Timeless, Romantic, Simple
RI, CT, MA, NH, VT (All of New England)
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Penny Souza
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AWARD WINNER (10X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
OFFERING MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER DISCOUNTS!
Thank you for stopping by! Congratulations on your engagement. I have over 20 years of wedding photography experience and would love to capture your day. I travel throughout the East Coast to capture the most beautiful weddings.
I come highly recommended and greatly reviewed. I offer custom packaging to match your wedding day needs. My belief has always been to deliver the best to my bride and groom before, during, and after their day. My passion is to make beautiful memories for you to cherish for the rest of your lives.
Please be sure to visit my website for the latest galleries and news, or please email or call me at any time to discuss your big day. I look forward to speaking with you!
Thank you.
Penny Souza Photography is a wedding photographer in Westerly, RI.
Woman-owned Business
+21 years in business
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Wedding Albums
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Penny Souza
Owner
With over 20years of experience and an undying passion for my work, I come highly recommended and prepared to photograph all of life’s happiest occasions. I keep my prices affordable and payment plans available. I service all Rhode Island as well as all of the East Coast and some destinations such as South Carolina. I will travel ANYWHERE my camera will take me! When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me with Cooper, by furry best friend. He’s an English Chocolate Lab who loves going on new adventures!
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5.0
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Penny is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her outstanding photography skills and exceptional service. She is described as kind, flexible, and professional, making couples feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Her communication and organizational skills are appreciated, as she ensures that she captures all the special moments throughout the wedding day. Penny's ability to go above and beyond for her clients, including providing additional printed photos and a gift card for printing, sets her apart from other vendors. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Penny as a wedding photographer.Review photos
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Eva P
5.0
11/02/2023
Penny is extremely kind and takes beautiful pictures!! She is a pleasure to work with. I already love the pictures from my preview, cannot wait to see them all!
Samantha G
5.0
7/19/2023
Penny was so so great to work with! The weather did not cooperate with us during our engagement session and we had to reschedule several times. Penny was super flexible and we ended up having an amazing engagement picture session in Connecticut. We loved every single picture and used one of the pictures on our save the date card.
Fast forward to the weeks leading up the wedding - Penny was fantastic about making sure she knew exactly what we wanted. We gave her a list of pictures we definitely wanted and she helped us lock down a timeline for the day. All of the calls and texts were so appreciated and made us feel great about how the day would progress.
Then, on wedding day, Penny arrived early and scoped out where the best places to take getting ready pictures would be. Her second shooter did the same with my Husband and his groomsmen. Penny was always in the right spot taking fun pictures of me and my girls while we got ready. Her kind and fun personality made it easy for us to be natural in front of the camera. Then we got to the first look and family/wedding party pictures the pictures came out STUNNING! The lighting was perfect on the beach and I can’t say enough great things about how organized and amazing Penny was while taking pictures of the large group. Finally, at the ceremony and reception, Penny and her second shooter captured every special moment perfectly! We are so happy with how everything turned out and we will cherish these photos forever.
I also want to make sure future brides know how caring Penny is. I tried printing a few photos at CVS and they came out terrible. It was 1000% CVS’s fault but I reached out to Penny to make sure I downloaded the photos correctly and without even hesitating, she sent me several printed photos and gave me a giftcard to print through her printing company. I really don’t think there are many vendors who will go above and beyond for their clients like that but Penny is definitely one who will! Thank you again Penny for being the best!!
Vendor response 07/19/2023
Samantha, Thank you!
You both were such a pleasure to work with from the engagement to the...
big day. I wish you both years of happiness!!
Any questions?
Hannah G
5.0
1/01/2023
Penny is the best! We worked with her for both our surprise engagement photos as well as our wedding. She is very professional, knowledgeable and flexible. She answered any and all questions we had. She provides excellent guidance and makes sure to capture every special moment. She provides a huge variety of shots. We love all our photos and we were so lucky to work with her on our day.
Danielle D
5.0
12/18/2022
Penny was fantastic at her job! Both the engagement and wedding photos looked beautiful and we are very happy with the results. She was also very flexible with our schedule and was professional with every email conversation. She also did an amazing job handling our dog during the photos. If you are looking for a photographer that works well with dogs and creates beautiful photos, book with her!
Montana C
5.0
11/09/2022
Penny did our engagement photo's in addition to our wedding day and we loved working with her. She is so kind and very easy to work with. She also had our wedding day seek peak photos back to us very quickly! We strongly recommend Penny!
Vendor response 11/09/2022
I loved working with you both as well! Thank you for the kind words.
Krista H
5.0
11/07/2022
Penny was so easygoing and genuine from day one. It’s not everyday that you are taking photos with you’re new partner and a stranger. From our engagement photos to the wedding photos Penny made my husband and I feel so comfortable in a very awkward situation. She keeps in touch throughout the entire planning process, and takes the time to learn who everyone in the bridal party is. She takes amazing photos and gives you a sneak peek only a few days after. She was very affordable, timely, and courteous. I would recommend her to anyone in need for wedding or any other photography, you will be very happy with the results.
Vendor response 11/07/2022
I knew we all were a good fit from the first time we spoke and then at the engagement sess...
ion. It was so awesome to work with the two of you!! I have no doubt your love will last forever!!
Joyce L
5.0
10/09/2022
Penny and her assistant Olivia are totally amazing! If you want beautiful pictures and wonderful service, Penny is the one! If you want the best, she’s the your photographer!
Vendor response 10/09/2022
Thank you Joyce! It was an amazing day.
Courtney G
5.0
10/02/2022
Penny was really the best we could have hoped for. Despite not being able to do our engagement shoot, she was super easy to work with on the wedding day. We were soooo happy with our sneak peaks and how knowledgeable she was of photography and what is needed to get a great shot. We can't wait to see the rest of our photos! Would absolutely recommended.
Vendor response 10/02/2022
Thank you!! It was such a great day and wonderful to work with you both!
Sarah T
5.0
8/15/2022
My husband and I are so happy we chose Penny as our wedding photographer! The whole experience was so smooth from booking to the big day! We met multiple times on zoom ahead of time to go over all the details. Penny came so prepared with a list of all of our families names and who needed to be in the which photos. She was a delight to work with and the most professional. Not to mention all of the photos came out BEAUTIFUL! We even had a preview of the photos to look at on our wedding night which was so special! I would recommend Penny to another who needs a photographer!
Vendor response 11/09/2022
It was a perfect day and I really enjoyed getting to know the both of you and capturing th...
e love store.
Juliana S
5.0
7/28/2022
Penny did an amazing job capturing all the moments from our wedding! She was incredibly easy to work with and the photos are absolutely beautiful - we couldn't be happier! Thank you so much!!
Joseph M
5.0
7/17/2022
We were very lucky to hire Penny for our wedding and engagement photos.
What stood out the most to us was how easy it was to work with Penny. She did a great job of being accommodating with digital meetings because we live out-of-state and even more so of making us feel comfortable during all the photo sessions.
We really enjoyed her positive attitude and professionalism and appreciated how willing she was to work with us to create the perfect day. We had a lot of extended family to wrangle for the pictures and she handled it so well that we didn't have to stress (about the pictures anyway) that day!
I was also impressed by the speed and quality of the photos she delivered. We got them sooner than I was expecting even though it had just been a busy holiday weekend of weddings.
We both highly recommend Penny to anyone looking for a great wedding photographer!
Vendor response 07/17/2022
I loved your wedding day in Connecticut and the farm that it was on! I loved working with...
you and Amy from engagement and your big day also on the farm, where I got to see beautiful waterfalls and sheep!
gianna C
5.0
7/16/2022
Penny is great to work with. She is so kind and very helpful. We used her for our engagement pictures and our wedding. She captured every detail of our special day and can now look back and remember it forever! Thank you Penny!
Vendor response 07/16/2022
You and Michael were amazing to work with. Hoping to work with you both again for baby ph...
otos!
Jenn S
5.0
7/16/2022
Penny was absolutely amazing with our wedding photos. So helpful and very involved with having our dream wedding photos captured. Very happy with our wedding memories!!!
Vendor response 07/16/2022
Your day was small yet so beautiful and I was honored!
Channon P
5.0
7/15/2022
Oh my goodness we had the most wonderful experience with Penny! She is very communicative and would often touch base with us in the months preceding our wedding. Our joke was that it's our first wedding and we had no idea what we were doing, but thankfully, Penny guided us through it with excellent recommendations. The day of the wedding went so smoothly and we had so much fun! Penny and her assistant captured absolutely amazing photos and we've never looked better, even though it was the hottest day of the year. She also got our first look photos to us before brunch the next day, which is crazy fast! We can’t recommend Penny enough!
Vendor response 07/15/2022
Channon! Thank you so much for the wonderful words. Yes, I agree that it probably was on...
e of the hottest days thus far for the year, but we nailed it! Give that puppy a hug for me!
Jamie V
5.0
7/15/2022
Penny was absolutely phenomenal! We hired Penny for both our engagement and wedding photos. It is hard to find a budget friendly photographer who also produces professional, high quality photos. There are an overwhelming number of options for wedding photography, but we fell in love with Penny's bright, airy, and timeless photo style and her cheerful personality. As a professional, Penny was incredibly easy to get a hold of leading up to the big day. She is an expect at making you feel comfortable in front of the camera and even making it a little fun to get those authentic smiles. Wedding days can be a bit chaotic, but she was always on top of her game, managing family members, time constraints and getting all the important photos we had hoped for. What's more, we got our photos back incredibly quick and they are gorgeous! We are overjoyed to have such wonderful keepsakes from our wedding day, and we are very grateful to Penny for making our special day easy and enjoyable. Would highly recommend!
Vendor response 07/15/2022
Thank you Jamie! You and Joseph were so easy to work with. I loved the backdrop for both...
the engagement and wedding day. Two beautiful people inside and out!
Elizabeth O
5.0
7/15/2022
Penny was wonderful from the very beginning! Her warm personality makes you excited to work with her! She was very communicative and gave great tips for the session. The photos came out amazing! Plus she got them back to us the very next day! Highly recommend.
Vendor response 07/15/2022
You and Michael were amazing to work with!!
Bayleigh R
2.0
6/27/2022
Oh goodness where do I even start. In the end our pictures came out nice. But I would never recommend penny to any bride unless you want issues and to be let down time after time. She ultimately wasn’t able to show up for our engagement photos and had to have someone else do them after moving them 4 times because of Covid brides rescheduling then someone asked her to take rehearsal pictures then ended up having to move and so on. After complaining she gave us $200 off our pictures if we chose to order them. Then comes our wedding a year and a half later and she has the wrong date down for our wedding contract( partially my fault because I signed it and didn’t catch the mistake, but in all the emails it was stated as 6/10) and couldn’t do it because she double booked the date and then somehow agreed to do it. Ultimately when it came down to it days before the wedding she caught Covid and wasn’t able to attend. Thankfully she assigned us another wonderful photographer who we loved, but it’s not who we agreed to. Penny never apologized once and instead just came up with excuses and was only concerned with her money even before the date agreed upon. All and all we contracted Penny to do our engagement and wedding photos and she was unable to make either of those shoots which was very disappointing and only did the editing.
Vendor response 06/27/2022
Thank you for your input and saddening to see this after all I have done. I first wanted ...
to say that I am human, and things happen in life such as moving and illnesses and other life unexpected events – such as a pandemic!
Regarding the engagement session - When there is over a year before the wedding, there was enough time to reschedule on a day that was both convenient for everyone. It was feasible to reschedule the engagement session but impossible for me to reschedule my move. Unfortunately, I was given no choice but to have an associate photographer cover for me. My apologies were sent and also offered a $200 photo credit.
My contract is clear in outlining the terms and conditions. It clearly outlines if I am ill or physically unable to shoot your wedding or engagement. My contract also outlines when payments are due.
I was hoping to regain the confidence and offer apologies and did something special. I completed the post production edits on all the wedding photos within just a few days after the wedding.
Mary S
5.0
5/08/2022
Penny made our day special and smooth. Given our small wedding and lack of wedding coordination, she stepped in to make sure we got the photos we wanted without stress. She gave direction while maintaining a chill vibe. Our photos came out gorgeous... we have gotten so many compliments. We got our shots within a week and her customer service is top notch.
Vendor response 07/15/2022
Thank you Mary! It was a beautiful day and you and Michael were wonderful clients and so...
much fun to work with.
Caitlin G
5.0
4/12/2022
Penny was amazing to work with. She made myself and husband feel super comfortable on the big day and captured so many special moments. She even did some spur of the moment shots that we thought of throughout the day. Penny also provided some sneak peak photos the very next day. And they were spectacular. We cannot wait to see the rest! I would recommend Penny time and time again.
Vendor response 07/15/2022
Thank you Caitlin. Your day was amazing and working with you and Jason was an honor. I L...
OVED the classic car photos!!
Michael W
5.0
12/18/2021
Last fall of 2020 when we got engaged, we began to plan and were searching for wedding photographers. We came across Penny on the Knot, gave her a call and immediately decided she was the photographer for us. We were thrilled to find out she did a complimentary engagement session. We went down to meet her on a cold December day last winter at some of Newport's historic buildings and she was so friendly and accommodating. We weren't the type of couple that had a lot of specific photos we wanted and we just sort of went with the flow and Penny had some great suggestions for locations and poses as she is very familiar with the area and an expert at what she does. Our engagement pictures came out amazing and we couldn't wait to see our photos from our big day. Penny and her co-photographer showed up on wedding day early and immediately got to work. We couldn't have asked for a more professional pair as they were very organized and got all the photos we wanted and then some. Talk about efficient as well. Less than one week after our big day we had our entire album ready for us to view to relive our big day and the pictures were amazing. We were thrilled with the amount of photos as well as the quality. If you want a friendly, no pressure, professional photographer for your big day, look no further, you won't be disappointed. We plan on reaching out to Penny for future sessions when the time comes!
Emma B
5.0
12/16/2021
Penny was all and more than I could have asked for in a photographer! She loves what she does and it shows. Her personality was warm and encouraging especially to people who are afraid of taking photos. She worked her magic and showed me what a beautiful bride I was! We did our engagement shoot with her also and they are some of my favorite photos (especially of our dog! - another huge perk of penny she doesn’t mind at all including your furry friend). She also went above and beyond taking as many photos it took in order to make sure we were satisfied . Looking forward to having her photograph my expanding family in the future 💗
Michele A
5.0
11/05/2021
I can’t say thank you enough to Penny for everything she did for us leading up to the wedding and the day off! We had to postpone our wedding twice, and Penny was there every step of the way to help us and work with us. Penny was always available to answer my calls and emails and did everything she could to make our third wedding date beyond special. Penny was incredibly easy to work with in planning the day and our photos and was especially easy to work with on the day of. My husband and I are not great picture takers, and Penny made us feel so comfortable and was guiding us with poses that suited our style and what looked best. Penny accommodated all of our photo requests, especially our sunset photos, which came out stunning. We are so happy with all of our photos, and we couldn’t have picked a better photographer for our day! In an already beyond stressful experience of planning a wedding during COVID, there are not enough words of thanks to Penny for being an outstanding wedding photographer!!
Devon A
5.0
9/06/2021
Penny went above and beyond to make sure our special day was captured. From the moment we met at our engagement photo session, to staying in touch throughout all the planning, Penny was so helpful in making sure the entire process went smoothly and efficiently. A few days following our wedding, we immediately had sneak peek photos to look through, and the final photos we received were absolutely unbelievable. Penny is extremely talented and provided us with memories to last a lifetime. Thank you, Penny!!!
Vendor response 09/08/2021
You were one of the two nicest people I have worked with! It was an honor to capture bot...
h your engagement and Wedding day.
Maureen M
5.0
8/31/2021
Penny was so great! She was extremely personable and It was such a pleasure to work with her! She was able to capture absolutely beautiful pictures of our special day. I am so thrilled we decided to go with Penny, if you are looking for a photographer for anything I highly recommend Penny!
Vendor response 08/31/2021
Maureen! You and Brett were wonderful to work with! I wish I could go and do it all over...
again.
Elizabeth P
5.0
4/25/2021
Penny was fabulous the day of our wedding. Would give her 10 stars if we could
Vendor response 04/25/2021
Congrats to you and Andrew! It was such a fabulous day yesterday!!!
Kara C
5.0
3/01/2021
My fiancé and I were in the unfortunate position of having to reschedule our 2020 wedding due to the pandemic. Penny was wonderfully accommodating and compassionate throughout all of the changes we threw her way – including 2 additional date changes. We ultimately landed in a situation where our new wedding date did not align with her availability, but Penny still went above and beyond to provide an amazing customer experience. She offered to help source a trusted and experienced replacement photographer to shoot for our special day and was able to relieve that burden of us having to find another photographer. My interaction with her just over email and over the phone was so great that when it came time for my business partner and I to have our professional headshots done, I knew just who to turn to. I reached out to Penny and she immediately jumped at the opportunity to work with us on this project. She invited us to her beautiful studio where she had amazing inspiration shots laid out for us to reference. The whole experience was so much fun! I look forward to another opportunity to work with Penny again!
Emily E
5.0
10/06/2020
Penny was absolutely amazing and so fun to work with! She took on our wedding with very short notice and made every effort to get as many pictures as she could to highlight our day. From dealing with timing issues to laying on the ground with a bad back to get the best angle for a photo ... she did it all! We are so grateful to have been referred to you and we can’t wait to work with you in the future! Thank you so much for capturing our special day and for providing us with memories that we will have for a lifetime!
Mr and Mrs Trimble 💕
Sarah G
5.0
9/25/2020
We are so lucky to have had Penny to capture our wedding. We hosted a private, garden ceremony with our immediate family on a pretty short timeframe (like many 2020 couples) and Penny’s experience and professionalism were invaluable.
She took extreme care to capture every moment safely so that we could enjoy our day with our guests. The photo collection came back quickly, and make our home-grown wedding look like a fairy tale dream. We look forward to recommending Penny’s services to absolutely everyone.
Emily P
5.0
8/18/2020
Penny is amazing! We had to postpone our big wedding in California due to COVID, but decided to do a mini wedding here in Rhode Island. Penny was so sweet calling us a few times to get to know us and what we wanted. She came to the airbnb where the bride was staying and took a few pictures then we went to the venue. The pictures she took during the ceremony really captured the love between the bride and groom. After the ceremony Penny did a great job making sure everyone got the photos they wanted. We loved that we got one picture back before we went to bed that night and just a few weeks later we go the rest of the photos! The online viewing gallery made it very easy for all family members to view the photos! Penny wore a mask and was socially distance but did not let these things interfere with her great photography skills!
Nicole A
5.0
8/16/2020
Penny is amazing! She did our engagement shoot and ceremony, and will be doing our big reception next year. Not only our her photos fantastic, but her turn around time for editing the photos is super short. It took less than a week both times! You won’t regret choosing Penny!
Maley H
5.0
8/12/2020
Penny is amazing! We decided to postpone our wedding one year, but not our marriage and Penny came to the rescue with an intimate elopement package, even connecting us with an officiant. Her pictures captured the intimate emotions of the day perfectly, including getting our dog and 5 year old smiling in every photo. Our family was not there but they felt they were when they saw her photos. We cannot wait to have our "1 Year Anniversary Wedding" (she was amazingly proactive in accommodating our postponement) with her next year and am even more excited that we booked her as her perception on our 'style and vibe' was spot on even though we'd never met in person before the elopement.
Marianne S
5.0
8/11/2020
We had a wonderful experience with Penny! Not only was she very professional and attentive to our requests, her turn around time was outstanding! I would absolutely recommend Penny. She is top notch!
Kristin H
5.0
7/18/2020
My husband and I can not recommend Penny more. We are a corona-bride-and-groom and were supposed to get married at the beginning of May. We moved the celebration to next year and just a few days before our original date asked Penny if she would be able to document our small ceremony with just immediate family. Penny was kind and supportive, and offered to do whatever we needed. Penny has now photographed our surprise engagement in Newport and our last-minute wedding, and we can’t wait to have her when we do it all over again next year for wedding number two!! Book Penny for anything you need photographed, she is an absolute professional, an expert in her field and will make sure your day is documented for decades to come. Thank you Penny!!
Kathryn P
5.0
2/14/2020
I cannot say enough about how absolutely amazing Penny was to us!! From the first moment I contact her up until our wedding day and even after Penny has been invested in us and helping to make our wedding dreams a reality ! Penny was so easy to work with It was as if we had known her for our entire lives! Everything felt so effortless and comfortable from beginning to end. Penny was so easy to talk to and always replied right away to any questions or concerns we may have had. Penny even drove down towards us in order to meet and talk about exactly what we wanted for our wedding day which made us feel super confident in the process. The wedding day was better than I could of ever imagined in huge part to Penny and her team. From the moment she arrived till the time she left she worked to capture every angle of our wedding and to get our must have photos with ease. She works so hard and had our sneak peak posted by the time our plane touched down in Florida the next morning! We feel so confident in the work she has done and are swooning over the pictures she has given us! I would highly recommend Penny for any photography needs for your wedding she is ABSOLUTELY the best!
Kara C
5.0
1/26/2020
We are so happy we chose Penny to photograph our wedding. From the very first meeting we loved her relaxed vibe. She is super organized and on top of everything without being pushy or overbearing - such a skill! We did both an engagement shoot and our full wedding shoot with her. The engagement shoot was a great way to get used to having a bunch of photos taken of you and see what works, I highly recommend it. The day of the wedding Penny was great, she got everything we wanted and had some fun extra suggestions for us to try that came out great. She got all the photos to us very timely. The online gallery is easy to use, and the USB she mailed is beautifully presented. We also purchased an album. We couldn’t be happier with Penny’s services through every step of the process and highly recommend her.
Vendor response 01/28/2020
Kara! Thank you for the kinds words. You and Kyle were such a pleasure to work with from...
engagement to your wedding day in Newport. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!!
Cassie H
5.0
1/03/2020
Penny was courteous and professional the whole day and made sure to get all the shots I asked for the day of our event. She made me, my husband, and our entire wedding party feel comfortable while coming up with great ideas for shots and backgrounds. While there were shots we wish could've been a little tighter on us (the kiss at the end of the ceremony, our sparkler exit), overall the quality was great and the price was very affordable. Thanks, Penny, for capturing our special day!
Vendor response 01/28/2020
Cassie & Alan,
You both were such a pleasure to photograph. Your wedding day was beautif...
ul and so were you both.
Tom K
5.0
11/04/2019
Penny is absolutely incredible. My wife and I were, at best, very reluctant models for both our engagement and wedding photos, but working with Penny was an absolute joy. She was friendly, funny, flexible, and provided (much needed) guidance but was also happy to listen to what we liked and didn't. Our wedding wasn't a formal affair, and Penny rolled with all our decisions and took just absolutely stunning photos. On top of that, we were dealing with some delays and problems with set up, so Penny stepped right in and helped decorate our tables!! We are going to treasure our wedding album for the rest of our lives, and are so incredibly grateful that we had the opportunity to have Penny as our photographer.
Amanda S
5.0
10/01/2019
We had the best day with Penny! She was so accommodating and easy going. She had the best suggestions for where to take photos and how to pose. She was so organized ensuring we checked all our photo asks off the list. Our preview photos look fabulous and we can’t wait to see the rest!!
Vendor response 10/01/2019
Amanada! It was a beautiful day with you and Ben. It was such a pleasure working with yo...
u both. Many years of happiness!
Tina A
5.0
9/13/2019
Highly recommended! Penny is so sweet and knows what she is doing. I found choosing a photographer to be one of the hardest parts because you can't guarantee what you are getting and I didn't know of anyone. Penny exceeded our expectations! From my husband's point of view, she had an injured foot but still got down on the ground to get the perfect shot/angle - thats how he knew she's the best! That day she also had lots of other ideas for us for our engagement shoot and took the time to get to know us and get the absolute perfect pictures. She is very prompt with responding to emails and getting the pictures/album back so quickly! Not to mention, my mother in law says she is the best photographer she has ever seen! I may have to agree.... I have seen a lot of wedding photos and I am glad I wasn't fooled by some of the filtered or flashy photos that look cheesy. Our pictures are classy, timeless, but look like a fairy tale. She captured every detail of the day, organized them (which helped so much!!) and even created the album for us. Her photo websites are easy to use (which I didn't even think about when looking for a photographer) and it was a huuuge help. No regrets here.. Follow her on insta/FB and you'll see:) Thanks again Penny!
Marla P
5.0
8/15/2019
Penny did an amazing job on our engagement session last summer and on our recent wedding! All of the pictures came out so beautiful! She was great to work with throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend Penny if you are looking for a photographer!
Vendor response 08/15/2019
Marla & Rob,
It was my pleasure and my honor to capture your day.! Everything was just pe...
rfect.
Nicolette S
5.0
8/11/2019
Penny, you are amazing! We could not have asked for a better photographer to capture our engagement photos and our whole wedding day! She was awesome with our dog too. We are so happy to have met such an amazing person with so much talent.
Vendor response 08/11/2019
Nicolette, Brady and of course, Zeke! It was such a pleasure to be part of everything. F...
rom your engagement to your wedding day. Two amazing people!
Melissa R
4.0
6/21/2019
Penny and her assistant, Steph, were great at our wedding! They took great shots and we were very happy with both the posed and candid photos. Also, Penny is so reasonably priced, whereas many photographers that we considered were not. I would definitely recommend using Penny Souza Photography to anyone.
Vendor response 06/22/2019
It was such a pleasure working with you and Paul! What a beautiful day at Belle Mer.
Ashley E
5.0
5/29/2019
Penny is professional, organized, hardworking, and kind. She was honestly the best photographer we could have asked for. Her warm and genuine personality helped make what was both a beautiful and stressful day so fun and easy. She made sure to capture each moment and more. If you want someone who cares, works hard, and is great to work with then I highly recommend Penny!
Vendor response 05/29/2019
Ashley & Courtney! What a pleasure it was to capture your wedding in Aiken, SC! Wishing ...
you both years of happiness together.
Emily H
5.0
5/19/2019
Penny is a dedicated and hard working individual. She has years and years of experience doing what she does and she is very straight forward and makes sure she gets the job done. You never have to feel lost or confused on your busy, sometimes stressful day. She will make sure you get the results you want. We met with her twice before our June 2018 wedding and she met us halfway between her home in RI and our home in CT, armed with plenty of her work to show us ad help us customize the perfect package for our wants, needs and budget. Her packages are really good deals as far as what they include and what they cost. I was amazed by the price compared to many other highly priced photographers. Her work is quality and she gets it done quick. We had previews the next morning, and the full album in less than 2 weeks. You get full access to all the photos online, a flashdrive with all the pictures, and the ability for your family and friends to logon and get download pictures too, among any other idea you may come up with that you want to include in your package. I had taken ideas from other photographers packages that were more expensive, and Penny was able to include those ideas in ours for the better price. You can't go wrong with using Penny for your photography needs.
Vendor response 10/01/2019
Thank you Emily for the kind words. It was my pleasure to spending the day with you both ...
and capturing the memories. It was such a beautiful day!
Erin H
5.0
4/27/2019
Penny was the best! She was professional, kind, and organized, and she got us our wedding photos in less than a week! Her prices are very reasonable (especially for an expensive area like Newport) I would highly recommend!!!
Vendor response 04/28/2019
Thank you Erin & Michael for such a great review. It was such a pleasure working with two...
of the most nicest people. It was a beautiful wedding day. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Kay B
5.0
2/23/2019
It was an absolute pleasure to have Penny capture photos for our October 2018 wedding. Penny does great work and exceeded our expectations for a photographer. Our engagement and wedding photos were beautiful, but beyond that, the entire experience working with her was amazing. Penny is a true professional who was always on time for every meeting, took the time to understand our inspiration, and came prepared to capture all the shots that we wanted...and more! During the wedding, she was non-invasive but made sure to get all the photos we wanted and all the photos turned out more beautiful than we could have imagined! We were extremely satisfied with the entire process and the package of photos she provides. We would highly recommend working with Penny to capture your special day!
Vendor response 02/23/2019
Thank you Kay for the wonderful review! You and Jonathan were a pleasure to work with. It ...
was a beautiful day. Just PERFECT!!
Dianne A
5.0
1/05/2019
Penny was THE BEST photographer we could’ve asked for on our special day! Not only is she super professional and an amazing photographer, you can see she truly cares for her clients and loves what she does. We were married in late October in the middle of a nor’easter, rain and winds did not stop us from getting the pictures of our dreams.
Her turnaround time is perfect! We were able to relive our favorite day on our one month anniversary and she even provided us with a sneak peak just a day after the wedding. She is super sweet and so calm. Her organization and directions were just what we needed for a large bridal party and the most awkward couple when it comes to picture taking 😅
Just remember when you are searching for photographers, you cannot put a price on pictures and Penny is worth every cent. I was lucky to find Newport’s best and thankful for her time and the memories we will have forever!
Thank you SO much Penny!
Fallon G
5.0
11/11/2018
Book with Penny now! She is THE BEST! From our first phone call to our wedding day, Penny was so wonderful to work with. We got to know her at our engagement shoot in April and she made us feel so at ease in front the of the camera. We had a great time, the pictures were absolutely stunning and it made us so excited for our wedding day in November.
Penny's fun and professional work style is top notch. When we saw Penny on our wedding day, it was like seeing a family member or friend. She is so genuine and immensely talented. Penny accommodates special shot requests and works hard to make sure you get every pose, spot or group shot you want. Her photos speak for themselves. She captures couples, families, and pets so beautifully.
I know we'll be booking with Penny again in the future! Thank you SO MUCH, Penny!
Vendor response 11/12/2018
Thank you Fallon for the wonderful review. It was such an incredible day at the Mansion. ...
You and Nate were a pleasure from day one...meeting, your engagement and your big day. It was such an honor!
Cassandra B
5.0
11/09/2018
Penny Souza and her assistant Bob were a delight!! We couldn't have asked for a better photographer for both our engagement shoot and our special day! Penny is so sweet, kind, personable, and makes you feel like a total superstar and model! It was such a pleasure having her capture our day. We would 10000x% recommend Penny for your wedding day, engagement photos, or any other special occasion!
-Cassandra & Matthew
Alexandra F
5.0
10/21/2018
Penny did an amazing job at our Newport wedding! She listened to us and produced pictures that matched out request. The pictures were bright, colorful, and simply beautiful. Aside from the stunning pictures, Penny's care and commitment really comes through in the finishing touches. The photo box with pictures, USB drive with photo casing, and the flawless board pic are mementos we will cherish forever. Thank you for capturing our day, Penny!
Vendor response 10/22/2018
Ali & David, Thank you for the wonderful review. It was such a beautiful wedding at Rose...
cliff in Newport. It was wonderful to finally capture everything you have been planning for a long time. Warm wishes and happiness for years to come!!
Erin S
5.0
10/19/2018
Penny and her assistant were phenomenal! All meetings were very informative and professional. On our wedding day she was organized but fun and let the day just flow nicely! She was also very timely with giving us access to our gallery and sending our photo box of proofs. I highly recommend her!
Elysa F
5.0
9/26/2018
Penny exceeded our expectations. She helped the day run smoothly, and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera! She posted a "sneak peek" the night OF the wedding, and had all of our photos back to us within two weeks!!! We couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture our day!
Vendor response 09/26/2018
Dear Elysa, Your wedding day was absolutely amazing. It was an honor to be part of it al...
l right on the beach in Falmouth!! Thank you for a wonderful review. Many years of happiness to you both.
Alison R
5.0
9/25/2018
Penny was amazing! We were so lucky to have her as part of our wedding. Not only was she professional and accommodating, her photography skills are exceptional. There is nothing bad that I could say about Penny whatsoever. I am going to recommend her to all of our friends who are getting married over the next several years and she really is the best in the area.
Vendor response 09/25/2018
Thank you Alison for the wonderful review. You and Michael are one of the most nicest a...
nd appreciative couples as well as both of your families. It was such a super day at the Mansion. Everything was just perfect. Wishing you much happiness and love for years to come!
Jennifer D
5.0
9/23/2018
Penny Souza is such a professional and sweet person. Penny is very much on top of things and knows how to get things done. Yet she is relaxed, which helps others around her to stay calm. I'm a very anxious person, and if I had to work with a photographer on our wedding day (and leading up to it) who was over the top with their personality, it wouldn't have helped me. On the contrary, Penny's warm and serene personality, along with her knowledge and skill, put me at ease through our entire planning process and the day of the wedding. We trusted her opinion every step of the way, and are SO glad we did. I am VERY particular when it comes to photography and had a specific look and style in mind for our wedding. Some photographers have an inexperienced, cheap look. Penny, hands down, had the best photos out of anyone I researched! AND her prices are reasonable, especially for what she delivers. Our engagement photoshoot with Penny was such fun, and we got to know her as a friend before our Big Day. Both our engagement and wedding photos turned out phenomenally!! (Penny also did portraits for my now-husband to use professionally, which were perfection!) We've received so many compliments on all of our photos, already! We plan to get a puppy soon, and will have kids down the line - we plan to turn to Penny to capture these moments for us! Penny fully deserves all the awards and accolades she has and continues to receive! THANK YOU, PENNY!!
Vendor response 09/24/2018
Congratulations again Mr. and Mrs. Dugan!! I feel like I have become part of your family ...
over the past couple of years. Thank you so much for having me capture it all. You both are beautiful people inside and out and I wish you happiness and love for the rest of your lives! p.s. I cannot wait to buy Andy's book when it is published.
Susan S
5.0
9/03/2018
Penny Souza was both professional and very personable from the first conversation we had. She always followed up with us in a timely manner, even when we let check in points get away from us in the hustle and bustle of wedding planning.
Our engagement shoot was lots of fun and the pictures were just what we'd hoped for, but our wedding day experience with Penny and her assistant, Stephanie, was top notch. She captured all of the important moments of the day and all of the in betweens through candids as well. So many of our guests reached out to us after to comment on how discreet she was both during the ceremony and the reception, such that the celebration continued but they never really noticed her snapping all of those great shots!
We priced several photographers prior to settling on Penny Souza. Her prices were so much more reasonable than others out there and the quality of her service and products was of the highest standard.
We will be calling on Penny to photograph our family and other celebrations in the future and recommend her highly.
Vendor response 09/03/2018
Congrats Sue and Brian! What a great day it was at Castle Hill! I enjoyed working with y...
ou from the engagement to your big day. Nothing short of perfect!
Maria F
5.0
8/31/2018
Booking Penny as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding. From our first meeting and engagement shoot to the big day she was amazing. Throughout the planning she was always quick to respond and made sure she had every detail so our day would go off without a hitch. She captured every moment of our wedding PERFECTLY and gave us endless beautiful shots.
We cannot thank her enough!!
Vendor response 08/31/2018
Thank you Maria & Daniel! I have to say that your wedding topped my list! One word to de...
scribe the day was perfection. I enjoyed working with you from your engagement photo shoot to the day of. Wishing you many years of love together.
Sally F
5.0
8/29/2018
We were so nervous about feeling awkward or self-conscious around cameras, but Penny put us totally at ease, and our pictures look beautiful and relaxed. Extra thanks to 2nd-photographer Bob, who risked life and limb jumping into a rose bush to get the lighting exactly right. We really appreciate everything Penny did to make our day memorable and stress-free.
Vendor response 08/29/2018
Sally & Miles,
It was such a beautiful day and such an honor to meet your friends and fam...
ily. Wishing you many years of happiness together! Thank you.
Elizabeth K
5.0
8/15/2018
Penny was wonderful from start to finish. She was very kind, patient, and helpful. On the day of the wedding, she was great at offering suggestions and places to pose. She was also very conscientious of making sure we got all the pictures we wanted before she left. Her turnaround time for getting those pictures back to us was also very fast. She did a great job and we can't say enough nice things about her!
Vendor response 08/29/2018
Elizabeth and Enda,
It was such an honor to capture your day at The Towers! Meeting fami...
lies form Ireland and England and afar was such a pleasure. Warm wishes to you both and much happiness and love!
MaryKate M
5.0
8/06/2018
If you are looking for a photographer, look no further!!! Penny was our absolute favorite vendor for our wedding!!! We cannot recommend her enough!! She has the skill of making you feel very at ease while taking pictures. My husband hates his picture being taken, but he became instantly comfortable with Penny during our Engagement shoot with her. For our wedding day, she arrived early and started shooting right away. Her second shooter, Bob, did a great job of capturing the guys getting ready and other moments throughout the day. Penny was able to get every shot that we wanted, but also great candids and unexpected moments. She captured our day so perfectly! She is reasonably priced and her work is AMAZING!
Our photo package included so much, including a beautiful wedding album. Even the USB with digital copies of our photos came in a gorgeous box with a picture of us on it. It is hard for us to choose which pictures to frame because there are so many great photos! Penny is a fabulous photographer, and also an incredibly sweet person! We look forward to using her for other photo shoots in the future! Highly, highly recommend!
Vendor response 08/29/2018
Thank you MaryKate and Alex!!
Your wedding day was amazing!! I am so glad the rain held...
off to be able to shoot at The Elms and inside Fort Adams. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Thank you so much for having me capture your day. Wishing you the happiness and love you deserve for a lifetime!!
Kathleen C
5.0
7/30/2018
Penny photographed our engagement photos last fall and our wedding this July. The pictures are incredible and Penny is the easiest to work with- a wedding can be a stressful day, but Penny has such a calming presence that it allowed us to have lots of fun with our photos! Penny started the day with the ladies while one of her second shooters, Steph, took care of the guys. They were a great collaboration when we got together for formal photos after the ceremony. I highly recommend Penny and we are so glad we chose her...she definitely captured all of the joy of our day!!
Alyssa P
5.0
1/28/2018
We worked with Penny for our wedding in November. She is absolutely the best photographer we could have dreamed of for capturing all the special moments of our wedding day. From the first time we communicated via email, she was always easy to reach, responded quickly, and always thorough. Throughout the entire wedding day, she was calm and so pleasant to have around! After the wedding, Penny was super quick with follow-up on all of the deliverables in our package. We would absolutely 100% recommend Penny to anyone looking for a photographer!
Vendor response 01/28/2018
It was such a great day at The Towers! I really enjoyed every moment with you and Dave. ...
Warm Wishes.