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Zhaun Frias Photography is a wedding photography company based out of Newton, Massachusetts. Zhaun is dedicated to portraying moments of spontaneous joy and candid emotion that go hand in hand with wedding occasions. He utilizes photojournalistic techniques and strives to illustrate love stories in an authentic and artistic fashion. Paramount to his ethos is capturing the unique essence of loving relationships.

Services Offered

Zhaun Frias Photography combines natural photoshoots with portraiture to produce a rich tapestry of a couple’s precious day. Zhaun endeavors to forge a genuine connection with each to-be-wed pair. He is available for engagement sessions and destination weddings. There are a number of wedding packages to choose from, and Zhaun can tailor plans to reflect individual needs and preferences. He only works one event per day and can provide an additional photographer to document your wedding journey. Afterward, he provides thank-you cards, albums, matted prints, and digital files.

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  • Pacific Islander-owned
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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?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Zhaun Frias Photography

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Zhaun is highly praised by wedding couples for his exceptional photography skills, professionalism, and calming presence on the wedding day. Reviewers describe him as a friend-like, invested photographer who captures authentic moments beautifully. Whether it's engagement shoots or the wedding day, Zhaun is commended for his ability to make couples feel comfortable, resulting in stunning and heartfelt photos. His communication, organization, fast turnaround time, and attention to detail further make him a top recommendation for capturing cherished memories on special occasions.

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Zhaun is highly praised by wedding couples for his exceptional photography skills, professionalism, and calming presence on the wedding day. Reviewers describe him as a friend-like, invested photographer who captures authentic moments beautifully. Whether it's engagement shoots or the wedding day, Zhaun is commended for his ability to make couples feel comfortable, resulting in stunning and heartfelt photos. His communication, organization, fast turnaround time, and attention to detail further make him a top recommendation for capturing cherished memories on special occasions.

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Courtney Sent on 06/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photography

It’s been 2 weeks since we received our wedding photos back from Zhaun, and we’ve finally put into words how his work has made us feel. What we didn’t realize prior to booking was that a wedding photographer is not just someone taking pictures of your special day…it’s who you’ll hangout with most, who will bring your emotions to life in print, and who artistically tells your love story. Zhaun is all of those things and more. When we first met Zhaun for an intro call, the vibes were just right. He gave us an immense amount of confidence in his ability, and also was so honest and approachable when answering our questions. We felt most comfortable with his approach, style and knew he was the perfect person to capture our special day. What came after was far beyond our expectations. From meeting for hours in a Cava basement to discuss every single timeline detail, vision we had, and lend advice along the way…to answering texts with random paranoid questions promptly…to literally being the first person to greet and hug my mom on the day of the wedding - he was beyond! Beyond personable, beyond talented, and beyond a pleasure to be around. We are not people that are especially comfortable posing, and we wanted to be sure to capture all the little candid moments we had throughout the day/night. Zhaun took our direction and also his own and what resulted was magic. Our photos bring us right back to the exact emotions we felt on our most special day! His delicate balance of being intimately present for every little moment without imposing is so wonderful. In our photos we saw all the details of the day, we saw what others saw, and we saw every little glance or smile we gave one another - and it was all just so special. We got compliments from all of our family, wedding party and guests on how much of a joy he was to be around. Zhaun was our photographer, and now we also consider him our friend. We hope to use him to capture all of our family’s life moments - because he really is amazing at what he does. If you’re in search of a wedding photographer in MA (and beyond) - definitely link up with him, he will deliver the photos of your dreams!
Valerie
Valerie Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Feels like hanging with a friend :)

Working with Zhaun was one of the most enjoyable parts of planning our wedding. He perfectly balanced our desire for having some formal posed shots with mostly candid, documentary-styled shots throughout the day. Not only is he a talented photographer, but he also helped to bring calm to the chaos of our wedding day. His welcoming demeanor allowed for our family and wedding party to feel immediately comfortable when having their formals shot by Zhaun.

Despite meeting Zhaun only a handful of times over video calls, our engagement shoot, and now our wedding day, he truly has felt like a friend and we’ll miss working with him!
Monica
Monica Sent on 06/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just Amazing

Zhaun is an amazing photographer and person who, with top notch professionalism, will beautifully and creatively capture your special day. He is truly so invested in couples, from our first inquiry to album delivery and beyond. We first met Zhaun when he photographed my sister's wedding in 2021, the same wedding where I met my now husband. He noticed the sparks flying that day and took photos of us dancing together for the first time. It was our number one priority when planning our wedding to have him as a part of our day. His energy throughout the planning process and on the day of is calm yet energetic with a willingness to try different things at times and let the day play out while capturing the moments as they happen naturally. He will not rush you or make you feel overwhelmed. It is so important to have a photographer that vibes with the couple and the group on the day of since you spend a lot of the day together, and I can tell you Zhaun goes out of his way to ensure he gets to know the couple prior to the event and understands group dynamics before even showing up to the day. He is great with kids, too! Many of our guests remarked at his professionalism and work ethic, and countless people have been in awe of our photos and will be for years to come. The final product is above and beyond in the way he captures light, emotion, movement and tradition. It all comes through when looking at the photos. I am so grateful to have gotten the chance to have worked with Zhaun and hope to work with him again to capture more important moments for our family in the future. 10000% would recommend.
J
Jeff Sent on 06/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Engagement Shoot with Zhaun

My fiancée and I had the pleasure of working with Zhaun in May 2025 in Boston, MA, for an engagement shoot. Zhaun was very responsive and easy to communicate with from the get go.

Prior to the shoot, Zhaun worked with a local restaurant and received permission for us to take pictures in the restaurant before it opened. When we arrived at the restaurant, Zhaun helped us understand and practice different poses and photography techniques that we used throughout our 2-hour session.

We then began shooting in the restaurant. It was a dream for us to be able to take such authentic and beautiful pictures in our own space. After this, we walked over to the Boston Public Library and took pictures in a few locations on the way that Zhaun had scouted out prior to the shoot. We ended our session at the library.

Our experience with Zhaun was incredible, and so were the pictures that he sent over about a week later. He told a beautiful story within the pictures he selected and we are so happy with how they came out.

My fiancée and I are over the moon with our engagement shoot experience and highly recommend working with Zhaun.
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Elliot Sent on 05/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision we made for our wedding.

We couldn’t be more thankful for Zhaun as our wedding photographer. From start to finish, he met and exceeded our expectations. His editing style is immediately what caught our attention - cinematic yet organic; emotional without feeling overly staged, and beautifully true to life.

Zhaun also shot our engagement session at two separate locations in Beacon Hill and Tatte, and the photos felt effortlessly authentic - like a true reflection of us, but slightly elevated in the best way. He made us feel comfortable the entire time, and coached us with instructions that didn’t make anything feel posed or unnatural.

On our wedding day, he was so much more than just a photographer - he was easily the best vendor we worked with. He brought a calm, confident presence and honestly felt like a second wedding coordinator. He kept things flowing smoothly, without ever feeling intrusive. Zhaun was direct, yet incredibly personable with our guests. The kids absolutely loved his silly faces while shouting out “monkey!” and “turkey!” to capture their genuine smiles, and he even hugged the groom after shooting an emotional first touch. This isn’t just a job to him - you can tell he is emotionally present and genuinely cares about our wellbeing and experience, reminding us both to stay grounded in the moment on numerous occasions.

Lastly, to top it off, Zhaun delivered our full gallery over a month faster than promised - without sacrificing an ounce of his usual quality. The turnaround time, especially at his level of artistry, blew our minds!

We wholeheartedly recommend Zhaun to anyone looking for more than just photos, but rather an investment into memories that will be cherished for years and years to come. If you are looking for someone who embodies professionalism, excellence, and humanity in their work, then look no further.
Isabella
Isabella Sent on 09/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Artsy, Flexible, and Personalized

First off, we got married in Maine and anyone reading Zhaun's page likely noted that he primarily operates in the Boston area. However, we were so taken by his artistic, romantic photos that truly looked like stills from a classic movie, that we decided to give him a call and see if he'd be willing to make the trek up to Ogunquit for our big day. We are SO GRATEFUL that he did, because WOW. Zhaun engages with his couples from the very start, having long conversations via email and phone about how we met in order to "capture our vibe." He works collaboratively to help you craft a photography timeline that makes sense, and one that will reflect you as a couple. For us, we had two locations that were very different--the ceremony was on a cliff and the reception on a dock in the bay--so we had two, distinct times for photos. He and Elizabeth did an absolutely incredible job capturing the scenery wherever we were. (And for you multicultural brides out there--my skin tone and that of my family looks correct in all the photos so far.) I'm posting both photos of sneak peeks AND photos of Zhaun at work because I've got to give credit for him literally scaling rocks to get the perfect shot during our first look, using a drone to capture the ceremony site, and staying nearly an half an hour late (and arriving nearly an hour early) because he wanted to capture the full extent of our event for us. He was a truly remarkable person to work with and we cannot recommend him highly enough!
Katie
Katie Sent on 08/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

10/10 Recommend! We couldn’t be happier with our engagement shoot experience with Zhaun Frias! From the very beginning, Zhaun was incredibly easy to work with. His approachable and friendly nature made the entire session not just enjoyable but truly fun. He has a remarkable talent for capturing beautiful and authentic moments that truly reflect the essence of our relationship.

Zhaun’s communication throughout the process was fantastic. He kept us informed every step of the way and made sure we felt comfortable and at ease. His attention to detail and genuine care for our vision really shone through, and it made all the difference.

One of the standout aspects of working with Zhaun is his ability to make photos feel natural and unstaged. Instead of traditional poses, he gave us thoughtful prompts that allowed us to be ourselves and truly enjoy the moment. The result? Photos that are not only stunning but also full of real, heartfelt emotion.

If you’re looking for a photographer who can capture your love in a genuine and beautiful way, while making the experience enjoyable and stress-free, we wholeheartedly recommend Zhaun Frias. Thank you, Zhaun, for capturing our love so perfectly! We couldn’t be happier!
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Lori Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Wedding Photographer and Best Experience

From the first call with Zhaun, I knew we needed to hire him and it was one of the best decisions we made. He was so organized, communicative, and catered to make sure we had everything we wanted captured. Instead of engagement photos since we had them planned before hiring Zhaun, he was very accommodating and photographed our traditional Chinese tea ceremony and rehearsal dinner instead. Zhaun was super helpful when it came to posing which made us feel more at ease and so fun to work with. He’s incredibly talented and captured so many moments of our loved ones we didn’t get to see. When family photos felt a little chaotic during cocktail hour, he was quick to reel everyone in while still allowing everyone to take photos on their phones and get the shots he needed. His turnaround time is also impeccable and we even got sneak peaks before our honeymoon less than two weeks after our wedding. Looking at our photos tell the story of the entire day with our loved ones. It was an amazing experience working with Zhaun and I highly recommend him. I hope we have an opportunity to work with him again in the future. Thank you, Zhaun for being there for us and photographing our big day!
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Richard Sent on 06/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Worth the Investment!

We went into our wedding knowing that we wanted to invest in good photography. Zhaun absolutely exceeded our expectations. He was probably our most communicative vendor, he helped us put together our wedding timeline and was always available for us to reach out with more photo ideas. He makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera and like you are on top of the world when you receive your gallery. It's obvious that he cares about every photo he edits and takes and we could not recommend him enough. He considers his packages as investments and we couldn't agree more, it's an investment in not just spectacular photos but someone who will work with you to help make your wedding extra special.
Robin
Robin Sent on 05/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Zhaun is the GOAT

Zhaun is absolutely fantastic. He's professional, easygoing, and SO SO talented. We couldn't be happier with how our engagement and wedding shots turned out. We highly highly HIGHLY recommend, especially if you want to be left speechless by your photos!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Zhaun Frias Photography frequently asked questions

Zhaun Frias Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Zhaun Frias Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Zhaun Frias Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Vintage
Zhaun Frias Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Zhaun Frias Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Zhaun Frias 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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