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I am a Rhode Island based wedding photographer available for travel throughout New England. I shoot with a photo-journalistic style and capture bright, modern, emotional, and timeless images for brides and grooms on their wedding day.

My style is unobtrusive. Many times during your wedding day you may forget I am there shooting. I allow the day to unfold as it happens with minimal interruption. The formals are made as painless as possible, normally with enough time leftover afterwards to sneak the two of you off for a few minutes of relaxed portraits nearby.

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Frequently asked questions

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

2nd Shooter
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of Brad Smith Photography

Jessica
Jessica Sent on 07/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Extremely talented photographer

My husband and I hired Brad to shoot our wedding at The Spring House on Block Island and a trash the dress shoot the morning after. Brad is an extremely talented photographer and is wonderful to work with. Brad provided recommendations and constant communication throughout the whole process. We couldn't be happier with the final pictures and would highly recommend Brad.
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

My husband and I cannot recommend Brad enough for a wedding photographer. Not only are the photos stunning, Brad and his second shooter, his wife, Sara are so easy to work with. Brad was responsive to all of our questions and made sure all timing and photo shot list details were organized before wedding day. Brad and Sara made the whole process on wedding day so easy and fun, it didn't feel like a chore to have photos taken at all. Highly recommend!!
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Dana Sent on 07/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer!

From our very first conversation, we knew we wanted to work with Brad. He made us feel comfortable from the very beginning and was responsive and professional throughout the entire process. When it came to our engagement shoot, he suggested a few beautiful locations and we chose one that perfectly captured our personalities.

On our wedding was at the Spring House Hotel on Block Island, Brad and his wife Sara were an absolute dream team. They worked seamlessly together, ensuring we got all the important shots on our list while also blending into the background. It felt natural and relaxed, allowing us to truly enjoy our special day.

The best surprise? We received our wedding photos less than three weeks after the big day! And let me tell you, they are amazing. Brad and Sara captured the joy, romance, and every special detail and moment of our wedding with stunning artistry.

We are so grateful to Brad and Sara for their incredible work. They made the entire photography experience stress-free and enjoyable. Now, thanks to their talent, we can relive the magic of our wedding day through these beautiful photographs for years to come.

Highly recommend!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 11/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't be happier!

Brad and Sara photographed my 10/10 wedding and the outcome was absolutely perfect. Their laid back attitude makes them so comfortable and easy to work with. They were able to capture every emotion and moment of the day. I can't stress enough how happy I am with our photos. They exceeded my expectations and I would recommend them to any one.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 11/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great to coordinate with

I was coordinating with Sara, one half of the husband and wife photography duo. Sara is very fun, easy to talk to, and has lots of tips and tricks to make you comfortable. She is so easy to coordinate with and we had such a good time getting to know her. We ultimately decided to choose our friend to photograph our wedding, but I had such a good experience coordinating with and getting to know her that I had to leave a review.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Talented and professional!

My wife and I hired Brad and his partner, Sara, for the day of our wedding. Full transparency, this is the only vendor we booked without even having a face to face meeting. Needless to say, we were a little nervous about it, but Brad made a great impression over the phone! From the start, we really appreciated Brad and Sara’s relaxed and confident approach to the process. We met them a few weeks out to talk specifics and immediately felt validated in our decision. We talked about all of the must do shots, and some extra’s that we wanted just for us. They were extremely accommodating, and offered great suggestions that we used on the day of to make our pictures exactly what we expected. They even helped us to develop our timeline for the wedding. They came through particularly well during some shots we took following the first look. As my wife and I tested a lift we wanted to bust out during our first dance, the clasp on my wife’s wedding dress popped right off into the grass. Surprisingly calm, my wife and I looked for the clasp, and tried to figure out how to fix this quickly for more photos. Enter Sara: Before we knew it she sprung into action and began sowing the back of the dress back into place leaving plenty of time to get all the shots we wanted. This is just one example of how attentive they both were, and how easy they were to talk to and work with. After our wedding, Brad sent us a few teaser photos over the next couple of days and returned all of our photos (during busy season) beautifully finished and way faster than we expected. If you want two people that will make family photo’s a breeze, capture more moments instead of poses, work in all of your requests, take phenomenal pictures, and act as a flash seamstress when needed, look no further! You spend a lot of time with your photographer on your wedding day so it was important to us that our photographer took great photos and was also nice to be around. Brad was equal parts present/funny/calming, while also knowing when to give us space so we could soak in the day just the two of us.
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Emma Sent on 09/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
There are good photographers, great photographers, and then there's Brad Smith, the greatest. Having briefly worked with Brad with Yelp, I knew he was not only an excellent photographer, but a really cool guy. When I got engaged, I knew that there was no one else that I would rather have photograph our wedding.

I remember telling Brad early on that James and I weren't the kind of couple that would be into cutesy poses, but after the post-ceremony oxytocin kicks in, and Brad gives the direction for a gentle kiss on the forehead, you're all about it, and it feels perfectly natural.

He will take advantage of the light, and weather to make sure you capture the most beautiful and romantic photos possible on your special day. Throughout the rest of the day, other than the obligatory posed photos, Brad is quietly doing his job, capturing both the ordinary and extraordinary moments with professionalism and skill beyond compare.
It's true that after the big day ends, all you're left with is the photos. It's worth investing in a photographer, like Brad, on whom you can depend to capture all of the moments you want to remember for a lifetime.

Thank you, Brad!
Kate
Kate Sent on 03/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I could not be happier that we chose Brad to document our wedding weekend. He was referred to us by our wedding planner, who I depended on for most of our vendor decisions. After checking out his portfolio and a quick chat, I felt confident that we'd found our photographer. Brad joined us on Friday evening for our rehearsal dinner and again on Saturday for our entire wedding day. He was completely unobtrusive, which is important, but he was also super easygoing and a lot of fun to have around throughout the day, which in my opinion is even more important. Everyone was so at ease with him, which I truly think comes across in all of our photos. My favorite thing to hear from friends who weren't able to attend our wedding is how seeing our photos made them feel like they were there. He truly is that good at capturing the emotions from your wedding day. Brad's turnaround time for our photos was extremely quick (we got them while we were on our honeymoon about two or three weeks after our wedding), and the prints that I've received so far have been absolutely gorgeous. I would recommend Brad a million times over to anyone looking for a top-notch wedding photographer.
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Julie Sent on 02/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I got married in May 2016, and had the pleasure of working with Brad. Before meeting Brad, we met with countless photographers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Ultimately, we decided to go with Brad because of his calm, easy-going demeanor and impressive & wonderful work.

Throughout the wedding planning process, Brad was accommodating, professional, positive, and focused. During the wedding itself he and his second photographer blended into the background, made us smile, and captured all our special moments to create pictures that looked natural and effortless. We loved the final product, and would highly recommend Brad!
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Gloria Sent on 11/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you want to absolutely love your wedding photos, then work with Brad!! He is THE BEST. I did extensive research to find our wedding photographer (for our intimate elopement style wedding), looking at hundreds of photos, websites and pinterest profiles and Brad stood out as a creative genius! The best part about Brad, aside from his artistic talent of course, is his calming presence - he adds a layer of cool calm to your wedding day that can help soothe any worries you might have and relax on your special day. For example, I forgot my veil and started to panic, but Brad calmly told me everything was going to be ok, that I would still have awesome photos (and he was right!). He's the epitome of professional - very responsive and you can tell he truly cares about his clients. He really got to know my husband and I, which I appreciated. Brad's value is extraordinary - he captures these picture perfect moments while blending into the background so you don't even know he's photographing you. He truly respects the intimacy of the moments you have on your wedding day, while also producing spectacular images. In the days following our wedding, Brad sent us 'teaser photos' which I loved and in just 3 weeks, we received our entire online gallery. Working with Brad was a key component to our wedding day being such a success.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
CE Productions CE Productions Wedding DJs

Brad is very professional, easy to get along with and on point! He captures some really amazing shots that look near impossible to get... AMAZING work!!!!! I highly recommend him! You will definitely be blown away with his level of professionalism and talent!

Arpeggio Wedding Entertainment Arpeggio Wedding Entertainment Wedding DJs

Brad is always a pleasure to work with. He truly loves what he does and give great attention to his work. Highly recommend!

Flowerthyme Flowerthyme Wedding Florists

love working with Brad Smith .. he has a gentleness to him that I believe makes everyone at ease . HIs photography is very creative and I love his detail shots as well. Always a fun day when he is on the scene.

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Brad Smith Photography frequently asked questions

Brad Smith Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Brad Smith Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Brad Smith Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Brad Smith Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Brad Smith 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.
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