Paul J. Spetrini Photography

ere originally considering, as we had a smallish wedding, which we appreciated. He met with us again a few weeks before the wedding to go over logistics, and he was extremely thorough and professional. Paul was not fazed by last minute hiccups and problematic guests, which are common at weddings. Interacting with Paul was comfortable and fun, which is great because you spend a ton of time with the photographer at your wedding. We appreciated how the photos were delivered: divided into categories and chronological. It has made it easy to pick out favorites to share with our families. We can't wait to turn the photos into albums. Obviously, every wedding involves finding and hiring many people to help make your dream day a reality. We feel that finding Paul (we were referred to him from close friends who got married a few months before us) was our best "find," and we highly recommend him to future couples looking for an amazing wedding photographer.

single shot he takes. We can’t thank him enough ❤️

ding gown to be amazing, beautiful and unforgettable.  I took my bridesmaids to a wedding expo at the Providence Convention Center and there he was standing Paul Spetrini. We looked through his work after browsing around. I was just blown away by his beautiful photos on display.  I took his business card and immediately gave him a call to book him for our wedding. We got married this year.  Paul’s professional manner walked us through all he has to offer at such a reasonable price. Our pictures came out absolutely perfect!!!  Me and my husband were “wowing” at every photo we looked at. If you are looking for an amazing, talented, professional and great sense of humor in a photographer Paul Spetrini is your guy. You will not be disappointed. 

r organized and helped us make the perfect game plan. He was very professional and made us feel very comfortable guiding us along the entire time. Everyone that joined our wedding commented how awesome he was and would also recommend him to anyone in search for the perfect photographer. We 10/10 highly recommend Paul J Spetrini!!

arch engagement photo shoot, we knew we picked the right photographer. He worked with us to make sure we had great photos and it was a lot of fun! Leading up to our wedding, Paul made us a timeline of the day which actually helped tremendously with planning for our wedding party, family, friends and the venue! We ended up with amazing memories and photos that will hang in our home and remind us of the great day we had celebrating! 

hat you want for the wedding day. He will make sure you are receiving the best packages of photos and align times with your schedule. Paul will arrive at the venue on time. At the wedding expo, he displayed previous photos from weddings. These photos showed he captures every moment, and every moment he captures, tells your story. Are you camera shy? Perfect, he’s the right guy. When he takes photos of your night, you forget he’s even there. On the wedding day, Paul was incredibly supportive—always reminding us to take a breath. He helped us with small details like placing the rings just right for photos and keeping everything on schedule. Most importantly, he consistently reminded us to pause and truly enjoy our wedding day. He arrived early to start photos for the bridal party, and everything was beautifully organized in the order the photos were taken. I especially loved the unique shots of myself (the bride) looking into the mirror—those moments felt so personal and artistic. We also had a second photographer assisting with photos, videos, and preparations, which helped things run smoothly. The wedding party and family portraits went by quickly and efficiently. Both Paul and his second shooter made sure we looked our best before each shot. One of my favorite moments was when we suggested we walk down a nearby path we had been unsure about before the wedding. We decided to go for it, and it ended up being the perfect spot—shaded with beautiful rays of sunlight peeking through. Paul said later that they were the most difficult shots of the year and after we received the photos, they were hands down my husband and I’s favorites. The photos we took there felt intimate and truly captured us as a couple, away from the hustle of the venue. Safe to say in the photography profession….Paul can conquer all challenges. After the formal photos, Paul was everywhere—running around capturing candid moments. One standout memory was after we cut the cake: Jeremiah and I each grabbed a piece and fed each other a bite, and Paul quickly slid plates toward us and said, “Take a piece now before they serve it to everyone.” It’s thoughtful gestures like that which make Paul so amazing—he’s always looking out for you and making sure you soak in every part of your day. The day after the wedding, Paul sent us sneak peeks—and they were absolutely stunning. He had mentioned it would take about six weeks to receive the full gallery, as he had a lot of editing to do. Once everything was ready, he emailed us with an update and let us know the USB with all our photos was on its way. When we received it, we were blown away. Every photo was beautifully organized into folders, and included not just pictures but amazing videos of the dancing, toasts, bridal entrance, and more. It was such a special experience to sit with family and relive the day together—it truly felt like we were there all over again. Paul also creates a personalized blog post for each wedding and shares it on his website. It features a curated collection of photos from the entire day, offering another beautiful way he preserves the magic of the moment. The blog also gives a glimpse into Paul’s creative process and how he approached capturing our special day. My husband still scrolls through the blog post on his downtime and admires Pauls’ work of our wedding day Paul goes above and beyond to ensure your wedding photos are nothing short of amazing. He didn’t hesitate to lie on the ground for the perfect shot or dash around during our last dance to capture every moment. If you're looking for a fun, skilled, and professional photographer who delivers incredible results without breaking the bank, don’t search any further once you see his name.

Our wedding pictures are amazing, and we have Paul to thank for that. Every type and style of photo Paul shot exceeded our expectations from the “This pose feels weird, but the photos will look great!” to the formal photos, and artistic shots when he’d exclaim “This is the shot!” and find the perfect framing and position. We absolutely love the end result and from the ceremony and the formal photos to the personal moments and the many great candid shots from our reception. Not only are the pictures amazing, but Paul was wonderful to work with. Having someone who is calm, organized and “been here before” was a huge help in reducing the stress of the Wedding day. This even included discussions of the schedule to ensure we included enough time with Paul and his assistant to get every one of the pictures we wanted. Making a plan also ensured that Paul’s team was able to get all of the specific pictures that we requested in time, as well as making sure we didn’t miss anyone for the formal family photos. The specific pose direction from Paul helped make them look great. Before we even called to set up a consultation we found his website to be an excellent resource. The FAQ on Paul’s website did a great job of explaining everything about his business and process, including the exact cost of packages and his availability. This was a huge help and let us know the kind of service we’d be getting even before we booked our consultation. One of the specific reasons we picked Paul was his ongoing experience as a photojournalist, who when he isn’t photographing weddings is catching the action from the sports field, giving him excellent practice at catching just the right moment. This experience is certainly reflected both in his gear and his skills. Paul was on time with all of the gear that he needed to make everything happen, including his own lighting and Nikon camera. It's amazing how much difference the right lighting for every photo made - you can really see the difference when we compare them to the casual pictures taken by our guests. His skillset was immediately apparent the day of the wedding, he was able to just know and find the right angle and style to capture moments as they happened. That means all of the pictures of our reception, dances, toasts, and party were well framed, had great lighting, and were captured perfectly. We really appreciate him bringing everything out through a muddy park to create some amazing pictures!

never in doubt - Paul came highly recommended from a friend of a friend, and from the moment we had our first video call with him it was clear that he was professional and passionate about his craft. The day of our wedding was seamless, as he had planned and coordinated all the important shots. He is very flexible and will shoot exactly what you’d like captured. Our wedding’s formalities, portraits, preparation shots, and dance floor were all photographed beautifully. Paul was always in the right spot to get the shot, even if that spot was on the floor! He made our wedding day unforgettable thanks to the pictures of course, but also because of how great he was to work with from start to finish. Start your photographer search with him, and look no further.

t or about how gorgeous our photos were. Paul is reasonable and transparent about his prices, and he picked up on our vibe in our engagement shoot which made photos on our wedding day even easier. Our wedding photos look and feel like us, which we couldn't be more grateful for.

rganized and clear with expectations from the start. He scheduled a call with us where he reviewed samples of his photography and talked about his approach. After speaking to a lot of vendors and feeling stressed about having no idea what questions to start with, it was SO helpful to talk to someone who knew what information was relevant to us (even if we didn’t know it ourselves). It says a lot that he puts so much effort into his conversations with you, even before you’re officially his clients. We were so relieved he was still available for our wedding date! And unlike so many things in the wedding industry, he is reasonable with his pricing which was just an added bonus. From that call up until we got our photos a few weeks ago, every step of the process was so easy and pleasant. He provides everything you need up front, is extraordinarily organized, and is also just a joy to work with. When our wedding date was approaching, he scheduled a meeting with us to go over the details of the day from start to finish to make sure he wouldn’t miss any important photos. He makes a list of every permutation of formal group photo you want, every small detail you want photographed, helped us decide where to have our first-look, and even helped us workshop some small things we had planned for our reception. It was clear he genuinely cares about what he does and who he works with, and he made the effort to get to know us as people far more than other vendor we worked with. As far as the actual day of - he is all the things you need a photographer to be (punctual, reliable, prepared, personable) but also played a role I didn’t expect which is he was calming, funny, and made space for the big emotions of the day. As a result, I feel like our photos really show our personalities and tell the story of our day. He also had an assistant (Amanda) with him, who was so sweet and helpful with arranging the perfect shot and supplying tissues. After the wedding itself, we had the pleasant surprise of getting an e-mail that very night from Paul with a few sneak previews – our friends and family couldn’t believe how quickly he got that out to us. He is very clear in when to expect your photos, and even provides you with a website where you can check where your wedding is in his queue. Once you get your photos, you get 1) a USB drive mailed to your home filled with so many photos 2) a website with a subset of the highlights for you to share with family/friends and 3) a blog post Paul writes about your wedding with photos, which was so touching. This review was honestly difficult to write just because of how highly we would recommend Paul. He provides beautiful photographs that we will continue to look at for the rest of our lives and honors the significance of the day with his work. We are now hoping for other friends or family to get married just so we can recommend Paul!!

ackage pricing. As our photographer, he was punctual, knowledgeable, helpful, professional, and most importantly he made us look and feel like our best selves. He ensured the wedding stayed on schedule and got every photo we wanted and we could not be happier with the results! Whenever we had questions, Paul was able to answer all of them promptly. He also asked us some questions that helped us identify things we needed that we hadn’t thought about. Paul also offered to have a second photographer for the wedding day. We chose to have a second photographer so that we could get some photos of the groom and groomsmen getting ready at the hotel while Paul was with the bride and bridesmaids. We knew that whoever Paul chose as a second photographer would be just as awesome as he is, and she was! We love the photos she captured of the men getting ready and during the wedding. The day after our wedding, we received an email from Paul with 25 sneak peek photos of our special day and a link to his editing queue! The photos were amazing, and the editing queue was immensely helpful and helped us keep track of roughly when we would receive our photos. Since our wedding was in October, we knew we wouldn’t be getting our photos for a bit, as Fall weddings are popular, so the editing queue was a really nice touch, since we didn’t have to email Paul to find out how our photos were coming along. We also loved that we could request some photos in advance to use for Christmas cards. Once our photos were complete, he emailed us to let us know that he would be sending us our USB in the mail. We received the USB photos in the mail within 3-4 days and loved all of our photos. The USB had all the photos from Paul and our second photographer broken down into folders, like ceremony photos, formal photos, reception photos, etc., and a document that described how everything on the USB was organized. Because it was so organized, it was very easy to find specific photos that we wanted to review. Paul also writes a blog post for each wedding and uploads it to his website. The blog post includes photos from throughout the whole day and it’s another way that Paul helps capture the magic of the day. It shows us Paul’s process and how he approached capturing our wedding! Overall, Paul works incredibly hard to make sure the wedding photos are the best they can be (he even laid on the ground to get some amazing shots of some sick air guitar of Kayla and her dad to AC/DC). If you’re in the market for a fun, talented, and professional photographer who won’t break the bank, you’ve found him!

missing something. Sure, budget was a major factor for us, and of course we wanted high quality photos, and we also were looking for someone we would get along with, who would "get us" and share our perspective. A tall order for someone you've never met. This person would follow us around all day; we'd have to be comfortable with them. When we learned about Paul, we immediately could sense his ease, greatly appreciated his affordability and package options, and were overall sold by his personality, humor and wit. We tend to be very awkward when it comes to photos (what do I do with my hands?!), and he was incredibly supportive in giving us great tips and instructions that led to a whole album that looked and felt so naturally us (a very nice version of us!). We had to plan our wedding from out-of-state and leading up, he was super easy and responsive to work with from afar. Paul is very organized, asked smart questions and was open to our ideas as well (such as letting us take him on a boat!). Everything was timely from our initial call, to the moment he arrived, to receiving our photos. He and his assistant, Amanda, pinpointed each shot down to the finest detail. Looking at our photos, I am in full wonder of how he got those shots. If you want a photographer who is not only patient, kind and very skilled at his craft, but is also thoughtful, detailed and a blast to be around, Paul is your guy! He honestly was just so much fun to have with us on our wedding day and an MVP we'll forever treasure.

obably aware that it's an incredibly daunting task finding the right photographer to capture the biggest day of your life - your wedding! Especially with all your friends and family gathered in one place, you want that day to perfect. Having the right photographer on our wedding day made our day seamless, fun and most importantly, gave us a chance to truly just be in the moment and celebrate our love. Our feelings of pure bliss and joy on our wedding day are so clearly evident from the stunning photos that we just got back and now get to enjoy! We've been beaming since we got them this week and have been looking at them non-stop. We've shared photos with many of our friends and family already and have been told by everyone how much they love the photos! We cannot thank our photographer, Paul J. Spentrini, enough for these photos that we get to cherish for a lifetime. Let's start from the beginning. When interviewing our photographers, we knew that obviously we wanted nice pictures, which was confirmed by the portfolios we viewed, but more importantly, we wanted to feel comfortable working with our photographer. This individual is going to be with you for an extensive amount of time on a very important, and consequently, likely very stressful day, so that relationship is essential. We had checked out Paul’s website after viewing our vendor list and reviews from the Knot, and we were so excited from the start based on the phenomenal photos we saw and the unique personal touch on his website: individual blogs from all the sessions he does. We could tell that he just truly loves what he does - capturing love stories. From the moment we met with Paul during our initial Zoom call, we knew that he was going to be the perfect photographer for our wedding. His structured yet go with the flow approach to our interview was different from other photographers we had interviewed. Other photographers had a more rigid feeling, weren't super personal, or just didn't seem to have a lot of room to let us be us. Being the goofy couple that we are, we appreciated that Paul appreciated that about us and just let us be ourselves during the interview. He presented his many photography packages, which are all extremely reasonably priced, and just let us share stories about our life and our interests. His similar love of superheroes just made it that much easier to book Paul as our photographer. We were all too excited to hear that he still had our weekend available to photograph our wedding so we booked him ASAP because man does his schedule fill up fast! If you never thought you'd need an engagement package, we'd highly recommend it if it's within your budget! It truly helps form that relationship with your photographer before the craziness of the wedding day. We never thought of the importance of an engagement photo session, but it really made such a huge difference. Paul had great recommendations of timing and where to capture photos at Roger Williams Park with our dog, Kalli. He seamlessly led us through multiple areas, humored our outfit changes and superhero props, and ended the session with breathtaking sunset photos. We were thrilled to get sneak peeks of that session within a day and even more thrilled when we got all of the photos back! Those photos made it all too easy to make our save the dates and invitations - talk about slam dunk photos! We loved our engagement photos so much and were so eager to see what Paul was going to capture on our wedding day. Prior to the wedding day itself, Paul was on top of communication and very organized in regards to the timeline of the day. He helped us coordinate with our venue wedding manager and DJ to make sure the timeline flowed seamlessly. He was readily available for last minute pose ideas even during the week of our wedding. His schedule was crazy busy, but knowing his dedication to each and every wedding left us with peace of mind knowing that he'd do an amazing job photographing our wedding, even if he did have several weddings the weekend and week before! On the day itself, things were already in full swing for Paul by the time my bridesmaids and I arrived at the venue. He was very organized and gave us a timeline for when we should start getting ready for photos once we got to the bridal suite. Once we got going with the getting ready and first look photos, everything seemed to flow quite effortlessly. We had so much fun with the photos that before we knew it, we had to head over to the ceremony site to actually get married! The trend that we noticed from there on out that we loved was that we never even knew we were being photographed (besides the bride-groom formals after the ceremony, even then those were fun!). The candids that Paul captured from the ceremony and even during breaks in the formal photos (both before and after the ceremony) were truly organic and captured our happiness on that day in a way that no staged photo could. Thankfully we were blessed with such fantastic weather so that Paul could reflect this in his photos. The lighting in our photos is truly breathtaking and makes us stare in awe every time we look at our photos, particularly after the ceremony and on the dock by the lake. The photos from the reception truly encompass the fun-filled evening, with everyone on the dance floor and even participating in the picture game as we ran from table to table during a single song to get pictures with each table. Paul was so incredibly helpful and just a comforting presence throughout the entire day. Words cannot express the excitement and joy that we had when we received our photos! The photos are true perfection and magic. Paul's blog on his website was also so incredibly touching! We loved that personal touch of his reflection of the day. In summary, if you want a photographer that will truly capture YOUR love story, there is no one better than Paul J. Spetrini. We will be forever grateful for these stunning photos!

ore than a photographer, he becomes your friend. Paul did an amazing job at taking photos that truly bring you right back to those special moments . Affordable, honest and fun are the words I would use to describe Paul! I am usually one to run from a camera but with Paul I had the time of my life!

ly helpful to have his insight when planning our day since the timing of everything can get very complex. It isn’t always what you expect you’ll need from a wedding photographer but having someone make sure you make time to actually take pictures is incredibly helpful. He also brought an assistant with him which made everything run even smoother and sped up the process. And the photos he took were incredible. He captured every moment of our day, beautifully. From watching him slide on the floor to get an angle during our first dance to taking pictures for anyone attempting to take a selfie in the mid-day sun, he was everywhere at once. He wrangled both of our families for the formal photos and smoothly directed everyone without missing a beat. It was so efficient that people watching knew what he expected of them before he gave directions. He also took wonderful couple photos for us, some of the poses seemed a bit silly but made for incredible shots. Lastly the pricing was excellent, of the photographers we considered he provided by far the most value. We have full rights to print our pictures and a physical flash drive with all 1200+ pictures. So many other photographers only give access to a temporary website or require you to print photos directly through them but not Paul. I fully intend to recommend him to every person I know getting married as long as he is in business and hope to see him again at a wedding in the future.

ng through the brochures and discussing what we were looking for in a photographer, Paul was the one that kept coming back to mind. He has a focus on candids and the real moments of the wedding as opposed to staged shots and forced smiles. During the planning process, Paul was transparent about what we were getting and paying for. He was easy to talk to and on top of all emails we were sending, making sure that we got what we wanted out of our wedding day. Day of the Wedding he was very easy to talk to and made the whole formal photo process as quick and easy as possible, even on a sandy beach with other people around. He fit in well with the wedding and even our guests have mentioned how much they liked him. When we got our photos back, we were amazed at how good they came out and all the little moments he was able to capture that showed the personality of our wedding day. Even after sending the photos, Paul was checking in to make sure we were happy with the results and making sure we knew the best way to access the photos. He was extremely helpful through the entire process, and we would certainly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer with a focus on capturing the true essence of what made the wedding special.

his specialty was, candid's. All our guest made mention how he was seemingly everywhere and how he was willing to slide on the floor for certain pictures. I have been recommending him to all my friends soon to be married. Also, he is very good about making sure you have pictures available for holidays if your wedding is close to one. We could not be any happier with everything.

rtable and who is truly passionate about the work he does. We did our engagement session with him shortly after booking and he made the whole process easy and fun, and we were thrilled with the results! When it came to our wedding this past November 10, Paul truly went above and beyond. In the meetings with him leading up to the wedding he was invaluable not just in the photography related aspects but in helping plan out the overall structure and timeline of the day, which I so appreciated. On the day of the wedding Paul and his team (also amazing!) captured every single aspect seamlessly- the prep, the details, the formals, the candids and everything in between. Not just that, but he was willing to do whatever was needed to get the perfect shot! Standing on a chair, diving on the dance floor, you name it- he was committed to capturing everything. When it came to the photos themselves we could not be happier with how they turned out! He emailed us some sneak peaks that night and we were honestly blown away by how breathtaking they were. He perfectly captured the pure love and joy we felt on that day. When we got all the photos back we were even happier. We couldn’t pick a favorite- each one we saw we loved better than the last. We have gotten compliments on how amazing they turned out from every single person we have shown them to. The formals are stunning and the candid ones truly capture the fun and happiness of the day in such an authentic way. We are beyond grateful that Paul has given us such beautiful memories to look back on! All this to say, we would 100% highly recommend Paul! Great guy and great photographer who will perfectly capture your day! Thank you so much Paul, we are forever grateful! 😊

e being in front of the camera but Paul makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed. Having him as our photographer took so much stress and anxiety off our shoulders. On wedding day Paul didn’t stop for a second to capture everything! He produced so so many fabulous shots. I love that his photos are real, they’re not overly edited or staged. They truly capture the moment, his journalism background shines through. The best thing about Paul is he’s the most outstanding communicator we dealt with. He responded to every email, question, and concern without any hesitation. He’s so quick at responding and breaks everything down. He really thinks of everything- his website updates with his work status and his availability. You don’t find that everywhere! Paul’s so accommodating and affordable. If you need a photographer book Paul ASAP!! You won’t be disappointed!

d just fun to be around. He made everyone feel so comfortable taking photos (for weeks after our wedding people were raving about how great our photographer was!) His photos were also, as to be expected, fantastic. Along with beautiful posed portraits, he took a ton of amazing candids that really captured how special our day was. We would recommend Paul to any couple!

a photo like no one I have ever seen! I am truly blessed that he was our photographer. I plan on asking him to do my baby photos once we get to that point! His pricing is extremely fair too! He takes his time getting to know you as well which I feel is important because you want to feel comfortable with the person taking your photos of course! I can’t say it any other way he is just amazing at what he does!

to samples. His portfolio has amazing photos , and is also inclusive of everyone. Our engagement photos showed how committed Paul was to getting the perfect shot , as he hung off of a bridge trying to get it ! He was great at putting us at ease which is so needed when we clearly don’t do this often. Paul was a huge help and essentially planned out our wedding timeline. I had no idea how things worked. Times for getting ready , times for special photos , etc. I was very anxious and contacted Paul with some questions as to the timeline and he calmly went over a tentative timeline for me so I had something to look at, waiting for more things to be finalized. Paul and I had a final call in which he asked who we needed photos with. One of the things he does really well is , he is not intrusive. He takes photos without telling you “ hey stop and look at me !” To make sure we did get photos of the folks we wanted he kept a list and let us know when it was time. This way we had the must have photos but the rest were candid. Paul also took into account family dynamics , which are so needed when there is a blended family as a lot of folks have now. Paul’s communication level was very high. Whether it be by email , text , phone calls , he got back to us quickly. If he was not free that moment he let us know and circled back. You can tell Paul has done this a long time by how professional he is. This is a man who has perfected his craft for sure! The last important part is the photos. I as well as every other bride was anxious to get my photos back so Paul was kind enough to send some “ sneak peeks”. It was great to have some to share while we wait for the entire photos to arrive. He has a que on his website so you can see where you are in terms of them being ready. He had quotes us mid -November and that’s when they arrived. My photos are beautiful. I love the photos with the details of the event since I didn’t really get to see much , it was a whirlwind. It was cool to see our tables set up and flowers and favors before we got there. The formal photos , the lighting on them was amazing. The lights bounced off me and made me look like a princess. Paul managed to capture some awesome photos of my ring bearers who are young , but he was able to get them corraled for photos. Paul captured every detail , every special moment, in looking through the photos I am amazed he got it all. Paul is fabulous , I would highly recommend him for any wedding photos you would need.

an amazing job and that’s when I stumbled on Paul’s website and reached out. I really can’t say enough good things about working with Paul. Firstly, out of all of vendors, he way by far the best communicator and it helped put a lot of the wedding stress at ease. Even my husband who is hard to impress was blown away by Paul’s organization, communication, and ability to wrangle our large wedding party when we did not have a wedding coordinator. You could tell he’s done this a time or two- and it really paid off. We had one of the most hot and humid September days and Paul still did not miss a beat. He came with full equipment to the beach (our videographer was fully impressed) and when our family surprised us with an airplane banner he was quick to adjust and get an amazing shot! I had a bunch of compliments from friends and family about how well Paul did bouncing around and getting the shots from all angles, even a dive in the sand! He helped kept our night flowing and went above and beyond for us. We have so many amazing photos to show for it and would recommend Paul to anyone!

t 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!

nd 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.

om 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!

lowing 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.

ting us was “I love brides with short hair” that comment immediately 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.

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!

eat experience, and after getting all of my absolutely AMAZING photos 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.

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.

s when we actually met. He was very committed and always made sure 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!

hout the day as well. I cannot recommend him enough!

o 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! :)

not only his style of work, but his fun and down to earth personality. 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!

ally because of his expertise in candid photography, and we're so 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!!

views and looking through his website, and Paul did not disappoint. 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!

they unfolded in the most amazing way. The pictures we have from 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!

ion that was needed at any given time. One of which was a frenzied "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!

ou 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!!!

eferred as a wonderful professional. We went over her wedding photos 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.

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.

om’s sister’s wedding for which they also used Paul). When I asked 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.