I highly recommend hiring Paul for your wedding needs. He is absolutely phenomenal, I can’t say enough about him as a person and the quality of his photos.
Reviewed On 9/29/2022 by Tessa R
My husband and I were SO impressed with Paul! He worked with us virtually from across the country (due to our jobs) to make sure everything was perfect before the big day, which was when we actually met. He was very committed and always made su...
re we were comfortable. Very easy going, blended in with the crowd, and worked very hard to make sure he didn't miss anything! He was very kind and there was no doubt that he has a passion for what he does. Truly can't recommend Paul enough!
Reviewed On 9/26/2022 by Kirsten L
Paul is the absolute most committed, talented photographer I’ve ever had the pleasure of witnessing at work. He made our wedding day a dream and was such a source of comfort throughout the day as well. I cannot recommend him enough!
Reviewed On 9/07/2022 by Ida E
Justin and Ida Married 7/3/22 We first met Paul at a wedding expo back in the winter of 2022. We had been speaking with quite a few different photographers at that point to see who we might like to capture our wedding day. Within the first few...
minutes of talking to Paul we knew we had to book his services. You could tell how genuine of a person he truly was, and we felt that he was the right person to do our photography. Everything about planning a wedding can leave you feeling uncertain or hesitant about the plans but once we locked in the date with Paul, we had zero doubts that the pictures would turn out great. Paul was on time and ready to get to work. He met with us before to ask us what we were looking for and you could tell that on the day of the wedding he knew exactly what he wanted to do. He was very easy to work with and instructed us the way a true professional should when you might be thinking of a million other things during such big moments. Paul even helped us create a timeline for the day which was a huge help. He got every picture we asked for and then some! You could just tell he really cared about his work and about making lasting memories for us. Everything from his organization skills, calm demeanor, professionalism, and passion for photography was on full display. I would highly recommend Paul for his work and skill set. You would not be disappointed. Also, when the wedding is over and the pictures are ready, for that first view, he comes up big and hands them over to you in a way you will appreciate. We have already recommended Paul to several acquaintances and friends because this review truly comes from the heart. Dear Paul, keep doing what you’re so good at doing, because it makes such a big difference on a couple’s special day! :)
Reviewed On 8/17/2022 by EMILY F
Paul is AWESOME! We found him at a Bridal Expo, two years before we had planned to get married. From the moment we met Paul, we knew he was the right photographer for us. We loved not only his style of work, but his fun and down to earth person...
ality. Paul has been nothing but caring, patient, and responsive since the beginning. He has been there for us while we planned, postponed, held and wrapped up our wedding festivities. We continue to get rave reviews about Paul and the stunning moments he captured on the best day of our lives. On the day of the wedding, Paul was amazing to work with. He started shooting from the moment he stepped out of the car until the last song played that night. Paul didn’t miss a beat. He knew exactly where to be, what to say and how to help. I’ll be honest, I was a nervous wreck during bridal prep.. but I’ll never forget how supportive and kind Paul was. He made sure I had everything I needed and reminded me to take a deep breath when things got chaotic. All in all, the day went super smooth, and I have to thank Paul for being a part of that. When we finally sat down with Paul to look over the photos, we were in awe at just how gorgeous they were. Paul captured every single moment, in such a beautiful and thoughtful way. He loves what he does, and it shows. Paul is dedicated, and goes above and beyond for his clients. If we could give over 5 stars, we would! I can not recommend Paul enough and I’m hoping to see him at our best friends’ weddings down the line. Thank you Paul!
Reviewed On 8/07/2022 by Carolyn P
My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend hiring Paul Spetrini as your wedding photographer. He was easygoing and reliable before, during and after our wedding. We hired him especially because of his expertise in candid photography, and we're s...
o glad we did! The photos he delivered were beautiful, and authentically represented us and our day. He was friendly, honest, conscientious, and so hardworking. Plus, his rates were very reasonable. Thank you Paul!!
Reviewed On 7/16/2022 by Stefanie T
Paul was our photographer and so much more for our recent wedding in Newport, and we could not be happier with our choice. My husband and I contacted Paul after reading his rave reviews and looking through his website, and Paul did not disappoi...
nt. Throughout our wedding planning process, Paul was extremely responsive, incredibly generous with his helpful advice and tips especially with planning the day's timeline, and very understanding and flexible with our requests. On our wedding day, Paul showed up earlier and left way later than we had booked him for, and was meticulous about getting the best shot he could. Not only did he take wonderful photos, he basically served as a second day of coordinator for us, skillfully navigating delays, changes in program lineup, while maintaining his calm demeanor throughout (which was so helpful for this type A bride). As a bonus, all our guests loved him and raved about him after the wedding! Paul is a highly experienced wedding photographer, a consummate professional, and a joy to work with. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer for their upcoming wedding!
Reviewed On 6/26/2022 by Jaclyn E
We absolutely loved working with Paul as our wedding photographer. We got married May 7, 2022 at Five Bridge Inn in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Paul was able to capture the moments as they unfolded in the most amazing way. The pictures we have fro...
m the wedding are absolutely fantastic, and most of the time I don’t remember seeing Paul take them. He was able to tell the story of our wedding day through the pictures he took. My husband and I are quirky and a little weird. Paul captured this part of our relationship perfectly while also getting the sweet moments in both our wedding pictures and our engagement shots. By the end of the experience, Paul felt more like a friend rather than a vendor and that speaks volumes about not only his professionalism as a photographer but also speaks to him as an awesome person!
Reviewed On 2/03/2022 by Jennifer H
I WISH he was my photographer!! I was in a wedding that he shot and he was amazing. He was calm, collected and excited to be there, ready for anything and on the ball with information that was needed at any given time. One of which was a frenzi...
ed "Omg, what do we need to bring to the venue to actually get married!?", while we were on our way there 😂 He calmly gave us a small list to check off; rings, license, who are assigned the witnesses...a smile!! A moment of panic soothed with calm confident knowledge and a laugh. If your date is available (mine was not, womp womp), book this man. He will not disappoint. He is real, and he enjoys realness. He knows this day is important and will get all the good angles, hilarious dance moves, candid intimate smiles, and your perfectly posed wedding party. DON'T WAIT TO BOOK!
Reviewed On 1/21/2022 by Melissa M
Couldn't be happier with Paul's work! From our very first meeting, Paul was so easy to work with and we knew he was the right photographer for us. Some aspects of your wedding, you know exactly what you want, color scheme, vibe, setting........
but some areas require significant research and 'window shopping' before you can make a decision. Photographers fall into this category. The editing style, costs and connection you have with your photographer are all things to consider. When I found Paul J. Spetrini Photography on a wedding website, I could quickly see his style was what we were looking for; true colors, clean, crisp and without over the top filtering. I went to his website and found EVERYTHING I needed to know about his services. Packages, costs and availability was all there and I can't express how helpful it is to have all the information readily available and not have to spend time reaching out to a vendor that is potentially significantly overpriced. I was very please to see his package prices and immediately reached out to setup a meeting. Once we agreed on a package and signed a contract with Paul, Covid hit and, like so many others, we had to postpone our 12/31/2020 wedding. Paul was so easy to work with to reschedule the date, there was absolutely no resistance or friction with him to reschedule, he was very accommodating. About a week before my actual wedding I decided that I wanted a second photographer, an add-on Paul offers, and he was able to accommodate this last minute request; and Rachel was amazing to work with! We decided to do a 'first look' and I'm so glad we did. Paul did the most amazing job capturing this special moment and used his professional eye to capture us in the most magical light and poses. We spent some time outside by the water, in Newport RI's blustery December temps, and were able to capture some of the most beautiful sunset photos. He truly has an eye for the perfect lighting. We swiftly got through the family and group photos before preparing for our ceremony. Being an indoor location the light is alway unpredictable, but Paul truly made it work and gave us some excellent ceremony photos. The reception was no different, and indoor hotel ballroom with dim lights were no issue for Paul or Rachel, they captured all the moments I otherwise missed of our guests having the time of their lives. I'm so happy with our decision to hire Paul as the photographer for one of the most important day's of our lives. 5 stars!!!
Reviewed On 1/10/2022 by Amelia C
As my wife and I were preparing to get all vendors for our 2020 wedding, one of my closest friends suggested Paul. He had photographed her wedding a few years before and had been referred as a wonderful professional. We went over her wedding ph...
otos and just loved his unique ability to perfectly capture the sentiment behind each photo. We sent him an e-mail, booked an appointment and met him at a Starbucks to check if he would be a good fit for us. One of the things that truly stand out about Paul is his passion for his work. While sipping coffees, he spoke about how he began his career and what led him to shoot weddings. We went over his portfolio, spoke about what we were expecting, discussed pricing and if he was available for our special date. As my then fiancée and I were driving home, we had already decided we were going to book him! This all happened at the end of 2019, and as we all know, unfortunately, the pandemic changed our plans for our beautiful wedding in 2020. Thankfully, Paul was available for our re-schedule date. Leading to our wedding day, he contacted us to review how to best make use of his time with us with the package we had chosen. We discussed both bridal preps, when we wanted to complete formal pictures (before or after ceremony), ceremony and then reception. On the day of the wedding, Paul was truly wonderful, supportive and such a pleasure to have around us. He helped us feel calm, kept us on schedule and truly went above and beyond to make sure he got the right angle for our pictures! We were sad when he was done with his time at the wedding because we felt like he had become a friend. He sent us sneak peaks the day after the wedding and both of our jaw just dropped. As we flipped through each picture, we relived the best night of our lives. He captured moments I thought were only going to live in my memory, I was just so glad he registered them all eternally in picture form. We received our final pictures about 6 weeks post wedding. Due to spike in COVID-19 cases, we did not meet in person to review them. He mailed the flash drive to us. The case in which the flash drive arrived was personalized with our names and some pictures of the wedding. We were overcome with emotion, once again, as we fondly reviewed the beautiful images he captured of our wedding night. I cannot thank Paul enough for the heartfelt everlasting picture memories my wife and I have of our wedding.
Reviewed On 1/08/2022 by Catherine H
WHERE TO EVEN BEGIN? Simply put, Paul is absolutely incredible & I can confidently say our wedding day would not have been the same without him. Heck, the entire wedding process, would not have been the same without him. We first met Paul at ...
the beginning of last year at a bridal expo & my sister in law went in a little while before us, and said, “guys, when you get there, you HAVE to meet Paul”. So, the very first thing we did was go & find him. We instantly clicked, he was super outgoing & we loved his work! My husband, Sean & I went home and decided we had to see if he was available for our date! Lucky us! He was! Our engagement session was SO fun. I am usually super self conscious in front of the camera, but his whole process felt so natural. Up until the day of the wedding he assured me that everything would be okay and would go as planned. Morning of, I was (obviously) freaking out. The minute he showed up for getting ready pics, he had us all calm & collected. He was so helpful in running through the check list of what we needed to bring & he kept me calm. Our getting ready photos were so perfect, you would NEVER guess there were 15 of us packed into a small hotel room and somehow, he fit 12 ladies on a queen size bed for an amazing photo of my girls & our moms in our jammies. Incredible! He went ABOVE & BEYOND at our wedding to take the perfect, most natural looking photos. So many of our family & friends complimented him to us, and whenever we talk about our wedding with anyone who was in attendance, Paul ALWAYS comes up in conversation. We received our first look sneak peaks the night of the wedding, and they were stunning. It made me so excited to see the rest!! We received our photos today & I was absolutely amazed. I’ve never felt so beautiful in my entire life & Paul some how captured every moment perfectly. His photos instantly brought us back to our special day. We could not recommend Paul enough, he is incredible & so kind. Paul, we LOVED having you be apart of our special day. Thank you so much for everything you did for us and for our absolutely stunning memories.
Reviewed On 1/06/2022 by Kerri C
Working with Paul was such a great experience. We first found his work when he photographed our friends’ wedding that we attended a few years ago (and later saw pictures of the groom’s sister’s wedding for which they also used Paul). When I ask...
ed what the bride thought about working with Paul, her response was, “He will literally get down on the ground in the dirt to get the perfect shot.” That was not an exaggeration, there were multiple times where Paul ended up on the grass or on the dancefloor and the end result was definitely worth it. I was not the typical bride that planned every aspect of her wedding from childhood so I definitely needed vendors that knew what they were doing and were able to help guide me to make sure our special day was everything we wanted it to be. From our first meeting, I knew Paul was exactly who we needed. His organization and professionalism are second to none. I found that many vendors make you reach out to them to try to get info like pricing and availability, but Paul’s information as well as his portfolio is readily available right on his website so you know exactly what he has to offer. From the detailed service contract to his communication skills to his unofficial role as Day-Of Coordinator, Paul was a major component that helped keep our wedding day flowing smoothly. When he saw that I was starting to stress out, he reminded me of his experience and that, “If I’m not worried, you don’t need to be worried.” He wasn’t, so I wasn’t and everything went according to plan (well, the things that we could control anyway). We told Paul from the beginning that we and our families weren’t exactly photogenic (we aren’t the biggest fans of getting our pictures taken and feel like we always look awkward) so we knew once he told us about his photojournalistic background that he would be able to go with the flow and make sure that we didn’t just end up with a bunch of stiff, formal portraits. Paul also made sure to touch base with us to make sure he knew who was important and what moments we wanted to make sure were captured. The results were almost 2,000 images that bring me right back to that day and perfectly capture all of the emotions. Our wedding was three months ago and our guests are still raving to us about how impressed they were with Paul’s work. We have already referred two couple’s to Paul for their upcoming weddings and would definitely recommend him to anyone and everyone who could ever possibly ask.
Reviewed On 12/28/2021 by Nicole H
Paul was the first vendor we met at a wedding expo and we instantly loved his work. He made us feel comfortable looking at the work he had on display. Paul's work was exactly the type of real life moment photography we were looking for. He didn...
't shy away from taking all the photos we requested and he was all over our reception. I have given his name to many of our guests and friends.
Reviewed On 12/20/2021 by Elizabeth J
Paul was the best photographer my husband and I could have dreamed of. From the first time I met Paul at a bridal expo with over 15 other photographers I knew he was special. Paul is down to earth and a straight shooter. He truly gets to know h...
is couples and their needs. I’m a pretty quirky person and Paul was not taken aback by this but actually embraced it. The time and detail he puts into each and every photo is obvious. I have recommended Paul to every bride I have talked to since sitting down after our first consultation.
Reviewed On 12/19/2021 by Jillian C
My husband and I cannot express how amazing Paul was at capturing our wedding day along with our engagement photos! Paul was referred to us by a friend and when we met up with him at a Panera Bread, we knew he was the photographer for us. His p...
hotography style is quirky yet authentic, just as he is himself which put us at great ease. Our engagement photos came out beautiful and the sneakpeak of our wedding photos are absolutely stunning. He captured the essence of our relationship at both events perfectly. Our families and wedding parties kept complimenting us on how well the photos came out and how quick he was at gathering everyone together. They were even telling us about how he was laying on the dance floor at one point taking a picture of one of the kid's doing a split LOL. Trust us, Paul Spetrini will not disappoint. He is very passionate about his work and it shows in his photos.
Reviewed On 12/14/2021 by Shay S
Matt and I got married in October this year. We weren't looking to have a huge elegant wedding, and wanted to have a good time planning it. The one thing we both agreed needed to be done well was the photography. I don't have the best memory so...
I wanted to make sure I would have photos to look back on. We went through a bunch of wedding photographer's sites, but none really struck us as being able to be ourselves. Paul's bio and down to earth photos immediately caught both of our eyes and we crossed our fingers he would be free that day, and he was! As soon as we met him in person we had both decided. He listened to all of our concerns and paid attention to me telling him about my social anxiety. He did not try to pressure us into having additional time or an additional photographer, explaining the options and stating that he thought with our small ceremony he would be able to capture everything. The months coming up to the wedding he was quick to respond to any questions and when we had a photography list ready, he suggested we narrow it down, but made it clear he would make it happen if we wanted every single shot on the list. I am SO glad we listened to him and narrowed it down. The day of the wedding Paul came on time, ready to go, and took photos of my dress as well as me getting ready. He also took photos of Matt, and even ran into the house to get glue when Matt's bowtie decoration (a bird skull) fell off. My dad was absolutely amazed that he was so willing to problem solve and would not stop telling people about the photographer who was willing to fix a tie. Paul made our pre-wedding letter exchange such an amazing moment. He was very in tune with how we were both feeling and checked in often. The ceremony was a blur (I didn't even notice him, but he took the most amazing photos during it!!) and after he went into formal/family portrait mode. He was very quick and professional, making sure each person knew exactly where to be to get the best shot. Our couple photos were next, and while we were a little intimidated at having formal poses, Paul made sure to talk us through them, and throw in some more natural ones to make sure we were having a good time. The reception was feeling a bit overwhelming, because after all it was our first wedding. But luckily Paul told us exactly where to be, and majorly cut down on potential anxiety. He made sure to capture all of the big moments, as well as a lot of amazing candids. The guests were all amazed at how much he was moving around, and the photos show how much attention he put into capturing every detail and emotion. The photos are honestly breathtaking. We could not ask for more beautiful, memory filled photos. They were done right when he said they would be, and he kept us updated. We are so happy with the photos, we just keep looking at them! We cannot recommend Paul enough. He was such a big part in making sure our big day went smoothly, and it really did!
Reviewed On 12/08/2021 by Meaghan T
There are almost no words for what Paul Spetrini has meant to us this year. From the moment we bounded over to his table at the Crown Plaza Wedding Expo after seeing a single picture, we knew we had found the perfect fit to capture our day. Pau...
l is professional and engaging. He always respected all the quirkiness that came with the two of us and he quickly felt like a close friend. Paul was immediately excited for our vision for our wedding, our venue, and for the time of year. His dry sense of humor and confidence made us feel comfortable entrusting him with the photos of one of the most important days of our lives. On the day of the wedding, he worked liked crazy. He was seemingly everywhere and nowhere at the same time. He blended fluidly into our crowd during the party, most people forgot they were being photographed completely. During bridal prep, he knew exactly what to say and how to lead me through the beginning of the day, allowing me time to reflect and release some of my nervous energy. He helped me relax and get excited for what was next. He was a strong guide for everyone that day, and his command behind the camera was incredible. You just wanted to listen to him and do what he said. Everyone trusted him and loved his energy. Even when he told our entire group of wedding guests to redo a moment for us, eventually creating one our favorite memories of that day. Paul really dives in and gets involved in the party, whether he is skirting through the dance floor or laying in the grass for a perfect angle, he knew where and when to be. We also had a second photographer, Mike, and the two of them made a great team, feeding off each other’s vision and making us laugh and have fun the whole time. Getting a bunch of sneak peek pictures the night of our wedding was amazing. It made us even more excited to relive the day, because even the 25 pictures he sent, were perfect! Then after long anticipation, we got the final product. And oh my gosh were we stunned. The photographs are breathtaking. They feel like us and they feel like our day. You can hear and feel the laughter and the love in the photographs, each holding a full story. They are even more than what we could have hoped for, including the sheer number of them! It was so exciting to hear how engaged he was with our wedding and how much fun he had that day too. We recommend Paul to anyone who wants a responsive, excited, fun, and professional photographer. He will make you feel like you are the only ones that matter to him and that he is your best friend. Like I told my husband, “Paul my was spirit guide that day - he helped me realize that the day was about us and helped me relax”. Paul helped make our perfect day what it was and we are overjoyed for stumbling upon him that day in January 2020. Thank you thank you thank you, Paul!!
Reviewed On 11/22/2021 by Clarissa B
I wish we could leave more than 5 stars because Paul deserved so many more! My husband and I cannot express how amazing Paul was on our wedding day. We met Paul at a wedding expo and I knew right away he would be perfect to capture our special ...
day. I had many requests on our wedding day and he made everything go so smoothly. All of my family and bridal party were amazed and how quick and organized he was with those stubborn family members who hate getting pictures taken. When it came to my 5 different first looks I wanted Paul was 100 percent on top of it. Our pictures are amazing and Paul even got in the middle of the dance floor and got great action shots! If you are reading all of these reviews like I was on the hunt for vendors I promise Paul will not disappoint. Paul captured our wedding day perfectly and we will cherish all of these forever!
Reviewed On 11/10/2021 by Brittany
We honestly could not recommend Paul enough. Paul was professional throughout the whole process. I was very particular about getting about the photos and pictures and Paul delivered. What I liked most about working with Paul was how responsive ...
he was, he took the the time to listen and hear us out in what we wanted. The quality of the pictures are next to none. They are beautiful and exceeded our expectations. I love that Paul throws in a mixture of the standard wedding photos with raw candids and everything in between. He also made it a point to photograph our dog because he knew how important it was to us. If you are in need of a photographer do not hesitate in booking Paul.
Reviewed On 11/08/2021 by Lauren B
If I could leave more than 5 stars, I would. Paul was everything we could have asked for and more. Being a same sex couple, searching for wedding vendors can be difficult. When we reached out to Paul, we were met with nothing but kindness and r...
espect. We were beyond comfortable with him. The quality of his work is nothing short of amazing, and we are so blessed to have had him as our photographer. Our photos came out absolutely perfect. Paul's attention to detail is something that every single couple deserves. The memories he captured for us are something that we will cherish forever. He was able to capture our love, our friendship, our silliness, and just our overall relationship in every single picture that he took. His work ethic is not something you can find everywhere. I am so glad that we decided to use Paul for our wedding, I recommend him to anyone and everyone, especially for those who are looking for someone to make you feel comfortable and at ease. We were both able to really be ourselves and that is something that we will never take for granted!
Reviewed On 10/31/2021 by Matthew J
After meeting with several photographers very early in the process to choose the perfect one for our wedding we had no doubt Paul was the perfect one for us! We were extremely impressed right from the beginning. Paul was the only photographer ...
that truly took time to meet with us, and find out about us; who we were individually, as a couple, and what our story was. He took the time to go through his portfolio and explain his process of photographing a couples wedding and truly capturing the day for them. This, right off the bat, told us that Paul was the right choice to capture our special day. The product we received in the end was even better than expected. We started with an engagement session, which worked out great, as Paul took pictures from every possible angle! We went through several poses from each side and different angles so that he knew what we felt most comfortable with and liked the best. These of course came out great, and made us feel even more comfortable that we were in great hands for our big day! Leading up to the wedding, Paul took the time to go over the entire day and every detail, as well as provide us with certain expectations so we could be prepared for the unexpected (as every Bride and Groom can attest there always are). The day of our wedding was above and beyond anything we could have ever expected. Right from the beginning Paul caught all the special moments of preparation. Throughout the entire day he took control when necessary and provided guidance to keep everything on track in order to fit in all our desired formal photos; family, wedding party, various locations, and poses. During the Ceremony we didn't even notice him, but looking through all the pictures its clear he was all over the place to capture every single moment! Then, during the reception he took it to a whole other level!!! Every single person that attended our wedding mentioned how much work Paul put in to photograph everything! He was running around, sliding on the floor, and even standing on chairs. Going through the photos we were extremely impressed how he made sure to photograph the entire reception set-up before anyone arrived, as we didn't get much time to appreciate it the day of, and that he managed to take photos of every guest! He truly went above and beyond for our wedding day! The final product was just as impressive as the work Paul put in the day of our wedding. Nearly 1800 absolutely beautiful photos were provided to us on an incredibly organized thumb drive. As we scan through the photos, we can fully appreciate how every single moment from our special day was captured. It was such an amazing experience working with Paul, and are absolutely thrilled with the memories he captured that we'll always be able to cherish! We would highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!!!
Reviewed On 10/31/2021 by Kelly C
We cannot thank Paul enough. Paul captured our wedding photos on 9/4/2021 and we could not be more happy with the way that they turned out. He perfectly captured our day, big moments and small moments, pulling together a beautiful array of phot...
os that truly told the story of our wedding. He worked seamlessly with our other vendors making our day totally stress free. His turn around is quick, without jeopardizing quality. Paul photographed nearly 5000 photos the evening of our wedding and gave us 2000 edited photos! We loved that when Paul is finished with the photos he schedules a time to sit down and look at them all together, it was like we got to relive the day all over again. We have not been able to stop looking at the photos since the day we got them and find something new in each one every time we look. His balance of great formal photos with amazing candid photos is something we will treasure forever. We cannot recommend Paul enough. Thank you Paul!
Reviewed On 9/20/2021 by Ann P
Paul has everything we were looking for in a wedding photographer. We met him at a wedding expo in Lincoln, RI, in 2019, and I knew after our meeting that we would hire him. His photography style is natural and "in the moment", documenting the ...
big and small moments throughout the day. It comes as no surprise that Paul himself is a down to earth and genuine person. It is also a plus that he is one of the more affordable photographers we found, and everything we received went above and beyond our expectations. He is truly an amazing person and a skilled photographer. Everything he does, he does professionally and enthusiastically. His effort, passion, and care clearly shine through in his work. When he met with us for our engagement photoshoot, even though it was nearly a year after our initial contact with him, he recalled all about our wedding's specifics, and took care to make sure we were comfortable with his style of posing and framing. We really appreciated how he took the time to listen to us on what we wanted and what our wedding day entailed. In our situation, we had a very long schedule starting with a traditional tea ceremony in the morning, leading to a white wedding ceremony and reception through the afternoon and evening. He was there for every moment, and we felt less stressed knowing Paul was there to keep us on schedule. Our package included a second photographer, and while her style of photography was different than Paul's, her work was just as impeccable, and the variety between their two styles made for great complementary perspectives on the day. We, as well as our parents, friends, and family, were so incredibly pleased with our beautiful photos! We highly recommend him for your wedding photography needs.
Reviewed On 9/05/2021 by Karen G
Paul was the photographer for our engagement session and wedding day, and he was highly professional for both! His work ethic during our engagement session was particularly impressive, as he had no qualms about wading into some thick brush at G...
oddard State Park in order to get the best shots. Also, he dealt with us being highly awkward when it came to being photographed, haha. Our shots came out great! Before our wedding, we had a couple consultations with Paul about what we wanted on the big day. And when the day came, Paul and his second shooter, Laura, were everywhere we wanted them to be! They got great shots while we were each getting ready with the groomsmen and bridesmaids, and then during the ceremony, cocktail hour and the reception. Our friends and family couldn't stop talking about how good he was about getting all the photos they wanted. Once the ceremony was over, Paul was able to get us some "sneak peek" images within 24 hours, which was really incredible on his part. Between his travel time and when our ceremony ended, it meant he was editing photos at 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. - one of the signs of his dedication to making his couples happy. We got all of our wedding photos, as well as a flash drive and an online gallery to share with family and friends, within a month of the ceremony date. All in all it was a great experience, and we would highly recommend Paul to any potential clients.
Reviewed On 7/25/2021 by Julie C
We decided to hire Paul for our wedding photographer after a recommendation from our friend. We initially met him on a snowy day in Providence during COVID at a local pizza shop about five months before our wedding to discuss details. We were t...
ruly impressed on how much Paul wanted to learn about us before diving into his own work. He jotted down the ideas we wanted and we felt our voice was heard. Since we didn't hire a coordinator for the day of the wedding, Paul was our guy to keep us in line. He stuck to the agenda he created. He promptly showed up to the bride's house and immediately took action. He acted as a "fly on the wall" taking photos while professionally giving directions. He was aware of his timeframe and left to meet the groom at the church. Paul noted he photographed a wedding at the church before and recognized the layout, lighting, and knew where to stand for which parts of the ceremony. After the ceremony, Paul was quick to capture our wedding party and family before the rain came. Luckily the rain never fell, but Paul got some great shots with the lighting and clouds from the sky. Paul caters to your every need, is always responsive, and most importantly once you hire him you know you have an expert you can trust. He even provided some written commentary (Blog) that helps us relive our day everytime we read it and reminds us of how special our wedding was. Thank you Paul!
Reviewed On 5/07/2021 by Stephanie O
I hired Paul with high expectations. I have been following his work for years, and he is a friend and a former colleague of mine. But I'm not writing this review simply because I know Paul, but because he truly went above and beyond my expectat...
ions, and that says a lot. Perhaps my favorite thing about Paul's work is his unique talent for storytelling. I know Paul from my former work at a local newspaper, and his journalism experience carries over into his wedding photography. He doesn't deliver only the typical posed photos of any wedding photographer, but also will capture candid moments and raw emotions . This was particularly important at my wedding because my parents couldn't attend in person due to the pandemic. (I'll also note that my original date was postponed, and Paul was incredibly understanding and easy to work with rescheduling.) So beyond a zoom video, my family was only able to experience the wedding through photos. Paul captured the true essence of our day to a T and delivered a ton of photos (like seriously so many photos!) so that me, my husband, and our guests could relive that awesome day and evening, and my parents could get a feel for the day too. During the wedding day and reception, Paul was incredibly professional and skilled. My guests couldn't stop talking about Paul -- he was a star the way he would angle himself to get the perfect shot. That being said, he never felt "intrusive" -- I never felt like the camera was "in my face" so to speak during our day. Paul delivered our photos on a meticulously organized flash drive, and provided a collection online for social media sharing. To top it all off, he wrote a heartfelt blog post, which meant a lot. If you're looking for someone who is professional, easy to work with, and delivers beautiful and emotion-packed wedding photos, I could not recommend Paul enough.
Reviewed On 10/29/2020 by Gina R
Words can’t describe the amount of effort Paul put into getting such amazing photos. It seems like Paul was everywhere. Everytime I looked, Paul was there to take a memorable picture. At the same time, he blended in with the crowd and was unnot...
iceable. After working 9 hours straight, he went home on the night of my wedding and sent me sneak peeks in which blew my mind. The quality of photos and creativity was everything I ever hoped for. He went above and beyond any expectations I had for my wedding photographer. He made everything feel so natural and easy especially during such crazy times. By looking at his photos, you wouldn’t even be able to tell we were in the middle of a pandemic. I can’t wait to see the rest of the photos in weeks to come. A HUGE thank you to Paul for all your hard work and time!!! I will be recommending you to anyone and everyone I know having an event or wedding in the future!
Reviewed On 9/24/2020 by Angel G
OH MR. SPETRINI, Where shall I begin? Paul Spetrini is the most easy going, thoughtful, enthusiastic photographers, who also happens to take the best photos! Paul photographed my cousins wedding back in 2016 and from that moment, I always kne...
w he would be my photographer when it was my turn to say " I do". Paul makes his clients feel so comfortable and he has such a fun, exciting, upbeat mentality that makes the day even more special. If you are looking for special wedding photos that are a little "outside the box" or for a photographer who doesn't mind sliding across the floor to capture that special photo, then Mr. Spetrini is your guy. We were very lucky to have Paul for our wedding day, we were truly impressed with his ability to convey our story. He captured every moment as if he had been part of our lives forever. Any couple looking to truly tell their story needs to look no further than Paul. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding so memorable.
Reviewed On 9/18/2020 by Aurora T
It is risky to have a wedding during this time of COVID-19, but Paul made the entire experience as stress free as possible. We decided to have a small, intimate wedding at our home and the one thing that was important to us was ensuring we had...
great photos to capture the experience; especially since some loved ones couldn't be there. Paul is professional, patient, and personable. Above all, he is interested in getting to know *you* and your loved one(s) and telling your story. He goes out of his way to capture the special, candid moments - some of which you probably forgot about until you go through your photos and relive them. Paul is also very affordable, yet in every way his photography exceeded our expectations. You will not be disappointed if you utilize Paul J. Spetrini Photography for your special day.
Reviewed On 9/15/2020 by Marisa F
My husband and I are recently married and like most couples we had to change all of our wedding plans due to COVID-19. Originally, we were scheduled to get married in October but due to the wedding venue restrictions we opted to do a more inti...
mate ceremony at our home in August. We postponed everything for a later reception date, except our wedding photographer Paul, from Paul J. Spetrini Photography. Paul was amazing! He showed up to our home an hour prior to the ceremony and was able to capture each of us getting ready with our respective families. I honestly didn’t even remember him taking those pictures, Paul interacted seamlessly with our families and blended right in. Between the nerves and excitement at times I didn’t even realize Paul was snapping pictures. Paul made every member of our family feel at ease and relaxed. Paul was at our home for 2 hours and almost took 2,000 pictures! By the end of the evening we were surprised to see an email from Paul containing 12 pictures that were absolutely stunning from our special day. Paul told us that 3 weeks from our wedding we would have our pictures, and he definitely delivered. We can’t stop telling everyone about them. They are amazing and the way Paul can the emotions of the day in a picture are one of a kind. The coolest part is the cell phone App, which we have been sharing with our family and friends. We will gladly call Paul for all future events because not only did the quality of these pictures really captured our love and happiness that day, but by the end of the day Paul felt more like a family member than our photographer.
Reviewed On 5/25/2020 by Elizabeth L
Paul was wonderful to work with. When the pandemic started, he was the only vendor to reach out to us to see what we wanted to do. After initial contact, he continued keeping in touch to see if we needed anything or if our plans had changed. He...
was sure to keep us in the loop as his schedule changed due to the pandemic, in case we ended up needing to reschedule. He made the whole situation, pandemic included, as unstressful as possible by always being accessible, flexible, and thoughtful. He genuinely cares about his clients and treats them like more than just a number. He photographs weddings because he’s passionate about helping couples on one of the most important days of their lives. As you get to know him you see how much he really cares. The advice he gave me before I walked down the aisle, because he has clearly worked with many couples, is an example of how he shows that he cares and I’m sure he had similar advice for my husband. Furthermore, he is a very talented photographer. My husband and I are not usually a photogenic couple. However, our wedding photos came out stunning. If you look at his website, you’ll see for yourself how beautiful his photography is. He is willing to do whatever it takes to get a good picture and every photo he snaps is beautiful. He truly documents the day with each picture. When looking at your gallery after your wedding, you’ll see how each snapshot tells its own story. When all of those pictures are put together, they tell the story of your day in a way that is so raw and genuine you would have never expected it. I truly look forward to working with Paul again when we have our larger celebration in November.
Reviewed On 1/24/2020 by Ariel H
If I could give Paul a 6 star rating I would. I could not have asked for a better person to capture our wedding day. Paul is so professional in all aspects of the job, he’s incredibly organized about every last detail, and most importantly- he ...
is so personable! He really made us feel at ease in front of the camera. During our consultation he showed us tons of examples and different ways he captures weddings- each unique to the couple he’s photographing. For our engagement session and wedding, he did a great job getting down to business making sure we captured all the necessary shots, but he was also game for some impromptu shots as well. I especially loved the candid images he captured for our wedding, where you can see our true emotions during such an amazing day. Paul went above and beyond the day of our wedding and we have the photos to prove it. Every shot was better than the last! We are so happy we chose Paul as our photographer. Professional, affordable, and just an all around great guy. Worth every penny!
Reviewed On 1/10/2020 by Allison A
Our experience with Paul J. Spetrini Photography was marvelous from beginning to end.  Paul brought together an incredible talent for capturing the story of our wedding day with first rate organization and professionalism.   His attention to de...
tail and expertise actually set a tone that was instrumental in so many aspects of our wedding; from the planning with timelines and in depth thought to what we want to highlight in the day, to making sure we were both relaxed to best reflect our emotions and joy while making sure we take in those special moments he was capturing for us.   The great experience didn’t end with the wedding day as he took the time to walk us through the creation of our album, and share in detail the best shots of our wedding. When we first began to look for a photographer we knew it was an important aspect, but we basically were just hoping to find a photographer whose style appealed to us and would capture the story of our wedding.  Paul immediately stood out to us at a bridal show through the appeal of his photos and his genuine friendly personality.   The initial consultation was something that was a pleasant surprise. Paul was both friendly and incredibly organized taking little notes and asking great questions that helped us define what would be most important to us.  He walked through the details of the work he will put into our wedding while making notes on our plans for the wedding day and what has led up to it.   We did not realize how important those details would be until we saw the finished product. Paul was able to identify what would be most important for us and build a package and timeline that would best suit our needs and deliver the best result.   Not only did we come away from the consultation confident we had the right photographer, we were also more at ease in the wedding planning process.  Paul’s organization and well thought out timelines were instrumental to having our entire wedding go off so well.  It was so easy to be able to plan other vendors and aspects of the ceremony and reception from the timeline Paul has built to capture the moments that would be the most important to us.  Paul surpassed our hopes for the wedding itself.  We could not believe how hard working he was through the entire day.  The planning and details that started with the initial consultation played out perfectly during the wedding as we never felt rushed, or that his presence interfered with the day.  The exact opposite was true; his professionalism and charm helped make the most of the day, and in turn the most of the shots that he captured.  There were even times for both of us where he made sure we took in what was happening around us and reflect on what it meant to us.   He worked exceptionally well with everyone involved; from hotel staff, to the church, the reception staff, our families and guests , and even the second photographer that he brought in as part of our package needs.  He not only worked well with everyone but he was always actively looking for opinions and cooperation with all of them.  We feel this was a major factor in why we were so impressed with all the pictures he took.  Paul J. Spetrini Photography exceeded every expectation we had, delivered on the timetables that were promised, and provided us with an incredible way to relive so much of our wedding day.  We really feel Paul delivered incredible value as promised, and provided us with an incredible way to relive so much of our wedding day
Reviewed On 1/08/2020 by Jillian K
From the moment I met Paul, I could tell that he possessed the most important quality you look for in a photographer: passion. First and foremost, Paul is exceptionally easy going. He tells you how it is, and there absolutely no pressure. He ...
got into this business to give couples a chance at getting absolutely stunning photography for a reasonable rate, he is a seasoned professional who really took care of us. Paul is attentive, responsive, and excellent at communicating. He was always exceptionally quick with answering any of my (million) questions. At our engagement session, Paul could sense we were a little nervous. He was explicit and kind with his instructions – explaining all the while why he was asking us to move in a certain way, or hold our heads at a certain angle – Paul can see the shot before it happens, and he knows exactly how to manipulate your surroundings and how to hold yourself to get the most breathtaking pictures. Whether is he is sprawled out on the ground, or directing you 100 feet away across a pond, Paul is absolutely willing to go to the distance (both literally and figuratively) to get that special shot of the day. My wedding day, is a blur. I can tell you, I’m the kind of person that is always on time. In fact, I’m early to just about everything. So when my wedding party and I started to get really down to the wire when we were getting ready – I started to get nervous. I was nervous we would be late, and my mind was all over the place, making sure my bridesmaids had what they needed, my mother had what she needed. I had one friend doing my hair, the other working on my eyelashes, another one getting me into my dress – it was a bit chaotic. I didn’t know it at the time, but Paul was the person I needed in that moment to cut through the chaos and help lead the way. He cleared the room of almost everyone, and for the first time I saw myself in the mirror. I almost didn’t recognize myself, I was truly a bride. I was a bit taken a back, and started to get a little emotional. Paul told me to look in the mirror, close my eyes and take a deep breathe. In the chaos happening all around me, he quieted things down and let me actually take a moment for myself, to realize what I was about to do, and marry the love of my life. I will forever be thankful for Paul for making it possible for me to take that moment for myself. I’ll never forget it. The rest of the day was incredible, and Paul captured every moment so beautifully. He went so far above and beyond for me and my new family. He was just as attentive and communicative with me post wedding as he was pre-wedding. Our pictures arrived exactly when he said they would. He was thorough, gracious, and kind. Everyone I show the pictures to is absolutely taken aback. Sometimes I can’t believe these photos are actually mine – but they are, thanks to Paul. Thanks to his photography, I get to look back on the best day of my life anytime I like, and see it just as vibrant and perfect as it was. You needn’t look any further for a wedding photographer, you have simply found the best with Paul Spetrini.
Reviewed On 1/06/2020 by Rebecca M
When we began planning our wedding, we knew that choosing a photographer was going to be one of the most important decisions that we made. We wanted someone who would tell our story through pictures, and to help us capture every moment of our b...
ig day. We got all of this and more from Paul. He was personable, perceptive and engaging, and we are still hearing from our guests that they were amazed at how he seemed to be everywhere at every moment of the day, capturing every detail. He was a huge help in planning the timeline of our day, and was incredibly knowledgeable about what to expect at different moments. Our favorite part was the fact that he made sure to give my husband and I a few minutes to be together and reflect on our day and and our journey together. These few minutes became some of our most cherished moments of the day, thanks to Paul! Our photos were amazing, and we love looking through them to relive the day...even the moments that we missed the first time around! We can't wait to recommend Paul to family and friends, so he can document their stories, too!
Reviewed On 12/13/2019 by Bethany F
Paul went above & beyond, we are so pleased with our engagement & wedding photos. As a bride who suffered the unexpected loss of her father just 3 weeks before the wedding, Paul’s care & compassion truly helped me throughout the day and the day...
s leading up. Our entire photographing planning portion of the wedding process was easy and that is priceless. Paul is professional, passionate & made us feel like we were the only couple he was working with. His timeline direction was essential in an already hectic day running smoothly. He captured everything & more, which I already knew from witnessing him up high and down low during the big day but quickly re-discovered when he met with us to present the wedding photos, so many great angles. He knew exactly where to be & without ever being in the way. He arrived early & left later than expected, truly ensuring our expectations were met – and they were exceeded! We had the pleasure of working with his second photographer Danielle, who was a great addition. I’m especially thankful for the quiet moment to myself that Paul captured... Looking in the mirror as I prayed for strength during what would’ve been the first look with my dad, I will always look at those images and remember the feeling of my father’s love surrounding me, bringing me to tears. Finding the right photographer within our budget wasn’t easy, until we met Paul. Thank you for providing exceptional service & images we’ll look back on for the rest of our lives!
Reviewed On 12/10/2019 by Cora D
We can’t say enough good things about Paul! Paul was great to work with and is extremely talented. He is also very professional and simply just knows what he’s doing. From the moment I met Paul, I knew he was the photographer for me. He shared ...
my vision like it was his own. He took time to get to know me and my fiancé. He was invested in our love story and his photos were lovely. In preparation for the big day, we sat down with Paul to discuss the timeline and pictures we wanted. I had no idea what to expect and Paul helped us develop a timeline and sequence of events for the wedding day. I was so thankful for this discussion and it really put my mind at ease. Paul knew when everything should take place, roughly how long each section of the day should be, and kept everyone on schedule to the best of his ability on the day of (despite how difficult that was). On the day of the wedding, Paul was simply amazing. He was great during bridal prep and knew what to say, where to be, and how to deal with various situations. He made me feel relaxed among the normal chaos and gracefully guided my throughout the day and night. My guests also commented on Paul’s professionalism and photography style. No one felt like he was intrusive when taking pictures and loved that he wasn’t afraid to lay on the floor for the best angle. We were lucky in having beautiful fall foliage on our wedding day. Paul was not shy in having us take a longer pose to get the best shot, or come down to the pond area for more formals. He was great and trekked all around the venue grounds with us, which I'm sure was exhausting. When we finally sat down with Paul to look at our wedding pictures, it was no shock to me that they were stunning. We had the privilege of having his second photographer Becky and her pictures were just as beautiful and displayed great talent. We were very fortunate to have Paul and Becky photograph our wedding day. Thank you Paul for capturing everything so beautifully!
Reviewed On 12/02/2019 by Kayla T
Paul was truly one of the best decisions we made planning our wedding! After seeing one of his blogs I fell in love with his work and his journalistic background as he wrote out the stories of his couples had me floored. From day one as just a ...
potential client Paul was quick to respond to my emails and set up a date to meet us very quickly! Our first meeting we left knowing this was the photographer we wanted. He was extremely professional and made sure he got to know us and what we wanted out of our wedding pictures. Throughout the planning process he was extremely helpful getting our day of schedule together and making sure we had time for everything we wanted! It was also a plus that when our wedding coordinator found out who we chose she had nothing but great things to say about him, as they had worked together frequently! The day of our wedding Paul was truly amazing, and I will say that our family, bridal party, and friends are not the easiest to work with. We tend to goof off and can get off track very easily but Paul made sure that we stayed on task and got everything we told him we wanted. He wasn't afraid to get on the floor or climb on a chair to get an amazing picture! By the time that we got home and started our mini after party I already had received an email from him with our sneak peaks! This was just hours after leaving our reception! These were amazing and held us over for a few weeks until he was finished! Now that we have received our pictures we couldn't be more happy with our decision and neither will you if you choose Paul! He captured our day exactly as we remember it and now have beautiful pictures to look back at and relive this day over and over!
Reviewed On 11/02/2019 by Jocelyn A
Where do I begin. I initially heard of Paul because my cousins husband was our DJ and really enjoys working with him at weddings. We needed a photographer and decided if Steve thinks he is good we have to meet with him. So he gave Paul my infor...
mation and I received Paul’s as well. We ended up emailing and set up a meeting for my husband and I to meet with him at Starbucks. I can honestly say we met with one photographer and that was Paul. After meeting him we knew we wanted him to be our photographer right away.My husband and I are both very laid back and happy people, and we could see that Paul was very similar to us but also very professional at the same time. Fast forward to our engagement shoot. At that shoot I was so happy because he just has the best ideas, but is also very considerate of yours and will literally do anything to make sure your vision come to life. This man would literally be on the ground just to get a good angle! He also just made us feel so comfortable and made it all feel so natural so I knew if he can make me feel that way at our engagement shoot the wedding was going to be even better. The week of the wedding I was getting very stressed with all of the details and Paul was there for me every step of the way. He made us a detailed timeline and anytime he could see me stress the day of the wedding he would calm me down. One thing Paul did that I will always appreciate was tell me to look at myself in the mirror and to just take a second. He told me to forget about everything around me and to just remember why I was there. To remember how hard my husband and I worked to make it all possible. Then he had me close my eyes and take a deep breath. Although it sounds like such a small detail it really was what I needed and helped me so much! Bottom line Paul isn’t only a great person, but he is an amazing photographer who genuinely cares about his clients. He is affordable, professional and he is now my photographer for life! Thank you so much Paul, I not only look to you as our photographer but also our friend!
Reviewed On 10/29/2019 by Alisa B
From the moment we saw his work at one of the many expos we went to, we loved Paul's style and his down to earth personality. Not only is he reasonable, you can tell he loves this line of work. We're pretty far from the "traditional" couple, bu...
t Paul was beyond open minded and excited to be a part of our special day. His candid photo style is one of the things we appreciated the most; we got to enjoy our big day surrounded by so many people we love without having his camera right in our faces. Looking at all the moments he captured is insane and we will be able to reminisce for the rest of our lives. He was even able to calm my bride down when I was running a tad bit late to the venue (mind you, that's not the easiest thing to do lol). Many of our guests complimented on how great he was too, catching the perfect moments. He even edited some photos the night of the wedding for us to look through!! We got tons of edited photos neatly organized on a USB that were easily navigated and on top of that within a month of our wedding in a busy fall wedding season. Bottom line: He's quirky, sticks with his deadlines, and he will literally roll in the dirt to get the perfect shot for you!
Reviewed On 10/20/2019 by Andrew M
From the moment we met Paul, we knew he was a total shoo-in for our photographer. He was easy-going and personable, but very attentive to details and our needs. Leading up to the wedding, we felt we could reach out with questions at any time an...
d have a very prompt response. On top of that, we planned this all remotely from across the country! Paul took the time to get to know us a little bit before the wedding to ensure he was telling our story well. On the actual day, he was prompt, efficient, and respectful, and he never felt like an intrusive presence. He also wrote a lovely blog post about the wedding to document his photos. We loved working with him and hope more people get the chance to!
Reviewed On 10/14/2019 by Nicole B
Truthfully, I don't know where to begin on this review because these are exactly what made all my vendor decisions. So I will start off with the fact that Paul was the best decision on a photographer hands down. If someone asked me to go back a...
nd re-do it, Paul would be my fist vendor booked easily.  He's affordable, personable, fun, professional, and his passion for photography was the major part that sold my husband and I on booking him. We received our wedding photos last weekend, less than a month after our wedding - that was HUGE for any photographer, especially with the amount of weddings he had in between, but he understands that you want to re-live your day. We hired Paul for a full day, along with a second photographer (through Paul) which we were so happy we did because we got such amazing photos from her as well, but honestly with what we received on Paul’s end we really didn't even need to put another photographer on. I feel like usually comments are always based on food when you talk to guests after a wedding but Paul was certainly the talk from all our guests. "He was on the ground at one point" is what everyone commented on and let me tell you you can tell which photos he was on the ground for! The wedding party and our guests are a very rowdy group and Paul went with it so smoothly, with such ease and ideas to create all personalities in our photos. I really thought having a photographer with me all day would make me feel awkward and less natural but that was not the case whatsoever and I can say with confidence that's because of Paul. This is your big day and your vendors are the one who make it what it is, Paul is certainly one to make your day memorable during and after. I have looked at my photos every day since I've received them and I feel as if I'm living every single second over again - even parts I wasn't there for. Overall, I could not be happier to have went with Paul!
Reviewed On 10/09/2019 by Yesica G
Paul is so talented and amazing photographer. We met him at a wedding expo, and we decided we wanted him for our big day, We couldn't take a better decision, he did and awesome work, Thanks Paul for our beutiful pics.
Reviewed On 9/17/2019 by Kelsey S
Paul is the absolute BEST! He recently photographed our wedding in Newport and we could not have been more pleased with the results. Paul really listened to us when we described what we wanted as a couple. Every detail was as important to him...
as it was to us. He captured THE most stunning photos around Fort Adams and we will be forever grateful to Paul to capturing our perfect day. He’s affordable and professional. Without hesitation, hire him!
Reviewed On 9/03/2019 by Alysa P
After the wedding my husband and I concluded Paul was beyond our favorite vendor. Paul is incredibly talented and makes you feel extremely comfortable in front of the camera. Before our wedding Michael and I would say, "Wow we can't take a good...
picture together". Paul certainly changed our mindset with his artistic eye. We received 12 sneak peek photos at 12:30 the night of our wedding which exceeded our expectations. We look forward to seeing the rest of our photos and know that Paul was able to successfully capture our special day. We highly recommend Paul for any photography needs!!
Reviewed On 8/26/2019 by Cara A
Paul was amazing to work with! My husband, myself, and our families were impressed by his professionalism and his kind demeanor. He was super accommodating and understanding when the day of schedule went off track. The photos he sent were wonde...
rful! He does a great job at really capturing the action of the day. I can image our children and our grandchildren looking at these photos one day down the line.
Reviewed On 8/15/2019 by Kaitlyn B
I am beyond thrilled with the results of my engagement and wedding photographs! Paul was absolutely wonderful during this entire process! I must’ve emailed him every month once or twice to help him help me create my vision. He was very patient ...
with me with any of my concerns or crazy ideas. When I was looking for a photographer, I came across Paul on Facebook. I looked at his website, his photographs, his packages, and his blogs. I loved that he took candid photos too! His packages were no overly priced compared to other photographers out there. He also doesn’t charge for extra hours that he spends at a wedding. Once my husband and I met up with Paul, we ended up meshing really well and I knew I needed to hire him as my wedding photographer. He is always very accommodating and responds to emails and messages in a timely manner. He was very helpful to me since I’m very self conscious of my body and my angles. He also helped us to keep track of our day with the timing and basically everything. He ran around our venue and church in a million different spots and angles. He photographed on the floor or way up in the air on his tip toes. I think he photographed my husband and I standing on a well. He was literally everywhere! I honestly could not have asked for a better photographer and you need to consider Paul to photograph your wedding!!!
Reviewed On 7/09/2019 by J G
A few years prior to getting married, we attended 2 family members’ weddings and Paul was both of their photographers. You could tell by the way he was with the camera that he truly had a passion for what he does and will do whatever it takes t...
o get that perfect picture. When I later saw their pictures, I knew I had to have him as our photographer. Fast forward to 2018 when my fiancé proposed. We wasted no time in booking our date for the church, venue, photographer and DJ. Once we settled on a date with our church and venue, I had to reach out to Paul to book with him before someone else did for our day. Luckily, he was available that day and the planning started. He was great from beginning to end. We talked about which package we wanted and he was very clear in all that he offered. His prices are very reasonable for the amazing work that he does! We had our engagement session on a chilly Fall day, and despite the cold weather, we had amazing pictures!! Going into the Engagement session, we thought it would be awkward having the pictures taken of us, but it was anything but that. Paul made us feel so comfortable and worked with us, even when I wanted to take a picture in the middle of a street, he was patient with us waiting for cars to clear so we can run out and snap a picture, only for us to go back and have to wait for cars to clear to try again. He did not disappoint. He kept in touch from that point, until the wedding when we met one last time a few days before the big day. He went over everything from our package to how the whole day was going to plan out and our “Plan B” for our formal pictures if it was too busy at the first place. That made us feel a little more at ease about the day. On our wedding day, he arrived at my parent’s house where we were all getting ready and I am so glad it was a lot more relaxed than I was anticipating. We had a lot of extra time in the day so we were able to take pictures at the house with myself, my bridesmaids and parents. After the church, we made a stop to Roger Williams Park for pictures of my husband and they were perfect. A little later at our venue is where we were taking all of our formal pictures with the family and bridal party. He did just a great job keeping everyone on track and getting everything he needed to get to within good time because we wanted to join in on cocktail hour, and he made it happen! The night went by so fast after that- we didn’t really get a chance to see the little details that took so long to plan and put together, like the centerpieces, favors and entrance tables. Paul made sure to capture every detail so we didn’t miss out and we have that forever. I enjoyed looking at the pictures of everyone dancing and having a good time because those things you don’t notice in the moment, so looking back having those memories captured perfectly in pictures is everything. Everything was PERFECT. We never felt rushed, never felt awkward. Paul was the best photographer we could’ve had and we are so glad we had him photograph one of the most important times of our lives. Book with Paul Spetrini, you will NOT be disappointed! 
Reviewed On 6/27/2019 by Keisha J
When people ask me if I would change anything about my wedding day I simply say, “NO” our special day was all I could have wished and hoped for and Paul helped to make it so. I hail from a boisterous southern family and Paul just helped so won...
derfully with them as well as my husbands family. I knew that Paul was the photographer for us, when he asked me to share my story and he shared his. In a day and time when service can sometimes feel non connected, I felt connected right from the very beginning at our meeting in Starbucks. Paul really took the time to listen and be thoughtful of my wishes as a bride to have a relaxed and easygoing day. I also wanted a photographer who could photograph a mixed raced couple. On the day of our wedding Paul was just where he needed to be and took the best care of us without being intrusive or overstepping bounds, but was willing and able if we needed him to, to especially get the photos we truly wanted. I have since had the opportunity to look at the pictures from our wedding and I can’t stop gushing and smiling. I loved them so much that I used one as the backdrop for our thank you cards. For anyone e who knows me I completely and totally avoid the camera and being in pictures, yet I share the photos from our wedding day freely. I have never felt so amazingly beautiful and Paul captured me in a way that I’m truly proud of. If you have the chance to work with Paul you will be lucky and glad you did.
Reviewed On 6/21/2019 by Jennifer M
When we witnessed Paul photograph my brother's wedding back in 2018, my fiance (now husband) and I knew that we really wanted him for our upcoming wedding, so we were beyond excited when he was available. Let me just start by saying that it is ...
very clear to me that Paul is very passionate about what he does. In my opinion, that is one of the most important things, because he truly cares and does everything he can to capture the perfect moments. He not only photographed all the big moments, but a lot of unexpected small moments as well, which I absolutely loved. He is very detail oriented, always setting up photos in a very appealing way, all those little things that one might not think about, that make for a stunning photo. Even our wedding guests commented on how awesome he was. Our pictures came out absolutely beautiful and we couldn't be happier. So, to anyone looking for a great photographer, who will lay in the grass and take on any challenge to get the perfect shot, and not only do beautiful work, but at a reasonable price too, Paul is your guy!
Reviewed On 6/18/2019 by Hillary C
Planning a wedding is all about making decisions - hundreds of them in a few short months. There was no better decision that my husband and I made, nor one in which we were so thrilled about, as the one we made to hire Paul J. Spetrini Photogra...
phy to capture every moment of our special day. From our engagement photos, to the way he interacted with our friends and family on our wedding day, to the final results - which truly speak for themselves - he was an amazing photographer, and any couple would count themselves lucky to have him to record the most important moments of the most important day of their lives! Thank you, Paul!
Reviewed On 6/13/2019 by Mike B
From the moment we met Paul, we knew he was the man for the job - and boy were we not disappointed! Every aspect of his work was truly top notch and professional. He was organized, informed, empathetic, and asked the right questions. He knew...
where to be and when. The entire experience made my wife and I feel calm and comfortable as we navigated the most stressful of all days. This is an invaluable trait to have as a photographer, vendor, or professional. And then came the photos themselves! WOW is the only word to describe it. He and his partner Stacey did amazing work with our formal posed pictures - the standard benchmark for a wedding photographer. But, it was the work they did with the candids that makes hiring Paul Spetrini Photography a no brainer decision!! A wedding's tone and color can be described by the feelings and energy of all of the guests and he captured the ESSENCE of those feelings from every guest in attendance. I still don't know how he was in position to take some of the shots he got. Paul is an excellent writer as well. Part of your package includes a custom photo blog that details the entire day. Reading his words brought my wife and I to tears and we were brought right back to those moments. Isn't that the feeling you want when you look back on your memories from your special day?
Reviewed On 6/10/2019 by Lori H
Paul went above and beyond all expectations we had for our wedding day. After our initial meeting, we knew we were in for a treat after going over our vision and goals for our day. Paul is an extremely honest and organized professional and from...
the first sit down, we knew we were in great hands as he effortlessly went through the options we had from soup to nuts. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a wedding photographer and married man himself. He knew exactly how to manage the day while not only capturing our day from bridal prep to reception but keeping me on track with our timeline and making sure I ate! He blended so effortlessly into the background where he was never intrusive, but always attentive to every special moment that occurred. What we loved about Paul’s work was his ability to capture moments we weren’t even aware were occurring. Not only does he cover your standard bases; formal shots, ceremony, wedding detail shots such as the rings, desserts, bouquets, head pieces etc., he is a master at capturing candid’s. Our favorite photos from the day were the shots he somehow bent over backward [literally at times] to capture. His secondary photographer Stacy was also a delight and we knew every aspect of our day would be taken care of and we were NOT disappointed. The teasers he posts the night of are always on POINT and leave you salivating for the rest! Our friends and family were all blown away by his abilities and professionalism. Additionally, I feel it is important to note that not only was he a rock star on the day of our wedding, he presents a completed package to you after the day in an organized manner that completely blew us away. He has above standard turnaround with a presentation that far exceeded anything we anticipated. Our photos were given to us in such an organized manner and easy to find, and he reviews IN DEPTH, each aspect of the package you receive. I would recommend his services a hundred times over to anyone looking for a professional quality photographer with pricing you cannot beat. Paul, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being not only a professional through and through, but a great, new friend in the process!!
Reviewed On 4/29/2019 by Grant M
Sometimes, parts of planning for a wedding seem to be fate… and meeting Paul… was just that fate. Knowing that we wanted a small, intimate wedding was where we started and capturing that day in a way that would tell our story for years to come...
was where we wanted to be. Like all good brides to be I had been doing my research online, never really finding what I was looking for in a photographer, but realizing what I did not. That said, by chance we stopped by a bridal fair. After all, it had been at a girl scout camp ground - that was worth checking out for the family! There were many booths with lots to see, but much of what I was seeing was what I had seen online. I was drawn to a table with photos that I was truly impressed with. The photos had clarity, great angles of shots, and just absolutely everything I was looking for!! As I started to look through the photo books available I realized that I had separated from my family. Within moments I discovered that my family was chatting with Paul, and he was the owner of these amazing photos. I joined my family for a group conversation with Paul, and not only were his photo’s exactly what I was looking for, but so was his personal style. He was inviting, approachable, and knowledgeable. Everything that matched the intimate wedding that we had in mind. Working along with Paul made our special day organized, he was professional and helped us fill in the gaps on what to do next. He had lots of great ideas and welcomed all of ours as well. I always felt like I could run anything by Paul, from ideas for photos to locations of shots. I felt that he truly had our best interest in mind, and wanted us to have the best experience possible. During the ceremony, no one noticed him, yet the images he created and captured reflected every moment with perfect clarity. Paul integrated seamlessly during the reception, and all of our guests commented on his wonderful accommodating demeanor. We have had so many wonderful comments on our photos. Paul is truly talented as he brings his enthusiasm to life his work. We were so very happy to have him join us in capturing our special day. Cheers- Kim & Dave
Reviewed On 1/22/2019 by Stacey F
When it came time to search for a wedding photographer, naturally I asked those I knew who had just gotten married. I went and searched some photographers to check out their work and no one really caught my eye. I came across Paul’s work and I ...
knew that we had to meet. Hiring Paul to photograph our wedding was hands down the best and easiest decision we made. My husband and I were worried we would look awkward in our engagement photos but Paul made the whole experience so relaxing! From us munching on pizza in between shots, to him making us laugh at shirtless people jogging behind us as we set up for a photo, Paul was the best! When the big day finally came Paul again helped me keep calm. He was there right on time and was none stop until the end of the night. Throughout the whole night Paul kept us informed on the time and kept updating us with what we still had to do. He played a big part in the night running as smooth as it did. After everything was said and done we received our photos much sooner than we thought we would have! He gave us just over 2100 photos of our day from start to finish! We absolutely loved going through each and every one of them, and reliving the night! The time and effort Paul put into our day and editing our photos is clearly shown through his work! Even though our day has come and gone, we’re still in contact with Paul as we are having an album made. We can’t thank him enough for the amazing job he did with our photos, and I know our album is going to come out just as beautiful! If you are looking for a down to earth, reasonable, and overall awesome photographer, then look no further because Paul is your guy! Thank you, Paul for the amazing job you did capturing our special day! We are forever grateful! The Farrells
Reviewed On 1/21/2019 by Aileen C
Let me start by saying every part of working with Paul was great! We found Paul through a friend who had recently posted pictures he had taken at her wedding. She had nothing but positive things to say about Paul so we reached out to him and it...
was the best decision. During our initial meeting we could tell Paul was a gifted photographer. His portfolio was filled with beautiful pictures and his style was creative. We knew we wanted him to be our photographer right away but we were working with a very tight budget. Paul was kind as he talked through it with us and made a package that fit our needs at a price we could afford. Prior to our wedding day he spent time going over our plan for the big day and wanted to know what was most important to us, making sure we could get the most out of our limited time together. On our wedding day, Paul continued to impress us. He dealt with cold winds as we did our formal pictures by the water in mid-December. He laid on the cold, wet ground to get a beautiful shot of us. Not only was he a great photographer, he was a lovely person. Paul was gracious when working around a family member who continuously stood in the way with a cellphone and took pictures of guests, both candid and posed if they requested. My favorite set were all the great angles and shots of the first and parent dances that are already hanging on my wall. After the big day, Paul had our pictures back to us within the time frame we had discussed. We met and he gave us a look at the beautiful work he had done and gave us an opportunity to make any special editing requests or ask any questions we may have. From start to finish, Paul was a great person to work with. Although we had limited time, he produced a set of pictures that felt as if he had been at our wedding the whole night through. I do recommend booking him for as much as time as fits your budget, I can only imagine what beautiful shots of prep time and dancing he would’ve gotten had we had him around for longer.
Reviewed On 1/07/2019 by Makayla P
Hiring Paul as our wedding photographer was one of the first things we were able to check off our wedding to-do list! Paul is a good friend of my husband’s from college, and initially when he said “my friend from college does wedding photograp...
hy!” I have to admit I had my doubts. Before he had mentioned him, I had been looking into photographers and had found some with great reviews and Paul wasn’t even on my radar- then I saw the $4,000 price tag of those other photographers and said uh, no. I hadn’t researched Paul at all and hadn’t really looked at any of his photos or reviews before we met with him the first time. I was BLOWN AWAY with his work and wanted to sign the contract on the spot! He told us to think about it and look at the website etc. first and he didn’t just want us to go with him because he was a friend of Rich’s. Paul made us feel incredibly comfortable during the engagement photo shoot and was so flexible and was totally fine with moving the weekend so many times! We kept trying to hold out for snow to have engagement photos in the snow, and we were finally able to get at least some snow in the photos. Rich and I are an outdoorsy couple who love to hike, and Paul was such a trooper and let us drag him all over World’s End State Park in Hingham, MA in 30 degree weather. Come wedding day at the end of October, it was cold, drizzly and muddy. Our photos are AMAZING and Paul went above and beyond when he let me drag him, the groom and two bridesmaids to a swing that I HAD to swing on. He got down on the cold, muddy ground and had Rich push me in the swing towards him at the danger of him getting kicked in the face to get the perfect shot. During the reception, I was worried about how dark it was and Paul told me at the end that it was one of the darkest wedding receptions he’d ever shot but he was still able to make it work and again, the photos came out AMAZING. I could go on and on about the whole day, Paul was spectacular. He made everyone feel incredibly comfortable, and the photos turned out spectacular. I would recommend him to anyone and do anytime anyone asks. Thank you so much Paul! Mr. and Mrs. DelBonis ❤️
Reviewed On 1/03/2019 by Sarah K
After reading countless reviews and researching many photographers, there was only one that stood out from the rest, Paul Spetrini. Besides his stellar reviews, his website was by far the most polished and professional we had seen. Not only w...
as the website aesthetically pleasing, it gave the exact info we were looking for without setting up a meeting first (as many other photographers require you to do). Paul has his pricing, packages, and availability all easily accessible. As if the website design (and beautiful photos) weren’t enough, we were entirely reassured when we read his bio being an award-winning photographer employed by a couple local newspapers. This gave us the final legitimacy that Paul was no amateur. We reached out to Paul and he responded almost immediately with dates and times we could meet. Paul is incredibly down to earth and friendly. We already knew his work was good from his website, but his presentation was flawless, and we left knowing that this was the photographer for us. We booked Paul and soon enough had our engagement photo session with him at Roger Williams Park. A photoshoot can be an extremely awkward and uncomfortable experience (especially in public!). However, Paul was able to calm us down right away and our fun and excitement clearly shone through to the beautiful pictures that were taken. Despite a hot day, we had a blast! Though the engagement session was amazing, everyone knows it’s the wedding day when you have to step your game up and Paul hit a grand slam! Prior to the wedding, there was an untimely injury at the bachelor party, that had the soon to be groom in a cane and knee brace. Paul adapted seamlessly to this late bombshell! With Paul’s guidance, we were able to adjust the timeline and photoshoot locations to more easily accommodate the injury. Paul (along with his second shooter Stacy) both hustled all day long and their energy level never wavered. They both made sure that the cane was out of every picture that was taken. Paul and Stacy were very creative with their setups and ideas, but also took plenty of candids that revealed the fun and party atmosphere that we all enjoyed! Needless to say, we were speechless when Paul met with us to go through the edited photos and his personal favorites in the “Highlights” folder. We relived the wedding all over again. From the silly wedding party entrances and heartfelt first dances to the electric and crazy dance floor, it was a night we won’t soon forget thanks to Paul. Paul Spetrini strikes the perfect balance between professionalism and comfortability. We highly recommend Paul to photograph your wedding experience! Sarah & Anthony Desmarais
Reviewed On 12/17/2018 by Katie M
Choosing your vendors can be so stressful, and sometimes full of risk. Hiring Paul as our photographer was one of the BEST decisions we made throughout our wedding planning process. When you first meet Paul, you can see that he is clearly a ver...
y talented photographer. You can tell by chatting with him during your first meeting that he has such a passion for wedding photography. But, what you don't know yet is that he is so much more than just your photographer.. Paul was the best wing man I could have asked for on my wedding day. I was at ease knowing that Paul took charge in preserving my sanity. He is a true professional. I am so excited to see the moments that Paul & Stacy captured based on the sample photos he sent us during the wee hours of the morning (after a 10 hour day of shooting). You're a rock star Paul, thank you for being the Goose to my Maverick! Update: We just received our photos yesterday, which Paul hand delivered to us and gave us a brief overview of his editing and organization process. Another attribute to how much he cares and how passionate he is about his photography. They were everything I could’ve imagined and more. So many candid moments that we missed as we were busy being a bride and groom. Thank you again, Paul we couldn’t be happier!
Reviewed On 11/27/2018 by Amanda H
Part 2 of 2: my review was too long for the text box but Paul shot two events for us so I'll split them up.  Hands down the best thing that happened to us while planning our wedding was finding Paul. He took the time to get to know us and unde...
rstand our personalities, so by the time we had our engagement shoot with him, we were comfortable together and we knew how to communicate with each other. The session was full of genuine smiles and laughter as Paul captured us naturally, happily including our dog in photos as well as our parents (who had come along as puppy wranglers). When we got our images back, we were blown away by the quality and by how well they demonstrated our personalities. In the time leading up to the wedding, Paul was always available to answer any questions we had and helped us plan and create timelines for both our ceremony (in FL) and our reception (in MA). Paul's laid back personality helped calm my anxiety, especially the day of the ceremony when I was just a mess of emotions. At our reception back home a couple weeks later, Paul was joined by his associate photographer, Stacey. We had a lot of moving parts that day and we wanted to make sure we got it all covered. From a Zumba flash mob, to my husband getting kidnapped by Darth Vader, to laser tag, the whole day was organized chaos. Paul and Stacey exceeded all expectations, working beautifully with our day-of coordinator to ensure we stayed on time and making sure everyone was where they needed to be, when they needed to be there. Our families adored both of them, and it was noted that they seemed to be enjoying the day as much as we were. We had left a couple of camcorders out for guests to use, and at times I saw Paul with his camera in one hand and a camcorder in the other…we later found out that he had been "interviewing" guests and creating a sort of virtual guest book for us since a lot of people had overlooked signing our actual guest book. This sort of above-and-beyond thinking is standard of Paul. He does everything in his power to make his sure his couples are happy and have a perfect experience on their special day. At the very end of the day when everything was winding down, Paul took me and my husband aside, told us about his impromptu undertaking, and asked us to say a few words as well, both to our guests as a thank you and to each other, for our future selves. We were so touched by the gesture that even my husband got teary-eyed, and he's not a crier. We got our photos back about a month after our reception, and it was almost as fun to relive the events as it was to experience them firsthand. Paul's dedication to telling a story through his photos is evident and even a complete stranger looking at our photos would have felt immersed in the day. There were photos so beautiful we didn't recognize ourselves; photos that perfectly showcased our personalities; photos bursting with the love and emotion of us and our families; and photos so crazy that we belly-laughed out loud. Paul's rates are extraordinarily reasonable and his packages are fully customizable, so you can get the gorgeous photos you want without breaking your budget. We wholeheartedly recommend Paul to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer (or a badass karaoke singer, but that's another review!). He is a genuine person with a heart of gold and an offbeat sense of humor that will win you over in a second. I'm telling you; contact Paul now…you will be glad you did!
Reviewed On 11/27/2018 by Amanda H
Part 1 of 2: my review was too long for the text box but Paul shot two events for us so I'll split them up. Hands down the best thing that happened to us while planning our wedding was finding Paul. As soon as we met him we breathed a sigh of ...
relief. We had many reservations about professional photos because we had already done an engagement session elsewhere, which was a bit of a nightmare. The photos were overly posed, the use of props was egregious, and the final images left a lot to be desired. Paul took the time to get to know us and understand our personalities, so by the time we had our engagement shoot with him, we were comfortable together and we knew how to communicate with each other. The session was full of genuine smiles and laughter as Paul captured us naturally, happily including our dog in photos as well as our parents (who had come along as puppy wranglers). When we got our images back, we were blown away by the quality and by how well they demonstrated our personalities. We eagerly anticipated our wedding, which Paul would be attending with us in Florida. Yes, we love him so much that we flew him to FL for a couple days so he could shoot our ceremony. It was worth every penny and there is no one else we could have imagined having by our sides on our special day. In the time leading up to the wedding, Paul was always available to answer any questions we had and helped us plan and create timelines for both our ceremony (in FL) and our reception (in MA). Paul's laid back personality helped calm my anxiety, especially the day of the ceremony when I was just a mess of emotions. At our ceremony Paul was everywhere…he did not miss a single shot. We didn't have a lot of requests, choosing instead to trust his eye and believe me, we made the right decision. He worked seamlessly with our videographer to ensure they both got the best coverage of the day and was nothing but enthusiastic as we dragged him halfway around Disney in 90 degree heat for our formals. We got our photos back about a month after our reception, and it was almost as fun to relive the events as it was to experience them firsthand. Paul's dedication to telling a story through his photos is evident and even a complete stranger looking at our photos would have felt immersed in the day. There were photos so beautiful we didn't recognize ourselves; photos that perfectly showcased our personalities; photos bursting with the love and emotion of us and our families; and photos so crazy that we belly-laughed out loud. Paul's rates are extraordinarily reasonable and his packages are fully customizable, so you can get the gorgeous photos you want without breaking your budget. We wholeheartedly recommend Paul to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer (or a badass karaoke singer, but that's another review!). He is a genuine person with a heart of gold and an offbeat sense of humor that will win you over in a second. I'm telling you; contact Paul now…you will be glad you did!
Reviewed On 11/25/2018 by Cara M
Paul was excellent to work with even from our initial meeting. He was organized and very helpful in structuring our day (something I was grateful for as we had no day of coordinator). Paul worked with us on price even though we had multiple loc...
ations. Leading up to our day I never waited more than 5 minutes for a response back from Paul which was the best peace of mind. On the day of my wedding, not only my husband and I were impressed with his professionalism and ability to manage all the bridal party, but even my guests mentioned how on point he was. The night of my wedding we received beautiful sneak peeks. His work is flawless and exactly the quality that was represented in his portfolio. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend him to a family or friend!
Reviewed On 11/19/2018 by Meghan B
I’ll briefly begin addressing value and cost. Paul’s photography packages are right on point. His prices are very fair and allow couples to stay within their budget. We recommend you chose a package with the longest hours you can reasonably aff...
ord. Overall, Paul was organized, professional, thoughtful, creative, patient, and timely. Taking time to get to know us, our personalities, and our likes/dislikes; and uses that to create gorgeous photographs. Paul was responsive, prompt, flexible, and thorough. We first met Paul during our engagement shoot, where he drove well over an hour to meet us in the Charlestown section of Boston, a section of town in which he hadn’t shot. He took just the right amount of time to instruct us about positioning and angling our stances. Our photos came out awesome; and he posted an incredible blog about our engagement session - which clearly reflected that he took a lot of time to organize and write. Our next experience with Paul was during bride and groom prep, around 10 AM on our wedding day. My husband getting ready at a men’s spa/barber and myself at the Biltmore Hotel. We chose the photography package with the second photographer and longer hours because we wanted to have the prep in our photos. Paul took some great photos of the guys and then went over to the hotel; where he again took some more gorgeous photos. He chose very effective locations in and around the hotel. Next, the church. Paul and his assisting photographer split up and took photos from several angles and vantage points. They were very creative and forward-thinking with their placement and viewpoint. We felt as though everything from the ceremony was captured. We had a surprise appearance, by boat for our reception and these were some of our favorites (he even helped to dock the boat!). Our venue was waterfront, and the winds were blustery; many of us were getting antsy to get inside, not to mention hangry. Paul shined and excelled at this time as he wrangled all of the parties and managed the personalities professionally. From the entrances, to the first dance, prayer, and cake cutting, all the photos came out awesome. Even taking time to intermittently photograph us with anyone we wanted in a side area of the reception space which allowed us to get some solid shots of friends and family who weren’t in the wedding party. Lastly, the partying. Wow, Paul absolutely killed it! He literally was on his back taking photos, and he got some priceless shots! We then asked Paul to stay an extra hour (probably his twelfth straight hour in a row). That was definitely worth it and we recommend adding on extra time for these photos; his candid and action shots were remarkable. Our wedding day felt like it went so fast, but Paul was able to document and preserve so much of it for us. It took Paul about 6 weeks to send us our photos. Paul didn’t just send us the photos, he went above and beyond and met with us in-person for over an hour to share the information about the photos (flash drive and back up DVDs). He really does pay attention to the small things. We don’t have Shutterfly album yet as we are still working on layout and photo choices, but based on the PDF, it will come out great. Again, Paul created a thoughtful blog so that we could easily share it on social media. His writing style and the chronology of the photo choices told a beautiful story. Reading his blog felt like opening a present and we were proud to share it.
Reviewed On 11/19/2018 by Ashley P
When Adam and I started planning our wedding we knew that there were a few things that were incredibly important to us. We wanted to ensure that our day embodied everything that stood for us- our personalities, our friendships, our love for eac...
h other, great food, good music and lots of fun. For me it was even more important to have a qualified individual capture all of this- from those moments where you can find us alone smiling at each other, the random smiles that would cross our guests face, or even the crazy group shots that included my husband piggyback on one of our groomsmen- all were equally important. We only had a few hours of the night to experience but so much happens during that time and we needed someone that we could trust who would be able to retell our story for us. We found that in Paul. We found Paul by chance through Facebook and we are glad that we did. Even at our first meeting he made us feel important and gave us plenty of options a