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9ten Photography

Second Shooter
One Event / Day
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Capturing memories
  • Pristine quality
  • Seasoned with weddings
  • Photographer
Kelsey
Melanie
Maisy
Kristen
Brenna

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Hi, I’m Laura! If you are looking for a photographer who will cherish your wedding day just as much as you do, you’ve found her.

Based in Rhode Island, I specialize in capturing weddings and special celebrations across New England. Planning a wedding is a beautiful adventure, and my goal is to make sure your photography experience is the easiest, most joyful part of it.

I believe your gallery should be a reflection of who you truly are—filled with the grand, tear-jerking moments, the quiet, stolen glances, and all the unscripted laughs in between.

The 9ten Experience

From the small, everyday glances to your biggest milestones, I care about capturing photos that will hold deep, lifelong meaning for you. By anticipating candid moments, I provide a genuine showcase of your unique bond—at a price that remains within reach.

From our very first email to the final gallery delivery, you can expect a personalized experience that is professional, reliable, and, above all, fun. Because I want to give you the deeply dedicated experience you deserve, I only accept a limited number of weddings each year so I can give each couple my utmost care.

Proudly LGBTQ+ Friendly: I celebrate love in all its beautiful forms. Whoever you are and whomever you love, you are welcome here, and I am committed to making you feel safe, seen, and celebrated.

Meet Laura

Hi, I’m Laura! Beyond being the owner of 9ten Photography, I’m an award-winning journalist and photographer. My career has taken me to some incredible places—from photographing high-profile musical artists on major concert stages to having my work featured on The Today Show and Good Morning America.

Because I'm used to shooting live concerts and fast-moving news, I bring a unique superpower to your wedding day: I know exactly how to anticipate the unexpected, read a room, and capture epic, split-second moments effortlessly. You get all the technical expertise of a seasoned pro, delivered with a calm, fun energy that keeps you completely at ease. When I'm not documenting beautiful love stories, I proudly give back to my community as a volunteer photographer for the Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island.

Wedding Collections & Services

I offer straightforward pricing options designed to fit your day perfectly. Planning something small? Ask about my special pricing for intimate elopements and micro-weddings!

Depending on your needs, wedding packages can include:

  • Pre-wedding consultation to map out your vision

  • Up to 10 hours of continuous coverage

  • A second professional photographer for alternative angles

  • A private online gallery for easy viewing, sharing, and downloading

  • Custom print options, including canvases and heirloom photo gifts

The Engagement Session

Every wedding package includes the option for a complimentary engagement session. Not only will you get beautiful images for your Save-the-Dates, but it also gives us a chance to connect before the big day so you feel entirely at ease in front of my lens.

What Couples Love

Couples frequently praise 9ten Photography for our talent, professionalism, and calming presence on what can be a hectic day. We pride ourselves on having a fantastic eye for capturing the true essence and emotion of your celebration. (Be sure to check out our review section to hear from them directly!)

Let’s Make it Official!

Explore my wedding collections, and if it feels like the perfect match, reach out! I can't wait to get to know you both and celebrate your story.

With Love, Laura

Owner & Lead Photographer, 9ten Photography

Features

LGBTQ+-owned

Woman-owned

Just me

Experience

  • 17 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of 9ten Photography

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Laura and Chris are warm, professional photographers who made couples feel calm and supported from planning through the wedding day. They communicated clearly, created thoughtful shot lists, and captured emotional, timeless photos unobtrusively. Couples say the images exceeded expectations and preserved meaningful moments.

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Laura and Chris are warm, professional photographers who made couples feel calm and supported from planning through the wedding day. They communicated clearly, created thoughtful shot lists, and captured emotional, timeless photos unobtrusively. Couples say the images exceeded expectations and preserved meaningful moments.

Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 09/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful!

Laura was such a dream to work with! She was so genuinely kind throughout the whole process and I felt like I was working with a friend. She put in so much effort the day of and preparing for the big day to make sure we’d have exactly what we wanted. Her calming energy was so helpful to have around on the big day, and she was always right where I needed her. I never felt stressed or worried and Laura was a huge part of that! I cannot recommend her more, you won’t regret it. We were already thrilled with the experience when we received our photos back and we were just blown away by the quality and everything she managed to capture. What an amazing experience with Laura, we were so lucky to have her as a part of our day!
Melanie
Melanie Sent on 07/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Say Yes to Laura!

Laura photographed our wedding in the summer of 2025, and she also did our engagement session in the prior fall. It is easy to love Laura. She is warm, kind, and thoughtful. She truly made our day really special! One of the things about Laura that made her stand out was her genuine interest in us as a couple and how we imagined our day to go. Her wedding guide demonstrated her expertise with photography as well as the experience of a wedding day. It was easy to communicate with her, and we were able to effectively develop our photography goals and timeline for the day – which reduced so much stress and actually made the process enjoyable. She captured ALL of the emotions of the day. Some of the pictures that we were most impressed with were her creative additions to our shot list. Not only do we love our wedding photos, but we truly loved the experience of working with Laura. She is our go-to for future photos!
J
Jess Sent on 05/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

Laura did an amazing job with our wedding photos! She was organized with preparation before to understand what I was looking for, comfortable and kind to work with on the day of, and the results were beautiful and timeless.
Maisy
Maisy Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

SO easy to work with! We would recommend Laura to anyone and everyone!

Laura made us feel at ease on our wedding day, cared for and seen. She understood how uncomfortable we both are with a camera pointed at us and made something we were nervous about very comfortable. The photos came out great.
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 01/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Calm in the storm

Laura was the calm in the storm that was our wedding day. She was there to capture every moment I never even knew I wanted captured. She never made us feel pressured and worked with our whole family to make the day so wonderful! I cannot recommend her enough!!
Brenna
Brenna Sent on 07/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

best of the best!

Laura & Chris are incredible people–thoughtful, attentive, and extremely chill. They were the perfect folks to have with us in the high-emotion crucible of a wedding day; they were grounded and funny, and knew instinctively how to bring the stress levels down. We felt totally at ease to be our full selves with them around. And they have a fantastic eye for capturing personality! The photos we got back from them are kinetic, and full of the spirit of the day. We can't recommend them highly enough.
K
Kayla Sent on 02/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

You won’t find anyone better!!

Laura and Chris were incredible. They did such an amazing job! They were flexible and accommodated any request we had! They were such a delight to work with and all the wedding photos came out incredible!
S
Sophia Sent on 11/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best way to capture your day!

Laura could not have been more wonderful. All our interactions before the wedding made me realize she cared so much about all the details and getting it perfect. And then she was so much fun to hang out with on the day! You want her to be there on your wedding day, I promise.
K
Kaya Sent on 08/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photographer

Amazing experience from start to finish, I had no worries about my photos because of my experience with Laura. She was so professional but also made me feel like we've known eachother for years. Photos are how you're able to remember your special day for years to come and I am so happy to have them come out so perfect
B
Brittany Sent on 08/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Among the Best!

Laura is AMAZING and I give the highest recommendation possible for her. She is kind, patience, and very easy to work with.

Laura covered my wedding in a way that exceeded all my expectations. To begin, she held several prep calls to understand my needs, my expectations and (most importantly) my family. It never occurred to me how important it would be for the photographer to know ahead of time if there are any weird family dynamics.

Once we received the photos we were completely blown away! She captured moments, emotions, and atmosphere. In showing the album to my guest, many said the same thing: “I didn’t even realize she was there. How did she get these amazing shots?!”

Lastly, I’ll mention that my wedding ended with a slight tragedy. My husband and I were very nervous about how we would feel looking at the pictures. Laura put together a gallery that allowed us to appreciate the beauty of our ceremony rather than focus on the negative. For that, we will always be grateful for her.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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9ten Photography frequently asked questions

9ten Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
9ten Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
9ten Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
9ten Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
9ten Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
9ten Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
9ten Photography currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.
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