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Hey!! Congrats on your engagement! This is such an exciting time, and I love hearing all about your story and your plans for the big day! I've been shooting weddings for 18 years... which means I've captured HUNDREDS of weddings... and I can honestly say that no two are ever the same. This is why I love what I do, each new client is a new adventure!

Your wedding deserves better than awkward poses and clichéd shots of you gazing meaningfully into the distance. (Though if that's your thing, I won't judge.)

I create editorial-style wedding photography that captures the authentic story of your day—all the genuine emotions, unexpected moments, and personality quirks that make your relationship uniquely yours. My approach blends artistic vision with journalistic instinct, documenting your celebration in a way that will make your great-grandkids flip through your album someday and say: "Wow, they seem cool and their wedding actually looked fun."

What sets my wedding photography apart? I'm equally skilled at orchestrating those stunning portrait moments AND disappearing into the background to capture the raw, unscripted seconds that truly tell your story. Plus, I've mastered the delicate art of wrangling extended families for group shots without anyone feeling like they're being held hostage by the camera. I promise, you will have FUN shooting with me!

Rhode Island weddings present their own special magic—whether you're celebrating oceanside in Newport, amid Providence's historic architecture, or in a charming barn venue in South County. I know how to showcase both your love story and that distinctive RI character in images that feel timeless rather than trendy.

My couples consistently tell me that despite wedding day jitters, our photo sessions ended up being some of the most enjoyable moments of their celebration. That's because I believe great wedding photography happens when you're comfortable enough to be yourselves.

When you're ready for wedding photography that combines artistic vision with authentic emotion (and doesn't take itself too seriously), let's chat!

Creating wedding images that will make your jaw drop, with minimal awkwardness and maximum personality.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Trash The Dress
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

Reviews of Zenobia Photography Studios

Wil
Wil A. Sent on 08/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer in R.I.!

My fiancé and I hired Zenobia Studios for our engagement shoot and wedding next summer, and are more than pleased with the services they have provided. We cannot wait to have Zenobia Studios photograph our special day. Jennifer, the owner, does INCREDIBLE work and definitely knows what she is doing behind the lens. She made my fiancé and I feel extremely comfortable during the engagement shoot, and found the most beautiful location for us to take pictures at.

She has a wealth of knowledge and expertise making her one of the best in the business. Jennifer is personable, responsive, full of ideas and can print photos on pretty much anything you can think of. Her prices are fair and her turn around time is extremely fast. We had our edited photos in no time and even printed one on metal; super cool looking! We are glad we found Zenobia studios and will recommend them and Jennifer, to everyone we know. Definitely check them out next time you are in need of a photographer!
Priya
Priya Sent on 09/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

We used Zenobia for our wedding pictures and working with Jen was wonderful! She was very responsive (which was great considering we had to push our wedding multiple times due to Covid), and very easy to work with. She spent time, before the wedding, getting to know who we were as a couple, and the type of vibe we were looking with our pictures. On the day of the wedding, she was so much fun and had our entire wedding party cracking up! She was great to work with and I highly recommend using Zenobia Studios for your wedding day!
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Priya Sent on 09/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

We used Zenobia for our wedding pictures and working with Jen was wonderful! She was very responsive (which was great considering we had to push our wedding multiple times due to Covid), and very easy to work with. She spent time, before the wedding, getting to know who we were as a couple, and the type of vibe we were looking with our pictures. On the day of the wedding, she was so much fun and had our entire wedding party cracking up! She was great to work with and I highly recommend using Zenobia Studios for your wedding day!
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Katie Sent on 05/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Jen is an ARTIST!! You will love her!!

I chose Jen based on the recommendation of a co-worker and it was a great decision! We were getting married on New Years Eve and so many photographers I was seeing had very soft, washed out looking photos - that was not what I wanted. We did our engagement photos first and dragged her all around Boston - she was a great sport. The photos came out amazing - beautifully edited to pick up the brightness of spring! As the wedding approached we touched base to set up a timeline and photos I knew I wanted. Our bridal party and family could not stop commenting after about how amazing she was and how comfortable she made them feel - nothing felt staged or fake. She uses light and your surroundings to get some amazing photos. The final photos came back quickly as well. I highly recommend Jen & Zenobia - they are worth every penny and you will not regret you choice!!
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Tara Sent on 01/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We honestly could not have asked for a more amazing wedding photographer! Jen is so creative and we got so many amazing shots from our wedding day! Our wedding book is also spectacular! I could not recommend Zenobia more!
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Maggie Sent on 01/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This is a little bit embarrassing, but I started stalking Zenobia's facebook page two years before I actually got engaged. They photographed my husband's cousin's wedding and once I saw their photos, I truly became obsessed. Fast forward two years and I knew photography was the first thing I wanted to book and I immediately set up time to meet with Jen. From our first meeting, it was so apparent how passionate she is about what she does and it shows in all of her photos. Not to mention how her awesome personality shines everytime you see her. Obviously, we booked almost immediately. She was always responsive to all of my questions, helped me build out a timeline for all of our photo locations for the big day (we went to three different locations to do all of our photos before heading to the venue and had to battle Newport traffic), and was just always a pleasure to talk to. And the photos. Oh the photos! All thousand pictures - and yes, I mean literally a thousand - were just breathtaking. We have gotten so many compliments on them. Our families cannot stop gushing about how beautiful they were. Not only were her pictures amazing, but she is so much fun and keeps everyone smiling the entire time you're taking photos. I was so disappointed when it was the end of the night and I had to say goodbye to Jen and her co-shooter. Trust me, you will have no regrets going with Zenobia!
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Jess Sent on 01/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We learned of Zenobia Studios through an extended family member whose wedding they had photographed. After seeing the creative, unique, and downright beautiful photos from their engagement shoot and wedding day, our decision was made! I can't say ENOUGH good things about my experience with Jen and Zenobia Studios. Wedding planning and selecting the right vendors can be stressful, but Jen was the only photographer that we met with and she made our decision remarkably easy. From the very start she took the time to learn about what was most important to us and help us define our vision for the day. Not only did she provide us with the most spectacular engagement and wedding photos, but she was an absolute joy to work with along the way. Jen is easily one of the funniest, sweetest, and most friendly people we have had the pleasure of encountering and her creativity is second to none. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, as if we were hanging out with an old friend, and captured the most beautiful memories. On our wedding day, Jen and her associate, Dave, joined us bright and early, capturing every moment as we got ready, walked down the aisle, and danced the night away. We now have, quite literally, thousands of pictures to remember our special day. To top it off, Jen worked her creative magic again as she hand-picked the absolute perfect leather album (in one of our wedding colors, no less) and strategically placed the outrageous number of photos that we requested (and also some extras that she just happened to love!). I would HIGHLY recommend Jen and any of her associates at Zenobia Studios. We will surely be lifelong clients and are looking forward to having Zenobia Studios capture many special memories to come.
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Carrie Sent on 10/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Jennifer was amazing and I can't wait to see the pictures! She is so creative and I know the pictures are going to be incredible. Not only are the pictures perfect but she and her staff were so fun to work with!
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Judy Sent on 06/23/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Jen is amazing! I loved my engagement and wedding photos. She is so talented and fun to be around. And I was thrilled to get all of my wedding photos just a few weeks after the wedding. My family and friends keep commenting on how beautiful and artistic the photos are. I highly recommend Zenobia Studios!
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Alison Sent on 04/02/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Kendall photographed our wedding and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better photographer! She was SO down to earth and laid back and not pushy at all. She made us feel super comfortable with her from our initial meeting. She had great ideas and even went and scoped out spots to take pictures between the ceremony and reception. All of the members of the bridal party, our parents, and even our friends, relatives, and other wedding guests told my husband and I how much fun they thought our photographers were (Matt, one of the associate photographers was Kendall's assistant for our wedding and he was equally as fun, laid back, and down to earth!!). Photography was the most important part of our wedding, in our opinion, so I did a lot of research and looked at a lot of blogs and read a lot of reviews before selecting Kendall. We were blown away by how much we loved the pictures and she didn't make us do anything that we didn't want to do (no forced awkward shots), but pretty much let us tell her what pictures we wanted, while she threw in some great ideas of her own. We were extremely impressed with how quickly the turnaround was for getting our pictures, and we also were extremely pleased that we got to have the rights to our pictures and were allowed to share them with our family and friends. The pictures were amazing, but honestly it was Kendall's amazing personality and great ideas that made her the perfect choice for our wedding. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone who is looking for a photographer, which I have already done to friends that have gotten engaged in the past few months. Overall, we couldn't have been happier with Kendall, the pictures, and the overall package that we selected from Zenobia!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Lynda Williams Beauty Lynda Williams Beauty Wedding Hair & Makeup

I have shared many brides with the Zenobia photographers over the years. I have to say, they are truly talented. I love seeing the photos from the weddings especially when the attention to detail isn't overlooked. They are always fun and pleasant. I highly recommend them for your wedding day !

Studio 539 Flowers Studio 539 Flowers Wedding Florists

A good photographer is so important to, not just the bride, but to my business as well. I love a photographer that loves shooting the details!!! My advertising, facebook, blogs etc require quality images of my work and the only way to get them is from a professional. I get so excited when I find out im working with Kendall or Jenny! I know every image will not only capture the day perfectly but will also make my flowers look amazing.

JENNIE KAY beauty JENNIE KAY beauty Wedding Hair & Makeup

Jenny and Kendall are amazing I always look forward to getting pictures back from them!

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Zenobia Photography Studios frequently asked questions

Zenobia Photography Studios includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
Zenobia Photography Studios includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
Zenobia Photography Studios offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Zenobia Photography Studios offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Zenobia Photography Studios offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
Zenobia Photography Studios 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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