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  • 2022
  • 2021

Vanessa Trettel Photography

Additional Hours
Second Shooter
One Event / Day
Destination / Travel

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Seasoned with weddings
  • Pristine quality
  • Photographer
Rachel
Carol
Jess
Haily
Briana

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

I'm Vanessa, and I've been capturing beautiful moments at weddings for over 13 years now. I run Vanessa Trettel Photography, based right here in Shelton, CT. What truly inspires me is the love and connections shared between people, and I pour that passion into every single photograph I take.

I believe every wedding deserves to be documented with care, creativity, and authenticity. As a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community, I believe that love is love, and I'm honored to celebrate and photograph couples of all backgrounds in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Services Offered

Vanessa Trettel Photography offers a wide array of services to produce a one-of-a-kind collection of pictures. This professional uses a blend of imagery styles such as traditional and photojournalistic to create timeless snapshots. By committing to one event per day, Vanessa can make sure that every precious memory from your joyous occasion is captured. In addition to day-of coverage, she is pleased to arrange an engagement, boudoir, portrait, or trash-the-dress photoshoot. She offers a wide range of photography items, including albums, canvas prints, and matted prints.

Features

Black-owned

Asian-owned

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

LGBTQ+-owned

Native American-owned

Pacific Islander-owned

Veteran-owned

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 13 years in business

  • We speak English, Portuguese and Spanish

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Nicole & Mike's wedding
Nicole & Mike
19 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Albums
Digital Files

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

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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Reviews of Vanessa Trettel Photography

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The photographer delivered stunning, artistic photos that captured candid moments and produced beautiful albums and a USB. She was professional, friendly, and non‑intrusive, helping manage the wedding timeline and communicating reliably. Turnaround was quick and packages were affordable, earning strong recommendations.

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The photographer delivered stunning, artistic photos that captured candid moments and produced beautiful albums and a USB. She was professional, friendly, and non‑intrusive, helping manage the wedding timeline and communicating reliably. Turnaround was quick and packages were affordable, earning strong recommendations.

Rachel
Rachel Sent on 12/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Person & Photographer -

We are so thrilled we hired Vanessa! We choose the Sapphire Collection package to cover our engagement and wedding. Her photos are beautiful and we could tell from the moment we met her in her studio that she really cares about what she does.

Professionally and personally, we felt like she is so invested in creating beautiful photos, and moments. We just got our engagement album from her and it was everything we could have asked for and more. It's a beautiful hardcover book, the arrangement is stunning. Even our USB with our digital photos was in a beautiful little wooden case. Her attention to detail is amazing. Every time I look through it, it's like she's telling our story through our photos. I cannot think of higher praise, but she really is magic at what she does.

On top of what a wonderful experience we had her pricing is extremely reasonable, and she includes so much. I had never thought we would be able to afford a wedding photographer and stumbling upon Vanessa was a true gift. Plus she was fun to work with, the turnaround was lightening and everything has been so perfect.

Thank you so much, Vanessa! We cannot wait to work with you again at our wedding in August!!
Carol
Carol Sent on 06/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Photography Review

We had our wedding in November 2025, and we couldn't have been happier with Vanessa as our photographer. She was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process - always quick to answer questions, easy to reach, and professional.

The photos turned out beautifully and captured our day perfectly. She caught so many special moments that we'll treasure forever. We also received our gallery much faster than expected, which was a nice surprise. There were so many amazing photos it was difficult to choose our favorites!

We highly recommend Vanessa to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and personable wedding photographer.
Jess
Jess Sent on 08/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing value

We could not be happier to have had Vanessa as our wedding photographer. The photos were perfect and our album is just beautiful 🩷
A
Amanda Sent on 05/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Work with Vanessa!

Words cannot express how grateful we are to have worked with Vanessa for our November 2024 wedding! From the initial consultation, Vanessa engaged in our vision and added creative ideas to enhance the look and feel of our wedding. Her commitment to professionalism and kind, calming demeanor made our day seamless.

Following our wedding day, Vanessa kept in constant communication, even creating a short video to send of our ceremony. Working with Vanessa to choose our photos and create our album was a joy. Her timely response and careful delivery was much appreciated, down to the little extras when we received our album. Vanessa is an amazing talent and we highly recommend her work for any occasion!
J
Joanne Sent on 03/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous photos and exceptional experience with a lovely person!

We couldn't have been more pleased with Vanessa's photographs of our wedding. She has amazing artistic talent as well as excellent communication and time management skills. Not only were our photos beautiful (and this is coming from someone who generally hates being photographed!) she helped us manage our timeline for the wedding day and kept us on track. The package she delivered was just delightful. Her attention to all of the details is what makes her not only an excellent photographer but a fantastic person to have with you during your special event.
Haily
Haily Sent on 03/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

wedding photography

Vanessa was great! She responded very timely and was a pleasure to work with from start to finish (:
A
Amy T. Sent on 11/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

We couldn’t be more thrilled with the experience we had working with Vanessa! From start to finish, she was not only incredibly professional but also a joy to be around. She made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the day, and the results speak for themselves. The photos she captured are absolutely stunning, and we’re so grateful for how she managed to perfectly document every moment. We were also blown away by the presentation of our final album and USB—it was such a beautiful touch with the logo, and really showed the care and attention she put into her work. For such high-quality service at such a great price, we honestly couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you so much for being a part of our special day!
Briana
Briana Sent on 11/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement and Wedding Photos

Vanessa is amazing! From her photography to her professionalism I can't say enough good things. Vanessa did our photography for both our engagement shoot and wedding. Her photos are clear, artistic and she made us feel so comfortable every step of the way. She was always willing to answer questions and help recreate inspo photos that will make your day so magical. Vanessa truly captured every great moment of our day and we are forever grateful. The albums she makes are so beautiful, durable and truly are made with care. Not only is she an amazing photographer, but she also has a very friendly personality. My in laws talked about what an amazing job she did for days after the wedding. Needless to say we will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future for all of our photography needs.
K
Kam Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't be happier!

Vanessa was great to work with! Leading up to the wedding she was professional and always responded to emails within 24-72 hours. The day of the wedding she was awesome! We had a church ceremony and I was nervous that having a photographer running around taking photos would be distracting but Vanessa was far from distracting. I even had guests tell me they were surprised there was a photographer because they hadn't noticed her during the ceremony. The the ceremony photos, our couples photos, and reception photos were beautiful. She captured many moments that I didn't even know occurred but am happy she saw them. Vanessa's years of experience really showed in her work and the way she conducts her business. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer for their wedding!
Deidra
Deidra Sent on 05/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer EVER!!!

Picking Vanessa for our wedding experience was the best decision we made. From our engagement, our wedding, and trash the dress session, she’s has been perfect. I was very shy at first but she was so helpful with me gaining my confidence and she hit every mark with our wedding pictures! She’s our favorite photographer for any future events! We love Vanessa!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Vanessa Trettel Photography frequently asked questions

Vanessa Trettel Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Vanessa Trettel Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Proofs
Vanessa Trettel Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Vanessa Trettel Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Vanessa Trettel Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Vanessa Trettel 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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