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We are Photo Novelists

A photograph { pho·to·graph } ; noun (often shortened to photo), is an image created by light falling on a light-sensitive surface.

A novelist { nov·el·ist } ; noun, is an innovator and/or one who creates and writes stories

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Wedding Photography Gallery

Weddings

A collection of past celebrations capturing heartfelt moments, meaningful details, and the unique energy of each wedding day as it naturally unfolded.

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Engagement
Photography Gallery

Portraits

A glimpse into the couples we’ve had the honor of documenting — filled with genuine connection, real emotion, and moments that beautifully reflect each season of their story.

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Branding & Headshots Gallery

Newport, Rhode Island

A showcase of brands brought to life through imagery: highlighting the people, process, and personality behind each business in a way that feels authentic and intentional.

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Lifestyle / Family Photography Gallery

Portraits

A look into the families and milestones we’ve had the joy of documenting: filled with genuine connection, personality, and moments that reflect each season of life.

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Newborn/
Maternity Gallery

Newport, Rhode Island

A collection of maternity and newborn portraits capturing the beauty, connection, and fleeting moments of growing families.

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Cake Smash
sessions Gallery

Portraits

A playful collection of cake smash sessions filled with personality, sweet moments, messy smiles, and all the fun of celebrating your little one’s big milestone.

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Graduates &
Seniors Gallery

Providence, Rhode Island

A collection of graduation and senior portraits celebrating achievements, personality, and the exciting next chapter ahead.

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Kind Words

"I know that I have found my photographer for life!"

“The energy you get from [Sara] when you first meet with her is the energy she brings to your wedding day. I felt like I had my good girlfriend shooting my wedding! I know that I have found my photographer for life, and I’m looking forward to doing my maternity pictures and future family photos with her.”

— Caitlin

"We feel that Sara and her staff have become part of our family"

"My husband and I have been using Sara Zarrella Photography for the past 10 years. Sara and her staff are very professional and always wonderful to work with. They always make sure we are incredibly comfortable and consistently deliver the best photography has to offer. We feel that Sara and her staff have become part of our family. They have captured every significant moment of our lives together from our engagement pictures to our wedding, our maternity pictures to our children’s first years of life. I wouldn’t have trusted these once in a lifetime memories to any other studio! We look forward to many more years with Sara Zarrella Photography!"

— Hutchinson Family

"They didn't just take photos — they captured our relationship, our emotions, and the magic of our day in most stunning, heartfelt way"

From the very first interaction, they were kind, thoughtful, and so helpful. On the wedding day, their creativity blew us away — especially the way they scouted beautiful photo spots around the Newport Officer’s Club that we never would’ve thought of. They saw light, texture, and opportunity everywhere and turned it into art.

This is a professional, passionate business with an absolutely AMAZING product!! The level of care, talent, and creativity they bring is unmatched. Out of all our vendors, they were hands-down the best decision we made. If you’re even thinking about booking them —DO IT!!!You will not regret it.

— Victoria

We have worked with a lot of photographers and Sara was by far the most talented"

"Highly recommend Sara for your photoshoot! We booked Sara for a branding session, we have worked with a lot of photographers and Sara was by far the most talented. She made the session very easy and all of the photos looked amazing. Her camera is 10/10, her studio is beautiful and peaceful, she is a professional and really knows her stuff!! Thank you for being so awesome and helping us get amazing photos for our podcast cover and marketing!!!"

— Carley

"The walls in our house are covered with her best work these last 12 years."

Sara never fails to exceed our expectations. What started as engagement photos turned into red boot, wedding, maternity, new born, corporate, and now annual family and holiday photos. They always turn out absolute perfection.

Visiting Sara for our photos has become a tradition for our family and I am grateful we met Sara 12 years ago. The walls in our house are covered with her best work. Thank you for capturing our family. If you are looking for the best, you have found her!

— Sheryl

"The way they capture pure emotions is unmatched."

Look no further for your photographer! Sara and her team are the best (we had Dan for our wedding). The way that they capture pure emotion is unmatched. They have a natural talent for finding the best light and truly capturing moments throughout your day you may not have otherwise had the opportunity to enjoy. We absolutely thrilled with our photos and couldn’t have asked for a more fun and professional pair to work with! Thank you Sara and Dan you are truly the best- your photos are magical!

— Alexis