Top 10 Engagement Photographers in Providence, RI

When it comes to photography, an engagement session is kind of like a dress rehearsal for your wedding day. It’s an opportunity to get to know and become comfortable working with your chosen photographer while capturing images that celebrate your love.

Newly engaged couples can take some inspiration from the following 10 engagement photographers, who are among the best that Rhode Island has to offer.

Meagan Emilia Photography

Originally from Vermont, Meagan began her photography career capturing images of the natural world and “daydreaming about working for National Geographic.”

During a course at the Hallmark Institute of Photography in Massachusetts, she learned the ins and outs of studio portraiture, commercial and wedding photography, as well as editing, business management, and website building.

Today, Meagan dedicates her time to photographing couples in love, with a style that draws on photojournalism but with a creative edge.

Brad Smith Photography

Brad Smith says that he has a “darn good time” photographing couples and getting to know their stories during engagement sessions. He uses this opportunity to create familiarity, which allows him to document the wedding that follows unobtrusively and capture genuine moments as they unfold.

Brad strongly values creativity and is willing to do whatever it takes to capture images that will leave you speechless. He prefers unscripted moments to posed portraits but, most importantly, wants to create images that reflect what is most important to his clients.

Piper Brown Photography

Morayo is the woman behind the camera at Piper Brown Photography, an African-American-owned business that is based in Rhode Island. Affectionately known as “Mo,” she photographs e-sessions and weddings throughout New England and beyond, with a dream of traveling around the world to shoot couples in love.

An impulsive creative, Morayo likes to immerse herself in “all the emotions and nuances” to capture images that stand out from the rest. Aside from being a veteran, she is also a proud supporter of marriage equality.

Sara Smile Photography

Sara Smile describes herself as “a hopeless romantic, a lazy adventurer, and an outgoing introvert.” Based in Providence, she has worked as a couple’s photographer for the last eight years, with her career taking her to some of the region’s most stunning spots.

Sara really takes the time to get to know her clients, with a desire to develop the kind of trust that allows her to scratch beneath the surface. Natural scenery, industrial spaces, and historic architecture are just some of the things that inspire her work.

Jamie Corbman Photography

While based in Providence, Jamie Corbman captures artistic engagement and wedding photographs throughout New England. His love for photography began as a child when he was given a toy camera and he went on to train in fine art composition and black-and-white darkroom techniques.

Jamie worked for several years in the world of fashion photography and incorporates elements of this into his photojournalistic style. Not only does he overflow with creativity but he’s always staying up-to-date with the latest skills and technology.

Laura Klacik Photography

Laura Klacik works with clients throughout Rhode Island and New England, with a style that is both artistic and documentary. She strives to create images that tell her couples’ love stories, with all of the intimacy, excitement, and little details captured.

Natural and joyful are just two words that have been used to describe her work and she has a knack for highlighting the love and connection that exists between her couples.

Charity Hope Photography

Originally from a small town in Connecticut, Charity Hope now calls Providence “home” where she is a photographer and mom of three. Her love for photography started from only having photographs to remember her father by and the high value she put on having those moments with him documented. Today, she dedicates her talents to shooting weddings, engagement sessions, and proposals, as well as offering portraiture and branding services.

B-Raps Studios

B-Raps Studios is the brainchild of Bryan Raposa, who has always had a camera with him since he was a kid. It was right after graduating from high school that his friend got engaged and Bryan offered to capture their e-session as a gift. From that moment, he fell in love with photographing the chemistry between people and what it is that makes them an ideal couple. As an engagement photographer, he wants to capture images that bring the moment to life, with all of its love and connection.

Danyel DeBoise Photography

Over the years, Danyel DeBoise has photographed more than 200 weddings, so she knows a thing or two about the industry of love. As an engagement photographer, she takes a photojournalistic approach, with a touch of classic portraiture thrown in.

Despite her brightly colored hair and big personality, Danyel prefers to fade into the background during wedding shoots to ensure she can document all of the authentic emotions and interactions in an unobtrusive way.

Move Mountains Co.

Sean is the owner and director of the Move Mountains Co. which he established after working as a freelance photographer, videographer, and editor for many years. He leads a team of talented photographers and videographers who offer their creative services to couples in love throughout Southern New England.

The Move Mountains Co.’s philosophy centers around capturing images that are candid and natural - “surprise kisses…energetic moments, the laughter, the smiles”. In addition to shooting e-sessions, they also offer photo booth rentals for your special day.

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