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For the past decade, Paul J. Spetrini has been one of the fastest rising journalists in Rhode Island and with good reason: his attention to detail, his passion for telling a complete, objective story and his desire to constantly learn new things is second to none.

After a remarkable six-year career at Southern Rhode Island Newspapers where he was recognized with numerous awards and honors for his efforts and his dedication to his craft, Paul left his position as news editor of the North Kingstown Standard Times in 2013 to pursue other interests and broaden his knowledge and experience in his true passion—photography.

Now, Paul has jumped head-first into the field he loves and his hope is that, as he learns more and more about the craft, he can help countless individuals and couples throughout New England capture their special memories and moments through a medium both timeless and breathtaking.

As Paul continues to educate himself in the field of photography, he has also returned to his original love (journalism) and now works as a page designer for Independent Newspapers, home of the South County Independent and North East Independent Newspapers, the two most beloved and well-respected newspapers in Southern Rhode Island.

In addition, Paul reguarly shoots sports, candid events, proms and senior portraits for the East Providence-based school photography company Mare Studios; works as a regular contributor for the sports photography website www.risportsphoto.com (the official photographer of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League); contributes to on-location field work with www.teamphotoshots.com and has recently begun shooting weddings for the nationally-known George Street Photography wedding company.

In his spare time, Paul loves nothing more than coming up with an idea, coordinating with a group of individuals on how to best execute that idea and watching it grow from concept to completion. He also looks forward to one day trying out stand-up comedy, though if his wife has her way, he'll keep that dream to himself.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
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
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Paul J. Spetrini Photography

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Reviewers praise Paul as an affordable, organized, and personable wedding photographer who communicates clearly and eases stress. He offers engagement sessions and a second shooter, adapts to challenges (like rain), and captures stunning staged and candid images. Sneak peeks arrive fast and final galleries exceed expectations.

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Reviewers praise Paul as an affordable, organized, and personable wedding photographer who communicates clearly and eases stress. He offers engagement sessions and a second shooter, adapts to challenges (like rain), and captures stunning staged and candid images. Sneak peeks arrive fast and final galleries exceed expectations.

Christian
Christian Sent on 08/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

Where do I even begin? Paul is simply THE BEST. We lucked out that he was on our venue’s list of recommended vendors and happened to reach out to him - it was probably the best wedding decision we made out of all of them. You can tell immediately that Paul is passionate about what he does and really cares. From the first email he sent us to the first zoom call, he really wanted to get to know us and learn about our visions for our wedding. It’s a huge plus that he’s so affordable, given the quality of his work he could be charging a lot more for his amazing services. He put his whole heart and soul into our wedding and always made sure we were satisfied every step of the way. Just his presence even calmed our nerves a lot, having someone there who’s done this whole wedding thing A LOT and really cared about our special day, and considering how many couples he works with and how busy it is, it’s pretty incredible how much he actually made us feel like we were his only clients, that’s how important our wedding was to him.

Paul is also just a fun and easygoing person, full of humor and FUN. His assistant Amanda was amazing as well and the two of them work so well together. Our wedding ceremony went about half an hour over time, but Paul wasn’t phased by this and made sure we got all our formal photos and made sure we were good with the adjusted timeline and weren’t stressing. He went so far above and beyond as to even stay until the very end of our wedding, regardless of the number of hours we booked him for, and that was probably the most impressive part of all. It was also fun to see him lying on the floor to get the best shots of the dance floor, lol.

So you definitely will not regret booking Paul and we are so grateful we lucked out with him. He knows his stuff and communicates every step of the process. He’s always prompt with communication, we got our sneak peeks along with his heartfelt facebook post the same night of the wedding, and it was so nice to read about what he thought of our wedding and how much care he put into telling our story. We got all our photos about 4 weeks after the wedding, and there are SO many, we couldn’t believe it! Also a huge bonus was that he made sure to get lots of good photos of our dog, who was our flower girl and ring bearer, and he really cared how important she is to us. I can’t say enough about how amazing Paul is, if you’re looking for a photographer for a wedding or any event, look no further. Paul is your man.
Tyler
Tyler Sent on 08/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

06.06.2026 Wedding Tyler & Rachel

Paul and his team did such a wonderful job capturing our wedding day! They were thorough and well organized and made sure we got all the pictures we wanted and more by the end of the day. Paul goes above and beyond to capture some of the best moments and stayed up very late to make sure we had our first peek of photos by the time we woke up the next morning. We are absolutely thrilled with both the quality and quantity of photos we received and we recommend him to everyone who is getting married! You will not regret it!
Khristian
Khristian Sent on 07/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Easiest 5 Stars I've Wanted to Give

This review is one of the easiest 5 out of 5 stars I have ever written. Paul has been nothing short of exceptional at every single stage of our wedding journey from our very first inquiry about engagement photos all the way through receiving our final wedding gallery. His professionalism, communication, and genuine care for his clients shine through in everything he does. Firstly, his package pricing couldn’t be beat anywhere else. Quite frankly, he should be charging more and if you go with him, consider tipping him well. He puts in 110% effort into every communication and job that he does.

We purchased the Silver Package, which included an engagement session and full wedding-day coverage with an assistant photographer and assistant. From day one, Paul was clear and transparent about his process. Our first experience working with him for engagement photos. We got to learn how he directs his photography and Paul made an environment where we felt we could be easy-going and silly for the camera.

For our wedding Paul, his second photographer Becky, and assistant Amanda worked seamlessly to get all of the candid photos we could have wished for. I got so many pictures of our friends and family that I can’t wait to share with them. When I asked Paul if he could do a table dash after our first dance, he didn't fear the chaos, he embraced it and made it work! Paul and Becky also worked creatively to try different lighting scenarios at different points in the night for creative shots that came out very good. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for a photographer for any photo session or event.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 06/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Paul is Incredible!

We knew right away when we met Paul and saw his beautiful photos that he would be the perfect wedding photographer for us. It was so easy and great to talk to Paul in the lead up to our wedding so he could get to know us, what we were looking for, and make a plan for our wedding day. It was easy to get overwhelmed or anxious in the wedding planning process, but that never happened with Paul.

Beginning with his upfront and fairly priced packages, Paul was one of the easiest vendors to work with. He was so responsive and helpful in answering our questions that definitely helped to put us at ease. Paul was professional, thoughtful, and clearly so passionate about being a wedding photographer.

We chose to begin our time with Paul at our first look. He had already mapped out a plan for where we would go and guided us through the nerves of the day with kindness and humor. Paul took such care to get all of the formal photos we requested with our families and wedding party, making sure we had breaks as we needed them, and getting the perfect shots along the way. We were perfectly at ease all day and never got overwhelmed with our ambitious shot list thanks to Paul and his assistant Amanda's incredible work.

Looking through all of the photos Paul delivered, we literally could not have asked for more or better. Not only are the formal "staged" pictures that you expect from traditional wedding photos absolutely breathtaking, the spontaneous shots of us and our guests from all the stages of our wedding day are exceptional. And we received them in just over a month from our wedding! We will cherish these photos always.

We are so completely impressed with Paul and what he delivered to us. We could not recommend him more!
Meaghan
Meaghan Sent on 03/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dec 6th 2025

Hands down Paul is worth every penny. He went above and beyond for the whole wedding
Kate
Kate Sent on 01/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

1000% Recommend Paul to be your wedding photographer!

It’s hard to put into words just how wonderful of a photographer Paul is. My Husband and I found Paul researching online and upon speaking with him during our first meeting, we immediately knew we wanted him to photograph our wedding. Paul’s work speaks for itself and shows how much care and dedication he puts into every detail.

When we received our wedding photos, it was nearly impossible to choose favorites because every moment was captured so beautifully by Paul and his team. Even the videos that he included of the day were just perfect! He made this entire process so easy and relaxed we didn’t have to worry about a thing.

If you are looking for a wedding photographer for your wedding, I highly recommend you seriously consider Paul to fill that role. I can promise you you will not regret it and will not be disappointed! Thank you, thank you, thank you Paul for capturing our wedding day so perfectly!
M
Meaghan Sent on 01/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Look at these photos!

Not only did Paul shoot our wedding day but we ended up doing our engagement session with him as well. We loved having this “trial run” for what to expect on our wedding day. It was a quick little snapshot of how Paul photographs and it gets all of that awkwardness out of the way. It solidified the old friend feeling yet again in our experience. And let me tell you that the photos that day continue to be some of our favorite photos together. I have always had my dog as my phone’s lock screen, until I replaced it with a photo Paul took at that engagement session (soon to be replaced with a wedding photo that Paul also captured). We ended that engagement shoot with excitement that our wedding day photos would be truly magical.

We met with Paul three weeks before our wedding, to discuss the plan for the day. Paul broke down our timeline for the day and made us feel less stressed about the big day. Now fast forward to our wedding day and the universe decided that rain was needed for the day. Paul, Amanda (his assistant) and Becky (2nd photographer that Paul had recommended) had shown up to our venue a little earlier than required to get set up and start pivoting the new rain plan. When I had shown up to the venue with my bridesmaids, Paul admittedly asked me if I was comfortable in the rain and I told him that’s why I brought some clear umbrellas. Paul captured all of the bridal prep while Becky focused on the groom’s prep. The first look photos came out amazing and it felt like it was just me and my husband in the room. We got all of the formal photos done before the ceremony and that was like clock work (all thanks to Paul’s planning). The ceremony and reception photos came out like the candid photos we envisioned, with Paul even laying down on the ground to get the perfect shots. It should also be mentioned that Amanda had even got video snippets from the day, including bridal prep, behind the scene videos of formal photos and even the ceremony. And then it came time for the night photos. Let me tell you when I saw the night time photos, my husband and I’s jaws dropped. The rain had really started pouring during those shots and it made the photos feel like a rainy fairytale. Paul and his team turned the rain into one of my favorite memories of the night.

Then it was time for Paul to leave. My husband and I were saying goodbye to an old friend and we were only hoping that we would cross paths with Paul in the future. We were the first wedding in a 4 wedding weekend for Paul, so we assumed that our friend needed some time to get our sneak peaks back to us. Instead, we were shocked to receive our 30 sneak peak photos from the wedding that night at 2:30 am. And then 2 months after our wedding, we received our final photos and couldn’t be more thrilled. It should be mentioned that when Paul mails out his photos, he sends along a little sticky note as well to the couple, a real personal touch to who Paul is as a photographer and person.

Our friends and family have seen our photos and they continue to say that they came out beautiful and perfect. We couldn’t be more grateful to have Paul as our photographer for our day. And if my words can’t convince you, Paul’s photos surely will!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey Sent on 12/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

Paul was an amazing photographer. He made us feel so comfortable when we interviewed him over Zoom that we booked him immediately. He actually suggested a smaller package than we were originally considering, as we had a smallish wedding, which we appreciated. He met with us again a few weeks before the wedding to go over logistics, and he was extremely thorough and professional.

Paul was not fazed by last minute hiccups and problematic guests, which are common at weddings. Interacting with Paul was comfortable and fun, which is great because you spend a ton of time with the photographer at your wedding.

We appreciated how the photos were delivered: divided into categories and chronological. It has made it easy to pick out favorites to share with our families. We can't wait to turn the photos into albums.

Obviously, every wedding involves finding and hiring many people to help make your dream day a reality. We feel that finding Paul (we were referred to him from close friends who got married a few months before us) was our best "find," and we highly recommend him to future couples looking for an amazing wedding photographer.
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Bridget Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

You've found him!

We recall looking endlessly for a photographer across many platforms, speaking with a few different photographers.. nothing seemed to click. Then one day I came across Paul's website and my gut screamed YES!
In meeting with Paul on Zoom, I immediately felt comfortable. He explained everything authentically with a little bit of humor, and a whole lot of passion. You could see the dedication in every photo he presented; we knew we found the right guy.
On our wedding day, he was prompt, he was clear in every instruction he gave, and he was there for every candid moment that mattered. He made the entire process so easy and so fun that it felt like working with a friend.
To anyone still searching for a photographer, I have something simple to say; he just really gets it and you can't make a better choice. Paul, we can't thank you enough for capturing every moment of our wedding so seamlessly :)
Sandy
Sandy Sent on 11/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Very pleased with our photos

As we were planning our wedding day the most important thing to me besides my dress was a good photographer. Why?
Because I wanted those memories for the rest of my life in my wedding gown to be amazing, beautiful and unforgettable.

I took my bridesmaids to a wedding expo at the Providence Convention Center and there he was standing Paul Spetrini. We looked through his work after browsing around. I was just blown away by his beautiful photos on display. I took his business card and immediately gave him a call to book him for our wedding. We got married this year.

Paul's professional manner walked us through all he has to offer at such a reasonable price.
Our pictures came out absolutely perfect!!!
Me and my husband were "wowing" at every photo we looked at. If you are looking for an amazing, talented, professional and great sense of humor in a photographer Paul Spetrini is your guy. You will not be disappointed.
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Paul J. Spetrini Photography frequently asked questions

Paul J. Spetrini Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Paul J. Spetrini Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Paul J. Spetrini Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Paul J. Spetrini Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Paul J. Spetrini Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Paul J. Spetrini 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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