Paul J. Spetrini Photography Reviews
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Alyssa C. Sent on 03/10/2024
Highly recommended!!
Paul is absolutely amazing, professional and very detailed! Paul helped run my entire day and helped it run so smoothly and got every photo you could think of. We appreciate Paul for capturing all of our beautiful moments during our entire day from smart to finish we can't thank him enough and recommend him to anyone and everyone! -
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Emily M. Sent on 12/20/2023Paul is amazing!
My husband knows Paul personally and when we got engaged the first person we both thought of for photography was Paul! He shot our wedding and engagement session. Neither of us love being in front of the camera but Paul makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed. Having him as our photographer took so much stress and anxiety off our shoulders. On wedding day Paul didn’t stop for a second to capture everything! He produced so so many fabulous shots. I love that his photos are real, they’re not overly edited or staged. They truly capture the moment, his journalism background shines through. The best thing about Paul is he’s the most outstanding communicator we dealt with. He responded to every email, question, and concern without any hesitation. He’s so quick at responding and breaks everything down. He really thinks of everything- his website updates with his work status and his availability. You don’t find that everywhere! Paul’s so accommodating and affordable. If you need a photographer book Paul ASAP!! You won’t be disappointed! -
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Kayla G. Sent on 12/12/202310/15/23 the best day ever
This man is by far the best engagement/wedding photographer ever! I loved every single photo this man took of myself and my husband. He is amazing! He really Knows how to capture a photo like no one I have ever seen! I am truly blessed that he was our photographer. I plan on asking him to do my baby photos once we get to that point! His pricing is extremely fair too! He takes his time getting to know you as well which I feel is important because you want to feel comfortable with the person taking your photos of course! I can’t say it any other way he is just amazing at what he does! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 12/04/2023Professional and Amazing photos !
Hello all, we were married on October 8th 2023 and were lucky to have the best photographer , Paul Spetrini. We met Paul at a bridal expo and I loved his energy as well as his photo samples. His portfolio has amazing photos , and is also inclusive of everyone. Our engagement photos showed how committed Paul was to getting the perfect shot , as he hung off of a bridge trying to get it ! He was great at putting us at ease which is so needed when we clearly don’t do this often.
Paul was a huge help and essentially planned out our wedding timeline. I had no idea how things worked. Times for getting ready , times for special photos , etc. I was very anxious and contacted Paul with some questions as to the timeline and he calmly went over a tentative timeline for me so I had something to look at, waiting for more things to be finalized.
Paul and I had a final call in which he asked who we needed photos with. One of the things he does really well is , he is not intrusive. He takes photos without telling you “ hey stop and look at me !” To make sure we did get photos of the folks we wanted he kept a list and let us know when it was time. This way we had the must have photos but the rest were candid. Paul also took into account family dynamics , which are so needed when there is a blended family as a lot of folks have now.
Paul’s communication level was very high. Whether it be by email , text , phone calls , he got back to us quickly. If he was not free that moment he let us know and circled back.
You can tell Paul has done this a long time by how professional he is. This is a man who has perfected his craft for sure!
The last important part is the photos. I as well as every other bride was anxious to get my photos back so Paul was kind enough to send some “ sneak peeks”. It was great to have some to share while we wait for the entire photos to arrive. He has a que on his website so you can see where you are in terms of them being ready. He had quotes us mid -November and that’s when they arrived. My photos are beautiful. I love the photos with the details of the event since I didn’t really get to see much , it was a whirlwind. It was cool to see our tables set up and flowers and favors before we got there. The formal photos , the lighting on them was amazing. The lights bounced off me and made me look like a princess. Paul managed to capture some awesome photos of my ring bearers who are young , but he was able to get them corraled for photos. Paul captured every detail , every special moment, in looking through the photos I am amazed he got it all.
Paul is fabulous , I would highly recommend him for any wedding photos you would need. -
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Janice J. Sent on 12/05/2023
Paul Is The GOAT!!
Paul is simply the best. Choosing Paul as our wedding photographer felt like it was almost fate. I first met Paul at a wedding expo in Hanson, MA. There were multiple photographers there, but I was instantly draw to Paul’s booth. When I walked up to view some of his sample pictures, the book in the middle was open to a page that had my close family friend as the JP. It was a sign and from our first conversation I new he was the right fit for us.
Like most brides, I was nervous leading up to our wedding. But Paul made me feel completely reassured every time he checked in with me. He helped prepare me for what to expect on the big day and was very detail oriented, sending me a timeline for the day (I desperately needed his guidance).
Our wedding was Oct. 1st, 2023 at Bittersweet Farm in Westport, MA. My wedding party and guests are still raving about how great Paul was. He truly worked his butt off to make sure he captured every aspect of our wedding. From all the décor, table settings, first look, ceremony, formal pictures, and my favorite the candid shots. He did not disappoint! All of our pictures came out fabulous!
Paul’s style and personality really fit in well with our group. He was so easy to work with and helped keep our timeline on track. I’m not a big fan of posing for pictures, I usually look like I have a fake smile. But Paul made it fun and actually got a real smile out of me (lots of smiles). We really wanted our wedding to be a big celebration and Paul made sure he captured that.
I cannot recommend Paul enough. Thank you so much for being a part of our celebration Paul!
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Mikayla C. Sent on 09/28/2023
Everything you want and more
I met Paul briefly at a wedding expo, after looking into a few other photographers I decided to reach out to see if he was available. Luckily for us, he was. He didn't say yes right away though. To my surprise he wanted to meet in person or via zoom to make sure I was okay with his style and personality. Because of that I knew things were going to be great. Come wedding day he was prompt and professional. You can really tell he loves what he does and wants the best photos for every job he does. The amount of beautiful photos you receive is almost overwhelming. Never mind, the app access and in depth blog that he posts about your day. I really cannot recommend Paul enough! -
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Amanda S. Sent on 08/30/2023Wedding Photos
Where to begin! We first met Paul at a wedding expo in Rhode Island. His portfolios immediately sold us, and we knew right then and there that Paul was our guy! Paul was amazing from start to finish. One of my favorite qualities, other than his photography skills, was his organization! Paul called me a week before the wedding just to give me a run down of what our day would look like. Everything was perfectly planned down to the sunset! The way he distracts you from all the nerves running through your mind is awesome! Paul is creative and extremely thoughtful! I've never met a person that goes above and beyond like Paul does! -
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Christie C. Sent on 07/08/2023Best vendor we worked with by far!!!
Paul was the ABSOLUTE BEST person we worked with for our wedding, by a long shot. Would recommend 1000% (and that’s not a typo!). And it’s no surprise to us that he’s gotten only glowing reviews :)
When we started looking for a photographer, we wanted someone down-to-earth who would be able to document our wedding and capture not just the big moments, but also the fleeting ones. Looking at Paul’s website, it seemed like he might be a good fit:
(1) 17 years of experience in journalism!
(2) He really lets his personality shine, and his openness immediately made us feel more comfortable too :)
(3) His photos are so genuine, it’s all emotion and it’s real, not staged.
Email communications from the start were amazingly smooth, and our first meeting with him made it clear that Paul was the one who was going to photodocument our wedding. The meeting was structured and comprehensive, Paul did a fantastic job of explaining the process and answering all our questions, while making it clear that we had total control over the wedding decisions and that he was there to support us. It was so easy to trust Paul, he definitely knows what he’s doing yet respects that each couple and their wedding is unique.
Fast-forward to day of our (outdoor) wedding, it ended up downpouring but Paul did a perfect job of navigating the rain and helping us navigate it too! And we (and our guests!) all noticed his dedication:
(1) He brought clear umbrellas so we could still get some outdoor photos and monitored the rain so closely that we could also get some outdoor photos without umbrellas!
(2) At various points throughout the night, Paul lay on the floor, got up on chairs, all to get the perfect photo!
(3) Paul checked in with us to see how we were doing and if there was anything we needed, which was so heartwarming.
(4) We got sneak peeks the night of our wedding! It was amazing how we could already share some photos with friends and family the next morning at brunch.
The day was stressful, but every time we spoke with him or were doing photos, it was calming because he knew was he was doing and made us laugh :)
And honestly, (and I think this happens for a lot of couples) the day was so overwhelming too. So much happened and it was a LOT to process, with a lot of feelings and mixed emotions. But once we got Paul’s photos of our wedding and started going through them, we got to see so much more of our wedding and I think that’s exactly what we needed. It’s kinda hard to explain—just hire Paul. -
Kimberly B. Sent on 06/30/2023
Exceptional
My husband and I met Paul at a wedding expo very early in our wedding planning and was the 2nd vendor we hired after picking the venue of course. The first thing Paul said upon meeting us was “I love brides with short hair” that comment immediately put us at ease and definitely sparked our interest to learn more about Paul and his services as we are a couple that wanted to be completely ourselves on our wedding day and wanted vendors that would allow us to do that but we also wanted a photographer that would be able to capture that on camera as well. I can promise we were NOT DISAPPOINTED with picking Paul. He was well within our budget and after looking through his work we set up a meeting to meet 1 on 1 with him. Why husband and I definitely wanted a photographer who would capture all those silly candid moments throughout the day as that’s who we are but also someone who would capture those real emotional moments and that our photos would tell the story of our day. We can truly say Paul accomplished all that and more.
From our engagement shoot all the way through our wedding day and beyond Paul has been extremely communicative and went above and beyond to what we expected from his services. My husband and I are not very comfortable taking posed photos but right from the start of the engagement photo session he made us feel relaxed and let us have fun. He also allowed us to include some photos of my mom pinning me for my nursing graduation during the engagement session, which he really didn’t have to do. He was also very familiar with or wedding venue and engagement session spots therefore knowing where on site to get the best shots.
Now to the wedding day, when Paul arrived at the bridal suite we were already underway with hair and makeup and he arrived just as I was making an inappropriate joke and he just went with the flow and started snapping photos. I will say our candid photos he took are some of my favorites as they showcase who we really are and that’s what we wanted.
As for the above and beyond that Paul provided, my dress was all small buttons down the back and paul not only suggested but actually had a crochet hook with him to help with my dress and allowed us to use it again at the end of the night to get me out of the dress. During the reception at one point he was seen laying on and sliding across the dance floor to get pictures of my nephew’s dancing, which we are extremely greatful he did. Our contract also included a second photographer Aram who was also amazing and even had things to help keep our 2 year old nephew engaged so we could get the family portraits with him. Paul even re-bustled my dress at one point when it fell down while we were doing photos. He listened and did everything we wanted and went with the flow of the day making the day easier and much more enjoyable for us.
Paul took well over 2000 photos of our wedding day and after going through them all we are extremely happy we chose to work with Paul and are having a very hard time narrowing down our best photos.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Paul to any couple looking for a photographer that will capture those moments you want and some you honestly won’t remember happening but will be so greatful he caught, I promise you will not be disappointed. Hands down the best vendor we hired for our wedding day and worth every penny and then some. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Paul for helping to make our day special and one we will not forget anytime soon. -
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Sherri Sent on 05/11/2023Memorable and amazing experience
Paul was our photographer for our wedding on May 6, 2023. He was very professional, reliable, and I can tell he enjoys what he does. I only received the sneak peak photos so far but the photos are beautiful. On a windy day, he made sure our hair was out of the way before taking pictures. I didn't see but I heard he got down low on the floor to take pictures of the children during the reception. Again, he enjoys what he does. Great personality and fun to work with. His wedding packages are affordable. He's well known and has a lot of experience. Many of the guests were asking about him and said only good things about him. I highly recommend Paul Spetrini to be your photographer. -
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Wendy H. Sent on 06/01/2023Best photographer ever!
Where should we begin? It has taken much longer to write this review than we had imagined. The reason being is the fact that we want to say the perfect words for a perfect photographer!
Paul reached out to us several times before the wedding and each call ended up being a very fun and light conversation! Paul is very easy to talk to.
He understood exactly what our vision was for our wedding day.
The day of the wedding, Paul showed up early, but just in time to calm me down. My nerves were all over the place and somehow within five minutes of Paul being there he was able to get me to a calm state. I will be 50 years old in two days and this was my very first time getting married. Paul never made me feel like an older bride. He just made me feel like a beautiful, vibrant, young bride! One of the reasons that we chose Paul is because of the diversity on his website. He had people of all ages and races on his page. He had all different types of ceremonies from religious to spiritual to just good old plain fun.
Right before our wedding, I ( the bride) started to have second thoughts about not getting a videographer. I was thinking that there's no way possible that a photographer can capture the true emotions of the day. I was also thinking that there's no way that a photographer could capture intimate moments without music in the background, or some kind of background noise. BOY was I wrong! Paul captured every intimate moment! He captured so much emotion from so many different people! It shined so brightly in his photos!
Paul made things so natural that there were several times when we were looking through the pictures that we said “Wow, I don't remember that he was around for that shot!" We didn't notice him half the time unless he was sliding across the floor to get a shot of someone break dancing or climbing on a chair to get our huge wedding party in one picture.!.
When we received our sneak peek photos, we were so thrilled, but we definitely didn't realize the surprises that we would get in our final photos.
When we receive them, we cried, we laughed, and we went right back to our wedding day.❤️ We were able to relive that special day. All of the feelings of our special day came flooding back while we looked through our photos.! We will now have that forever!
To sum it all up, we must tell you that Paul went above and beyond to make a memories last forever.
We got so many compliments on Paul, almost as many as we got on the entire wedding! There are not enough words to describe how thrilled we are with Paul. He gave 110% the entire wedding. Start to finish we could not have been happier. We are thrilled with his prices, his work, his personality, professionalism, friendliness, and anything else you might want in a photographer.
Thank you Paul thank you for giving us so much more than we ever thought possible. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.
P.s. we had a second photographer through Paul. She was amazing as well. She worked with the groom and the groomsmen in the beginning and she got some really great shots! She was fun and friendly! We had a great time with her❤️ -
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Courtney B. Sent on 03/29/2023The Photographer of Your Dreams
When we got engaged the first thing we knew we needed to lock in was a photographer. We wanted someone who would vibe with our personalities, be passionate in their art, while also not breaking the bank. It was challenging at first but then we found Paul J. Spetrini. Looking through his photo gallery of previous couples and beautifully written blogs, it is obvious to anyone that Paul is selfless and truly cares for each couple.
Fast forward to May of 2022, we had our engagement session with Paul. At first we had decided on a certain location special to us. However, when we got there the wind was unbelievable. After spending some time at this location, Paul recommended we visit another site with less wind. We were blown away (pun intended) by Paul’s jump to action and his care for our photos to come out the way we hoped. The pictures we took at this location, regardless of the relentless wind, were beautiful and perfect. As we drove to the next location I couldn’t help but think about how accommodating Paul was. When we received our engagement photos back I was surprised by how many I fell in love with. He was so creative with poses and angles and it shows! We couldn’t wait to have our wedding photos taken in December.
While waiting for December to arrive, Paul would check in consistently to make sure everything was on track and see how we were feeling. This meant the absolute world to us, that he would take time out of his busy schedule to see how we were doing. His compassion for us was apparent and he truly cared about us. About a week or so before our wedding Paul checked in to go over the general outline of the day, questions we may have had, and any remaining important things about the day. He wanted to make sure we had a stress-free and happy day.
Finally the big day had come and we were elated to start our day. Paul was right on time and even came a little earlier than we expected to get ready! He was super prompt and checked in with us as we got ready. One thing I’ll never forget was as I was getting ready, the door to my bridal suite would occasionally open and Paul was there to block me from being seen. It was a simple thing that came second nature to him but meaningful for me. Our wedding day was one of the smoothest days I have ever had and a lot of that has to do with Paul’s professionalism. He took an unbelievable amount of photos and paid attention to detail throughout the whole day. He took pictures so quickly and jumped into action when he saw the perfect moment. My family and friends loved his personality and mentioned to us how we really were blessed to have him. We couldn’t have agreed more!
If you are looking for a photographer who just gets you, loves what they do, and captures your most precious moments with unparalleled joy, Paul J. Spetrini is unmatched. Thank you Paul for your endless support and your desire for our wedding to be the best day of our lives!
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Nicole A. Sent on 10/03/2022Paul is Fantastic!
I’ll admit, I’m not the most comfortable with the idea of taking a ton of pictures. I was that much more nervous knowing that my wedding photos are forever, and wanted to make sure that they were amazing. Paul made the entire process so smooth, seamless, and easy! The pre-planning he goes through with you before your wedding day really helps ease some of the inherent stress you feel while prepping for one of the biggest days of your life. That day, I was super nervous and anxious and I know he could tell. He made sure to pull me aside, especially through the hectic moments of getting dressed and ready to head to the church, and remind me to relax and soak everything in. He was great at keeping us on track, calm, and was super organized through the entire day. I was in love with the sneak peek photos he sent THAT NIGHT, and I cannot wait to see the rest of the pictures he captured throughout the day! -
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Emily K. Sent on 08/17/2022The best day of our lives
Paul is AWESOME! We found him at a Bridal Expo, two years before we had planned to get married. From the moment we met Paul, we knew he was the right photographer for us. We loved not only his style of work, but his fun and down to earth personality. Paul has been nothing but caring, patient, and responsive since the beginning. He has been there for us while we planned, postponed, held and wrapped up our wedding festivities. We continue to get rave reviews about Paul and the stunning moments he captured on the best day of our lives.
On the day of the wedding, Paul was amazing to work with. He started shooting from the moment he stepped out of the car until the last song played that night. Paul didn’t miss a beat. He knew exactly where to be, what to say and how to help. I’ll be honest, I was a nervous wreck during bridal prep.. but I’ll never forget how supportive and kind Paul was. He made sure I had everything I needed and reminded me to take a deep breath when things got chaotic. All in all, the day went super smooth, and I have to thank Paul for being a part of that.
When we finally sat down with Paul to look over the photos, we were in awe at just how gorgeous they were. Paul captured every single moment, in such a beautiful and thoughtful way. He loves what he does, and it shows. Paul is dedicated, and goes above and beyond for his clients. If we could give over 5 stars, we would! I can not recommend Paul enough and I’m hoping to see him at our best friends’ weddings down the line.
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Carolyn P. Sent on 08/07/2022Highly recommend, awesome candids!
My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend hiring Paul Spetrini as your wedding photographer. He was easygoing and reliable before, during and after our wedding. We hired him especially because of his expertise in candid photography, and we're so glad we did! The photos he delivered were beautiful, and authentically represented us and our day. He was friendly, honest, conscientious, and so hardworking. Plus, his rates were very reasonable. Thank you Paul!! -
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Ida E. Sent on 09/07/2022
Caring and full of skills!
Justin and Ida
Married 7/3/22
We first met Paul at a wedding expo back in the winter of 2022. We had been speaking with quite a few different photographers at that point to see who we might like to capture our wedding day. Within the first few minutes of talking to Paul we knew we had to book his services. You could tell how genuine of a person he truly was, and we felt that he was the right person to do our photography. Everything about planning a wedding can leave you feeling uncertain or hesitant about the plans but once we locked in the date with Paul, we had zero doubts that the pictures would turn out great.
Paul was on time and ready to get to work. He met with us before to ask us what we were looking for and you could tell that on the day of the wedding he knew exactly what he wanted to do. He was very easy to work with and instructed us the way a true professional should when you might be thinking of a million other things during such big moments. Paul even helped us create a timeline for the day which was a huge help. He got every picture we asked for and then some! You could just tell he really cared about his work and about making lasting memories for us.
Everything from his organization skills, calm demeanor, professionalism, and passion for photography was on full display. I would highly recommend Paul for his work and skill set. You would not be disappointed. Also, when the wedding is over and the pictures are ready, for that first view, he comes up big and hands them over to you in a way you will appreciate. We have already recommended Paul to several acquaintances and friends because this review truly comes from the heart.
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